Intermediate | Flying a Kite

Ordering food in China is no simple matter. It's time to leave behind your Western "order my own portion" ways and embrace Chinese family-style eating. But with everyone sharing the dishes, ordering the food can be a little complicated. In this lesson, learn the language you need ... Show More

With Wang Qiang in custody and Detective Li out of harm's way, it seems the threat of the "Black Cat" has at long last been resolved. What new developments lie in store for our hero and his faithful sidekick, Xiao You? Tune into the grand finale of our Detective Li series to find ... Show More

What China adventure is complete without a trip to majestic Lhasa? Learn all the Chinese you'll need to get yourself to Tibet and into the most famous attractions. Just remember to be wary of the altitude sickness! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1481 

Looking for some summer vacation inspiration? Join Amy and Curtis on The Real English Conversations Podcast as they recount their adventure high in the mountains of Mazamitla, a small town known for its natural beauty. During their stay, they went on an exciting ATV tour, enjoyed ... Show More

Once again, let's go and learn English at one of my local parks! You can consider this part 2 of my much earlier (years ago!) English lesson about parks.  Parks are great places to go when you want to play some soccer, go for a run, watch your kids play on the playground, or ... Show More

It’s official — It’s About Time is 150 episodes old! It’s time for me to chat with you all about the lessons I’ve learned over the last 150 episodes. Whether you’re a business-owning mom, a working parent, or just a downright busy human, these lessons in time management will help ... Show More

Looking for an amazing cultural experience? Join Curtis and Amy from the Real English Conversations podcast as they share their unforgettable adventure at Colombia's largest carnival. From lively music and dancing with a Cumbia group to being invited to an outrageous street party ... Show More

Whether you’re teaching for the first time or a seasoned classroom educator, the words ‘back to school’ always signal excitement, energy, and new enthusiasm for the year ahead. As we launch season 4 of Literacy Talks, our trio explores ideas and strategies to create classroom, at ... Show More

It's summertime - the perfect season for a nice picnic in the park. Check out today's lesson to learn how to describe planning a picnic in Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1469 

Whether it's painting, gardening, or learning a new instrument, hobbies provide a much-needed outlet for creativity and self-expression. Join us as we discuss the importance of making time for your passions, the benefits of exploring new hobbies, and practical tips for integratin ... Show More

In this lesson, you'll learn the following phrases: It's a beautiful day, isn't it? / The birds are chirping. / The sun is shining. / The flowers are blooming. / I'm happy. / Spring is here. / It's my favorite season. / In spring, the days get longer. / Winter is finally over. / ... Show More

In this lesson, you'll learn the following phrases: It's a beautiful day, isn't it? / The birds are chirping. / The sun is shining. / The flowers are blooming. / I'm happy. / Spring is here. / It's my favorite season. / In spring, the days get longer. / Winter is finally over. / ... Show More

In today's episode, we're talking and taking a closer look at what I call five learner energy profiles. These aren't learning styles per se in the traditional sense. They are patterns that I've seen over and over again. Patterns that help explain why some stud ... Show More