The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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Living on Welfare Upper Intermediate
Governments throughout the world provide welfare for its impoverished citizens, and China is no exception. But how does the system work in China? In this lesson, two friends talk about the process of applying for welfare in China.
Welfare, life, money, policy
Classical Chinese vs. Modern Chinese Intermediate
Anyone who's come across a passage of classical Chinese in their studies of modern Chinese knows it all too well. Classical Chinese is incredibly different from modern Chinese. In this lesson, two students talk about the differences between ancient and modern language.
language, grammar, culture, history
征地和城市化 Advanced
你知道中国有多少农民吗？800000000多！哈哈，这么多零，数得清吗？再来想想看，如果把这些农民都变成城里人，让他们离开祖祖辈辈生活和劳作的土地，让他们从此以后生活在城市的鸟笼中，他们会愿意吗？不过要不要变成城里人的选择权似乎不在他们的手中，哪一天推土机开进了村子，他们也不得不卷起铺盖去往城市。城市化已然成了当下中国的大势所趋。
city, countryside
No Change for the Bus Fare Elementary
When hopping on the public bus in China, make sure you have some change with you if you don't have a transport card. If not, you'll have to work something out with the driver. Learn how in this lesson!
transportation, money
First Time in a Recording Studio Intermediate
Three... two... one... rolling! In this lesson, a doctor heads into the recording studio for the first time to participate in a radio show about medicine. Listen as the audio engineer walks him through the process.
show, recording, entertainment
Listen Up, Foreigners! Qing Wen
QingWen looks abroad! In this edition of the show, learn how Chinese people talk about things that come from outside of China, from foods to inventions to people!
foreigners, people, vegetables
Converting Korean Money Intermediate
South Korea and Hong Kong are famous destinations for Mainland Chinese tourists for many reasons, but shopping tops the list. Why? Because the prices and quality of products are often better in these places than in the Mainland! In this lesson, someone comes back from a trip to South Korea with cosmetics for her coworkers. But how much do they owe her? It's time to talk exchange rates.
Korea, money, shopping, cosmetics
Foot Bath Elementary
Going for a massage is a common luxury in China and throughout Asia, but equally as common are foot massages and foot baths. In this lesson, two friends talk about going to get one.
daily life, body parts
Visit to a Temple (Part 2) Upper Intermediate
ChinesePod continues its visit to a Buddhist temple. In the second part of this series, we learn about arhats (罗汉, luóhàn), Buddhist saints known for their different and sometimes comical looks.
Buddhism, temple
Personal Finances Intermediate
The end of the year is coming and so are annual bonuses. But what to do with that big chunk of cash? In this lesson, a husband and wife talk about their investment options.
money, investment, economy, finance
I'm Retired Elementary
Ah, retirement! It's time to kick back, relax and play with the grandkids. In this lesson, learn how to talk about retirement in Chinese.
old people, daily life, age
CCP Political Slogans Beijing Standard Time
In this edition of Bejing Standard Time, learn about some of the Chinese Communist Party's most famous political slogans. While they aren't always talked about in so much detail, these slogans are an essential part of Chinese culture. You're also bound to see them all over the place in China!
communism, slogan, political party, politics
An I for an I Qing Wen
This episode of Qing Wen looks into informal pronouns, especially the first person singular. There's lot more to it all than just 我.
people
A Tale of Two Labor Unions Upper Intermediate
Workers of the world, unite! In this lesson, learn about labor unions in China and some of the differences between unions there and in the United States.
union, labor, company
Photos with Animals Pre Intermediate
While it's strictly taboo at many zoos in America, taking pictures with or feeding the animals is a common occurrence at Chinese zoos. Of course, it isn't always the safest of activities, especially where ferocious animals are concerned. In this lesson, a mother tries to prevent her son from joining in.
animals, family, zoo, children
Help Backing Up a Car Elementary
Parking can be quite an ordeal, can't it? In this lesson, a parking attendant helps someone park their car. You'll learn how to talk about turning right, turning left, backing up, going foward - well, you get the idea...
driving, directions
Party Dues Intermediate
The Communist Party is everywhere in China, although its presence isn't always immediately obvious. One good example is the number of people in China who officially belong to the Communist Party. There are a lot more than you'd think, and just about anybody could be a Party member. But how does one join? Find out in this lesson!
political party, politics
Dark Day KTV Time
This edition of KTV Time has Tom and David talking about “Dark Day” (阴天, yīntiān), by the triple-threat celebrity 莫文蔚 (Mò Wénwèi). It's a heavy one about break-ups so get yourself ready for some emotional turmoil. Click here to have a listen to the song.
karaoke, singer, songs, music, love