Newbie | Asking for Change
Now, we know when in Rome, you like to adapt to the locals. So, we expect that you’ll be treating everyone to 12 course dinners like the best of them. But, if, for some reason, you go western style an...
11 Syys 202013min
Elementary | First This, Then That
In this lesson, we focus on the structure, first....and then... (先...再...) This is useful when you are making plans, or telling a story and want to order your thoughts. For example, first, we'll eat, ...
9 Syys 202014min
Newbie | Allergies
Sure, some might think this a niche lesson, but consider the alternative: (In Mandarin) “To tell you the truth, doc, I’m not sure if it was my inability to be around cats, or my violent reaction to sh...
7 Syys 202011min
Elementary | Describing Beauty
In this lesson, we teach you some great ways to describe beauty, specifically when talking about a pretty woman. Learn how to say "your hair is like a waterfall", or "your eyes are just like the stars...
4 Syys 202013min
Newbie | Addresses
You’ve made contact via mobile phone with your friend and now you need to meet up, but can’t, for the life of you, figure out why he/she keeps saying “hao” after the numbers. Perhaps you should ask fo...
2 Syys 202014min
Elementary | Buying Fresh Fish in the Market
In this elementary lesson, we learn the different words for fresh and saltwater fish, as well as how to buy fish in a traditional wet market. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4066
31 Elo 202016min
Newbie | A Late Knock
With 20 million people all hitting the roads after work at the same time, you just may find yourself in the position of being late. So perhaps being armed with an apology would smooth things over? In ...
28 Elo 202013min
Elementary | Beijing Accent
Hearing a new accent can sometimes take a little time to get used to. When native speakers talk, they often link and join syllables, which is perfectly acceptable, just like in English. But for the un...
26 Elo 202017min
