logo
episode-header-image
Jun 2025
12m 2s

Newbie | Tickets Today, Tickets Tomorrow

ChinesePod LLC
About this episode

Hopefully you've bought plane tickets before and you're aware that the price can vary a bit according to when you buy. With this lesson, you can also be prepared to deal with this reality in Mandarin Chinese! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1760

Up next
Today
Elementary | City Districts in Shanghai
Cities in China are divided into districts, which are not only labeled on maps, but also frequently mentioned in casual conversation. Do you know what the major city districts of Shanghai or Beijing are? If you live in China, do you know which district you live in? In this lesson ... Show More
21m 16s
Oct 8
Newbie | Grumpy Bus Driver
In today's lesson, we are showing you a conversation between a grumpy bus driver and an impatient passenger. Let's check out the dialogue! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4221 
13m 49s
Oct 6
Elementary | A Stroll through the Hutongs
Of all the great reasons to visit Beijing, one of the simple pleasures that tops most visitors' lists is the simple "stroll through the hutongs." These twisty old Beijing alleyways are traditional, they're charming, and they're a great way to get blissfully lost in Beijing. In to ... Show More
14m 18s
Recommended Episodes
Jun 2024
Intermediate | Borrowing Money
In today's podcast, learn how to ask for a temporary capital injection, in Mandarin Chinese. If you need somebody to let you hold a few g's until payday, or slip you some skin to cover the electrical bill, this is the lesson for you. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.c ... Show More
11m 57s
May 2022
【 Why Taiwanese Love to Go to KTV?】Taiwanese Mandarin Listening (conversation)
☀️ You love this kind of cultural series? Share with me how they help you improve your Chinese? Please take a minute to fill out this here:) ➡️Survey ☀️Want to speak Chinese naturally with confidence? My Conversation Training Course  for Beginners /Pre-intermediate learners ➡️ ht ... Show More
9m 39s
Sep 2023
Intermediate | Getting Reimbursed
ChinesePod may be the only company in the world where employees can be legitimately reimbursed for buying knock-off DVDs (they were for Movie Madness, we promise). Though, admittedly, wrangling a receipt is sometimes a challenging endeavor. In this podcast, listen in and find out ... Show More
15m 13s
Jan 2025
Intermediate | Two Tough Ladies
You know how to express yourself in Chinese with grace and tact. But when you need some down-and-dirty insults, what are you going to say? Listen to this Mandarin podcast and learn the Chinese you need to let people know that you mean business! Episode link: https://www.chinesepo ... Show More
15m 32s
Sep 17
Intermediate | Fans at Andy Lau's Concert
ChinesePod is heading to a concert - not just any concert, but one of megastar Andy Lau's. Join us today to learn the Chinese you'll need to know when going to your next live show, and an answer to perhaps an even bigger question: is this guy still relevant? Episode link: https:/ ... Show More
18 m
Feb 2025
Intermediate | Learn Mandarin From Movies: 囧妈 (Lost in Russia)
Learn Mandarin From Movies Series aims to increase awareness of fun Chinese movies that can help you improve your Mandarin Chinese level. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4591 
13m 12s
Sep 8
Idioms about Money: English Podcast for Beginners & Intermediate
Welcome to English Unleashed! 🎧 In this episode, Tom and Sarah teach you 6 very useful English idioms about money in clear, simple English. Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners (A2–B1). 💡 You will learn: Flat broke – when you have no money at all Tighten your belt – ... Show More
19m 36s
Oct 1
Intermediate | Help at the ATM
In big cities in China, ATMs are everywhere, and many of them can even take foreign cards now. Of course, it's very useful to actually know how to use these things, and learning the appropriate Chinese terms is a huge step in the right direction. Today's lesson covers the ATM bas ... Show More
17m 26s
Feb 2025
Upper-intermediate | Learn Mandarin From Movies: 囧妈 (Lost in Russia) Part 2
Learn Mandarin From Movies Series aims to increase awareness of fun Chinese movies that can help you improve your Mandarin Chinese level. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4592 
12m 40s
Feb 2025
Advanced | Learn Mandarin From Movies: 飞驰人生 (Pegasus) Part 3
Learn Mandarin From Movies Series aims to increase awareness of fun Chinese movies that can help you improve your Mandarin Chinese level. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4589 
12m 38s