Today's Episode: What happens when a kindergarten runs out of children? In some parts of China, these once lively places are becoming homes for the elderly! Discover why this surprising change is happening and what it tells us about modern Chinese society, family life and an ageing population. Membership Preview: One little character, so many different meani ... Show More
Oct 24
#270 One Bad Review, One Broken Life? 一条差评，一条生命
Today's Episode:Can one bad review change someone’s life? In this episode, we explore the heartbreaking story of Hu Ermei, a street food seller in China who faced a wave of online criticism. What happened, and how can online comments take away this Chinese lady’s life? Membership ... Show More
8m 58s
Sep 13
#268 Why Did a “Terrible Film” Become So Popular? 为什么人们看《牛来》？
Today's Episode:A film that everyone says is terrible, so why are more and more people paying to watch it? Recently, a Chinese animated film called Niulai suddenly became a hot topic online, partly because so many people thought it was a “terrible film”. Some people went to the c ... Show More
5m 50s
Jan 2022
Intermediate | Goals For Studying Chinese
<p>With more and more “laowai” coming to the People’s Republic, more and more find themselves in conversations about the occasional frustration one finds at that point in Mandarin where you’re good enough to get by, but are far from fluent. In this podcast, Ken, Jenny and Aggie d ... Show More
16 m
Sep 2023
Newbie | How is business?
<p>Now, due to being asked so many personal questions by nosy neighbors, we know you all were waiting for the lesson on 'none of your business.' However, in addition to gossip, doing business in China is another great topic of conversation. Listen in to this podcast and l ... Show More
17m 13s