Elementary | Waiting for Food

In this newbie lesson, we will listen to a conversation between two friends talking about an opportunity to study abroad. We will show you how to say "I plan to..." in Chinese and how to express uncertainty with a particle 吧 [ba]. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4282 

Some foreigners think there's a conspiracy to deprive them of enjoying rice with their meal in China. In fact, it's just a Chinese custom which might seem strange to you. Here's a helpful tip: if you want to eat your rice with your meal, you can always ask them to bring out the r ... Show More

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

Eating out in an English-speaking country? Want to sound more natural when talking about restaurants? This lesson is for you! Learn useful restaurant phrases, understand cultural differences between the UK and the US, and get real listening practice to boost your fluency.🗣️ What ... Show More

<p>If you had to engineer the perfect wait time for a meal, how would you do it? On The Gist, Dan Pashman explains the art of anticipation as applied to food. Pashman is the host of <a href= "http://www.wnyc.org/shows/sporkful">WNYC's <em>The Sporkful</em></a>. Check out his show ... Show More

<p>(I recommend watching the YouTube version first of this one as I am pointing at things as I talk about them and it might be a bit confusing as a podcast episode.) We're moving soon and have to prepare our new kitchen so I thought I'd introduce some kitchen vocabulary.&nbsp;</p ... Show More

Most of us are spinning a lot of plates at once. And if you're anything like me, you've probably had the moment when you realized: I'm doing everything I can just to keep everything from crashing down. I can't keep this up forever. That's why in today's episode, I'm revealing how ... Show More

We, the trainers of R+landia, use a lot of food. But there are so many times when we are unwise to do so, and in fact when food can be a damaging part of the equation. If you think slinging treats is always a good idea, or if you find yourself throwing food whenever you are in do ... Show More

<p>Now that it&#39;s cold out, sitting around a boiling pot of broth for hours on end doesn&#39;t seem like such a bad idea. On the contrary! It is a very appealing style of eating (which also accounts for the long lines at hot pot restaurants all over town right now). Learn how ... Show More

<p>Ever found yourself running late, navigating an unknown place, trying to find the address you had scribbled down in front of you? Well today we&#39;re in this very situation, and our directions are all off! Learn how to ask for directions (and to criticize someone for complete ... Show More

Hey there! Welcome to today's motivational episode. I’m really excited to share this with you because the technique I'm about to teach you is a small thing that can have a huge effect on your daily life.You know those moments when you find yourself standing in front of the fridge ... Show More

<p>In today’s episode, we dive into some real-life feeding strategies that Jessica recently discussed with a fellow OT who’s working with a client struggling with picky eating and meal-time resistance. Feeling stuck in a rut? You&#39;re not alone! Sometimes it just takes a good b ... Show More