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In this lesson, we talk about the glorious modern Chinese tradition of "substitute buying." Making a trip from China to the States or Europe isn't an everyday thing, so naturally you don't mind buying a whole bunch of things on the big long list your friends wrote up, right? Lear ... Show More

There exists a somewhat uncommon and eccentric business practice utilized by certain companies in China: "military-style management." Predictably, this management style includes a lot slogan-shouting and push-ups. Tune in to today's upper-intermediate lesson to find out more! Epi ... Show More

Teaching is hard work, so every now and then you might need to come up with an excuse to take a week off, like "surgery" or something. But being the responsible teacher that you are, you're going to need to find someone to take those pesky classes off your hands. Learn how to use ... Show More

<p>In a place where anything with its back to the sun qualifies as dinner, you’ll need to be “alternative” meat savvy. This lesson will save you from unwittingly eating animals you consider cute. Listen to this podcast and learn in Mandarin Chinese how to avoid mistaken meat iden ... Show More

<p>If you&#39;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&#39;ll meet you anytime you want, in our Sichuanese restaurant. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1046</p> 

<p>Here&#39;s a lesson on Sign Language. In this podcast, you&#39;ll learn how to sneakily figure out people&#39;s age, based on the twelve-year Chinese zodiac. And do it all in Mandarin! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1051</p> 

<p>The &#39;Warring Bills&#39; period of Chinese history is officially over for all ChinesePod users. An international treating treaty has been declared, and it involves a handy little phrase that will be an instrument in achieving restaurant check peace. Listen to this podcast t ... Show More

<p>You can&#39;t go forward all the time (unless you study Mandarin with ChinesePod, of course!) Sometimes you need to put &#39;er in reverse. Today&#39;s podcast tells you how to talk in Chinese about road safety. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1112</p> 

<p>In this podcast, you&#39;ll learn how to complain about a poor cell phone signal. That must be why you didn&#39;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.chinese ... Show More

<p>Answering the question &quot;Can you speak Chinese?&quot; in the affirmative is always a proud moment. Perhaps, yes, literally, one moment. Let&#39;s call the inevitable next moment, with its subsequent barrage of language, ear assault. But hey, you&#39;re already ahead of the ... Show More

<p>Today&#39;s Chinese lesson will have you on the edge of your seat, if you get excited easily. You&#39;ll learn how to tell others to hold their horses in Mandarin. What&#39;s your hurry? Learning Chinese takes time. Lots and lots of time. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.c ... Show More

<p>Some things get better with age: a violin, a painting, a big Bordeaux. Some things do not: computers, shoes, and dairy products. In today&#39;s Chinese lesson, you&#39;ll learn how to talk in Mandarin about that dodgy carton of semi-solids in your fridge. Episode link: https:/ ... Show More

<p>In China, there aren&#39;t really that many dogs around to be afraid of, but a good chunk of the population has a paralyzing fear of dogs. This lesson will help you learn the Chinese to deal with that fear. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0980</p>