The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
Excellent Materials for You to Learn Chinese Mandarin Language
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The Life of a Programmer 1: Staying Up Late? Intermediate
The Information Age couldn't exist without them. Working long hours and constantly refining endless lines of code, programmers are what keep computers kicking. In this lesson, get a look inside the life of a programmer working on a tight deadline. Also, be sure to check out the new task feature below, ChinesePod's newest way to enrich your learning experience along with fellow poddies!
IT, jobs, online
School Days Elementary
In this lesson we hear about a day in the life of a third grader as told by his pre-school brother. It's far from riveting literature, but it will teach you how to talk about your age, make comparisons and use some basic school words. Also, be sure to check out the new task feature below, ChinesePod's newest way to enrich your learning experience along with fellow poddies!
school, age, time, studying, education
Because of Love KTV Time
Duets are an important part of many musical traditions, and Chinese pop music has quite a number under its belt as well. In this KTV, we talk about the bittersweet Chinese duet 《因为爱情》(“Because of Love”, yīnwèiàiqíng) sung by Chinese pop legends Eason Chen and Faye Wang. Please click here to have a listen to the song.
songs, karaoke, music, musician
Chengyu By the Numbers (Part 1) Qing Wen
It's 成语 (chéngyǔ) time! In this two part series, Qing Wen looks at some of the more often used 成语 with numbers in them.
idioms, numbers
Betting on the Boss Intermediate
There's nothing to get the office riled up more than a bet between colleagues. In this dialogue, a group of coworkers take wagers on why the boss isn't in a good mood. Who will win? Check out this lesson and find out! Also, be sure to check out the new task feature below, ChinesePod's newest way to enrich your learning experience along with fellow poddies!
betting, boss
The Auntie Bai Show Upper Intermediate
Ah, the problems of others. The landlord is raising the rent just a bit too high. Someone's lover has run off with someone else. A wayward son can't seem to find his way. For some, hearing about these problems is reason enough to end a conversation or leave the room, but for others, it's entertainment at its best. In this lesson, a mother and daughter argue about the worth of “The Auntie Bai Show”, a talk show concerned with mediating family disputes. Also, be sure to check out the new task feature below, ChinesePod's newest way to enrich your learning experience along with fellow poddies!
show, parents
Fattening Up Over Chinese New Year Elementary
Much like Christmas and Thanksgiving , Chinese New Year is also famous for feasting with the whole family. And it's easy for anyone to overdo it and put on a few pounds. In this lesson, two friends assess the damage after a gluttonous Chinese New Year. Also, be sure to check out the new task feature below, ChinesePod's newest way to enrich your learning experience along with fellow poddies!
Spring Festival, diet
纳米技术 Advanced
纳米技术？听起来那么高级、那么神秘，除了科学家还会有别人关心吗？可是，其实生活中处处充满了科技。小到衣食住行，大到太空旅行，科技无处不在。很多今天听起来不可思议的事情，也许明天就会变得普普通通。纳米技术也是这样正在改变我们生活！ 别忘了，看一下我们新的Task功能。
technology, study, science
In Search of a Business Partner Intermediate
They say that when going into business it's important to do it with people you trust. And who do you trust more than your friends? Of course, working with one's friends might not be the best idea. Hear the reasons why in this lesson as two friends discuss starting up an online education business. Also, be sure to check out the new task feature below, ChinesePod's newest way to enrich your learning experience along with fellow poddies!
business, company
Chinese Zodiac Signs Beijing Standard Time
Happy Chinese New Year all and welcome to the Year of the Snake! And why the Year of the Snake, you ask? Well, that's a good question, a good question indeed! It's also the topic of this edition of BST. Get ready to get zodiac-ed!
zodiac, animals, Chinese New Year
Accounting for Taste Qing Wen
In English, the word “taste“ can mean many things. However, translating all of these different concepts into Chinese requires knowing a number of different words. In this Qing Wen, learn how Chinese talks about taste in every sense of the word.
taste, smell, feelings
Kindergarten Elementary
Ah, the glory days of kindergarten, the days when singing, dancing and drawing filled the days... well, at least until nap time. In this lesson, hear about a day in the life of a Chinese kindergarten student. Also, be sure to check out the new task feature below, ChinesePod's newest way to enrich your learning experience along with fellow poddies!
kids, kindergarten, students, studying, school, education
The Brave Little Tailor (Part 2) Upper Intermediate
Hear ye! Hear ye! Our little tailor continues his quest And in tiny kingdom receives a test: Giants in the wood he has to slay But will our hero win the day? In this lesson, hear the second part of the story of “The Brave Little Tailor” and learn more Chinese fairy tale vocab! Also, be sure to check out the new task feature below, ChinesePod's newest way to enrich your learning experience along with fellow poddies!
story, brave, fairy tale
Trip to Harbin Intermediate
Known as the Ice City (冰城, bīngchéng), Harbin is one of the coldest cities in China. Close to Siberia, the cold dry winters here are long and brutal, but believe it or not, it's actually the time when most people visit this city. Why? Check out this lesson to find out! Also, be sure to check out the new task feature below, ChinesePod's newest way to enrich your learning experience along with fellow poddies!
city, travel, snow, winter, architecture, Harbin
A Joke about Noodles Elementary
Prepare yourselves poddies for a rather dry joke with anthropomorphic foods named Noodles and Steamed Bun. We hope it will be a lesson to make you bowl over with laughter. If it doesn't, we promise we'll stick a fork in it. Also, be sure to check out the new task feature below, ChinesePod's newest way to enrich your learning experience along with fellow poddies!
joke, food, fight
Downloading from the App Store Intermediate
Apps are an endless world of enjoyment and frustration. Navigating through them can take hours, which is all well and good as long as you don't have a screaming toddler demanding some obscure app their friend had. In this lesson, a mother asks her friend for advice on how to download the right app for her newly bought iPad. Also, be sure to check out the new task feature below, ChinesePod's newest way to enrich your learning experience along with fellow poddies!
download, software
We're So Excited! Qing Wen
In this Qing Wen, ChinesePod explores the many ways to talk about being excited in Chinese. We hope it makes you as excited as it makes us!
excited, exciting, feelings
How Did New Year's Come About? Intermediate
Experiencing Chinese New Year in China is truly a spectacular event. Houses are covered in bright red decorations. Bright red lanterns are lit up for all to see. Literally millions of firecrackers are set off at the same time, filling the streets with a mighty roar. But how did these traditions come about? In this lesson a grandfather tells the story to his grandson. Also, be sure to check out the new task feature below, ChinesePod's newest way to enrich your learning experience along with fellow poddies!
festivals, New Year, culture, story, customs, Chinese New Year
What Toy Do You Want? Elementary
For parents throughout the world, buying toys is a losing battle. As soon as a youngsters get one toy in their hands, a different toy begins to occupy their attention. In this lesson, witness a parent's struggles and learn how to talk about what you want and learn to make suggestions. Also, be sure to check out the new task feature below, ChinesePod's newest way to enrich your learning experience along with fellow poddies!
toys, child