logo
episode-header-image
May 23
17m 57s

Intermediate | Let's Just Be Friends

ChinesePod LLC
About this episode

Today, ChinesePod is exploring the four words no one ever wants to hear from the person they care about. Learn how to ask a friend to take things to the next level - and how to gently let someone down - in this heart-breaker of a lesson! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1370

Up next
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
Recommended Episodes
Nov 2021
Episode 113 - Favors
Find the full transcript at  https://enbooo.com/.  Here are the five expressions you'll learn how to use in this episode:  do someone a solid, owe someone, return a favor, beg, pretty please with a cherry on top. Listen to the story and discover how YOU can use them! 
14m 34s
Nov 2024
Elementary | I'm Not Here
You're a popular person. People are looking for you, but you don't always want to talk to them. Today's Chinese lesson will help you deal with those tricky times when you don't want to be found. Learn how to use Mandarin to explain that you're not around. Episode link: https://ww ... Show More
9m 16s
Jun 2024
Why do friend breakups hurt so much?
We all know that getting over romantic relationships can take time, sometimes weeks, months or years. Many poems, songs and film scenes have been dedicated to expressing the pain of dealing with such situations. But friendship heartbreaks don’t tend to get so much attention, even ... Show More
4m 50s
Mar 2022
How to be Lovers and Friends
Don’t let your friendship with your partner sizzle! On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how being a lover and a friend can strengthen your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
4m 12s
Sep 2024
How to Be a Great Friend, Para-Social Relationships, and Why You Shouldn't Die Alone
The quality of your life often comes down to the quality of the relationships you have. That’s why we’re giving a huge f*ck about friendship this week.While the benefits of having good friends are pretty obvious, the cost of maintaining friendships is often overlooked by a lot of ... Show More
46m 57s
Jul 2024
If Love Is What You Want, Here’s What to Do Differently
When someone writes to me and says “I’m dating this guy,” I learned to understand that “DATING” for some people means “just having sex.” No friendship, no commitment, no talking about real things, no helping each other through tough times JUST. SEX. So it breaks my heart when som ... Show More
13m 50s
Jun 2024
Episode-1: I will meet my friend | Easy English Listening Practice
Join Anisa today on this English lesson as she talks about meeting a friend. Do the activities in the episode and follow this show for more lessons like this. Click for Episode Transcript Lesson Notes (Available soon) 
2m 23s
Mar 2022
Episode 120 - Rudeness
Find the full transcript at  https://enbooo.com/.  Here are the five expressions you'll learn how to use in this episode: take it out on someone, call someone names, be out of line, give someone the finger, blow a raspberry! Listen to the story and discover how YOU can use t ... Show More
12m 14s
May 13
How to Make Friends as an Adult—Even After Rejection
Have you ever had a friendship end without any real explanation? This week on A Really Good Cry, I’m opening up about one of the hardest lessons I’ve had to learn as an adult: not every friendship is meant to last, and sometimes, you won’t get a reason why. I’ll share the story o ... Show More
29m 11s
Feb 2023
You Can't Punish Someone For Not Loving You - Q&A
This month's Q&A is one of those episodes where there's something for everyone. If any of the advice you hear today might resonate with someone you know, send it along for the greater good of humanity! We answer questions such as: What should I do about a friend who's too flirty ... Show More
42m 31s