The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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Taking on the Machines Qing Wen
QingWen takes on the world of machines! In Chinese, three words are often associated with machines and devices - 机(jī), 器(qì) and 仪(yí), but what's the difference between them? Find out in this QingWen!
machine, electrical appliance
Lost Dog Intermediate
Xiao Fido! Xiao Fido! Where are you?! In this lesson, someone has lost their dog and is out asking the neighbors if they've seen it. Learn how to describe your pets and how to put up a notice if you've lost one!
dogs, features
Suitable Attire Elementary
Sometimes wearing the right clothes is everything. In this dialogue, a wife gives her husband a hard time for not wearing the right clothes to go see a play. Time to go change clothes... quick!
clothes, daily life
For the Love of Straight Teeth Upper Intermediate
Americans are known throughout the world for their white, straight teeth, and China is no exception. In this lesson, a girl tells her friend about a recent trip to America where she found the gleaming smiles too much to bear. Poddies, prepare to brush up on dental care in Chinese!
teeth
Lost in the Mall Intermediate
Shopping malls in big Chinese cities are massive, and getting lost in them is easy. In this lesson, two friends are looking for a restaurant in a mall, but find it more difficult that they thought.
place, directions, restaurant, shopping
Shampoo and Cut Pre Intermediate
That hair of yours is getting long and straggly, ain't it? Time for a haircut! In this lesson, you'll learn the basics for getting your hair done in Chinese, as well as a bit about barbershop culture in China.
haircut, daily life
A Brief History of Chinese Thought Beijing Standard Time
In this edition of Beijing Standard Time, we’re covering a lot of ground. We’re going to introduce the 诸子百家 (zhūzǐbǎijiā), the great intellectual and philosophical movements in the Chinese world. We’ll talk a bit about Confucianism, Taoism, Mohism, Legalism and more! Get your thinking caps on!
history, Confucianism, Confucius, philosophy
Telling Your 尽 Apart Qing Wen
In this QingWen, we do as much as possible to explain the sometimes confusing use of the word 尽 (jǐn, jìn). With two different pronunciations and similar meanings, even native Chinese speakers sometimes get the use of this word confused!
pronunciation, tones
Custom-Made Furniture Intermediate
Due to the relatively low cost of materials and labor, China is a great place to have custom furniture made for your home. In this lesson, someone invites a designer over to their house to measure for a custom wardrobe.
furniture, measurement, design, room
Saved by the Gong: Physics Upper Intermediate
Back to school! In this edition of ChinesePod's "Saved by the Gong" series, physics students learn the principles of buoyancy. What causes one object to float in a liquid where another one sinks? Learn all about it in this lesson!
teacher, students, physics, classroom
How to Eat Crawfish Intermediate
Autumn is the season for shellfish in Shanghai, and that includes crawfish. Across the city, shops will sell these miniature crustaceans by weight for hungry customers. But how do you eat them? In this lesson, ChinesePod shows you how!
eating, food
Temporary Cell Phone Elementary
If you're staying in China for a while, it's best to get a local cell phone. Even if you can manage to get your foreign cell phone to work, it will be very expensive. In this lesson, someone's company provides them with a cell phone while they are doing work in China.
cell phones
Zheng Qianhua KTV Time
In this edition of KTV Time, we learn about the Beijing-based artist 川子 (chuānzi) and his song《郑钱花》(Zhèng Qiánhuā), a ditty about the difficulties of child rearing in China. It's a genuine glimpse at the rough and tumble of modern Chinese life with some colorful language to match! Click here to have a listen to the song.
songs, music, singer, karaoke, society, child
Groups, Associations and Foundations Qing Wen
In this edition of QingWen, learn about the different ways that Chinese talks about doing things with people. Whether it's forming a club with some friends, playing sports, working in a charity, this lesson brings them all together!
team, organization
Please Keep Up! Intermediate
When going to scenic sites in China, one is guaranteed to see tour groups milling their way through the crowds, often wearing matching hats or shirts. In this lesson, a tour guide gives instructions to keep up and also what to do someone in the group gets lost.
travel, tour guide, tour group
Candy Party Elementary
This one is for your sweet tooth! In this lesson, learn about different types of candy in China as well as how to say that something is really awesome.
food, snacks, children
Discounts on Dianping Upper Intermediate
Dianping (点评, diǎnpíng) is Mainland China's biggest restaurant rating website. For getting the scoop on what places have the best food in China, it's a must. You can also find good group buy deals there at many restaurants. Of course, when participating in one, don't expect the servers to treat you as kindly as their regular customers...
food, website, restaurant
No Time for Questionnaires Intermediate
They're stalking around malls, outside of subway stations, near the entrances to public parks just asking for a minute or two of our time. It's people handing out surveys! In this lesson, listen as someone tries to canvass people on the street to fill out a questionnaire.
business, marketing, car
When to Travel to Tibet Elementary
They call it the roof of the world. Tibet! In this lesson, two friends talk about taking a trip to Tibet. Find out when the best time to go to Tibet is, as well as things you should avoid to keep from getting altitude sickness! One piece of advice might surprise you.
travel, weather