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The Many Ways to 'But' In Qing Wen
Chinese has a lot of ways to say 'but' and they're all pretty much the same. Although if you want to be a pain in the butt about it, there are some small differences in the ways that the different Chinese words for 'but' are used.
but
Traveling on the Cheap Upper Intermediate
The experienced traveler knows that planning is everything. In this lesson, someone plans a trip to Yunnan and asks for advice on how to find information about traveling, while also revealing something about himself. Maybe too much...
travel, communication
Washing Clothes on the Road Elementary
Nobody likes taking too much with them when traveling. However, some of us just don't like washing their clothes when on the road. This lesson concerns to friends discussing how much clothing they're bringing on a trip and why.
washing, travel, clothes, luggage, daily life
A Convenient Misunderstanding Intermediate
For foreigners, the road of Chinese learning is paved with mistakes and misinterpretations. In this lesson, we hear the tragically funny story of a foreigner who finds himself inconvenienced by the many meanings of the word 'convenient' (方便).
culture, language, dining, polite, joke
李开复炮轰做空机构Citron Media
又是一轮金融口水战。这次一方是中国计算机和金融投资业赫赫有名的李开复，另一方是由Andrew Left 创立的Citron。那么这次的口水战是由什么引起的？李开复到底又指责Citron什么呢？那就要来看看今天的媒体课。 来源链接：李开复炮轰做空机构Citron
media, business, company
What time do you get up? Newbie
Rise and shine! This newbie lesson involves a discussion about getting out of bed in the morning and getting off to school.
time, numbers, daily life
The Mysteries of 而 Revealed Qing Wen
In this lesson, ChinesePod explores the many uses of the often used word 而.
but, reasons, grammar
A Trip to Shanxi Intermediate
Shanxi (山西) province is a mountainous plateau region located in northern China. It is know for its yummy noodles and the ancient city of Pingyao (平遥), which has become a world heritage site. But don't be afraid to get dirty! Shanxi is the leading coal producer in China and is also frequented by yearly sand storms. In this lesson, we get a sneak peek of what Shanxi has to offer.
travel, place, city
Rich and Poor Elementary
Ah the income gap - a prevalent issue in China and many other parts of the world. Most of us are struggling forward to rise to the next income bracket (and studying Chinese might just be the boost you need to get there!). In this lesson we will be discussing differences between the rich and the poor.
money, people, car
Sales: Understanding a Customer's Needs Upper Intermediate
The art of sales is no easy one. In this lesson, a seasoned saleswoman shares her tips on relating to customers and making a sale.
marketing, business
How Old Is Your Brother? Newbie
Younger brothers can sometimes be a nuisance, breaking your things or asking you an endless amount of questions (kids are curious, after all). But more often than not, we can't help but feel proud for them. In this lesson we learn how to introduce our younger brother and tell his age.
age, numbers, family
Difficult Cake Choices Intermediate
Everyone has been at the mercy of indecision at one time or another. However, the task of deciding becomes even more difficult when you are being pummeled by an array of delicious dessert choices. In this lesson, we explore the challenging task of choosing a birthday cake - from black forest to mango mousse!
food, birthday, dessert, cake, fruit
Life's A Zoo Qing Wen
From Iron roosters and night cats to crow's lips and tiger mamas, in this lesson we learn about the different ways that Chinese uses animals to describe people.
animals, people, attitude, personality
The Play's the Thing Upper Intermediate
It wouldn't be true drama if it didn't attract dramatic characters. And what higher drama is there than Shakespeare? In this Chinese lesson, you'll hear a director's take on the classic Romeo and Juliet, as his actors struggle to satisfy his demands.
actions, actor, acting, performance, show
Good Cops and Bad Thieves Elementary
Children are well-known for their boundless curiosity. It can be heartwarming and wonderful to behold on occasion, but if you're a parent, you're well aware that endless questions with no simple answers can get old quick. Today's dialogue features one such Chinese parent's predicament.
jobs, people, reasons
Hamsters, Snakes, and Owls Pre Intermediate
There's only so much that can be said about owning cats and dogs before you, the intermediate learner, feels that urge to move onto discussions about other types of pets... like hamsters! In this Chinese lesson you'll learn not only the essential hamster questions, but some other pet-related language as well.
pets, animals, food
A Self-Introduction Newbie
Today's newbie lesson will teach all of you who've just started learning Chinese how to give a basic self-introduction. We admit, this framework may not knock you off your feet with its scintillating content, but hey, it's functional and will get your point across. Learn how to let people know where you're from and what you do in Mandarin Chinese today!
introductions, nationalities, language, name, greetings
We're Serious! Qing Wen
Today's topic may be serious, severe, and stern, but the Qing Wen team refuses to let that dampen the mood! In typical Qing Wen fashion, we'll be teaching you the difference between a variety of similar words expressing the aforementioned sentiments with light-hearted banter and numerous examples. Tune in now!
attitude, rules, serious
Where's My Takeout? Elementary
If you haven't been in this situation, you haven't been in China long. There are just some times when you wait and you wait, but the food you order never arrives. So when you call to inquire, you're told that it's coming "right away." Learn all the key language in this Chinese lesson. How tough you want to get is up to you.
food, delivery, time