Newbie | Seeing Somebody to the Door
In today's podcast we'll cover an integral part of Chinese manners - 'Seeing Someone Off'. Being able to not only see someone to the door, but politely refuse such offers in Mandarin is certainly a ha...
30 Sep 202415min
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 Ish...
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: ru...
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 abou...
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...
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.chinesepo...
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 ...
13 Sep 202416min
