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Newbie | Working Hours
The Shanghai bar scene starts with happy hour, but you won’t get the invite if you can’t tell the crew what time you get off work…and you won’t be able to bow out of taking early morning baijiu shots…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Elementary | Don't push that button
These days, there's a button for everything. Buttons help you make your coffee, turn on your computer to get your ChinesePod lesson...there are even buttons to bring on Doomsday! Listen to today's po…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Newbie | I'm Married
Dandy, aren’t we? With that custom-made suit you got made here, you’re bound to turn some heads. In this podcast, ward off a wandering eye and learn to say you are married, in Mandarin Chinese. Ahem……
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Elementary | Learning the Lei Feng Song
In the old days, Western kids wanted to "Be Like Mike." Chinese kids wanted to "Be Like Comrade Lei Feng." In today's podcast, learn about this ultimate do-gooder. He's a role model for communists an…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Newbie | When will he return?
“Call me at the office when you land,” your friend says. So you do… He's not in. Now unless you actually envied Tom Hanks in “The Terminal,” you might want to learn a little phone Mandarin. In this p…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Elementary | What's your (animal) sign?
Here's a lesson on Sign Language. In this podcast, you'll learn how to sneakily figure out people's age, based on the twelve-year Chinese zodiac. And do it all in Mandarin! Episode link: https://www.…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Newbie | Is it far?
So, you’ve used our lessons to land the big contract (we’d like a cut), and all you have to do is meet at their office. Who knew your western GPS wouldn’t work in Asia?! What are you going to do now,…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Elementary | Table for Three
If you've ever had reservations about eating out in China, this is the Chinese podcast for you! Grab a seat and learn how to book a table in Mandarin. I'll meet you anytime you want, in our Sichuanes…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Newbie | Cell Phones
The hottest plastic surgery technique to hit China is the surgical removal of mobile phones from the ear. Though it's convenient having it so attached, with the onset of bluetooth technology, more an…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Elementary | Get in line!
For those amongst us who have taken it upon themselves to provide community service in the form of 'Line Management Consulting and Enforcement' and hope to leave a trail of orderly lines behind as th…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago