Newbie | Learn Mandarin From Movies: 你好, 之华 (Last Letter)

Here is a Chinese lesson for all those morning people out there that we love to hate. A few chipper 'good mornings' to start off the day. You can shout them out your window to those neighbors who love to rise at the screech of dawn for a powwow outside your window. In this lesson, learn all kinds of greetings a la Mandarin. You'll be hello-ing and beyond in no time! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0970

22 Heinä 202410min

One man's meat is another man's poison. In this edition of 'The Hungry Traveler' we journey to the cuisine oft adored by westerners and somewhat spurned by those of a more Shanghai palate. Did you ever think of Chinese food as chewy flatbreads, cumin-crusted kebabs, and spicy curries? Welcome to Xinjiang... the marvelous cuisine that is the best kept culinary secret of China. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0887

19 Heinä 202414min

A wee baby learning to talk. His first word, a loving 'mama.' The second, 'dada.' And then comes the 'gimme, gimme, gimme.' Well, you have to start somewhere. In this podcast, learn the phrase that will help you get what you want, in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0966

17 Heinä 202411min

Some cuisines should come with a fire marshall's warning. Not to fear, a cup of hot tea will be standing by to quell the flames. In this new series, we visit the red hot pastures of Hunan province--the spicy province living in the shadow of better known big brother Sichuan. You'll love or loathe us for introducing you to the food of this region. Listen to this podcast then get yourself to a restaurant. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0875

15 Heinä 202419min

Rub-a-dub-dub four tones in the tub. Bath time just got more fun and your old repertoire of songs to shower by just expanded. In this podcast, lather up and learn how to take a shower, Chinese-style. Also included, for those with long-showering, hot water user-upper roommates: learn how to stage phantom phone calls from love interests. Sure to get them out in a hurry. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0962

12 Heinä 202410min

You can't bring your trusty bike with you everywhere you go. When you arrive in a new city in China, you can check out bike rentals. Pay your deposit and rental fee, and you'll be zipping around in no time flat. Learn how to do this all in Chinese in today's lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1148

10 Heinä 202412min

Of course, the old slam the receiver down always works. But for some, the ring of a telemarketer signals another captive-language-learning partner opportunity. In this podcast, learn how to cut to the chase and use your newfound Chinese skills to hang up on that salesperson in a more delicate manner. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0958

8 Heinä 202413min

There are two kinds of people who never get lost-- those who don't know where they're going, and those who have GPS! In today's Chinese lesson, learn how to talk about this handy gadget in Mandarin. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1138

5 Heinä 202415min