Nov 5

Intermediate | Raising the Rent

No one likes to discuss issues of rent with their landlord, but in big cities, especially Shanghai, rising housing costs are often a fact of life. While trying to keep your landlord from raising the rent in China can prove to be a trying task, this lesson will equip you with word ... Show More

16m 19s

Nov 4

Upper-intermediate | Housing Supply and Demand

Housing prices in China continue to spiral higher and higher. Is there an end in sight or will more and more Chinese people be shut out of buying a home? In this lesson, ChinesePod gets in on the debate . Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2228

15m 52s

Oct 30

Intermediate | A Disappointing Delivery

One of the most popular and expedient ways to shop in China is by ordering things online. But what do you do when there's a mix-up and the company delivers the wrong product? Find out how to resolve such issues in today's dialogue. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1787

16m 25s

Dec 2024

Elementary | Christmas Plans

Jingle bells are in the air again, but one of our characters isn't feeling very merry. In this lesson we'll teach you some Christmas vocabulary, whether you love it or hate it. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2601

18m 11s

Dec 2018

Holiday expressions

In this episode you will learn different ways to greet someone and the how Americans usually celebrate Christmas.

2m 15s

Dec 2024

Elementary | A Special Christmas Gift

The holiday season is a time for shopping, which means lots of decision-making. Who will you buy gifts for? How much will you spend? Oh yes, and there's one more decision with Chinese characteristics. Find out what it is in this Chinese lesson. Episode link: https://www.chines ... Show More

16m 16s

Dec 2019

Christmas and Holiday Greetings and Expressions

In this episode you will learn about some commonly used expressions during the holiday season in the US.

4m 37s

Jan 2023

Newbie | For You, And You, And You

On your next trip back to your home country, don’t forget to pick up some nice “western” treats for all your little friends in the neighborhood to try. And leave it to ChinesePod to think up a lesson to teach you how to be the benevolent benefactor that you will come to be kno ... Show More

12m 1s

Jul 2023

Elementary | Thanksgiving

Hearing talk of turkey and mashed potatoes is like cruel and unusual punishment to oven-deprived China-ites. Rather than drooling, get into the spirit of Thanksgiving and be grateful: for cheap massages, the ayi you have that you could never afford at home, those BBQ meat skew ... Show More

17m 1s

Dec 2017

501. Merry Christmas! / Listener Correspondence

Wishing you a Merry Christmas, giving some news and responding to some messages from listeners about vocabulary lists, pronouncing "can't" without sounding rude and more... Episode page <a href= "https://wp.me/p4IuUx-86o">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-86o</a> italki offe ... Show More

1h 4m

Apr 2026

Lesson 016. Giving Gifts, Visiting Friends, Drinking Culture.

In this lesson we are going to learn about visiting friends, relatives, giving gifts and about Chinese drinking culture. Please sign up and become a registered subscriber to download ALL 200+ audio lessons with full PDF transcripts and worksheets.

22m 20s

Dec 2022

A Happy Holiday To You!

A podcast for English learners! Improve your listening skills, practice your pronunciation, learn new vocabulary! This episode has a Christmas theme and a lesson in bravery. While I was facilitating a conversation session, I set up my computer and microphone and invited attendees ... Show More

11m 42s

Jan 2025

Elementary | Dinner with Friends

The Chinese terms for various relatives are a bit complicated. But don't worry, ChinesePod is here to help you learn them! In today's Mandarin lesson, start talking about your sons, daughters and other family members. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1293

17m 11s

Intermediate | Thank You Note