Upper-intermediate | BBQ and the Little ...

It can be difficult motivating a team. So what do you do when enthusiasm among your employees reaches an all-time low? Just fire the whole lot of them and start over? In this lesson, a wise HR manager tells us that there is another way. Listen in to this Chinese lesson to find ou ... Show More

In case you haven't been inducted into any Chinese families, you should know up front that there are a few titles to learn. OK, maybe more than a few. In this lesson, follow a young man on his way to visit his wife's parents, and learn all the important family vocab. Episode link ... Show More

When a high-level manager departs for greener pastures it's often difficult to find an able replacement. Today's dialogue features a debate between two high-level executives deciding how to fill a recently-vacated managerial position within the company: through making a new hire ... Show More

There’s nothing better than a summer barbecue. You can pig out on burgers and hot dogs, even make a total pig of your self and everyone there is as happy as a pig in mud. One of my friends asked me when I was going to stop eating meat. When? Well, when pigs fly, that’s when! In t ... Show More

What has a pig got to do with bamboo? Learn the meaning of the word Zhu and practice your tones! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4111 

While you might think of McDonald's as America's best (or worst) culinary representative, the country's most distinctive food is found in the South and Midwest--barbecue. Originally inspired by native peoples' practices of cooking up whole animals over an open fire, it has evolve ... Show More

A popular dish in chinese cuisine is Cha Shao ,or Chinese barbecue pork . Cha shao translate to fork roasted . The meat is placed on an elongated fork and roast over the open fire . And it has a slightly charred and reddish-brown color ,finished with a sweet but savory flavor .In ... Show More

<p>China is a country of diverse eating and drinking habits. In today&#39;s podcast, you&#39;ll learn how to talk in Mandarin about avoiding foods for religious reasons. If you don&#39;t dig on swine, this is the lesson for you. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1136</p> 

<p>When you travel in China, you're sure to encounter some unusual cuisine. Today's Mandarin podcast is about a peculiar and popular dish: drunken shrimp. Listen to this podcast and learn all about this culinary wonder. Yes, it is exactly what it sounds like. Episode link: https: ... Show More

<p>In today&#39;s podcast, our Hungry Travelers are off to Inner Mongolia. Grab a leg of lamb, and slurp down some milk tea, and learn all about this hearty food in Chinese! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1106</p> 

<p>When you're traveling in China, you may hear some pretty strange sounds. Today's podcast will teach you how ask "What's that sound?" in Mandarin. You may not get an answer, but at least you'll know how to ask! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1165</p> 

<p>The Hungry Traveler series arrives at its next stop - Guangdong, the home of Cantonese food! And what&#39;s first on the menu? Barbecue! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2261</p> 

<p>Peking, Khanbaliq, Yanjing, Beijing. No matter what you call it, the city is a paradise for foodies. From snacks to banquets, you&#39;ll find it here. Get the low down on the foods of Beijing for your listening and eating pleasure, and learn how to say them in Chinese. Are you ... Show More