Aug 22

Upper-intermediate | Detective Li 1: The Bath House Murder

In part 1 of this detective story, we follow Detective Li and his assistant Xiao You on a trip to the bath house. Follow along and learn some Chinese as Detective Li applies his powers of deduction to this murder case. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1677

15m 44s

Aug 20

Intermediate | World Cup Talk

So you've had some time to get into the World Cup. How do you describe your favorite players? What are the Chinese names of two of the world's most famous footballers? Find out all of this and more in today's intermediate lesson on World Cup talk. Episode link: https://www.chines ... Show More

19 m

Aug 18

Upper-intermediate | Pregnancy Series 10: Postnatal Recuperation

In China, the month after childbirth for the new mother is subject to a number of strict rules and careful precautions to make sure she recovers properly. This means dietary restrictions, lots or rest and no showering, to name a few! Today's lesson features a new mother and her m ... Show More

16m 50s

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

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

Jun 2021

Newbie | Ouch!

Fact: no matter how prepared you are for it; you will take that piece of chicken and bite down hard. Fact: most chicken here comes still on the bone, no matter the size Fact: the face you make upon losing a molar will look like you don’t enjoy the meal Fact: we want you to make f ... Show More

9m 21s

Aug 2024

Chinese Podcast Ep108: What is your most awkward moment?丨你最尴尬的时刻是什么?丨

What is your most awkward moment? Today's Chinese Podcast we will play 盲盒问题， of which we will throw questions to each other randomly. Let's learn Chinese together through conversation in mandarin! 你人生中最尴尬的时刻是什么？今天大叔中文玩起了“盲盒”趣味问答，让我们在笑声中一起学习中文吧！

42m 31s

Intermediate | Drinking Game