Upper-intermediate | Buying a House

When a high-level manager departs for greener pastures it's often difficult to find an able replacement. Today's dialogue features a debate between two high-level executives deciding how to fill a recently-vacated managerial position within the company: through making a new hire ... Show More

So dad's got the new digital video camera out, and he claims to know how to use it, but he's having a little trouble. Shaky hands, erratic zooming in and out... this Chinese lesson covers the language you'll need. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1569 

Remember when 3G was the must-have feature on every smartphone? Before lightning-fast 5G and unlimited data plans became the norm, getting a reliable 3G connection felt like unlocking the future. In this throwback ChinesePod lesson, we revisit a classic conversation about signing ... Show More

<p>自古以来，房子在中国人心中就无比重要。房子是“家”，房子是“根”，近年来，房子又成为投资赚钱的首选。一些人在国内买房买到疯狂，如今，又跑到国外去买房炒房了！ Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1874</p> 

<p>Everybody needs a little time away... and in this podcast you&#39;re going to learn how to ask for it in Chinese. With the plethora of guests you&#39;re going to be fielding in your new found home away from home, chances are this will be high-frequency vocab for you. So listen ... 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

<p>Don&#39;t think of moving house as a pain. Think of it as an excuse for throwing a house-warming bash. Invite us! We&#39;ll bring a nice plant. In this podcast, learn how to tell someone that you are moving, using Mandarin Chinese. And, who knows... the more people you try out ... 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

<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>Your place is a mess? Didn&#39;t make your bed this morning? Get those dirty clothes off the floor and stack those dishes you were leaving for the Ayi... Guess what? We&#39;re finding out where you call home and we&#39;re coming over! In this podcast, get ready to reveal all a ... Show More

<p>Visas are a huge, unavoidable nuisance. If you live in China, there&#39;s a good chance you&#39;ve made at least one trip to Hong Kong in search of this priceless little sticker. Learn useful Chinese vocabulary about visas in today&#39;s podcast. Episode link: https://www.chin ... Show More

<p>New York City? What the heck does learning Chinese have to do with New York City? Don&#39;t be naive. In the gritty underworld of the fake Prada black market, you&#39;re going to need to hone your Mandarin skills to survive. Listen to this podcast and learn why New York City i ... 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