Upper-intermediate | Welfare Lottery

We know you've been ordering coffee in Chinese since your Newbie days, but have you been ordering fancy coffee? You know, the kind with cream and sugar and chocolate sprinkles? Because we sure are, and it's high time we invited you into our wonderful world... of fancy coffee. Epi ... Show More

Ah, the problems of others. The landlord is raising the rent just a bit too high. Someone's lover has run off with someone else. A wayward son can't seem to find his way. For some, hearing about these problems is reason enough to end a conversation or leave the room, but for othe ... Show More

Ah, bed wetting. Whether it's your young child, or your "friend" who had that "totally realistic dream where I was using the toilet," bed wetting is a fact of life. Learn the key vocabulary to discuss it in this lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1667 

<p>We at ChinesePod are always ready to give you a hand as you learn Mandarin. In today's lesson, learn how to share your burdens with a friend, all in Chinese! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1107</p> 

<p>In a place where an empty seat on public transportation is about as uncommon as toilet paper in the bathroom, it&#39;s understandable why there is a certain &quot;scrimmage&quot; of sorts when the bus doors fling open to the weary throngs. In this podcast, a pleasant turn of e ... Show More

Andrew Devis and Gillian Woodward look at lottery games. Would winning the lottery have a positive or negative effect on someone’s life?https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-lottery-big-money-or-big-problem/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidD ... Show More

Andrew Devis and Gillian Woodward look at lottery games. Would winning the lottery have a positive or negative effect on someone’s life?https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-lottery-big-money-or-big-problem/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidD ... Show More

<p>On your next trip back to your home country, don’t forget to pick up some nice “western” treats for all your little friends in the neighborhood to try. And leave it to ChinesePod to think up a lesson to teach you how to be the benevolent benefactor that you will come to be kno ... Show More

<p>Chinese people are often very gracious and helpful towards foreign guests, especially when traveling via train or plane. Having trouble stowing your heavy bag in an overhead compartment? Chances are you'll have someone offering to help you in no time. Learn how to accept such ... Show More

<p>It&#39;s a nightmare situation: someone has an accident and needs immediate medical help, and you&#39;re the only person around to help. In today&#39;s ChinesePod lesson, learn how to call for help in Chinese. Who knows - with some of this vocabulary, you might just save a lif ... Show More

<p>Fortunately, ChinesePod won&#39;t be sending report cards home to your moms (though we of course would give you all A&#39;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 ... Show More

Robin Basselin and Adam Navis look at lottery games. Can they help people? Or do they harm people? 

<p>The Chinese terms for various relatives are a bit complicated. But don&#39;t worry, ChinesePod is here to help you learn them! In today&#39;s Mandarin lesson, start talking about your sons, daughters and other family members. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1293</p>