Yesterday

Intermediate | How was your flight?

We're here to pick someone up from the airport today. Learn not only how to discuss this important action, but also some essentials for small talk with your newly-arrived guest. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1444

18m 37s

Aug 22

Upper-intermediate | Detective Li 1: The Bath House Murder

In part 1 of this detective story, we follow Detective Li and his assistant Xiao You on a trip to the bath house. Follow along and learn some Chinese as Detective Li applies his powers of deduction to this murder case. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1677

15m 44s

Aug 20

Intermediate | World Cup Talk

So you've had some time to get into the World Cup. How do you describe your favorite players? What are the Chinese names of two of the world's most famous footballers? Find out all of this and more in today's intermediate lesson on World Cup talk. Episode link: https://www.chines ... Show More

19 m

Oct 2024

Newbie | I Miss Daddy!

Today's podcast will teach you how to call your loved ones and tell them how much you miss them, all in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1103

13m 33s

Mar 2025

Newbie | Looking for Someone Else

Have you ever looked for someone, only to find someone else? In today's Mandarin podcast, you'll learn how deal with this common situation. Today, you'll learn how to use Chinese to tell someone: sorry, you're not the one I was looking for. Episode link: https://w ... Show More

13m 31s

Jul 2024

Elementary | GPS Fail

There are two kinds of people who never get lost-- those who don't know where they're going, and those who have GPS! In today's Chinese lesson, learn how to talk about this handy gadget in Mandarin. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1138

15m 42s

Dec 2024

Elementary | Tone Change Rule: Yi '一'

Have the Chinese tones been giving you headaches? In today's handy Chinese lesson, you'll learn the ups and downs of the first tone. Learn how to transition between the first tone and all the rest in this useful Mandarin podcast. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1248

9m 57s

Mar 2025

Chinese Podcast EP139: Which is Best for Learning Chinese: Podcast, Vlog or Book? 播客书Vlog学习中文哪个好？

Learn Chinese with Dashu Every Day at Uncle's Little Base: https://dashumandarin.com/---Collab with Teacher Shenglan (肖胜兰老师):今天大叔们邀请到了来自长沙的胜兰老师，她是一名独特的汉语老师，特别是她的视频风格好像一个憩静的吟游诗人，慢慢悠悠地诉说自己的想法和生活，让学习者沈浸其中，却又能学到中文之美。今天我们也聊到vlog、播客、书，那种更适合学生学习，大家千万别错过今天的播客！Today, Dashus invited Teache ... Show More

59m 27s

Feb 2025

Newbie | A Lot of Sisters

Are your sisters weird? In today's Chinese podcast, learn how to talk in Mandarin about your vast quantities of older sisters. You may even learn a Chinese word or two for other relatives. The only way to find out is to tune in to this exciting Chinese podcast. Episode link: ... Show More

16m 19s

Sep 2024

Elementary | Hungry Traveler: Dongbei

Northeastern Chinese are known for their hearty appetites and hilarious accents. In today's Mandarin podcast, let's look at a few specialties from China's northeast. Learn how to talk in Mandarin about the cooking and culture of China's Rustbelt. Episode link: htt ... Show More

18m 55s

Jan 2025

Elementary | Dinner with Friends

The Chinese terms for various relatives are a bit complicated. But don't worry, ChinesePod is here to help you learn them! In today's Mandarin lesson, start talking about your sons, daughters and other family members. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1195

17m 11s

Nov 2024

Elementary | Why Are You at Home?

Hey Mom, you're home early! Me? Well, I was just...you know...school got out early-- yeah, that's right! In today's Chinese podcast, you'll learn how to talk your way out of a sticky situation. You'll learn how to explain why you're home much earlier than expected in Mandarin Chi ... Show More

14m 39s

Aug 2024

Elementary | Hungry Traveler: Halal

China is a country of diverse eating and drinking habits. In today's podcast, you'll learn how to talk in Mandarin about avoiding foods for religious reasons. If you don't dig on swine, this is the lesson for you. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1136

16m 1s

Upper-intermediate | An Anonymous Tip in...