Elementary | Going to the Gas Station
While "the great Chinese road trip" might not be the most popular activity for your typical trip to China, knowing how to say "fill 'er up" is definitely going to come in handy if you find yourself in private cars often. In this lesson, learn all the key Chinese words and phrases you need to get back on the road with a full tank. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1479
3 Syys 15min
Newbie | I Work in Shanghai
What are you doing here in Shanghai? It's what everyone wants to know. So tell them that you're here in Shanghai working, and learning Chinese in your spare time. (Convincing them that you're not all about partying and living the high life is a topic for another lesson...) Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1912
1 Syys 13min
Elementary | Asking about What to Wear
So you've gotten the invitation to the big event, and you're eager to make a good impression, but one key question lingers: what should you wear?? In today's Chinese lesson, learn how to ask this key question, as well as some of the most likely (culturally appropriate) answers. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1476
29 Elo 18min
Newbie | Introducing One's Spouse
No, it's not cool to ignore your spouse at those social functions. (That's what those repeated pokes in the ribs are trying to tell you.) So learn how to introduce him or her with this practical Chinese lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1910
27 Elo 12min
Elementary | Wrong Way on the Subway
Subways are one of the great conveniences of first-tier Chinese cities. If you're in Beijing or Shanghai, the subway is often your best transportation option. Of course, if you're not yet familiar with the subway system, you could find yourself on a train heading in the wrong direction. Learn the Chinese for how to ask if you're going the right way, and get back on the right track. (Don't worry; your pride will recover.) Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1473
25 Elo 15min
Elementary | Going on a Picnic
It's summertime - the perfect season for a nice picnic in the park. Check out today's lesson to learn how to describe planning a picnic in Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1469
20 Elo 19min
Newbie | Serving Tea
If you come to China you're going to be getting served tea everywhere: in restaurants, homes, even offices. In today's newbie lesson, we'll be joining a young woman as she enters an office. Listen in and learn the language for basic manners and politeness in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1892
18 Elo 11min
