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Discussing Internet Marketing and Sales (Part 2) Upper Intermediate
Get your business suits on poddies, ChinesePod's discussion of internet marketing techniques continues with a discussion about email and search engine marketing. In this part, learn the Chinese equivalents of internet marketing buzzwords like “keyword”, “click-through rate” and more. To enhance your experience, be sure to make use of the new Task feature for this lesson where you can upload your work in Chinese!
business, email, marketing
Where Are My Socks? Elementary
Ah, marriage... that fine institution of intimacy. Of course, it has it's own mundane downside. In this lesson, a husband and wife engage in one of the hallmarks of domesticity: looking for clothes. Learn words for clothing and how to ask where something is. Also, be sure to check out the new task feature below, ChinesePod's newest way to enrich your learning experience along with fellow poddies!
location, directions, daily life, furniture, home
“北京咳”与城市污染 Media
世界上最遥远的距离是什么？如果你现在刚好生活在北京、上海等一些大城市，那么这个问题的答案可能是我在北京街头牵着你的手，却看不见你。也可能是我听到你的咳嗽声，却看不见你。对于正在“努力地”呼吸着雾霾的我们来说，没有什么比新鲜的空气，蓝色的天空来得更珍贵了！同时，也请看看我们的Task，分享一下你的想法。 来源链接：别让“北京咳”成了城市的流行病
pollution, economy, policy
Tattoo Taboos Beijing Standard Time
Chinese character tattoos are wildly popular in the West. Of course, many of those who get these tattoos might not be fully aware of the meanings and associations of these symbols permanently affixed to their bodies. In this edition of Beijing Standard Time, we look at a number of Chinese tattoos and discuss the dos and don'ts of getting a Chinese tattoo.
tattoo, symbol, Chinese character
Spreading the Word on Marketing Qing Wen
Talking about marketing in Chinese can be confusing because there are a number of different phrases used to talk about it. In this Qing Wen, ChinesePod spreads the word on the different ways to talk about marketing in Chinese.
marketing, business, sales
Don't Spank the Kid Elementary
In this lesson, a grandmother reacts to her grandson being spanked by his father. Then she has a few words to say to the father... Learn how to give negative commands and one useful onomatopoeia. Be sure to take advantage of the new Task feature on ChinesePod, where you can upload pictures, video and audio to get feedback on your Chinese!
punishment, family, fight, children
Give Up Your Seat, Young Man! Intermediate
Young people these days just don't have any manners at all, do they? In this lesson, an older woman berates a young man for failing to give up his seat to someone in need. Get ready for a squabble and learn how to give someone a bit of guff for being rude. Also, be sure to check out the new task feature below, ChinesePod's newest way to enrich your learning experience along with fellow poddies!
quarrel, seat, pregnancy, pregnant woman
Publishing a Magazine Upper Intermediate
You're out of college and it's time to do something with your life. You can't just hang out on your parent's couch all day, can you? In this lesson, someone discusses with their mother about pursuing their dream of starting a magazine. Also, be sure to check out the new task feature below, ChinesePod's newest way to enrich your learning experience along with fellow poddies!
magazine, dream
Boxing Match Intermediate
Ladies and gentlemen! In this lesson, we bring you the fight of the century! Get your gloves on poddies! It's time to go for a few rounds of boxing, Chinese style! To enhance your experience, be sure to make use of the new Task feature for this lesson where you can upload a video of yourself explaining boxing in Chinese!
boxing, sports
The Riddle of Three Sons Elementary
Masterful Chinese riddle making? Or just silly foolishness? Decide for yourself in this lesson about familial relations and how to ask someone's name. Also, be sure to check out the new task feature below, ChinesePod's newest way to enrich your learning experience along with fellow poddies!
family, name, joke
Tasks and Hiring News and Features
We've got two announcements this week: tasks and a new position at ChinesePod. Tasks have come to ChinesePod! Lessons now come complete with tasks made to enrich the learning experience. Upload pictures, video and audio to the website for feedback on your learning progress. ChinesePod is now looking for an iOS developer to help us develop the ChinesePod app. Click on the link below and see if you or anyone you know might be interested! iOS Developer Job at ChinesePod
exercise, news, jobs
Chinese Catch Phrases for 2012 Qing Wen
In this episode of Qing Wen, learn some of the biggest buzzwords in the Sinosphere from 2012! Hear about good looking guys and girls, the rise of foodie culture in China and why being surnamed Zeng is such a big deal.
language, slang
Upgrading Software Intermediate
They can strike without warning and they want your money! It sounds like highway robbery, but it's not. Well, not quite. It's software upgrades! In this lesson, one friend asks another for help upgrading their current anti-virus software subscription.
technology, computers, service, payment
Discussing Internet Marketing and Sales (Part 1) Upper Intermediate
Pop up ads are the bane of any web surfers existence. However, what are companies supposed to do to reach their clients? In this lesson, listen as two car company executives discuss the direction for their company in 2013, and what sales and marketing options are open to them in the internet age. Get ready to brush up on your Chinese sales and marketing speak!
online, marketing, meeting
Questioning a Child Elementary
It's a classic situation in any culture. A child breaks something, and when their parents ask them about it, they deny doing it. In this lesson, a father grills his son about something he broke.
children, family, parents
人工受孕 Advanced
在中国，传宗接代是非常非常重要的事情。如果结婚以后几年都没有孩子，老人会很着急，尤其是婆婆！本文中，可怜的女主人公去咨询医生了，我们看看医生会给她一些什么建议吧！
child, artificial pregnancy
Making Soup Intermediate
Get your aprons on, ChinesePod! In this lesson, we'll be cooking up a fresh pot of winter melon and pork rib soup to help make it through the cold winter months.
cooking, soup, food, eating
A Visit From Superman News and Features
At the end of 2012, ChinesePod got a special surprise. Superman visited the ChinesePod office. Well, sort of. Prolific ChinesePod user Bababardwan visited the ChinesePod offices in Superman costume for a visit and a chat! Hear what this SuperPoddie had to say about his ChinesePod experience.
visit, Chinese, travel, studying
Getting Your Pictures Perfect Qing Wen
In this Qing Wen, learn about the different words that Chinese uses for the word "picture" and the differences between them.
picture, photography, painting, chart
Music Lovers Elementary
Whether or not one can play a musical instrument, everyone appreciates a good tune. In this lesson, learn how to talk about music and playing musical instruments.
musical instrument, music