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

Aug 2025

Newbie | Making Introductions

If you know "ni hao," you're ready to start networking in the Middle Kingdom. This lesson will equip you with a few more phrases to assist in Chinese introductions. But remember: you're no one if you don't have a "name card," so have yours ready! Episode link: https://www.chinese ... Show More

14m 7s

Jan 2025

Newbie | What's Your Surname?

Introductions are a great way to start studying Chinese. You can't become friends with someone until you know their name. In today's Mandarin lesson, learn how to introduce yourself. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1181

12m 39s

Aug 2024

Newbie | Introducing a Friend

First impressions. Intent stares. Is he sizing up the map of your face--determining your future wealth, lack of it, sexual prowess, eyebrow hair luck factor? Or is he just trying to decipher your nin hao? In this lesson, get introduced to your friend's father, and learn th ... Show More

12m 39s

Jul 2025

Speak Lesson 64 | Meeting New People

In this lesson, we learn some more expressions we can use when meeting new people and a new expression related to tārof.

26m 2s

May 2025

Newbie | Business Cards

Business cards. In China they’re handed out for any and every reason… but what do you say when you get one? “Thanks” might seem a little bland, but then again, “WOW! You’ve such fine taste in paper!” might be a bit over the top. So then what? Better find out; you’ll be doing it a ... Show More

14m 5s

Aug 2025

Newbie | Come In, Please

It's easy to make friends in China, and before you know it you'll be getting invited over to new friends' houses and inviting your friends over to yours. Today's ChinesePod lesson will teach you the basics of at-the-door pleasantries that you'll exchange when you arrive. Episode ... Show More

14 m

Jun 2023

Pre-intermediate | Coffee Break Series: How to be Deliberately Vague, Part 2

In today's lesson, we will learn some useful Chinese Language techniques. You will learn to understand "ways of gentility", which is often seen in a Chinese work environment. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4518

7m 7s

May 2023

Pre-intermediate | Coffee Break Series - How to Make Small Talk

In China, having a meal with clients is not just eating. Everything is related to the business. That's why learning table manners is so important. In this lesson, we’re going to learn how to make small talk. Let's get started! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4 ... Show More

10m 18s

Aug 2007

Lesson 1 - Discover Spanish

This lesson covers greeting people and asking and saying your name.

8m 49s

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

Lesson 010. Meeting New People. Business...