The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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Dormitory Drama - Part 6 Intermediate
In today's lesson, things heat up as Chen Sikai's girlfriend wants to know what's been going on with him and Zhou Li. Listen in as he tries to defend himself by explaining what really happened, and see if he is successful...
school, university, students, affection, relationships
Wearable Technology Intermediate
What will you get your loved one on their birthday? Will you choose jewelry, a new phone, or maybe an Apple Watch? Listen in as two friends discuss the option of buying wearable technology as a gift.
technology, product, gift
Buying Organic Food Elementary
In this lesson we look at the organic food and whether or not the taste difference is worth the heftier price tag.
food, organic food, buying
Using "avoid": 省得 (shěngdé) vs 以免 (yǐmiǎn) Qing Wen
In today's Qing Wen we are addressing a question that our user, Jmay, has regarding the difference between 省得 and 以免. We will explore the finer meanings of these words, as well as 免得, and include many sample sentences to illustrate the shades of meaning, Happy listening!
grammar, words, questions
Filling in a form Intermediate
In China there’s some sections that you don’t get on forms in the West, in this lesson we explore some of these differences.
questions, foreigners, introductions
Beijing's Ring Roads Elementary
One of Beijing's special features is it's multiple ring roads. If you need to navigate in Beijing, you will benefit from knowing how to express your location in relation to the numbered rings. Listen in to learn lots of essential vocabulary!
Beijing, road
Preparing for a Meeting Intermediate
Most companies have regular meetings in which they organize and review activities and goals. If you take part in preparing such meetings, you will definitely benefit from today's lesson, as we listen in to one employee doing just that.
meeting, office
The Lure of Being Smuggled Abroad Upper Intermediate
Today’s lesson is a discussion about people smuggling in a Chinese village in Fujian, its effects on both the migrants who struggle in their new life in the West and the people, particularly children, that are left behind.
immigration, nationalities
It's Stuck! Elementary
What should you do when someone gets something stuck in their throat? Listen to the various suggestions of one concerned grandma when her grandson gets a fishbone stuck in his throat.
family, fish, baby
To carry out: 推行 (tuīxíng) vs 实施 (shíshī) Qing Wen
In today's Qing Wen, we will address the question of one of our users, yanyan2008, regarding the difference between 推行 and 实施. We will thoroughly explain the meanings of these words and give lots of examples as usual. We will also explore the subtle differences between 实施 and 实践, 推行 and 推广.
grammar, words, questions
Young Love in China Upper Intermediate
What happens when young people fall in love in high school in China? What are the possible reactions of teachers and parents? Listen in to a parent-teacher dialogue to get some insights into this situation and some useful vocabulary at the same time!
school, adolescence, love letter
Professional Photos Intermediate
When you get professional photos done, of course you want to look your best! Listen in to see what preparations were made for this photo shoot and get your Chinese in tip-top shape too!
photography, make-up, cosmetics
It's That Time of the Month... Elementary
Sometimes we just don't want to state the facts, so we use a thousand euphemisms to say what we need to. Every language has them, so today let's learn a few Chinese expressions especially for women.
women, girl
A Long Bus Ride Intermediate
If you have ever had the chance to take a long-distance bus trip in China, you will relate to today's dialogue. There are pleasant surprises and not so pleasant ones sometimes. Join our adventure today and take a trip across China on a bus!
train, travel, station
美国人眼中的阿里上市 Media
随着一声钟响，阿里巴巴于9月19日正式在纽交所挂牌交易，股票代码BABA。融资规模堪称为美国市场迄今规模最大的IPO。在美国上市，阿里巴巴之所以做出如此选择，或许只有马云心里最为清楚。不只是他们，国内很多优质企业大多是选择在香港或美国上市。其原因有很多种，但不论是哪种原因，我们都需要去反思。 来源链接： 美国人眼中的阿里上市
business, commerce, stock market
吧 (ba) and 要不 (yào bù) Qing Wen
Our show today will feature two questions; the usages of two words, 吧 and 要不. Even though these words look simple it is harder than it appears! Thanks to aprillardie and applejan9 for their great questions. We are looking forward to more questions to come from our poddies.
grammar, words, questions
Dormitory Drama - Part 5 Intermediate
It's the end of the day at the dormitory and so it's time to close the doors and turn out the lights. But there's lots going on at this time of night. Listen in to learn more about life at universities in China.
door, university, campus
Jazz Bar Elementary
What could be better than sitting back with a drink and listening to some music? The friends in today's dialogue discover a great jazz bar to take it easy and enjoy the night.
jazz, music
Donating Remains Upper Intermediate
This lesson focuses on the more serious aspects of life, covering everything from life after death to donating remains. A husband and wife discuss the possibilities and which factors will affect their decisions.
donation, body