The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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“停用死囚器官”的伦理与法治进步 Media
关于是否该用死刑囚犯的器官这一问题，一直充满着争议。今天我们的媒体课围绕一篇关于“停用死囚器官”的报道，来谈一谈目前中国面临着的改变。 来源链接：“停用死囚器官”的伦理与法治进步
Humanitarianism, transplant, news
Cutting-edge Technology Upper Intermediate
We'll never know what the future holds, but it is always a hot topic for discussion. This lesson will provide you with great vocabulary to discuss technological developments.
technology
Learning to Play the Guitar! Intermediate
Have you been dying to search for the TAB for Wang Leehom's latest hit but don't know how to search for it in Chinese. This lesson will provide you with some vocabulary to help you talk to your Chinese friends who share your passion for music.
guitar, playing, beginner, love
Christmas Plans Elementary
Jingle bells are in the air again, but one of our characters isn't feeling very merry. In this lesson we'll teach you some Christmas vocabulary, whether you love it or hate it.
holiday, Christmas
Ways to say "Otherwise": 否則 (fǒuzé) 不然 (bùrán) 要不 (yào bù) Qing Wen
Another great question from user Nathan who asks, what are the different uses to a seemingly easy word like 'otherwise'. Well, in today's Qing Wen we explore some of the nuances and give you some high-use example sentences to get your head around this one. If you would like to watch the video version of this, watch it on YouTube here: http://youtu.be/YeZUbnLAcNo
grammar, questions, words, video
Ways to say "Otherwise": 否則 (fǒuzé) 不然 (bùrán) 要不 (yào bù) Qing Wen
Another great question from user Nathan who asks, what are the different uses to a seemingly easy word like 'otherwise'. Well, in today's Qing Wen we explore some of the nuances and give you some high-use example sentences to get your head around this one. If you would like to watch the video version of this, watch it on YouTube here: http://youtu.be/YeZUbnLAcNo
Souvenirs of your Baby's Birth Intermediate
There's a thin line between sweet and creepy with baby souvenirs, explore the weird and wonderful (and highly profitable) industry surrounding baby making in China in this lesson.
baby, parents, newborn, souvenir
Christmas Present Trouble Intermediate
Christmas is just around the corner and we have all got our festive sweaters on, but we in the office have an age out conundrum to solve. What to get your colleagues and family for Xmas. In this dialogue, they have clearly run out of all good ideas.
Christmas, sweethearts, presents
Tumble Dry or Air Dry Elementary
The age old question of whether to tumble or not tumble dry your clothes. What do you do? I guess it depends on where you live in the world but our suggestion here at ChinesePod would be to save the planet and let the sun do the work for you.
buying
Meditation Upper Intermediate
Who at ChinesePod has tried guided mediation class? Well if you have ever been to one, you know that it can sometimes be difficult to achieve inner peace at the same time as translating what the teacher is saying. In this lesson you will learn some great words to help you during your sessions, and put you firmly on the path towards enlightenment.
meditation, sports, Yoga
Which way is faster? Elementary
You've lost track of time and you're now late for your flight. But wait, it's rush hour and you need to get to the airport ASAP. This lesson will help you explain to the taxi driver that you're in a rush.
airport, traffic jam, ring road
How to use WeChat Intermediate
Instant messaging services are huge these days, and in China, WeChat is the king of them all. It is a great way to make friends, practice your Chinese, and get an inkling of how people in China now communicate. In this dialogue, we listen in on a not-too tech savvy person who has downloaded WeChat for the first time.
technology, 3G, mobile phones, App
Towards: 向 (xiàng) , 朝 (cháo) , 往 (wǎng) Qing Wen
In this lesson shanghaichanges asks what the difference is between 向 and 往. These indicators can be tricky in Chinese, as sometimes they can be interchanged, but not always, so it's best to understand which to use in which context.
grammar, questions, words
Checking out the Forbidden City Elementary
If you're staying in Beijing for any length of time you'll likely become quite familiar with the Palace Museum or the Forbidden City, as it is more commonly referred to in the West. This is a must see for any tourist, so any time a friend or family member visits you in Beijing you'll likely have to cart them here, the magnificent architecture is worth the crowds of people however.
travel, Beijing
Life! 生活 (shēnghuó)，生命 (shēngmìng)，人生 (rénshēng) Qing Wen
Brent has asked what the difference is between; 生活 shēnghuó, 生命shēngmìng, and 人生 rénshēng. They all basically mean Life, but there are some key differences that we explore.Let us know your thoughts on this format in the comments below.
grammar, questions, words, video
Life! 生活 (shēnghuó)，生命 (shēngmìng)，人生 (rénshēng) Qing Wen
Brent has asked what the difference is between; 生活 shēnghuó, 生命shēngmìng, and 人生 rénshēng. They all basically mean Life, but there are some key differences that we explore.Let us know your thoughts on this format in the comments below.
Simplified vs Traditional Characters Intermediate
When you're learning Chinese you'll likely come across both traditional and simplified form characters and both are handy to know, but did you know what the regulations are in China for the use of traditional characters, more popularly used in Taiwan? You'll have to check out this lesson to find out.
Chinese character, friends, Wish, law
Evaluating Airlines Upper Intermediate
Budget airlines have started to gain popularity in Asia in recent years which means that there are more and more differences in what kind of treatment you should expect while flying. This lesson will teach you some useful vocabulary you can use when talking to travel agents to ensure you don't find yourself strapped to the bottom of the wing for 14 hours without anything to eat.
service, Air line
拖延症 Advanced
你做事情会拖拖拉拉吗？拖延症真的是一种病症吗？一起来听一下今天中文播客为大家带来的高级课程。听一下中国人是如何讨论“拖延”这个现象的。
Procrastination, deadline
On a Movie Shoot Intermediate
This lesson teaches you some phrases that will be handy on a movie set for all you budding actors and models out there.
performance, acting, movies