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Newbie | Taking a Shower
Rub-a-dub-dub four tones in the tub. Bath time just got more fun and your old repertoire of songs to shower by just expanded. In this podcast, lather up and learn how to take a shower, Chinese-style.…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
Elementary | Renting a Bike
You can't bring your trusty bike with you everywhere you go. When you arrive in a new city in China, you can check out bike rentals. Pay your deposit and rental fee, and you'll be zipping around in n…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
Newbie | Sales Call
Of course, the old slam the receiver down always works. But for some, the ring of a telemarketer signals another captive-language-learning partner opportunity. In this podcast, learn how to cut to th…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
Elementary | GPS Fail
There are two kinds of people who never get lost-- those who don't know where they're going, and those who have GPS! In today's Chinese lesson, learn how to talk about this handy gadget in Mandarin. …
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
Newbie | Getting a Phone Number
Unless you are a rainman-like genius, you may find attempts at reciting the fifty billion digit long phone numbers of China a challenge. Get help. Listen to this podcast to learn how to give out your…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
Elementary | How Many Zeroes?
The Chinese number system is based on groups of four zeroes, not three. Learn how to talk about big numbers in Chinese, in today's podcast Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1129
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
Newbie | Taxi Small Talk
Don't be put off by that cage contraption. Think about it... a man trapped in a metal cage. What better language partner could there be than one that can't escape? Listen to this podcast and learn ho…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Elementary | Hong Kong Visa Run
Visas are a huge, unavoidable nuisance. If you live in China, there's a good chance you've made at least one trip to Hong Kong in search of this priceless little sticker. Learn useful Chinese vocabul…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Newbie | Taxi Destination
You feel like you've won the battle by actually getting one to stop--though you had to beat off your street corner contenders to do it. All is fair in the battle for the cab... you claimed this curb …
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Elementary | In a Moment
Today's Chinese lesson will have you on the edge of your seat, if you get excited easily. You'll learn how to tell others to hold their horses in Mandarin. What's your hurry? Learning Chinese takes t…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago