The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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Annual Meeting Raffle Intermediate
Throughout China around Chinese New Year, offices hold annual meetings where employees are compelled, er, encouraged to perform in variety shows for the entire office. Of course, this evening of embarrassment isn't without an upside. Raffles are often held with prizes like vacations for lucky employees. In this lesson, have a listen as two employees go through the ordeal.
office, performance, prize
The Wives of Gay Men Upper Intermediate
In Chinese society, a society particularly concerned with family, being a gay man can be particularly hard. The pressure is so great for gay men to have wives and children, that many of them choose to say in the closet throughout their entire lives. And it's certainly difficult for them, it's also difficult for their wives. In this lesson, two women discuss this social issue.
homosexuality, husbands, wife
Washing the Sheets Elementary
It's time to get those chores done! In this lesson, learn how to talk about doing house work, from washing dishes and doing laundry to tidying up your room.
housework, family
Where Have All the Videos Gone? Intermediate
It's an open secret in China that you can watch foreign TV shows for free online. Or at least it used to be. After going public in the United States, some of China's largest video watching sites no longer host TV shows for free. What's a fan to do? In this lesson, two friends talk about where they're going to watch.
TV show, website
Wang Feng & “Beijing Beijing” KTV Time
Wang Feng is presently one of China's most popular male singer-songwriters. His songs are often seen both on Chinese singing game shows and in the KTVs. In this episode of KTV Time, we will introduce this singer and his song "Beijing Beijing". We hope you enjoy it! Feel free to leave any comments below! Please click here to listen to this song.
music, musician, songs, singer, karaoke
The Many Ways to Play Qing Wen
In English, the verb play gets used in many different situations. However, Chinese uses many different verbs in situations where the word "play" would suffice in English. In this Qing Wen, learn about the many ways that Chinese likes to play.
sports, games, instruments, music
New Traffic Regulations Upper Intermediate
Getting pulled over or getting a ticket are things that every driver wants to avoid. However, when traffic laws undergo changes, it's easy for even conscientious drivers to get a ticket. In this lesson, hear how one Chinese driver is really down on his luck.
traffic, regulations
Annual Meeting Elementary
So much of life if consumed with planning for the things that we want to do. In this lesson, two coworkers talk about an upcoming annual meeting at work and whether or not one of them can attend. Learn how to talk about participating in big events like weddings, meetings, etc., as well as plans to return home.
office, party, date, time
What Kind of Ad? Intermediate
In the information age, advertisers have a hard time figuring out how to get people to know about their products. TV? Radio? Online? Print? What works? In this lesson, some Chinese advertisers discuss the different ways to sell their newest product.
office, advertising, meeting, marketing, business, cosmetics, media
Goodbye to a Co-worker Elementary
Co-workers come and go in offices throughout the world. In this lesson, learn how to say goodbye to your Chinese co-workers and wish them the best.
office, co-workers, jobs, farewell
Sayings vs. Sayings Beijing Standard Time
After thousands of years of accumulation in the language, the number of sayings in Chinese are seemingly endless. And with so many sayings, there's bound to be some conflict. In this BST, learn some Chinese sayings that deal with the same subject matter, but have radically different, even opposite meanings.
sayings, wordplay, language
The Mysterious Metric System (Part 2) Qing Wen
In this second part of Qing Wen's series on the use of the measurements in China, learn about area and temperature.
measurement, temperature
Windows 8 Intermediate
Windows has recently come out with its newest operating system. But is it any better than the old ones? In this lesson, someone debates the merits of XP and Windows 8 with their local computer guy, only to find that both have their disadvantages.
computers, technology, Windows
No Tip? Upper Intermediate
In China, waiters don't get tips. Zip. Nada. Zilch. Of course, there's no way that can fly in the US where tipping is ubiquitous. In this lesson, two Chinese friends discuss American tipping culture and how it relates to Chinese customs.
daily life, customs, culture, restaurant, service, travel
New Year's Eve Party Elementary
Get ready for the countdown! The New Year is just hours away. In this lesson, two friends discuss their New Year's Eve plans. Learn the Chinese word for New Year and, of course, champagne!
holiday, New Year, party
The Mysterious Metric System (Part 1) Qing Wen
In the first of a two part series on the metric system, this Qing Wen discusses units of length and weight in Chinese.
length, numbers, weight
You've Been Blacklisted! Intermediate
Whether it's an ex who won't leave you alone or a pesky salesperson who just doesn't want to take a hint, there are always calls that we'd rather not get. In this lesson, two friends talk about blocking calls on their phones and putting someone's number on their black list.
cell phones, technology, communication
Advice for a Young Journalist Upper Intermediate
Being a journalist is a difficult job not least because of the notoriously low pay and constant deadlines. Getting that scoop that makes the job worthwhile can often be the hardest part of all. In this lesson, a new reporter learns the ropes from a hardened veteran while investigating a mining accident.
journalist, interview, news, disaster, government, politics