Intermediate | Leaky Pipes and Faucets

It's pretty widely known that the Chinese like to get to know each other over the dinner table, and even make deals over meals. Not every meal is going to be a profitable venture, however, which raises the question of when it's appropriate to treat your client to a meal. In this ... Show More

Defending a thesis, looking for a job, helping out one's advisers... what's a graduate student to do? In this lesson, learn about graduate school issues as two graduate students talk about the pressures facing them. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2207 

A bad temper can cause a lot of trouble in a man's life. In this lesson, we learn about one man's temper and how it has affected his relationships. Fortunately, the guy has a very helpful friend offering advice for how to deal with the situation. Learn all about it in this Chines ... Show More

<p>In this English lesson, you will learn about common issues that can arise in your house or apartment. We&#39;ll discuss plumbing and electrical problems, as well as explore the distinctions between a finished basement and an unfinished one. We&#39;ll also cover the contrasts b ... Show More

The office water cooler: this is such a common part of most offices that in English we even have a way of describing gossip that originates there! But what happens when the water runs out? Learn how to talk about this in today's super-practical lesson. Episode link: https://www.c ... Show More

This week the guys talk to a German caller who gives an update on his carpentry apprenticeship. Later they respond to a video question regarding a leaky shower faucet, and they also chat with a caller about remodeling loopholes. Thanks for supporting our sponsors MackWeldon.com/A ... Show More

<p>The birds do it. The bees do it. Even educated fleas do it. Let's do it, let's go to the toilet. Today's podcast will teach you about one of life's necessities. You'll even learn how to express your preference in toilet types, in Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.c ... Show More

<p>Welcome to this English lesson about fixing and repairing things. This is part 2! I did a lesson about a year ago where I talked a lot about fixing things, and in this lesson I&apos;ll help you learn even more English words and phrases to talk about fixing and repairing things ... Show More

This lesson will teach you some usefull expressions in Mandarin Chinese used when you need to have your things fixed. Please signup today and become a registered member to download 276+ audio lessons with ALL full PDF transcripts, worksheets and dialogues. 

<p>There was once a fair maiden who lived five stories up, no water to drink, not even a cup. How DOES a princess hire a 60 year old man to carry a five gallon jug of water up the stairs? Using this podcast! And you too can quench your thirst for Mandarin with a Chinese lesson ab ... Show More

In today’s episode we look at some ingenious solutions to water related problems. We start our aquatic journey by going on a tour of one of Victorian England’s most important feats of engineering. We discover a cheap and easy way to test for water quality, and learn about one of ... Show More