Elementary | Hungry Traveler: Halal

Science is fun! So are sports! But what happens when you want to discuss one in Chinese, but you instead use words describing the other? Sounds like you have a problem with tones, but not to worry! ChinesePod is here to help! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1436 

Ah, tables and chairs. Even the most minimalist decorator agrees that "being able to sit down" and "having a raised surface to put stuff on" are good things. There are a few surprises in store for you in today's Chinese lesson, though, so tune in and learn. Episode link: https:// ... Show More

All eyes are focused on South Africa this summer as the nation prepares to host the World Cup. Check out today's lesson and learn how to describe one important South African export (here's a hint: we hear they're a girl's best friend). Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/143 ... Show More

在这一期的播客中，大叔们继续从盲盒中抽取问题展开讨论。从打游戏、玩游戏的话题开始，我们深入探讨了中国孩子所面临的压力，并且涉及到一些深层次的心理问题。但是，中国的孩子真的不开心吗？同时，我们互相提问：如果你能改变自己身上的某一个外表或性格，你会选择改变什么？ In this episode of the podcast, the uncles continue drawing blind box questions for discussion. Starting with topics like gaming, we explore the press ... Show More

Ever since Marco Polo brought ravioli to China, the Chinese have loved making dumplings. It's an essential part of celebrating the New Year. In today's podcast, learn how to talk in Chinese about wrapping, boiling and eating these magical little pockets of deliciousness. ... Show More

In this episode of our Chinese podcast, we continue our fun blind box discussion! We’ll explore topics like: do Chinese men like shopping online? And at what age do we envision ourselves passing away? Through these light-hearted and engaging topics, we’ll not only share personal ... Show More

In this episode of our Chinese podcast, we dive into two intriguing topics: What counts as cheating in a relationship? What would you tell your younger self if you had the chance? And finally, we continue with our blind box theme, where each Uncle brings up a surprise question fo ... Show More

From October 2025, UK junk food ads—including roast potatoes and porridge—will be banned before 9pm to help tackle childhood obesity. Find out what’s changing and why it matters, while improving your English listening https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ skills. If you lik ... Show More

Learning Chinese takes a lot of guts. Make no bones about it: ChinesePod is the best way to cut right to the heart of the problem. If you don't have a bloody clue how to talk about biology in Mandarin, this is the podcast for you! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1108 

In this video, we share how a student used Dashu Mandarin podcast to advance from a complete beginner to an intermediate level in Chinese. We’ll also discuss another student’s story that made the Uncles feel sad and reveal the snacks the Uncles love. As a blind box question podca ... Show More

In this episode, the three uncles—Uncle Richard, Uncle Ben, and Uncle Can—reunite after a long time apart to catch up on our recent lives. We talk about changes in our personal lives, family health, and share some personal reflections. There are so many life change moments, right ... Show More

Do you know all the work that goes into maintaining a rice paddy? And can you talk about it in Mandarin Chinese? In this lesson, a visitor to the countryside learns about both the hard labor and the simple pleasures to be found outside of China's urban areas. Episode link: https: ... Show More