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Newbie | First Day at School
Getting lost is an inevitable problem even you have Google Maps on your phone. Sometimes we still have to ask someone for help. So today, we’re going to learn what we can say when we are lost. Let’s …
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago
Elementary | Chinese New Year Fireworks
The fact that they invented them means that they can set them off all night (and we do mean ALL night) – but what does a parental talk before the fireworks begin sound like? A cracking lesson to get …
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago
Newbie | What Do You Want To Eat?
Take a deep breath. It's time to order your first meal in Chinese. Luckily, many restaurants in China have picture menus which makes ordering a matter of simply pointing to something and saying "I wa…
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago
Elementary | Leaving Early For CNY
It's the day before Chinese New Year and everyone is antsy to get home to have dinner with their families. Some employees are able to get off work early and head home, but not everyone is so lucky...…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Newbie | Which Tone?
The tones of Mandarin Chinese are a challenge for every learner. You don't just master tones in a week; it's a lengthy process. One thing you're going to be doing for a while, then, as a dedicated le…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Elementary | What Do You Do When You Rest?
In the second video starring guest host Dan, we discuss a dialogue between two co-workers. One of them is very inquisitive, asking lots of questions about what the other person likes to do in their f…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Newbie | What's That In Chinese?
When you're first learning Chinese, it's pretty tough to express your basic opinions, needs, and desires when you don't know the names of the various objects that surround you. Today's lesson will te…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Elementary | Do You Live Alone?
Everyone's got different preferences for living situations. Living with roommates can be vexing for those who desire personal space but a necessity for those who crave constant human interaction. Lea…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Newbie | Thank You And Sorry
No matter how linguistically well-prepared you may be when you visit China for the first time (all thanks to ChinesePod, of course!), you'll still inevitably encounter any number of awkward and embar…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Elementary | Fast Food
In certain groups, McDonalds has been renamed the “McEmbassy” – and no matter how much you tell yourself you won’t, you will end up caving in to that craving for something familiar. So what would a b…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago