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Elementary | Christmas Plans
Jingle bells are in the air again, but one of our characters isn't feeling very merry. In this lesson we'll teach you some Christmas vocabulary, whether you love it or hate it. Episode link: https://…
Published on 1 year ago
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 h…
Published on 1 year ago
Elementary | A Thanksgiving Phone Call
It's the time of the year when Americans (and even some Canadians, too) give thanks for the good things in their lives. Today we're listening to a conversation between a mother and son - and there's …
Published on 1 year ago
Newbie | Heading Home
You've had a wonderful time in China, but nothing lasts forever. You're at the end of your trip, and you're telling your new Chinese friends that this is goodbye. With a lump in your throat, listen t…
Published on 1 year ago
Elementary | Express Train or High-speed Train?
In recent years, a high-speed train lines have popped up between many important Chinese cities. Today's Chinese podcast will explain how to order a ticket on these deluxe, speedy train lines in Manda…
Published on 1 year ago
Newbie | Counting Coins
In today's Mandarin lesson, you'll learn to count your blessings. Actually, after today's podcast, you'll know how to count all kinds of things in Chinese. Listen, learn, and get ready to count! Epis…
Published on 1 year ago
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…
Published on 1 year ago
Newbie | Do You Want a Map?
Getting from one place to another is no mean feat in the land of curvy, inconsistently marked streets. Today's Chinese podcast will give you the Mandarin you need to buy a map that will help you on y…
Published on 1 year ago
Elementary | The Pen and Paper Mystery
Today we have a Chinese lesson worthy of Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Stationery in the Satchel. In this Mandarin podcast, we'll be looking at ways to talk about life's little mysteries-- what's …
Published on 1 year ago
Newbie | Napkins
Every smart traveler in China should have a thick stack of thin paper in their pocket. No, we're not talking about money, although that is handy. Today's Mandarin podcast is about napkins. If you pla…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago