Sep 11

Elementary | Boxing Day

No, Boxing Day has nothing to do with the big fight on Pay-Per-View. It's that semi-mystical holiday celebrated by the loyal subjects of the queen. Apparently it's all about shopping? If you have any idea what we're talking about, let's convert the idea into Chinese in this lesso ... Show More

12m 50s

Sep 9

Elementary | Getting an Official Receipt

If you intend to claim something as an expense in China, you need an "official receipt" (AKA "fapiao"). So don't just fight over the bill -- make sure you get this government-issued scrap of paper to make it official. Learn the magic words in this Chinese lesson. Episode link: ht ... Show More

15m 30s

Sep 7

Elementary | Choosing a Room

You've had a long day and finally arrive at your hotel, ready for some much needed R&R. But alas, the room you desire isn't available! What is to be done? Today's unlucky traveler finds himself in such a predicament. Be sure to listen in and learn about different room types in to ... Show More

16m 13s

Jan 2023

Intermediate | A Flat Bicycle Tire

A flat bike tire is like a bad hair day, in that… erm, neither are…. uh, fun. In this podcast, learn how to tell the repairman that you have a flat tire (which is inevitable!), and how to ask him to help you repair it, and your bicycle, using Mandarin Chinese. ChinesePod: the ... Show More

15m 27s

Apr 2026

Lesson 028. Finding and Renting an Apartment.

This lesson is about renting an apartment in China. Find and rent an apartment you like in Shanghai, ask how big your future apartment is, how much the rent is and what district of the city it is located in. After learning this lesson, you will be able to use Mandarin Chinese to ... Show More

19m 15s

Sep 2017

CBC 1.19 | Taking the train in China

In this lesson of Coffee Break Chinese you'll be learning about train travel in China. You'll learn to book your tickets in advance and request the particular type of ticket and seat you require. There's also a cultural segment about travel in China. This season of C ... Show More

28m 48s

Apr 2026

Lesson 019. Travelling in China 1.

Have you ever thought about traveling to China? If you do plan to travel there, you will probably need to know some useful expressions in Mandarin Chinese to help you get around, find a hotel, change money etc. Even in the best Chinese hotels not everyone speaks English and when ... Show More

19m 51s

May 2024

Intermediate | Tool Delivery

Whether you're making tables or making babies, you've come to the right place. Not for the faint of heart, this lesson teaches you all the Chinese vocabulary you're going to need to know to be able to ask for your hammer... or your scalpel. Listen in and find out w ... Show More

12m 46s

Nov 2025

Intermediate | Renting an Apartment through an Agent 4

After being shown multiple apartments by an agent and dealing with all kinds of grumpy potential landlords, the time has finally come to sign that lease. In this lesson, learn about the payment methods and contracts you'll be dealing with when renting a mainland Chinese apartment ... Show More

16m 39s

Dec 2022

Pre-intermediate | The Cycling Holiday

You've been on a bike trip and come back nice and tanned. Your friends are likely going to comment on your new looks as well as ask to see some of the pics. Listen in as two friends discuss the trip, and the nice people she met along the way. Episode link: https://www.chinesep ... Show More

19m 13s

May 2026

Lesson 044. Driving in China.

Learn about driving in China and about getting a Chinese driving license. Please sign up and become a registered subscriber to download ALL 270+ audio lessons with full PDF transcripts and worksheets.

24m 18s

Elementary | Renting a Bike