The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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Snorkeling Intermediate
Planning any holidays? This lesson will teach you some crucial vocabulary if you want to go snorkeling in China.
sports, activities, training
China's Sex Museum Upper Intermediate
Let's talk about sex, baby! In this lesson we take a visit to the sex museum and discuss how attitudes to sex in China have changed.
sex, museum
DIY With Electronics Intermediate
In the age of disposable electronics, we often prefer to buy something new than attempt to get our hands dirty with a tool box to repair something old or we send it off to the magical elves at repair shops, but in this lesson we explore at bit of old fashioned DIY.
skill, playing
Subscribing to VOGUE Intermediate
What could be more relaxing than kicking back with your favourite magazine and a cup of coffee or tea? Reading the latest in your field of interest and getting fresh ideas from the writers are well worth the price of that magazine subscription. Listen in to what kind of magazine subscription is needed in this lesson and how they plan to order it.
fashion, magazine, subscription
Charging your Phone on the Run Pre Intermediate
Running out of battery on your phone can be a pain when you're waiting for an important call or you're just really eager to see what Kim Kardashian's going to post on Twitter next. If you don't want to carry your charger with you and fight it out for outlet space in a cafe, maybe an external battery pack is for you, but do you know how to deal with a dying battery in Chinese? This lesson will teach you some very useful vocabulary in this regard.
charger, waiting
Dormitory Drama - Part 7 Intermediate
It always seems to be the people at the top of the class who are the most worried about failing, despite the remoteness of this possibility, while those you already know are going to fail always seem really confident. Something similar happens in this dialogue.
school, students, diploma, university
Soothe your Sole Upper Intermediate
In this lesson we discuss how the health of your feet can impact the health of your entire body, so take the weight off them and have a listen.
foot spa, health, TCM
Children's Ambitions Elementary
Did you have ambitions as a child? Ever dream of being a cowboy or maybe a teacher? Listen in as a class of children tell their teacher about their dreams.
dream, children, kindergarten
Ways to say Interesting: 有兴趣 (yǒu xìngqù) and 有意思 (yǒuyìsi) Qing Wen
Avichapman asks what the difference is between the terms 兴趣 and 意思, both of which can relate to interests. Let's find out!
questions, words
Do I Need To Learn Chinese Characters? Intermediate
When you first started learning Chinese, did you begin learning characters right away? In today’s lesson you will find that learning characters is the key to learning Chinese language and how learning just a few will improve your studies drastically.
learn, learn method
为何要在雾霾中跑北京马拉松 Media
一年一次的北京国际马拉松赛来了，而一年中最严重的雾霾也来了。当这两者相叠加的时候，便造就最近火热的话题：马拉松该不该在雾霾天举办？关于这个话题，公说公有理，婆说婆有理。那到底你是支持哪一方呢？何不打开中文播客，收听今天的媒体课程，说得就是雾霾中的北京马拉松。 来源链接： 为何要在雾霾中跑北京马拉松
sports, weather, smog
Gap Year Upper Intermediate
A gap year or a sabbatical year is a practice that has been around for about half a century. Is it encouraged in your country? And is the Gap Year a purely Western concept or have Chinese students also embraced the idea? Listen in as a few students discuss the idea.
gap year, dream, graduate
Crossing the Street Elementary
For a foreigner who has just arrived in China, crossing the street can be quite a challenge. "What are the rules exactly?", he may wonder. In today's lesson, hear a discussion as to whether or not to follow the crowds or wait for the green light.
Booking Tickets for a Concert Intermediate
It's so exciting to plan for and attend a music concert! Are you the one usually responsible for booking the tickets? If so, you may find today's lesson especially helpful!
tickets, concert, online
To train: 训练 (xùnliàn) or 培训 (péixùn) Qing Wen
Today we are discussing a question posed by our user, nkchew33, that is, the difference between 训练 and 培训. We have also added 2 other words 锻炼 and 练习. These four words are commonly used in daily life, so in this show we have prepared several sample sentences for each one in order to help everyone to distinguish between them.
questions, words
I’m Scared of Sleeping Alone! Elementary
In today’s lesson we hear a mother try and comfort their child who is scared of the dark, especially with the possibility of monsters hiding in the closest!
family, children
Self-Defense Course Intermediate
Because of increasing fear of a physical attack on one's person, some have decided to take self-defense courses to counter this threat of violence. Many styles of martial arts include self-defense techniques. Listen in to a discussion of the benefits of taking a self-defense course.
working out, sports, women
Donating Blood Upper Intermediate
Have you ever wanted to give blood, but was too scared of that giant needle? In today’s episode we listen in on a mother and daughter argue about donating blood. The overprotective mom thinks her daughter is already too weak and skinny, but the daughter is determined to do her bit to help the blood drive. Who will win this argument?
health, donation, blood test
Switching Language Input Methods Pre Intermediate
Most of us need to use both Chinese and English input methods when we are working on our computer. Here is another extremely useful lesson to help you learn the related computer terms that you will no doubt need sooner or later!
asking questions, typing
A Morning Run or An Evening Run? Intermediate
Does your exercise program include running? Running has many health benefits, but the question is, is it better to run in the morning or in the evening? Listen in as two friends make plans to run together.
sports, working out, schedule