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ChinesePod makes learning Mandarin fun and easy! In this Intermediate Level Podcast Feed, explore broader contexts and applications of frequently used expressions needed to navigate comfortably in a Mandarin speaking environment. Deepen your knowledge on current affairs while learning and increase your confidence level in speaking Chinese. Expand your Mandarin Chinese learning experience by also SUBSCRIBING to ChinesePod - Beginner and ChinesePod - Advanced Podcast channels. For a more in depth Mandarin Language learning, go to www.chinesepod.com and take us for a spin.

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Upper-intermediate | Pre-Marital Health Testing

Upper-intermediate | Pre-Marital Health Testing

Your hearts belong to each other, but you should still test your blood. In today's Chinese podcast, we'll talk about pre-marital blood tests. Does your blood carry any lingering traces of that wild weekend in Macau? If so, learn how to express your regrets in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1172

17:2305/04/2024

Intermediate | Mobile Repairman

Intermediate | Mobile Repairman

What used to be an annoying clanging shouting racket at 6:00am is now the most welcoming sound in the world. Your naive western misconceptions of refund policies have been dashed, and your microwave only came with a one week warranty. Alas... the friendly neighborhood repairman on wheels. A loud blessing in disguise. In this podcast, learn how to get his help and fix your Mandarin Chinese at the same time. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0871

13:1803/04/2024

Upper-intermediate | Buying a House

Upper-intermediate | Buying a House

Buying a house in China is a big deal. You'll be better prepared after you listen to today's Mandarin podcast, which is all about real estate. Learn the cultural importance of home ownership in the world's most populous nation. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1171

17:5801/04/2024

Intermediate | Signing up for Art Class

Intermediate | Signing up for Art Class

You've always admired those Guilin paintings. You know the ones... winding river, limestone mountains... with the pagoda up on the right and that bamboo raft floating by in the foreground. Sometime they get a little crazy and throw in a water buffalo over there on the left. Well, now you too can do your own rendition. Sign up for this podcast, and get a Mandarin Chinese lesson in art. Masterpiece! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0865

12:5429/03/2024

Upper-intermediate | Dealing With Depression

Upper-intermediate | Dealing With Depression

Sometimes you need to get your head examined. You might as well learn some Mandarin as you get in touch with your feelings. ChinesePod is the place to come for language therapy! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1160

18:0427/03/2024

Intermediate | What is a Chengyu?

Intermediate | What is a Chengyu?

Take 5,000 years of linguistic history and ancient literature... throw in a few snakes, frogs, and fanciful tales. Mix in the odd digit for good measure. What do you get? Cryptic Chinese idioms. Now, we're not saying they're all as easy as 'horse horse tiger tiger,' but at least there's that one to get some mileage out of. Now listen to this podcast, and avoid being 'stupid lips stupid tongue.' Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0853

14:4925/03/2024

Upper-intermediate | Funny Business 5

Upper-intermediate | Funny Business 5

Today's Chinese lesson is a real nail-biter. The action begins with Xiao Zhao speeding off to his doom. Only Lao Wang can stop the evil schemes of Ms. Du. Will his conscience be his guide? Or will Xiao Zhao meet a bloody death? In today's Mandarin podcast, the thrills just keep coming. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1255

19:3622/03/2024

Intermediate | Mexico City

Intermediate | Mexico City

Question: What bustling metropolis draws people in with its fabulous food, unique architecture, and exciting atmosphere? (Besides Shanghai, of course.) Answer: Mexico City! Today's podcast will introduce this lovely little town in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1090

12:4720/03/2024

Upper-intermediate | Funny Business 4 - Farewell, Xiao Zhao

Upper-intermediate | Funny Business 4 - Farewell, Xiao Zhao

Remember Xiao Zhao? He's the diligent accountant at the shadiest company in the galaxy. In today's lesson, we'll say good-bye to this trusty employee. Tune in to this Mandarin podcast and learn how to leave a company with grace and style. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1229

16:2519/03/2024

Intermediate | Los Angeles

Intermediate | Los Angeles

Many a little ditty has been written about the land of beach bunnies, surfer dudes, movie stars, Kobe Bryant and The Lakers. After a day of treating yourself to a new Armani on Rodeo Drive and finishing your Skinny triple French Vanilla Half Caf on Melrose, put the top down on your Beamer and take a drive East on the 10 to the San Gabriel Valley. Grab some authentic Hunan Fish Head and practice your Mandarin with a cute fuwuyuan! Welcome to our ChinesePod tour of The City of Angels, in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0983

14:3615/03/2024

Upper-intermediate | Funny Business 3

Upper-intermediate | Funny Business 3

In today's Chinese podcast, the plot thickens at the dodgiest company in the universe. Lao Wang faces a difficult decision as his accountant turns in his resignation. Learn all the Mandarin you'll need next time you're trapped between a bright young employee and a ruthless boss. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1211

16:0813/03/2024

Intermediate | Hanoi

Intermediate | Hanoi

You've heard tales of such a place. A place where not only beef noodle soup exists, but the aromas of French baguettes and heady coffee fill the air. What could bring such a lovely combination of worlds together? Only Vietnam. In this podcast, come on a little Mandarin Chinese trip to the city of Hanoi. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0981

16:4211/03/2024

Upper-intermediate | Funny Business, Part Two

Upper-intermediate | Funny Business, Part Two

Trusty accountant Xiao Zhao is here again. He's beset on all sides by the forces of corruption. Will he insist on clean book-keeping, or will he dive head-first into a world of fast dealing and greasy palms? Tune in to this Chinese podcast to find out! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1177

13:4908/03/2024

Intermediate | Bangkok

Intermediate | Bangkok

One lesson about Bangkok makes a hard man humble, not much between despair and ecstasy... One lesson about Bangkok and the tough guys tumble... Can't be too careful with your Mandarin Chinese study. Listen to this podcast and get yourself in the Oriental setting. You'll be speaking better Chinese than Yul Brynner plays chess in no time. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0916

11:5106/03/2024

Upper-intermediate | Funny Business

Upper-intermediate | Funny Business

If you've got a lot of dirty money on your hands, how do you get it clean? That's easy-- launder it! Today's Chinese lesson will teach you about the fine art of turning illegal profits into untraceable piles of cash! Learning Mandarin has never been so dodgy! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1156

15:1704/03/2024

Intermediate | Taipei

Intermediate | Taipei

Oysters, rumored to have aphrodisiac qualities, have certainly inspired passion in many a Taipei night market nosher. The famed 'oyster omelet'--an unlikely marriage of eggs and shellfish--can be first on your checklist of the what's what to eat in Taipei. In this lesson, learn in Mandarin Chinese about a few more things that Taipei dwellers sometimes forget to mention about their city--street side culinary delights and beyond. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0889

11:0201/03/2024

Upper-intermediate | Getting Old Isn't Easy

Upper-intermediate | Getting Old Isn't Easy

Learning Chinese is a great way to fight off the ravages of age. Toughen your mind, broaden your horizons, and make new friends at home and abroad. Who knew that learning Mandarin could make the golden years into the jade years? Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1149

16:1628/02/2024

Intermediate | Chicago

Intermediate | Chicago

"This is my kind of town, Chicago is." The home of Oprah, the Cubs, and deep dish pizza (the dawgs are better though). The third largest city in the US has....you guessed it....the third largest Chinatown. So hop on the "L" train to Cermak-Chinatown, listen to this Mandarin podcast, and go and practice your new lesson on Chi-town. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0874

10:2826/02/2024

Upper-intermediate | Opening a Factory

Upper-intermediate | Opening a Factory

Companies live and die by their middle management. Today, let's follow the adventures of a company deciding where in China to set up its newest factory, all in Mandarin. For learning business Chinese, there's no better place than CPod! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1137

14:2723/02/2024

Intermediate | Detroit

Intermediate | Detroit

Take a ride with ChinesePod on the Freeway of Love to Detroit, Michigan. We get to Motown, the Motor City, the 3-1-3. Though we're slightly apprehensive due to drive-by shooting cliches, we hang in there practicing our tones to stay calm as we drive though Greek Town and past Joe Louis' arm. Now, you may be on Nanjing Road or 8-Mile Road. Either way, this is the lesson for you. Learn in Mandarin about a place far, far away from your dumplings and rice... Detroit. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0843

14:5321/02/2024

Upper-intermediate | Welfare Lottery

Upper-intermediate | Welfare Lottery

Let's learn about the Chinese welfare lottery. The odds are stacked against winning anything, but you can help the poor. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1128

16:3519/02/2024

Intermediate | London

Intermediate | London

Stand out historical moments in the history of Londontown: The Great Fire of 1665, The Great Plague of 1666, but greatest of them all, surely, The Great ChinesePod London Meet-up of 2006. Now, the next history-making London event--this podcast. Dive into this lesson like you would a good Dickens novel and learn all about "The Big Smoke" in Mandarin. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0803

15:0416/02/2024

Upper-intermediate | Pregnancy Series 9: Here Comes the Baby!

Upper-intermediate | Pregnancy Series 9: Here Comes the Baby!

Keep pushing...keep pushing...don't give up...your Mandarin is getting better! You've carried the baby to term and now you finally get to see its smiling, wet face. In today's Chinese lesson, we'll learn to talk about the miracle of childbirth in Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1223

15:2114/02/2024

Intermediate | Regional Accents Part II

Intermediate | Regional Accents Part II

When you are drowning in the language pool where fours become tens... or was that a ten becoming a four?? And was 'laji' trash, or garbage, or rubbish? And where are all those 'r's coming from? It is not time to panic. It is time for ear refinement. Yes, it is time for this podcast--part two in the intrigue of the uncommon sounds of the 'common language', Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0893

10:2112/02/2024

Upper-intermediate | Pregnancy Series 8: About to Give Birth

Upper-intermediate | Pregnancy Series 8: About to Give Birth

Your little bundle of joy is almost ready to face the world. In today's Chinese lesson, learn to talk in Mandarin about the last few moments before childbirth. All around the world, roughly four babies are born every second-- learn the Chinese you need to talk about these cute little new arrivals. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1197

15:4009/02/2024

Intermediate | Regional Accents Part I

Intermediate | Regional Accents Part I

So they say you've got a laowai accent? Who cares! So does everyone else. It would be nice to take comfort in this fact... if it weren't that it makes it so hard to understand. Be it northern, southern, northeastern, southeastern, southwestern... you get the idea... they're as partial to their accents as they are to their food. So don't resist--embrace the multi-varied sounds of Chinese and listen to this lesson to figure out what the heck everybody's saying. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0859

10:2907/02/2024

Upper-intermediate | Pregnancy Series 7: Choosing a Name for the Baby

Upper-intermediate | Pregnancy Series 7: Choosing a Name for the Baby

Many Chinese believe that a baby's name affects its destiny. Today's Mandarin podcast will teach you how to agonize over the subtleties and hidden traps of choosing an appropriate Chinese name for your little bundle of joy. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1186

17:2305/02/2024

Intermediate | Train to Beijing

Intermediate | Train to Beijing

There is no greater social environment than a crowded Chinese train. You may think you're the shy sort, but after the first 24 hours with 36 to go, you'll be grateful for the five watermelon seed-cracking drinking buddy card players lounging with you on your bed. In this podcast, learn how to get your ticket, hop on, and hole up with your new-found friends for the journey. Invest in some baijiu--a one way ticket to party central berth. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0846

12:2602/02/2024

Upper-intermediate | Pregnancy Series 6: Shopping for the Newborn

Upper-intermediate | Pregnancy Series 6: Shopping for the Newborn

Babies are a big investment of time, money, energy, and money. Did we mention that babies cost a lot of money? Today's Chinese lesson will teach you about how to magically turn a stack of cash into a plastic bottle, all in Mandarin Chinese! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1162

19:2031/01/2024

Intermediate | Sweet Roasted Chestnuts

Intermediate | Sweet Roasted Chestnuts

Walking through a street food miasma where you smell the food before you see it, and seeing it is not necessarily believing it, this lesson is about one of the better smelling and easily-identifiable of the street foods of China. Which in itself is a good enough reason to purchase. Listen to this podcast and learn how to, in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0832

12:1029/01/2024

Upper-intermediate | Pregnancy Series 5: Super Babies and Ultrasounds

Upper-intermediate | Pregnancy Series 5: Super Babies and Ultrasounds

Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is a baby! In today's podcast, you'll learn to talk in Chinese about ultrasounds and tests for your little steamed bun in the oven. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1143

16:1126/01/2024

Intermediate | Knitting a Scarf

Intermediate | Knitting a Scarf

You used to tie yourself in knots over learning Mandarin before ChinesePod came along, and you've been looking for a new outlet for your knot-tying knack ever since. Throw out those musical instruments, crossword puzzles, and scrabble board. Knitting is the new hip hobby... and in compliance with the prerequisite for any self-respecting leisure pursuit--can be performed while listening to podcasts. Listen and learn about it in Chinese! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0826

09:4224/01/2024

Upper-intermediate | Pregnancy Series 4: Fetal Attraction

Upper-intermediate | Pregnancy Series 4: Fetal Attraction

People get competitive about the silliest things. In today's podcast, let's learn about how far mothers will go to make sure they give birth to a child well-versed in the Chinese classics, and well-fed on bird saliva. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1122

16:3022/01/2024

Intermediate | Buying Batteries

Intermediate | Buying Batteries

Since you are old enough now to buy a hard drink, you don't have much need to tap your tongue on a 9 volt battery to get a buzz anymore. However, when the remote control goes south, you'll need to figure out what an AAA battery is in a language without A's. It's harder than you think, so let ChinesePod ease your Mandarin battery buying experience. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0817

14:1119/01/2024

Upper-intermediate | Pregnancy Series 3: Prenatal Checkup

Upper-intermediate | Pregnancy Series 3: Prenatal Checkup

Getting poked, prodded and scanned is all part of the birthin' process. Is your uterus in the right place? Are you eating enough? Learn all this and more in today's podcast. We'll teach you about the pre-natal checkup, all in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1099

14:0017/01/2024

Intermediate | Flowers and Bugs

Intermediate | Flowers and Bugs

If the title of this lesson conjures up gory images of the tacky floral bedroom curtains so lovingly lent to you by your packrat landlord... or that cockroach you hammered to death last night, then it's time for a little day trip to this podcast. A Chinese lesson for the gardeners amongst us. Whether bonsais are your thing or you're more of a flower child, use your green thumb to click the mouse and learn about them, in Mandarin. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0813

11:2415/01/2024

Upper-intermediate | Pregnancy Series 2: Pregnancy House Ar-rest

Upper-intermediate | Pregnancy Series 2: Pregnancy House Ar-rest

When you're pregnant, the baby isn't the only one who can't go anywhere or do anything. Many Chinese families put all kinds of restrictions on pregnant mothers in hopes of protecting Junior from the perils of lipstick and computer radiation. Today's lesson explores this subject, in Mandarin. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1081

18:1712/01/2024

Intermediate | Interviewing an Ayi

Intermediate | Interviewing an Ayi

This isn't just any job interview. You're not selecting a maid, or an assistant. You're interviewing your mother substitute. Will you cook, will you clean my dirty underwear, will you let me stay up past midnight? In this podcast, learn how to pick out your new Chinese mommy, in Mandarin. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0710

19:1710/01/2024

Upper-intermediate | Pregnancy Series 1: Officially Pregnant

Upper-intermediate | Pregnancy Series 1: Officially Pregnant

You're pregnant! In today's podcast, learn how to talk about maternity in Mandarin. If there's a steamed bun in your oven, this is the lesson for you. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1057

15:5008/01/2024

Intermediate | Pageant Final Episode

Intermediate | Pageant Final Episode

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the corrupt judges, scandalous rumor mills, trashy tabloids, and catty girls that made this lesson series possible. If it weren’t for the support of the listening audience, we never would have been able to bring this story to it’s tragic, albeit long-winded conclusion. Listen to this finale, and say goodbye to the blogs and the beautiful, in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0901

14:4805/01/2024

Upper-intermediate | Dog Meat and Animal Rights

Upper-intermediate | Dog Meat and Animal Rights

In today's lesson we'll explore the controversial issue of eating dog meat in China. In today's podcast, learn how to hold your ground using Mandarin in a discussion on the topic of animal rights - at the dinner table. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1119

16:0403/01/2024

Intermediate | Beauty Pageant: It's a Mess

Intermediate | Beauty Pageant: It's a Mess

When is a beauty pageant not a mess? All those bikinis, blow-dries, manicures, bleached teeth, body part enhancements. Ew. Our blogger finds out that the pageants of the computer world are no better. In this installment, join us as we see just how bad it can get. Life's tough when you're beautiful. Learn about it in this podcast, in Mandarin. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0881

11:3102/01/2024

Upper-intermediate | Zombies!

Upper-intermediate | Zombies!

Who's that with the blank stare, shuffling feet, and unholy moan of frustration? Is it someone trying to learn Chinese without ChinesePod? Or is it a zombie? Listen to today's Mandarin podcast and find out-- if you dare. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1116

18:0829/12/2023

Intermediate | Scandal in the Pageant

Intermediate | Scandal in the Pageant

Back on the beat of the Blogger's Beauty Pageant and the Edison Chen story is looking more and more banal by the day. This time, ironically, it may be the internet that brings our techie contestant down. Listen to this podcast and follow along in the drama of photoshopped pictures and the seedy underworld of typing for a living, in Mandarin. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0837

14:3227/12/2023

Upper-intermediate | Finance Segment on TV

Upper-intermediate | Finance Segment on TV

In these troubled times, purchasing a Guided membership at ChinesePod is the best thing you can do with your money. Next best is stuffing a big wad of Chinese RMB into your mattress. But if you ever go totally nuts and want to invest in stocks, today's podcast will teach you how to talk in Mandarin about the market everyone loves to hate. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1102

14:0525/12/2023

Intermediate | Behind the Scenes at the Beauty Pageant

Intermediate | Behind the Scenes at the Beauty Pageant

After a loooong sabbatical during which some of the contestants were convalescing from some much-needed plastic surgical procedures, we welcome back our blogger beauties in this episode of the beauty pageant series. Listen in to this podcast as we go behind the scenes and try to find out if Liu Jia is really willing to sell herself for fame and dubious fortune, in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0797

13:3222/12/2023

Upper-intermediate | Health Check

Upper-intermediate | Health Check

What's up, doc? Today's Chinese lesson brings you to everyone's favorite hang-out: the doctor's office! You'll learn to use Chinese to say your favorite phrase: "You need to lose weight and stop drinking." Who says you can't have fun with Mandarin? Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1092

14:1720/12/2023

Intermediate | Romance in the Beauty Pageant

Intermediate | Romance in the Beauty Pageant

A room full of beautiful, brainy bloggers. It was only a matter of time. Romance hits the runways in this edition of our beauty pageant serial. Is it true love? You be the judge. Listen to this podcast as little miss blogger meets big time player, and he chats her up, in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0697

17:2718/12/2023

Upper-intermediate | A Day at the Races

Upper-intermediate | A Day at the Races

If horse racing is the Sport of Kings, gambling on horses must be the Sport of Emperors! Whether you come for the geldings, or just for the gin and cigars, there's nothing like a day at the races. Today's Chinese podcast will teach you all about playing the ponies in Mandarin. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1089

16:0615/12/2023

Intermediate | Getting to Know the Beauty Pageant Judges

Intermediate | Getting to Know the Beauty Pageant Judges

Today we revisit the intrigue of the Chinese beauty pageant world... Do we detect a whiff of corruption, bribery, and scandal brewing? Of course! What would a ChinesePod lesson be without all of these? Join us in this podcast, as we follow along with our drama queens in this next round of beauty pageant, a la China. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0677

12:4913/12/2023