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Elementary | Sound Check
Today a little musical interlude for your listening pleasure. This ain't no muzac, nor is it out of tune KTV. On the other hand, it isn't Coldplay no…
2 years, 3 months ago
Newbie | Time for Class
Now that 2008 has been declared the "International Year of Languages" by the UN, it's time to buckle down and study Mandarin for world peace. Start w…
2 years, 3 months ago
Elementary | Wake-up Call
No, this isn't the mid-evening call soliciting those 'other' services provided at certain questionable establishments... this is the all important, r…
2 years, 3 months ago
Newbie | Hot Soup
The humble soup. Brought to life by a symphony of slurps... worthy enough to elevate eating to an oral concerto. In this podcast, get 'drinking' with…
2 years, 4 months ago
Elementary | Instant Noodles
The Mr. Noodles rage that swept elementary schools in the 80s (crunchy raw with seasoning packet sprinkled on top) doesn't hold a candle to Chinese p…
2 years, 4 months ago
Newbie | I Have Class
No, we are not talking about the Ron Burgundy type of class, we are talking about the kind you go to...or at least supposed to go to. So don't skip c…
2 years, 4 months ago
Elementary | Missing Luggage
If you think the people all look alike, wait until you see the luggage coming out of the conveyor belt. Apparently 394 of the 395 other passengers bo…
2 years, 4 months ago
Newbie | The Neutral Tone
Oft over looked due to its timid tone and quiet presence, this Mandarin Chinese tone is anything but passive. In this podcast, we visit the sometimes…
2 years, 4 months ago
Elementary | Hiking
You've been stuck on city streets too long. Lace up your shoes, point in the direction of trees, and trade in red China for green with this podcast o…
2 years, 4 months ago
Newbie | The Fourth Tone
Here we arrive at the last stage in the rise and fall of the four tones of Mandarin Chinese, and poor fourth is a bit of an enigma. Due to his angry …
2 years, 4 months ago