Newbie | Invitation to Dinner
In China, where eating is always the the central activity around which all else is planned, dinner with friends is the preferred way to socialize. So you'd best prepare yourself for dinner invitations...
30 Sep 201913min
Newbie | Is It Spicy?
Chinese food is well known for its variety, and one of those variable factors is spiciness. In this Chinese lesson, learn how to clearly ask if something is spicy or not. Just don't complain to us if ...
23 Sep 20199min
Newbie | Weekend Activities
Don't be surprised when your Chinese friends start asking you what you do on the weekends. (Foreigners are known to have riotously good times on the weekends, as faithfully reported by Hollywood.) In ...
16 Sep 201920min
Newbie | Turn Right, Turn Left
So you've successfully communicated the address to the taxi driver, but as he approaches your final destination he needs a bit more help. Be sure you know the Chinese for "turn right" and "turn left" ...
9 Sep 201913min
Newbie | Awkward Silence
You ever get in an elevator with someone you know and have nothing to say? Yeah, it's kinda... awkward. In Chinese as well. Just like in this lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1641
2 Sep 201910min
Newbie | Away on Business
Do you often travel on business in China? Here's a Mandarin lesson that will help you to explain where you're going and when you'll be back. In this class we'll explain some useful phrases to use when...
26 Aug 201912min
Dear Amber | Massage and Renting an Apartment
In today's show Amber and guests talk about some racy and not-so-racy massages in China, as well as give you the scoop on how to go about renting an apartment when you arrive here. And a special treat...
19 Aug 201921min
Any | Bazza and Dating Chinese Girls
This week, the moment you've all been waiting for, our dear long-time poddie Bazza joins Amber and his beloved Jenny in the studio and tells all. Also, returning cohort Clay gives some insight into th...
12 Aug 201921min
