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Upper-intermediate | Intellectual Property Lawsuits
You know it’s a heavy lesson when the writer of these intros has to look up the definition. So, to guard himself from any more ridicule: Here’s a podcast with a Mandarin Chinese lesson on intellectual property lawsuits in China, and some of the steps China has taken towards real IP law (blatantly copy and pasted from colleague’s explanation). Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0396
13:5310/01/2022
Intermediate | Dreaming Of You
Are you a dream reader, a modern-day Zhougong? Do you like to share your dreams with your friends? Then today's lesson is for you! While telling someone that you dreamt about them might be a little creepy, the story (or omens of wealth within!) might make it worth divulging. Listen in to today's intermediate lesson in which a girl tells her friend about her particularly strange dream. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2009
13:1607/01/2022
Pre-intermediate | I'll Call You Back
Too busy to talk? Then I'll call you back! In this lesson, ChinesePod takes you through how to return a call in Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2251
16:2305/01/2022
Upper-intermediate | New Year's Cash
For corrupt officials, cash-filled envelopes involve a wink, a nod, and an expedited liquor license. For little kids, envelopes stuffed with cash mean: Happy New Year! Today's Mandarin lesson will teach you all about how to give and receive these little bundles of joy. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1086
22:3903/01/2022
Intermediate | New Year's Wishes
Happy New Year, ChinesePoddies! That's right - we're saying goodbye to 2009 and hello to a new decade. But who needs resolutions when you've got the "god of good luck" taking down your wishes over the phone? Join for this lesson as we make some wishes in Mandarin Chinese for the year to come. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1326
22:0201/01/2022
Pre-intermediate | Add Me on WeChat
It's now one of the top five most used apps on the planet, but outside of the Sinosphere, few people know about it. It's WeChat! In this lesson, learn what the fuss is all about and how to join in on the fun. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2254
20:0531/12/2021
Upper-intermediate | New Year's Resolutions
For Ken, it’s getting back into archery. For Jenny, it’s finding Roger Federer again. For a few of our guests it’s….Nope, not going to give it away! In this podcast, we will help you in your New Year’s resolution to learn more Mandarin Chinese by making it into a lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0382
18:1730/12/2021
Intermediate | Christmas
We know what went on at your company Christmas party which basically puts you far, far down on the list of who’s been naughty and nice. Fortunately, in this podcast, Father Ken and Saint Jenny understand that it was the Egg Nog talkin’ and have wrapped up a little somethin’ somethin’ in the form of a Christmas Lesson for you. In this lesson, learn how to express how you feel about Christmas, using Mandarin Chinese, as well as talk about the gifts you got this year. Happy holidays from all of us! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0069
20:2329/12/2021
Pre-intermediate | Picking Up a Friend at the Airport
Your friend just got off of a long haul flight. He's got nasty bed-head and his breath could kill a small animal. But even that can't deter you from doing your duties as a proper Chinese host and meeting him at the airport. In today's ChinesePod lesson, learn how to greet your friend at the airport. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1282
19:5328/12/2021
Upper-intermediate | A Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
This is a tale of a young man with a penchant for women who flip out on him and make his life miserable, even long after they've "ended" it. Yes, the crazy ex-girlfriend trope is alive and well in Chinese culture as well. It's not going to be pleasant, but sooner or later you're going to have to face it. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1994
18:2127/12/2021
Intermediate | Christmas Gifts from China
After spending some time in China, going home for Christmas can be a troublesome event for any expat. Aside from getting that plane ticket home, you've also got to figure out what to bring the folks at home from the Middle Kingdom. In this lesson, a foreigner talks with his Chinese coworker about what to bring and also how Chinese give gifts during the holiday season. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2088
16:4617/12/2021
Pre-intermediate | Ordering Flowers
So you're planning to send some flowers, but roses have been done to death, and you've got some other ideas. But did you know that some flowers are "for old people"? Listen in on today's Mandarin lesson to learn a few more flower names in Chinese, and also get some cultural advice. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1262
15:4215/12/2021
Upper-intermediate | A Creepy Guy
Any good bar has its share of dolled-up girls and shady but ever-so-eligible bachelors. Maybe he hadn't had enough to drink, maybe he has a staring problem, or maybe he just really hadn't gotten the hang of "blue steel," but in this lesson we join one of those creepy guys in a bar and find out how he fares against a lovely young lady with an attitude. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1991
18:3714/12/2021
Intermediate | Office Christmas Party
The entire team is here, celebrating the holidays at an office Christmas party. Delve into a little CPod office mayhem as we discuss decorating the workspace, setting up a tree, and doing a secret Santa gift exchange. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1317
19:4410/12/2021
Pre-intermediate | Varieties of Candy
Halloween means Trick-or-Treating, which means bucket-loads of candy! Be it fruit gummies, toffee, chocolate or lollipops, ChinesePod is taking you on a sugar-coated Mandarin odyssey of sweetness. Just remember not to take candy from strangers, and happy Halloween! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1281
12:3008/12/2021
Upper-intermediate | Opening a Meeting
You’re going places, which is why you’re using ChinesePod. So, it shouldn’t surprise anyone to know that at some point you might be meeting with local government officials and kicking it off with a speech in Mandarin Chinese. ChinesePod has made many of these speeches (we too, are going places), and doesn’t mind sharing in this podcast on how to open a meeting. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0374
15:3006/12/2021
Intermediate | Manly Beards or Pretty Boys?
What do Chinese girls think of a guy with a goatee? Well, we can't speak for all girls, but we can speak for two fictional girls in a fictional dialog, and then build a lesson around it. And you can learn quite a bit from it about different types of men. What are you waiting for? Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2005
16:0103/12/2021
Pre-intermediate | A Snake Discovery
Let's go out for a spring stroll, shall we? But wait! What's that up ahead? A snake! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2136
15:3601/12/2021
Upper-intermediate | Buying Goods From Abroad Online
There's an endless number of reasons for purchasing goods from abroad online: trying to avoid jacked up prices on imported goods, distrust of products produced by local companies, or just really, really, really wanting that pair of shoes that is inexplicably absent from every Nike store in Shanghai. In this case, it's two mothers discussing the option of buying baby formula outside the country and shipping it in. Learn all about this phenomenon in today's upper intermediate lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2008
18:1629/11/2021
Intermediate | Lesson Brainstorming
Ever desired a glimpse into how the finest and most brilliant minds at ChinesePod come up with award-winning lessons on a stunningly regular basis? Well, loyal listeners, your prayers have been answered! This landmark lesson offers a 100% accurate portrayal of the painstaking process the tireless academics team goes through when brainstorming new lesson topics. Check it out! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2000
16:3426/11/2021
Pre-intermediate | Hamsters, Snakes, And Owls
There's only so much that can be said about owning cats and dogs before you, the intermediate learner, feels that urge to move onto discussions about other types of pets... like hamsters! In this Chinese lesson you'll learn not only the essential hamster questions, but some other pet-related language as well. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2029
14:2124/11/2021
Upper-intermediate | Romantic Movies And Real Life
We all love a romantic chick-flick every now and then, but for some women it becomes a problem: they expect every man to live up to their Ryan Gosling/ Zhou Yumin/Seth Rogen-sized expectations, and it sometimes grates on their partners. In today's upper-intermediate lesson, learn all about to discuss Cheesy-Movie-Relationship-Damaging Syndrome (OK, we made that up) in Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2003
20:5922/11/2021
Intermediate | Stop Speeding!
The Grand Prix held here in Shanghai showcased breakneck speeds, hairline turns and drivers with death wishes…and that was all in the taxi ride to the stadium. So either you’re really good at the unspoken-but-point-taken bracing yourself with one hand on the glove box and the other on the “Oh Crap” handle, you might love a lesson on telling someone they drive erratically. Listen to this podcast and learn how to express yourself in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0137
14:0019/11/2021
Pre-intermediate | Grammar Lesson
There aren't many things more fun than learning Chinese grammar. Today, you're in for a real treat-- this podcast is all about a class of students who are learning Mandarin. Listen and learn! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1239
18:5517/11/2021
Upper-intermediate | Chinese Commuters
Any look at a bus, subway or highway on any given day will give you an idea of the constant struggle facing those who depend on the transportation system here. Today, we look at what a commuter faces in China. Listen to this podcast to learn how to talk traffic in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0362
17:5315/11/2021
Intermediate | Family Life
Never has China been accused of not respecting family. In fact, concepts like moving out of your parents’ house before marriage are still in their infancy. In this podcast, Ken and Jenny teach us about family in Mandarin Chinese, and the roles therein. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0125
13:4412/11/2021
Pre-intermediate | Grab Some Veggies From The Store
You can't cook dinner without a big pile of ingredients. In today's Chinese podcast, you'll learn how to tell someone to pick up a load of fresh vegetables from the market in Mandarin Chinese. You can almost smell dinner cooking, eh? Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1231
13:4810/11/2021
Upper-intermediate | Shaolin Temple
While many don’t know this (due to the fact that it’s not true), all ChinesePod employees are required to attend a 6-month intensive course at the famous kung fu HQ, Shaolin Temple. So a Mandarin Chinese lesson on it is like the wind through the reeds (insert David Carradine intro music here)…Listen to this podcast to learn all about this ancient Chinese art form and where it comes from. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0355
17:4808/11/2021
Intermediate | A Promotion
You wouldn’t be here if you weren’t a good, pro-active, self-motivating individual. So we’ll make you a deal. After listening to this lesson, you tell 10 friends about ChinesePod and we’ll tell your boss all of those aforementioned qualities. In this podcast, learn to talk about promotions and getting a raise in Mandarin Chinese. Who knows, maybe with your new found language skills, it'll really happen! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0123
15:3105/11/2021
Pre-intermediate | Language Exchange
If you're learning Chinese in China, there's a very good chance that someone will try to become your language partner. With any luck, you'll become fast friends. If not, the experience can be awkward and dull. In any case, let's listen to this podcast and learn how to talk about language exchange in Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1203
16:3603/11/2021
Upper-intermediate | Marketing Proposal
Brace yourself. Jenny is going to talk about “proposals” but it’s not what you think (cancel that flight here). It’s all about the “next big thing,” and you’re going to hear the pitch. Listen to this business Chinese podcast to learn some important marketing terminology in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0344
17:1601/11/2021
Intermediate | Signing A Rental Agreement
In this lesson, we are at the lease signing, and a conversation occurs between the landlord, tenant, and property agent, going over the finer details of the contract. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/3013
17:5729/10/2021
Pre-intermediate | Buying Pants 买裤子
In this lesson, we discuss our favorite pastime: shopping! We review various places one can go shopping. We learn about different kinds of pants and how to describe the kind of pants you want to buy. These descriptions include size and length, and style. While discussion pants we find two pictophonetic Chinese characters. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4081
19:2127/10/2021
Upper-intermediate | Prank Telephone Call
Today's lesson is about prank telephone calling someone. You learn some useful ways to answer the telephone, ask who's calling, as well as fun ways to prank your friends like it was still the 80's. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/3012
20:0325/10/2021
Intermediate | Ordering Pizza Over The Phone
Today you'll learn how to order a pizza over the telephone. This language is super useful when you're hungry and wanting some junk food. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/3011
15:4122/10/2021
Pre-intermediate | New Job Opportunity
Having a second language can really boost your potential for job opportunities. In this lesson, we hear someone being offered a potential job opportunity with a good salary based on their ability to speak French. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4027
11:2620/10/2021
Upper-intermediate | 蛇夫座 Ophiuchus (Astrology)
Today's dialogue is all about astrology and star signs. Ophiuchus (⛎) (/ɒfiˈjuːkəs/) is sometimes considered the thirteenth sign in addition to the twelve signs of the Zodiac. In the conversation, one of the friends is unhappy hearing that they are no longer considered Sagittarius Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/3008
21:4518/10/2021
Intermediate | Checking Out A New Flat
In this video lesson, we teach some useful words when you are looking to rent an apartment. Finding an apartment can be hard, but if you know some of the specialist language, your life will get easier. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/3007
18:5715/10/2021
Pre-intermediate | Misunderstanding The Doctor
In this lesson, a patient sprains their ankle while playing soccer, but there is a misunderstanding which leads to an embarrassing situation. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/3098
17:3613/10/2021
Upper-intermediate | Organic Food Shopping
Listen to a dialogue about shopping in an organic supermarket for vegetables. Are they more nutritious, or tastier? Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/3004
18:2111/10/2021
Intermediate | Traditional Chinese Medicine
At ChinesePod, we know that part of learning Chinese is getting an introduction to the wonderful world of Chinese medicine. Before we take your pulse and make you stick out your tongue, follow our prescription and listen to this podcast to better acquaint yourself with Chinese medical advice in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0120
15:2108/10/2021
Pre-intermediate | Ordering Songs At Karaoke
There's nothing like a night (or an afternoon) of karaoke to bring friends together. It's also a great way to learn Chinese. In today's Mandarin lesson, let's order up some classic tunes and grab the microphone. No matter how tone-deaf you are, today's Chinese podcast will have you singing out loud. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1199
17:4506/10/2021
Upper-intermediate | Shanghai Expo
Granted, you’ve heard all about the impending Olympic arrival here, but what about the next big thing? The Shanghai Expo seems to be what everyone is talking about – including you, if you listen. In this podcast, learn some information about the upcoming Shanghai Expo in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0332
18:5504/10/2021
Intermediate | Shanghai Fashion
Granted, the same person that said Shanghai was the “Paris of the East” also said that baijiu was a tasty drink…so we’ll let you decide. Fashion, however, is on the lips of everyone in the area. If you find yourself anywhere in China, Shanghai’s ascent into the ranks of a fashion capital will no doubt be a hot topic. In this podcast, learn to talk about fashion and appearance in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0116
16:4601/10/2021
Pre-intermediate | What Do Foreigners Like?
No matter what you sell, you have to know your market. In today's podcast you'll learn how to talk in Chinese about dealing with picky customers who always want a good deal. Learn Mandarin while shopping! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1142
17:3629/09/2021
Upper-intermediate | TV Commercials
Thanks to an “open door” policy, you can hear the neighbors’ “telly” in your own house. So why not possess the ability to stroll in, squeeze those feet into a tiny pair of their slippers and have a discussion about the new (somewhat annoying) commercials on TV these days? In this podcast, learn to discuss all you love and hate about TV commercials in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0324
12:3727/09/2021
Intermediate | Chinese Tea
Here is a lesson impressing on you the “Importance of Tea”…you’ll notice we capitalized the “T” there, which should tell you something. Tea is important. You are significant. You talking about tea is vital. You being able to talk about tea in Mandarin Chinese is essential. ChinesePod wants you to be all of those things, because ChinesePod loves you. Listen in to this podcast to learn some different types of Chinese tea. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0114
19:1724/09/2021
Pre-intermediate | Simple Electrical Stuff
If you can't plug in your computer, how can you get your ChinesePod fix? In today's lesson, you'll learn the ins and outs of plugs and sockets, all in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1094
10:2622/09/2021
Upper-intermediate | The Cocktail Party
As we’ve mentioned before, people that listen to ChinesePod are cool. Cool people attend cool functions, like cocktail parties. Cool people also schmooze--and who wouldn’t be flattered by flattery done in Mandarin Chinese? No one, that’s who. In this podcast, learn how to be the perfect guest we know you can be, and woo them all with your charms. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0314
19:5621/09/2021
Intermediate | Let’s Break Up ASAP 趁早
It’s not uncommon for a relationship to go stagnant, with both parties pretending everything’s alright. 趁早 sung by 张惠妹 is an anthem for such a situation. “如果你不想要, 想退出要趁早”: If you don’t want to be in love anymore, let’s break up before it’s too late. In this episode of Journey into Mandopop, Chi guides you through this Mandopop classic line by line, explaining language teaching points along the way, and why many (and hopefully you!) resonate with it so much. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4359
21:5517/09/2021