Newbie | What to Expect
We know the challenge of getting into Mandarin Chinese is daunting to say the least, but don't worry, ChinesePod is here to help! Today's lesson is a practical guide for the complete newbie, hopefully assuaging some of the fears associated with learning Mandarin and giving you pointers of what you should do. Be sure to check out ChinesePod's Pinyin Pronunciation Chart; a handy reference for learning the basics of Mandarin Chinese pronunciation. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1833
25 Juli 17min
Elementary | Check Your Spam
Most of us have spam filters on our email inboxes. They certainly make life easier a lot of the time, saving us the hassle of deleting loads of advertisements for unnecessary (and often less-than-wholesome) products. Yet sometimes spam filters also cause problems. Check out today's lesson for some useful technology terminology. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1446
23 Juli 18min
Newbie | Do You Like Shanghai?
Do you like Shanghai? There may only be one right answer to this question (depending on who's asking), but there are also plenty of viable non-answers. Learn how to navigate this verbal minefield in this Chinese lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1828
21 Juli 10min
Elementary | An Unplanned Tan
Today's lesson is all about getting a tan on accident! Tune in to find out all the key tools you'll need to bring to the beach this summer in order to avoid tanning! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1442
18 Juli 16min
Newbie | When is Your Birthday?
Everyone loves birthdays, and chances are if you're new to Chinese they'll be some of the first things you broach in conversation. Learn about birthdays, dates, and days of the week in Mandarin Chinese in today's lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1824
16 Juli 13min
Elementary | Changing a Plane Ticket
For whatever reason you're in the airport and the flight you've got just won't do. Now comes the tricky part! How do you ask to change your ticket? Find out today with this elementary level lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1438
14 Juli 17min
Newbie | Napping in the Meeting
So it's another long, boring morning meeting. What's an employee to do? In this Chinese lesson, the boss makes it clear that it's not OK to sleep during the meeting. Learn the key language here. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1772
11 Juli 14min
Elementary | Which tone was that again?
Science is fun! So are sports! But what happens when you want to discuss one in Chinese, but you instead use words describing the other? Sounds like you have a problem with tones, but not to worry! ChinesePod is here to help! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1436
9 Juli 17min
