The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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After-School Detention Elementary
A parent's worse nightmare. Little John has to stay after school because he hasn't been paying attention in class. Listen in as the parents get the inevitable phone call from the teacher.
classroom, teacher, parents
Greetings from Two Visiting Cpod Users News and Features
Today, two long-time users, 曌明空 and 小龙 came to the studio one after the other. In this episode, we will hear about their interesting lives in China and why they started to learn Chinese. Was it for a similar purpose? Tune in and find out.
visit, news
Shopping for a Watch Intermediate
Watches have been around for a long time, and so many types of watches have evolved. Selecting the right watch may take some research and even then you may have to keep looking, as today's lesson proves.
fashion, watch, time, shopping
Prepare for Back to School! Elementary
It's back to school time again! Time to hit the stores and stock up on school supplies. And if you are a parent you will be taking the little ones with you to get what they need. As the time for school to open approaches, no doubt the scenario in today's lesson will be repeated all around the world....
study, students, kids, writing
School Drama Society Intermediate
Are you a student looking for a diversion or an outlet for your artistic abilities? If you have considered joining the school drama society, this lesson is for you. Hear someone recruiting new members for their drama group and see if they seal the deal!
school, society, students
Where Are We Going, Dad? Upper Intermediate
"Where Are We Going, Dad?" (爸爸去哪儿?) is a very popular TV program featuring famous dads who take their children on trips to remote places. In today's lesson, two viewers chat about the program and how their views of raising children are affected.
family, parents, kids, education, TV show
Working Overtime Elementary
Work, work, work! In times of economic instability and with fierce competition in the job market, many feel they must work overtime to keep their job. Listen in a one employee gets yet another request from his manager to stay late.
work, office
An American Seismologist in China News and Features
We are very pleased to have a chinesepod user come into our studio today. In this show, he will share with us his interesting life and Chinese learning experiences. Tune in!
news, visit
Get "Famous" Qing Wen
There are several Chinese words that have similar meanings which relate to 'famous'. (the character 名 míng) Today's show is focusing on the question of how to distinguish them and more accurately use them in sentences. It's from Julia Héry. Please tune in and let us know your questions!
questions, grammar
An Anniversary Surprise Upper Intermediate
What better event to celebrate than a wedding anniversary? The wife in today's lesson seeks her friend's advice on a nice gift to reflect her sentiments on the occasion. Listen in to find out what transpires when she goes shopping for that perfect gift...
wedding, family, marriage, gift, shopping, chatting
Dormitory Drama - Part 3 Intermediate
What's Part 3 of our series serving up now? A few things actually! From cafeteria food to the latest on Zhang Yu's new boyfriend, listen as the drama unfolds.
school, food, relationships, students, college
A Visit to the School Elementary
Choosing a good school for your children may involve going to visit the school to take a look around. This dialogue will prepare you to take a school tour in Chinese!
school, visit, introductions
After a Car Accident Intermediate
Accidents are common in China, which is inevitable in a country with hundreds of millions of cars, scooters and bicycles. In this lesson, the two parties discuss the option of settling it privately or through the insurance company.
traffic, car, accident
The usage of 来 (lái) Qing Wen
Like other languages, in Chinese the more simple words tend to have more meanings. Today, let's have a look at the Chinese character “来” and analyze the different usages of it with our hosts. This question is from applejan9. jerryrock has also asked about it. We hope our users will send us more!
questions, grammar
The New Gym on the Block Intermediate
Before committing to a gym membership, you will want to get all the facts about the facilities. In this lesson, listen to a conversation on the street between a salesperson and a potential client to see if this new gym on the block is worth the investment.
sports, gym
On the Button Elementary
Have you ever been in a hurry and not quite get buttoned up right? Learn how to express your button dilemma and get your buttons in order.
button, clothing
Schedule Adjustments Intermediate
Whether you are a student, a teacher or work in another setting, your schedule will invariably need to be changed from time to time. Let us equip you with all the phrases you need to successfully rearrange your schedule.
learning, physical exam, schedule
Adventures of a Shopaholic Upper Intermediate
Shopaholics live for shopping. So for them, a sale is absolutely heaven! Today's lesson relates the escapades of one shopaholic and her husband's opinion of her buying habits.
shopping, sales
Anyone for Cricket? Elementary
Cricket, known as England's national pastime, is also a very popular game in many parts of the world. Today's dialogue will help you to introduce the basics to inquiring friends.
sports