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Elementary | Set the Alarm Clock
You've got big plans for the morning, so don't forget to set your alarm clock. But do you know how to say this in Chinese, and to ask your travel buddy if he has performed this very necessary ritual?…
Published on 3 months ago
Newbie | When to get a new car
Some kids are never too young to ask dad about buying a new car. But what could push him into actually doing it? Find out in this lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4177
Published on 3 months ago
Elementary | An Email Introduction
It's fairly common in China for the newcomer in the office to send out a friendly introductory email to new co-workers. In this lesson we'll be taking a look at that simple email, and all its essenti…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
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 3 months, 1 week 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 3 months, 1 week 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 3 months, 2 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 3 months, 2 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 3 months, 2 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 3 months, 3 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 3 months, 3 weeks ago