The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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College Kid Expenses Upper Intermediate
College ain't cheap, is it? There's tuition, dormintory fees, internet fees, the cost of food and more. And what about having fun every once in a while? In this lesson, someone calls home to ask for a bit more money to get through the semester.
college, students, expenses
Hungry Traveler: Guangdong Elementary
The Hungry Traveler series arrives at its next stop - Guangdong, the home of Cantonese food! And what's first on the menu? Barbecue!
Hungry Traveler Series, food, eating
The Best Dazzling Folk Song Trend KTV Time
From the western reaches of China comes "The Best Dazzling Folk Song". We're not sure what it's about. In fact, we're sure just about nobody knows what it's about. In this KTV Time, we talk about some of the silliest songs to make their way into the KTV! Click here to have a listen to the song.
songs, music, karaoke
Days of Wonder Qing Wen
It's going to be a nice day today at QingWen. In this episode, we about the many any varied uses of the word 天 (tiān, "day").
time
Left My Cell Phone in a Taxi Intermediate
During a busy day or a long night out on the town, it's easy to forget your cell phone in a taxi. But what can you do? In this lesson, learn how to get your cell phone back before it's gone forever!
taxi, directions
Time to Get Up! Elementary
Oh... Hello?... Time for ChinesePod? ... What? ... What time is it? ... 6am?! I'm going back to bed! ... It's a lesson about getting up and going to bed? Great! I'm going to bed now. Let's talk later!
daily life, time, sleep
Heat Stroke Intermediate
Temperatures are soaring, but that doesn't stop you from going outside, does it? Just make sure to keep hydrated and don't stay out in the sun too long. Otherwise, you might get thirsty, light headed and... heat stroke! In this lesson, someone gets struck down after too much fun in the sun.
weather, health, summer, emergency
Caught Cheating Upper Intermediate
The expectations for Chinese students are high, some would even say impossibly so. In the face of such pressure, cheating is rampant. In this lesson, a group of students discuss how they can cheat their way through a test when they've run out of time to prepare.
students, exam, cheating
Chinese Traditional Marriage System Beijing Standard Time
Did you know that the Chinese traditional marriage system goes back 4,000 years? In this edition of BST, Tom and David talk about the process of getting married in Ancient China as well as which practices are still observed today.
marriage, history, wedding
We've Got the Power Qing Wen
Power, strength, energy... this edition of Qing Wen is about power in all its forms in Chinese.
power, energy
Charge My Samsung, Yo! Intermediate
Smartphones are a lot of fun aren't they? Pictures, chats, apps, games and more! But all this fun comes at a price - they're always out of power! In this lesson, someone asks to borrow a charger when they find their phone is out of juice.
mobile phones, charger
Add Me on WeChat Pre Intermediate
It's now one of the top five most used apps on the planet, but outside of the Sinosphere, few people know about it. It's WeChat! In this lesson, learn what the fuss is all about and how to join in on the fun.
cell phones, communication
Harrassment on the Subway Upper Intermediate
Sexual harassment is all too common. Crowded places like subway cars and buses provide perfect cover for perverts. In addition, many victims of sexual harassment find themselves too embarrassed to speak up. However, in this lesson a shameless pervert gets what he deserves.
Harrassment, subway
Animal Roles for the School Play Intermediate
It's a right of passage for everyone - the elementary school play. But who gets to play which part? And what happens if someone doesn't get the part they want? Relive the drama in this lesson!
animals, acting
I'll Call You Back Pre Intermediate
Too busy to talk? Then I'll call you back! In this lesson, ChinesePod takes you through how to return a call in Chinese.
cell phones, meeting
You, My Deskmate KTV Time
In this edition of KTV Time, Tom and David introduce China's "campus folk" genre of music. Started in Taiwan in the 1970s, this genre has played a major influence in defining modern Chinese music. This week's song 《同桌的你》(Tóngzhuō de Nǐ, "You, My Deskmate") is a classic of the genre with a sweet story behind it to boot! Please click here to have a listen to the song.
school, songs, singer, karaoke
Excited about Exclamations (Part 5) Qing Wen
Whoa! It's the fifth and final edition of QingWen's series on interjections and exclamations. Wahoo!
exclamation, surprise, greetings
Membership Card Intermediate
Get your points and get stuff! All you've got to do is become a member. In this lesson, ChinesePod introduces you to the world of membership cards in China.
shopping, business