Newbie | House Hunting
When you first venture to a foreign country, the first thing you'll need to do is find somewhere to live. This lesson will arm you with all the vocabulary that you will need to haggle with your Chines...
22 Apr 202214min
Elementary | Tone Rule: Two Third Tones
“It’s not what you said; it’s the tone in which you said it!” By now, you’ll know the importance (and occasional frustration) of the tones in Mandarin Chinese, but even the best find themselves in a p...
20 Apr 202214min
Newbie | I Can't Sing
Oh sure, we say “karaoke” and you laugh and think about making a fool out of yourself in front of 200 others at the bar who all chimed in on the chorus to “Proud Mary.” But here it’s serious business....
18 Apr 202216min
Elementary | Where's My Takeout?
If you haven't been in this situation, you haven't been in China long. There are just some times when you wait and you wait, but the food you order never arrives. So when you call to inquire, you're t...
15 Apr 202215min
Newbie | I Got Married
“Soooo… who’s the eye-candy on your arm?” See, ChinesePod is used to these questions, as we only hire “hot-cakes.” So, what do you say to an old acquaintance when you’re seen hand in hand with your sp...
13 Apr 202211min
Elementary | Dealing With Praise
“Thanks,” you say (in Chinese). “Goodness me! Your ability to master the language is amazing!” comes the response. So now what do you say? “Yes, actually it’s all due to ChinesePod”? As much as we’d l...
11 Apr 202220min
Newbie | New Breadmaker!
Invented in Japan in the 80's, these marvels of human ingenuity have become more and more popular in recent years, especially with the food scandals of late. Listen in as a friend discusses her new pu...
8 Apr 202211min
Elementary | Lessons Per Week
Sure, you're studying Chinese. We all know that. But are you a casual learner, or are you hardcore? And by that, I mean, "how many lessons do you have per week?" Learn what every student needs to be a...
6 Apr 202213min
