In today's lesson, you'll learn to talk in Mandarin about magnificent Munich! This vibrant, fun-loving city is waiting for you-- hurry up and see what everyone's talking about! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1111
Strangers going through your budget reports, investigating your cash flow? Questions about last month's revenue? It must be an audit! Not to worry - there's nothing to hide... or is there? Join us today to learn all about this common [often dreaded] workplace event. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1322
The biggest question you'll ever answer is not "Do you wanna take this outside, buddy?" or "Does this dress make me look fat?" It's "will you marry me?" In today's podcast, learn how to answer in Mandarin Chinese. And if you just can't get enough lunar representation, check out John's blog for a detailed look at this classic song . Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1071
During the holidays, many people on the Chinese mainland head to one of eight special mountains. Perhaps the best know are the four Buddhist mountains, like Huangshan and Emei Shan. Not to be neglected are their siblings, the four Taoist mountains. In today's lesson, learn all about one of these very special travel destinations. Who knows - we might even bump into the RZA on the chair lift... Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1319
If you want to sing "Blue Moon" while sipping Baileys on a comfy couch, you have two options: hang out with Pete from CPod...or go to Karaoke! In this lesson, you'll learn how to order songs and hog the mic, all in Mandarin Chinese! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1062
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in China. Whether it's expats opening a company, or local Chinese doing the same, the waiting periods, the paperwork, and the registration with different departments can all be a huge headache! Join us at ChinesePod today as we explore some of the terminology that surrounds opening a company in China. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1314
The age-old dilemma: On Christmas Eve, should we go to church, or to a bar? In today's podcast you'll learn how to talk it over in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1059
Being able to talk people into giving you money is a special skill. Especially when you're talking to professionals who say "no" for a living. In today's ChinesePod lesson, learn the key phrases and unorthodox "techniques" that will help you smooth talk any banker (or land you in jail). Soon you'll be basking in the glow of your success! (Maybe.) Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1283
This episode from ChinesePod teaches practical Mandarin for borrowing money, covering phrases like "遇到麻烦" (ran into trouble) and "不说了" (don't want to explain). It delves into cultural nuances, showing how to negotiate amounts and promise quick repayment, even revealing common underlying reasons like gambling. The hosts also discuss real-life experiences and cultural differences in directness.
Start your day off right with ChinesePod as we greet the sun and slip into the lotus position! If you haven't already guessed, we're at yoga class. If you've ever wondered what to call yoga positions in Chinese, or if you ever find yourself getting lost with your Chinese-speaking yoga instructor, then have we got a lesson for you! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1311
What's in a name? If you're speaking Chinese, a lot. In the land of homophones, seeing characters as bits and pieces is an essential skill. In this podcast, learn about "three dot water" and "double person" radicals and explain your name in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1040
Errrrrr! We're off to Beijing - no, scratch that - we're off to the high seas for today's lesson. Hop on board, mateys, and enjoy a wild ride! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1305
Are you bullish about learning Chinese? Stop dragon your feet, and listen to our podcast about the Chinese zodiac. It won't boar you, we promise. Learning Mandarin with ChinesePod is more fun than a monkey midwife. Just ask our legions of rabbit fans! There's no use snake-ing away. Scream yourself horse with the top-rated Chinese learning system. Studying any other way is like herding tigers with a sheep-dog. Don't be a chicken! Learn Chinese today! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1028...
The bachelor party is, in many ways, a rite of passage. Celebrated in movies and books for its wild and crazy traditions, this is an event that helps a man (or, in the case of a bachelorette party, a woman) say "farewell" to youth and "hello" to married life! Join us today as we join a group of guys planning such a party (and find out what the wife-to-be has planned)! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1301
How much of the Chinese language could you learn if you spent half as much time with ChinesePod as you do with "Neighbors," "COPS," and "MTV"? Television is a brain-washing machine. If you want to kill your soul, watch the boob tube. If you want to learn Chinese, listen to this podcast. ChinesePod is revolutionary, and it is not televised. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1024
Do you ever find yourself only using the English-Chinese side of your dictionary? Do you sometimes feel intimidated by the seemingly arcane system of naming parts of characters? Well then ChinesePod's got a lesson for you today. Join us to learn all about looking up characters by radical! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1296
You thought that picture of Mao was a little too handsome... the bill a little too clean... the shiny bits just a little too shiny. Oh if only there were a battery of tests to put your cash through. Oh, right... there is. Listen to this podcast and learn a few Chinese words, and a few Chinese tricks, to make sure your bills are the real deal. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1020
It's that time of year again - costumes and dress-ups. Explore the social dynamics at play when Chinese adults do dress-up. Will the ugly Pigsy get the sexy Bunny-Girl, or will Bumblebee sweep her off her paws? Pssst, the tall Mandarin speaking ninja over by the bar is John. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1278
A battle of wills. Language domination. Do not relinquish your position. The only way to survive the language power struggle is to arm yourself with grammar and vocab. Only the fluent will survive. In this podcast, learn the Chinese to control the conversation when that inevitable eager language 'friend' comes along. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0973
Everyone in China is doing it, so it's time we informed our users more about buying stuff on Taobao, the Chinese conqueror of eBay. Today's lesson delves into the shady underworld of obsessed fans. (Remember, ChinesePod takes no responsibility for any stinky shoes you may encounter in your online shopping adventures.) Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1274
When someone you've never even met suddenly gives you flowers, that's ChinesePod.' In this podcast, we hear what really goes on inside the mind of the average smitten male. A Chinese lesson in mustering up the courage to talk to that guy/girl you're fancying. So put on some deodorant, grab some daisies, and let's make a return to the glory days of 1980's TV commercials. Ask him/her out, in Mandarin. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0969
Drunk driving is a big problem in Chinese society as well as in other parts of the world. Tune in to learn about Chinese attitudes toward drunk driving, all the usual "no, really, I'm fine" lines, and some of the serious legal repercussions as well. We just hope you never find yourself in this particular role! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1267
Whether you're making tables or making babies, you've come to the right place. Not for the faint of heart, this lesson teaches you all the Chinese vocabulary you're going to need to know to be able to ask for your hammer... or your scalpel. Listen in and find out what the heck is going on here. (Disclaimer: the dialogue is a leeetle bit graphic, so if you're squeamish, be forewarned.) Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0955
For the last four hours, you've been wandering around the furniture store, looking at the latest in Swedish design. Now that you've settled on the unpronounceable book case, it's time to bring it home and put it together. And that's where the fun begins! In today's Chinese podcast, you'll learn the Mandarin that will let you build the bookshelf of your dreams. ChinesePod gives you all the tools you need to attain fluency. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1247
A few months of everything fried combined with Chinese hospitality (read: feed) is enough to start anyone on a one-way trip to fat camp. Listen to this podcast and learn about one poor junk food lover's untimely demise into the shady world of carrots and wheatgrass. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0949
Chinese...the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship, ChinesePod. Our never-ending mission: to provide you with the Mandarin you need to communicate with humans all around the galaxy. Tune in to this podcast and make a voyage of linguistic discovery. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1244
A little shady, perhaps? Yet, it is David Beckham and the Galaxy, and this kind of a chance doesn't come around often in these parts... Hmm, there was that black market money exchange man that showed up at your office on a motorbike with a shopping bag full of cash--he was pretty reliable. Maybe the scalper can be trusted. Buyer beware and trust at your peril. Listen to this podcast in Chinese on the scalpers of China and be forewarned! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0943
In today's terrifying Chinese lesson, you'll learn about a timely topic: dinosaurs! These fearsome lizards make a great topic of conversation in Chinese. In today's podcast, learn how to use Mandarin to talk about the great beasts who ruled the earth for millennia. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1232
You like your little Roadrunner and T-1 ethernet connections that load pages in 1/100th of a nanosecond? Nice huh? Remember back in the Clinton administration when you could make a cup of coffee in the time it took a page to load? Well, welcome to our world. The Chinese internet ain't exactly up to speed, but your ability to vent your frustrations in Mandarin will be, after this podcast. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0940
A dragon is rising in the East. All around, curious faces wait to see whether it will roar or sing. In today's Chinese lesson, we'll look at some different perspectives on the rise of modern China. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1220
