Jul 9

Lesson 100. Visiting Hot Springs.

Learn situational dialogues, useful expressions and vocabulary in Mandarin Chinese about spa or hot springs in Taiwan. Find out why they are good for your health and body.

23m 23s

Jul 8

Lesson 099. Year End Bonus.

In this lesson you will learn useful expressions and vocabulary related to the topic of paying a year-end bonus in China. Please signup to became a member to gain access to additional lessons, PDF transcripts of all lessons, extra situational audio dialogues and more.

15m 26s

Jul 7

Lesson 098. Expressing Condolences in Chinese.

This lesson will teach you expressions in Mandarin Chinese related to death, funeral, expressing condolences etc. You will also learn a bunch of other very useful vocabulary and sentence patterns in Mandarin Chinese. So download your Mp3 file, open a PDF transcript and start lear ... Show More

20m 12s

Nov 2025

Elementary | Trick or Treat!

Halloween is not exactly widely celebrated in China, or at least not the way that your average western observer might recognize. But what if it were? In this lesson, learn the Chinese for "trick or treat" as well as some Chinese attitudes on this special holiday. Episode link: ht ... Show More

20m 10s

Jun 2023

Intermediate | Chinese Wedding Customs

What do red dresses, red envelopes and endless toasting have in common? Find out here in this lesson all about the culture of Chinese wedding customs. In this podcast, learn in Mandarin Chinese what a traditional Chinese wedding is like, and also what is expected of you--wheth ... Show More

15m 52s

Dec 2024

Elementary | Tone Change Rule: Yi '一'

Have the Chinese tones been giving you headaches? In today's handy Chinese lesson, you'll learn the ups and downs of the first tone. Learn how to transition between the first tone and all the rest in this useful Mandarin podcast. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1248</ ... Show More

9m 57s

Dec 2024

Newbie | Explosion

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

12m 22s

Aug 2020

Newbie | Dialect Party Mix

Lots of lessons under your belt and you’re feeling a bit sure of yourself these days, so here’s an intro to a few of the 1500 regional dialects here in China to bring you back down to us. In this podcast you will learn a few key phrases in a couple of the major dialects of Chi ... Show More

19m 23s

Jan 2025

Newbie | Student or Teacher?

If you're reading this, you're most likely studying Mandarin. You need to learn how to talk about yourself and your teachers. In today's lesson, learn how to explain in Chinese that you're a student. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1182

11m 56s

Jan 2024

Newbie | Time for Class

Now that 2008 has been declared the "International Year of Languages" by the UN, it's time to buckle down and study Mandarin for world peace. Start with this podcast and learn how to understand your teacher so you don't end up in the detention hall because yo ... Show More

13m 25s

Jun 2023

025 Romance (Vocabulary and phrases)

Welcome to my podcast, let's learn the most authentic Chinese together. You could download the scripts and study notes on my patreon, which also has weekly speaking materials and a lot of video lessons. Access to scripts and learning materials: (choose any one of the three) 1. Co ... Show More

14m 12s

Nov 2020

Newbie | Guess What I'm Learning?

So someone asks you what you've been up to. Be the life of the party and tell them "I've been studying Chinese"…in Mandarin!!! How many cool points awarded to your side? Uber…at least in our book. In this podcast, Ken and Jenny help out in explaining your studies. You will get ... Show More

13m 55s

Nov 2014

Lower Intermediate #2 - Parking a Bike in Beijing

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12m 27s

Lesson 088. Chinese Ghost Festival.