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In this newbie lesson, you will hear one of the most common questions that you are asked as a Chinese learner: “Is learning Chinese difficult?” Your immediate response might be, “Yes, learning Chinese is VERY difficult!” But there’s actually a better response to that question! Fi ... Show More

No, we're not talking about black market organ trafficking. We're talking about the "I got your nose!" trick you play on kids. While this game is not exactly "traditionally Chinese," it's still good fun, and involves some essential facial features and verbs. Learn the Chinese to ... Show More

Who says you have to use chopsticks to eat Chinese food? If you have not yet mastered your kuàizi skills, then this lesson is for you. Learn how to ask for a fork in a restaurant in today's lesson, let's check it out! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4261 

<p>With 80,000 total characters (and the majority of words needing at least 2), you might enlist some help along the way. Yes, ChinesePod will be with you (always), but for those times that we’re enjoying the Shanghai life and can’t be reached, a dictionary might come in handy. S ... Show More

<p>Can&#39;t find a spouse? Don&#39;t like the one you have? Have we got a lesson for you! In today&#39;s podcast, you&#39;ll learn all about personal ads in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1104</p> 

<p>In today&#39;s podcast, learn how to ask for a temporary capital injection, in Mandarin Chinese. If you need somebody to let you hold a few g&#39;s until payday, or slip you some skin to cover the electrical bill, this is the lesson for you. Episode link: https://www.chinesepo ... Show More

<p>You know how to express yourself in Chinese with grace and tact. But when you need some down-and-dirty insults, what are you going to say? Listen to this Mandarin podcast and learn the Chinese you need to let people know that you mean business! Episode link: https://www.chines ... Show More

In this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you some useful phrases to cheer someone up in Japanese. For more Japanese podcasts visit: Learn Japanese Pod 

Welcome to my podcast, let's learn the most authentic Chinese together. You could download the scripts and study notes on my patreon, which also has weekly speaking materials and a lot of video lessons. Access to scripts and learning materials: (choose any one of the three) 1. Co ... Show More

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<p>The true computer geeks amongst us will come bounding out of the woodwork for this Mandarin lesson, gleefully igniting flurries of discussion over bits, megs, CPU, RAM, GB, XYZ in Chinese... (post-traumatic flashbacks to many a lunch hour conversation here at ChinesePod). For ... Show More

<p>What does the Chinese word 书 (shū) mean and what related words can we create from it? Listen to this podcast episode where Teacher Lin will explain the points below in under 5 minutes!</p> <p>Listen to learn:</p> <p>- The definition of 书 (shū)</p> <p>- Related words that you c ... Show More

Welcome to my podcast, let's learn the most authentic Chinese together. You could download the scripts and study notes on my patreon, which also has weekly speaking materials and a lot of video lessons. Access to scripts and learning materials: (choose any one of the three) 1. Co ... Show More