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Upper-intermediate | Chinese Identity
Ken: foreigner. Jenny: Chinese. Easy, right? But this game gets a little more difficult when it comes to those with Chinese heritage that were raised…
4 years, 1 month ago
Intermediate | The Typhoon
Typhoons are no joking matter in China, where flooding and falling debris can wreak serious havoc in densely-packed urban areas. Learn the key words …
4 years, 1 month ago
Pre-intermediate | Shampoo And Cut
That hair of yours is getting long and straggly, ain't it? Time for a haircut! In this lesson, you'll learn the basics for getting your hair done in …
4 years, 1 month ago
Upper-intermediate | For The Love Of Pale Skin
Chinese culture (and the ladies in particular) tends to prize pale skin. East Asian ladies of all nationalities, in fact, will go to great lengths to…
4 years, 1 month ago
Intermediate | Girly Talk
Combine Alicia Silverstone with Wang Faye and you will start to understand the crux of this podcast…oh yeah, and throw in a 6’4” laowai--now you unde…
4 years, 1 month ago
Pre-intermediate | Finishing Work For The Weekend
At the end of the work week things generally wind down. But for some people, Fridays are the busiest. Check out today's lesson to learn about a perso…
4 years, 1 month ago
Upper-intermediate | Closing A Meeting
You used our "Opening a Meeting" to wow 'em and just finished the proposal of your life. So you smile, put down your laser pointer and... sit down? T…
4 years, 1 month ago
Intermediate | A Detained Package
Sometimes getting a package in China isn't quite as simple as having it shipped to your home address. Packages can get detained by customs, in which …
4 years, 1 month ago
Pre-intermediate | Mooncakes For The Staff
Glorified paperweights or delicious traditional Chinese treats? Every autumn, Chinese offices are inundated with mooncakes - sweet, impossibly dense …
4 years, 1 month ago
Upper-intermediate | Recognizing An Employee
ChinesePod can attest that late night text messages are not the recommended route to complimenting employees. So, how can you do it (without legal re…
4 years, 1 month ago