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Newbie | Can I Drink Water Here?
There're always people breaking rules, such as eating in a library or taking pictures in a museum. Do you want to stop them but don't know how? In this lesson, we are going to learn how to ask people…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Elementary | Homesick
It’s hard enough explaining “biscuits and gravy” to other countries, not to mention missing mom and her kitchen. So, when that long face is chewing on something from a cow’s face, how to save face an…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Newbie | Definitely!
While “nothing is absolute”, we shudder to imagine a world without tying someone down…erm, metaphorically speaking, of course. In this podcast, Ken and Jenny unquestionably and beyond doubt teach you…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Elementary | Hostel Curfew
Staying at hostels in China are an excellent way to travel for the cash-strapped tourist and tend to be, in our experience, clean, tidy and full of friendly travellers. However, many of them will oft…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Newbie | This Is My Wechat ID
Anyone who has lived in China knows that you can't make any new friends without Wechat! Today, in this newbie dialogue, we're showing you how to ask people out and add them on Wechat. Make sure to wa…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Elementary | Commuting Options
Subway, taxi, or bus? This is the common commuting conundrum faced by any number of working Chinese throughout the country. Listen in as two coworkers discuss the pros and cons (well, mostly the cons…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Newbie | New Year
When the countdown to midnight begins, you never know who you’re going to be standing next to. In this lesson, learn how to talk about how you plan to spend New Year’s, and also how to wish someone a…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Elementary | New Year's Eve Party
Get ready for the countdown! The New Year is just hours away. In this lesson, two friends discuss their New Year's Eve plans. Learn the Chinese word for New Year and, of course, champagne! Episode li…
Published on 4 years ago
Newbie | New Year's Song
Let's face it, "Auld Lang Syne" is getting just a little bit stale, so we've come up with a new New Year's song. It's gonna sweep the globe. In Mandarin. What language is "Auld Lang Syne" anyway? If …
Published on 4 years ago
Elementary | Christmas Dinner
In today's ChinesePod lesson we're at the dinner table on Christmas, digging into some delicious home-cooked food. Join us and discover how to describe this special meal - in Chinese! Episode link: h…
Published on 4 years ago