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With so many people living in the same city, it's bound to happen: sometimes you just can't get a cab. Experience this Chinese big city annoyance vicariously in today's lesson, picking up practical vocabulary along the way. Oh, and what's the solution if you simply can't get a cab? Listen to find out. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1521

21 Okt 19min

Are you one of the Chinese learners who are afraid of complicated and scary Chinese characters? In this series, we are gonna show you 66 traditional characters that you see every day! Check it out and enjoying learning with Joy! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4121

17 Okt 6min

We at ChinesePod are vaguely aware that some people like cats better than dogs. While we don't apologize for our various dog-themed lessons, we're happy to throw you cat lovers a (fish)bone. Listen to this lesson to learn how to deal with the irrational cat-haters of this world in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1518

15 Okt 19min

In this newbie lesson, we're showing you three ways to respond to common questions like "What do you do for a living?" or "What's your job?". Let's check it out! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4230

13 Okt 13min

Cities in China are divided into districts, which are not only labeled on maps, but also frequently mentioned in casual conversation. Do you know what the major city districts of Shanghai or Beijing are? If you live in China, do you know which district you live in? In this lesson, we cover the essential Chinese words you need. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1514

10 Okt 21min

In today's lesson, we are showing you a conversation between a grumpy bus driver and an impatient passenger. Let's check out the dialogue! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4221

8 Okt 13min

Of all the great reasons to visit Beijing, one of the simple pleasures that tops most visitors' lists is the simple "stroll through the hutongs." These twisty old Beijing alleyways are traditional, they're charming, and they're a great way to get blissfully lost in Beijing. In today's lesson, learn the basic Chinese vocabulary you need to get started exploring Beijing's backstreets. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1511

6 Okt 14min

Mobile phones can bring our significant others right into our meetings. In this lesson, you're gonna learn three sentences so that when you're about to join a meeting, or even in a meeting, you'll know what to say to your dear ones on the phone. Watch out! This lesson is designed for newbies who desire challenges! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4191

3 Okt 15min