Upper-intermediate | Buying Jade

Perfume might seem like a good gift for a female friend, but be sure to pick the right fragrance! In this Chinese lesson, our hapless male hero attempts to navigate the choices. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1777 

Sign here. Get this stamped. Fill out this form. ChinesePod delves into the world of Chinese bureaucracy. Will it get out in one piece or will it get caught up in the red tape? Find out in this lesson! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2213 

It's pretty widely known that the Chinese like to get to know each other over the dinner table, and even make deals over meals. Not every meal is going to be a profitable venture, however, which raises the question of when it's appropriate to treat your client to a meal. In this ... Show More

<p>In this podcast, you'll learn all about gemstones such as diamonds, sapphires and emeralds. We'll talk about which gemstones are associated with which months of the year and you'll learn lots of vocabulary connected to precious stones. </p> <p>Show notes and more podcasts to i ... Show More

<p>Since last summer, getting a plastic bag when you shop in the People&#39;s Republic has gotten a little more expensive. Listen to this Chinese podcast and learn how to cut waste, reduce litter, and give some love to Mother Earth, in one fell swoop. It&#39;s in the bag! Episode ... Show More

<p>When you're traveling in China, you may hear some pretty strange sounds. Today's podcast will teach you how ask "What's that sound?" in Mandarin. You may not get an answer, but at least you'll know how to ask! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1165</p> 

<p>The title of this lesson may bring back painful childhood memories of that field trip to the museum; the one where you got lost somewhere between the Egyptian pharaohs and the Chinese cabbage carved from jade. Maybe it was that self same ethereal cabbage that inspired you to l ... Show More

<p>Now, due to being asked so many personal questions by nosy neighbors, we know you all were waiting for the lesson on &#39;none of your business.&#39; However, in addition to gossip, doing business in China is another great topic of conversation. Listen in to this podcast and l ... Show More

In this week’s Talking Wealth podcast, Janine discusses whether now’s the time to buy stocks that have been trading in a long-term decline and what to look for. She also considers whether Lend Lease (LLC) has turned to trade up or is this recent rise another sucker’s rally?  

<p>Thought of as &#39;petite&#39; in your homeland, as you browse the corner shoe store, you are alarmed to find that the only thing you can get your dainty foot into is a florescent orange counterfeit men&#39;s &#39;Croc&#39; clog. Things aren&#39;t looking up anytime soon, so l ... Show More

<p>Tea and baijiu aren't the only things you can drink in China. In today's Mandarin podcast, you'll learn how to order a juice -- and how to complain when it isn't all you dreamed it would be! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1178</p> 

<p>No, it&#39;s not a lesson on CB radio lingo, good buddy. Rather, it&#39;s those pesky Chinese tones again. In this podcast, a Mandarin lesson to dissect the difference in sound between the perfect 10 and oft-maligned 4. Listen in, and you&#39;ll be blowing them away with the & ... Show More

<p>So, you’ve used our lessons to land the big contract (we’d like a cut), and all you have to do is meet at their office. Who knew your western GPS wouldn’t work in Asia?! What are you going to do now, G.G. Ross? Can we suggest a lesson on using Mandarin to find out where you ar ... Show More