Elementary | Big Bed
Travelers sometimes have to decide whether to take the plunge and share a bed. In today's podcast, you'll learn enough Mandarin Chinese to deal with this tricky situation. Sharing a bed worked for Ishmael and Queequeg-- will it work for you? Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/11554
27 Sep 202415min
Newbie | The Powerless Phones
Cell phones are almost universal in China. In some places, they're more common than landlines. In today's podcast, learn to talk in Mandarin Chinese about the most annoying cell phone issue of all: running out of power. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1064
25 Sep 202415min
Elementary | Hungry Traveler: Guangdong
The Hungry Traveler series arrives at its next stop - Guangdong, the home of Cantonese food! And what's first on the menu? Barbecue! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2261
23 Sep 202418min
Newbie | Stuffy Room
Is it any wonder that Chinese uses the same character for "stuffy" and "depressed"? In this podcast, learn how to use Mandarin to complain about a hot, stuffy room. Better still, learn what to do about it. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1053
20 Sep 202412min
Elementary | Hungry Traveler: Xi'an
ChinesePod's Hungry Traveler series makes a stop in Xi'an to try some delicious local dishes like 肉夹馍 (ròujiāmó) and 羊肉泡馍 (yángròupàomó). Hope you've worked up an appetite Poddies! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2244
18 Sep 202415min
Newbie | I want coffee!
China has the soy bean, hairy bean, and the mung bean. What about the coffee bean? In today's podcast, you'll learn how to get your daily dose, in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1049
16 Sep 202411min
Elementary | Hungry Traveler: Yunnan
Today ChinesePod's Hungry Traveller is going to southwest China's Yunnan province. This region's diverse landscapes and ethnic groups are mirrored in its very unique cuisine. Learn about a few of its most famous dishes in this scrumptious show! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1415
13 Sep 202416min
Newbie | To bag or not to bag?
Since last summer, getting a plastic bag when you shop in the People's Republic has gotten a little more expensive. Listen to this Chinese podcast and learn how to cut waste, reduce litter, and give some love to Mother Earth, in one fell swoop. It's in the bag! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1043
11 Sep 202412min
