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Saying the Right Things - Bad Times Qing Wen
In times of hardship and trouble, it's important to say the right thing. This edition of Qing Wen explores the right words to say in somber situations such as at funerals, when someone does poorly on a test or when someone has broken up with their girlfriend or boyfriend.
farewell, funeral, sick
Superhero Movies Upper Intermediate
Superhero movies are all the rage in Hollywood these days, raking in billions of dollars in revenues. However, not everyone is so keen on them. Listen to this dialogue as two friends debate whether or not to go see the newest superhero offering.
movies, stars, hero, Hollywood
Believing in Santa Intermediate
Christmas is coming, and it's time to buy the kids some presents. In this this lesson someone asks their Chinese friend to help buy some Santa gear on Taobao to give their daughter a surprise.
Christmas, holiday, gift, culture
假日办2014年放假安排 Media
在中国每年的国定假日该怎么放假，必须要等政府公布。而且中国的国定假日经常需要调休。于是中国人等呀等，等呀等啊，终于在2013年的12月中旬等到了2014年的放假安排。 来源链接：假日办公布2014年放假安排 除夕不放假引吐槽(表)
holiday, government, policy
100 Episodes Special Beijing Standard Time
To celebrate its 100th episode, Beijing Standard Time gives its listeners a few surprises from all of the ChinesePod team.
Christmas, New Year, celebrations, team, ChinesePod
Saying the Right Things - Good Times Qing Wen
What's the right thing to say if your Chinese friend is having a birthday? Has just given birth to a child? Is about to compete in a competition? Or take a test? Listen to this Qing Wen and find out the right things to say in all these situations and more.
wedding, birthday, holiday
Spending Christmas in China Elementary
When living in China, going back to one's home country for Christmas can be difficult. Christmas isn't an official holiday in China and the place that many foreigners call home is far away. So if you end staying China for Christmas, how do you talk about it?
Christmas, holiday, festivals
Defusing the Red Bomb Upper Intermediate
Weddings in China often involve large banquets, sometimes with hundreds of guests. In a way, wedding receptions often appear more like fundraisers than an intimate ceremony for family and friends. It seems even more so when one considers that all the guests in attendance are socially obligated to give 红包 (hóngbāo), a red envelope full of money. It can be such a burden for guests that it's often called 红色炸弹 (hóngsèzhàdàn), "the red bomb".
money, marriage
Play Area for Kids Intermediate
It's just another day on the playground. In this lesson, grandma takes her grandchild to the playground to play. Learn the words for slide, seesaw and more!
kids, toys
2013 Chinese Internet Buzzwords Qing Wen
It's just a matter of days before 2013 is no more. To wrap of the year, Qing Wen covers eight of the most popular neologisms bouncing around the Chinese web this year.
words, popular
Designated Driver for Hire Intermediate
Going out and entertaining clients sometimes results in going a little overboard on the drink. And when it's time to go home, what's to be done? In this lesson, ChinesePod talks about designated driver services in China, which will drive you and your car home for you for a fee.
driving, drinking
Encounter with a QQ Hacker Upper Intermediate
The thing about talking with people on the internet is that it's hard to tell how they feel or sometimes even who they are. In this lesson, a con-artist tries to pull a fast one on somebody by impersonating a close friend. Will she be fooled? Find out in this lesson!
internet, hacker, theft
Some Food Clarifications Elementary
Menus in China often come with the aid of pictures, but that doesn't always make it clear what's in a dish. In this lesson, two friends are deciding what they want to eat off of a menu, only to find that things need a bit of clarification.
food, menu, restaurant, eating
Dart Match Intermediate
A game of darts is winding down in the sports bar. It looks like one of the teams has it locked down, or do they? Listen to this lesson to find out what happens.
games, sports
Chinese Games Part 2: Cards and Dice Beijing Standard Time
In the second part of Beijing Standard Time's series on Chinese games, Tom and David are joined by Vera to talk about card and dice games. Learn about which Western card games are popular in China as well as some homegrown classics.
games
In Praise of Praise! Qing Wen
QingWen investigates the differences between four words that can be translated as "praise" in English: 表扬 (biǎoyáng), 夸奖 (kuājiǎng), 称赞 (chēngzàn) and 赞美 (zànměi).
complement, praise
On a Wok-About Intermediate
It's the heart of every Chinese kitchen - the wok! In this lesson, two people are looking for a wok for their kitchen, only to find that buying one proves more difficult than they bargained for!
life, daily life, materials