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In this Newbie lesson, Josh and Julia will present unavoidable situations where accidents and mistakes may occur and how to deal with them. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4551 

If you're staying in a Chinese apartment, sooner or later something is going to go wrong, and you'll need to find the right person to fix the problem. In this Chinese lesson, our fearless tenant contacts the building management about a broken pipe. Episode link: https://www.chine ... Show More

In this lesson, Charlie and Mary will teach you how to say some words when receiving a package. Let's check it out! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4547 

Jared and John are back with a full episode dedicated to answering listener questions covering everything from language learning strategies to cultural quirks. They explore the challenges of using sarcasm in Mandarin, how to prepare for a trip to China if you're not yet fluent, a ... Show More

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<p>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.chines ... Show More

No matter how long you've been learning Chinese, you’ll still have an accent. But why is that? In this episode, Jared and John talk about your accent in Chinese and how to reduce it. They discuss the differences in how accents are perceived in China versus the West, tackle some o ... Show More

<p>Have you ever wondered how to say "That boy is so handsome!" in Chinese? Watch this video and learn a useful sentence structure to express "very, too much"! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4138</p> 

<p>Do you know all the work that goes into maintaining a rice paddy? And can you talk about it in Mandarin Chinese? In this lesson, a visitor to the countryside learns about both the hard labor and the simple pleasures to be found outside of China's urban areas. Episode link: htt ... Show More

<p>After spending some time in China, going home for Christmas can be a troublesome event for any expat. Aside from getting that plane ticket home, you've also got to figure out what to bring the folks at home from the Middle Kingdom. In this lesson, a foreigner talks with his Ch ... Show More

<p>With 80,000 total characters (and the majority of words needing at least 2), you might enlist some help along the way. Yes, ChinesePod will be with you (always), but for those times that we’re enjoying the Shanghai life and can’t be reached, a dictionary might come in handy. S ... Show More

<p>In China, having a meal with clients is not just eating. Everything is related to the business. That&#39;s why learning table manners is so important. In this lesson, we’re going to learn what we can say when making a toast. Let&#39;s get started! Episode link: https://www.chi ... Show More

Where do you go to weigh yourself? Your own bathroom? The doctor's office, perhaps? This Chinese lesson highlights one of those particular Chinese sights: the practice of weighing oneself on a public, busy street. If you're a health nut you'll want to pay close attention to the v ... Show More