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Newbie | Popular Brand Names
What common Chinese word do some foreigners learn before "Hello"? McDonald's (麦当劳) of course! Come learn some other important brand names to either impress your friends - or find a Subway sandwich. E…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Elementary | Transportation Card
If you're planning to spend much time in a big city like Shanghai or Beijing, you're going to want to use the subway or bus system. A commuter pass, or "transportation card," as we say in Chinese, ca…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Newbie | 4 Tones of Zhu
What has a pig got to do with bamboo? Learn the meaning of the word Zhu and practice your tones! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4111
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Elementary | The Lazy Child
In this practical Chinese lesson a mother is shocked to discover that her child had a rather unproductive day. Learn the specific patterns for asking and answering what you've done and haven't done (…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Newbie | Chinese Idioms - Spiderwebs and Horse Tracks
Did you know a Chinese Idiom is always just 4 characters? Regardless of your level of Chinese study, it is always fun and interesting to learn new idioms. Do you know what it means when "The horses A…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Elementary | Politely Declining an Invitation
Naturally you're going to accept every invitation to hang out with your Chinese friends and co-workers, but what do you say when you really just can't make it? In this lesson, find out how to politel…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Newbie | Counting to 10
Join Grace on the farm as she counts all the animals! Learn your numbers from 1 to 10 and the names of farm animals and dragonflies. In this lesson, Grace uses measure words for the different animals…
Published on 2 months ago
Elementary | Going to the Gas Station
While "the great Chinese road trip" might not be the most popular activity for your typical trip to China, knowing how to say "fill 'er up" is definitely going to come in handy if you find yourself i…
Published on 2 months ago
Newbie | I Work in Shanghai
What are you doing here in Shanghai? It's what everyone wants to know. So tell them that you're here in Shanghai working, and learning Chinese in your spare time. (Convincing them that you're not all…
Published on 2 months ago
Elementary | Asking about What to Wear
So you've gotten the invitation to the big event, and you're eager to make a good impression, but one key question lingers: what should you wear?? In today's Chinese lesson, learn how to ask this key…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago