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Intermediate | Ordering Food for the Group

Ordering food in China is no simple matter. It's time to leave behind your Western "order my own portion" ways and embrace Chinese family-style eating. But with everyone sharing the dishes, ordering the food can be a little complicated. In this lesson, learn the language you need ... Show More

22m 51s

Oct 8

Upper-intermediate | Detective Li 11: Final Mission (Part 5)

With Wang Qiang in custody and Detective Li out of harm's way, it seems the threat of the "Black Cat" has at long last been resolved. What new developments lie in store for our hero and his faithful sidekick, Xiao You? Tune into the grand finale of our Detective Li series to find ... Show More

18m 16s

Oct 6

Intermediate | Lhasa

What China adventure is complete without a trip to majestic Lhasa? Learn all the Chinese you'll need to get yourself to Tibet and into the most famous attractions. Just remember to be wary of the altitude sickness! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1481

20m 40s

Oct 2024

Elementary | Juiced!

Tea and baijiu aren't the only things you can drink in China. In today's Mandarin podcast, you'll learn how to order a juice -- and how to complain when it isn't all you dreamed it would be! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1178

14m 9s

Apr 2023

Newbie | Cold Beer

Not that we think you would like hot beer, but believe us that in China it may be essential that you specify "cold" when you order your beer. In this podcast, learn how to use Mandarin Chinese to order a nice cold beer--essential pre-summer listening for those amongst us who feel ... Show More

12m 12s

Jun 2022

Elementary | Basketball

John promised to stop singing the Curtis Blow hit (”We’re playin’ baaaaaaasketbaaaaaaallllllll….”) if you promise to listen and use this lesson on verbs and cheers any basketball fan might need. In this podcast, learn how to cheer on your team in Mandarin Chinese. At least you’ll ... Show More

12m 48s

Dec 2024

Newbie | Would You Like a Drink?

Drinking is a big part of Chinese hospitality. Whether you're doing the inviting or the visiting, you need to know how to politely offer or decline a beverage in Mandarin. Listen to today's podcast to find out more! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1170

11m 17s

Dec 2024

Newbie | What Would You Like to Eat?

There's nothing worse than learning Chinese on an empty stomach. After you listen to this lesson, you'll never again have to learn Mandarin over the growls of an empty belly. In today's podcast, you'll learn how to tell others what you'd like to eat in Mandarin Chinese. Episode l ... Show More

12m 37s

Jul 2021

Newbie | Stopping The Taxi

You might find yourself chuckling so loud at the “No Drunkards or Psychos” rule in the back of Shanghai taxis that you forget to tell the driver where to stop. So how can you? It has something do with listening to (another) brilliant lesson by ChinesePod. That’s us. In this podca ... Show More

13m 45s

Jul 2024

383: How to Socialize Without Drinking and Turn Your Self-Confidence ON So You Don’t Even Miss It

Plus, other fun activities to do with friends - no alcohol required Ladies (and gents!!), if you’ve been feeling the niggling to cut back on drinking or you’re wanting to pick a CLEANER wine to sip on or you’re wanting to shift your relationship with alcohol… this episode is a mu ... Show More

36m 36s

Oct 2024

Chinese Podcast EP118: Dashu's 16 personalities test result 十六型人格测试

In this episode, we invited Ben's good friend GG to conduct an MBTI personality test for the three uncles. Are you curious about what personality types each uncle belongs to? Tune in to hear their test results and engage in some fun discussions! Whether you're interested in the M ... Show More

53m 49s

Sep 2024

Chinese Podcast EP115: What do You Consider Cheating? 什么才算是出轨？

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

45m 53s

Apr 2025

816 - Conversational Idioms With Give

Man, I’d give anything to have a day off. Have you ever felt this way? I know learning another language is not easy, and requires daily practice. I’m pretty sure that since you listen to this podcast, you must give it your best shot when it comes to learning English. I give you ... Show More

9m 12s

Intermediate | Drinking Game