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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

Jun 2024

Elementary | Watch Out!

You can't go forward all the time (unless you study Mandarin with ChinesePod, of course!) Sometimes you need to put 'er in reverse. Today's podcast tells you how to talk in Chinese about road safety. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1112

10m 57s

Apr 2024

Elementary | Table for Three

If you've ever had reservations about eating out in China, this is the Chinese podcast for you! Grab a seat and learn how to book a table in Mandarin. I'll meet you anytime you want, in our Sichuanese restaurant. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1046

11m 34s

Feb 2024

Newbie | Can you Speak Chinese?

Answering the question "Can you speak Chinese?" in the affirmative is always a proud moment. Perhaps, yes, literally, one moment. Let's call the inevitable next moment, with its subsequent barrage of language, ear assault. But hey, you're already ahead of the game because ... Show More

15m 32s

Feb 2024

Newbie | Where are you going?

Little did you know when you started learning Mandarin that you would be placed in the thick of an age-old war of 'where' words. Decide which camp has your allegiance--the roll of your tongue 'nar,' favorite of Beijing cabbies and northern ayis. Or 'nali,' ... Show More

12m 12s

Jun 2024

Elementary | Bad Cell Reception

In this podcast, you'll learn how to complain about a poor cell phone signal. That must be why you didn't understand what your Chinese friend was saying...right? Make sure you always come through loud and clear when you speak Mandarin. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod ... Show More

15m 44s

Apr 2024

Elementary | What's your (animal) sign?

Here's a lesson on Sign Language. In this podcast, you'll learn how to sneakily figure out people's age, based on the twelve-year Chinese zodiac. And do it all in Mandarin! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1051

14m 59s

Jun 2024

Elementary | In a Moment

Today's Chinese lesson will have you on the edge of your seat, if you get excited easily. You'll learn how to tell others to hold their horses in Mandarin. What's your hurry? Learning Chinese takes time. Lots and lots of time. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/ ... Show More

15m 43s

Apr 2023

Elementary | Trouble with Grades

Fortunately, ChinesePod won't be sending report cards home to your moms (though we of course would give you all A's!) However, for the millions of Chinese kids in the world, getting good grades can make or break things on the homefront. Listen to this podcast and learn in ... Show More

11m 44s

Sep 2023

Newbie | Are you OK?

Someone's fallen and they can't get up. You want to help, but likely due to the stress of the whole ordeal, you've forgotten every Chinese word you know. By this time you are wishing for a Life Alert alarm with a direct line to ChinesePod's Mandarin Emergency resp ... Show More

11m 38s

Jun 2023

How to greet people like a native Chinese | Greeting in Chinese | You're out 了 if you only know 你好

📖🇨🇳 Hi, welcome to Chinese with Mabel! This one I will show you the most Chinese way to greet people! If you only know 你好 then you're out 了（slang, which means you're out of date） You can also check out my Youtube channel for the video. I'm Mabel, I’m a native Chinese teacher t ... Show More

4m 56s

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