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Elementary | To Tip or Not to Tip
To tip or not to tip in China... You might think you know the answer to this question, but it can be a little confusing, and you may find yourself needing to ask this very basic question: should I le…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
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.…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Elementary | Not Cooked Enough
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…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
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: ht…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Elementary | Light and Dark Colors of Clothing
Sure, you know your basic colors. What it comes to clothes shopping, though, you want to find just the right shade. In this lesson, learn how to specify light and dark colors in Mandarin Chinese. (An…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Newbie | Who are You Looking For?
Today's podcast will teach you the Chinese you need to ask if people are available. No matter if you're looking for Ms. Wang, Director Li, or Premier Wen, today's Mandarin lesson will come in handy. …
Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago
Elementary | A Special Christmas Gift
The holiday season is a time for shopping, which means lots of decision-making. Who will you buy gifts for? How much will you spend? Oh yes, and there's one more decision with Chinese characteristics…
Published on 1 year ago
Newbie | Would You Like a Drink?
Drinking is a big part of Chinese hospitality. Whether you're doing the inviting or the visiting, you need to know how to politely offer or decline a beverage in Mandarin. Listen to today's podcast t…
Published on 1 year ago
Elementary | Spending Christmas in Asia
In this festive episode, we discuss spending Chrismas in Asia with friends. Over in the East, Xmas is not so much a holiday to spend with family, but rather with friends (unless they're Christian obv…
Published on 1 year ago
Newbie | What Would You Like to Eat?
There's nothing worse than learning Chinese on an empty stomach. After you listen to this lesson, you'll never again have to learn Mandarin over the growls of an empty belly. In today's podcast, you'…
Published on 1 year ago