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Newbie | Master, I'll Be Late
I know what you're thinking, "Is this a lesson about Chinese Kung Fu?" Well, not really, sorry for the misleading thumbnail. Instead in this lesson, we're going to show you how to rush your driver in…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Elementary | Pronunciation Correction
Oh, it will happen – right after the cab driver who you just told “I don’t speak Chinese” starts drawing Chinese characters on the window with his hand. It’s the “tone correction” sit-down. Get used …
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Newbie | Happy Birthday
Quick – name things that you love! 1. ChinesePod 2. Cake That’s right! So what’s the only thing we could include to make this a very special day? How about taking advantage of the coincidence of one …
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Elementary | Chengyu Series: Nine Buffaloes And One Hair
Chengyu are Chinese idioms that consist of four characters. Although they originate from classical Chinese, Chengyu remain as an important aspect in both spoken and written language. They may seem er…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Newbie | This Is Mine!
If you were that kid in school who hated sharing, then we strongly suggest hypnotherapy before attending a meal here. Food, laughs and sometimes even a bottle of the ole’ baijiu are passed out among …
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Elementary | The Doggy Bag
Oh sure – you come over with a good 6 inches on the average Chinese person, thinking that half-a-foot will make you the leader in FAT (Food Acquisition Tolerance), but that egg you’re eyeing is about…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Newbie | I Am Very Good At Cooking
In today's lesson, we're going to show you how to ask others about their ability, and how to express (or show off) that you're really good at something, let's check out the lesson! Episode link: http…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Elementary | How Embarrassing!
Yes – we’ve prepared you for the language side of things, but there are some situations that just can’t be prepared for (see: using an “Eastern toilet” in a cocktail dress). So perhaps being able to …
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Newbie | Stand Up
Even if you’re going to get by for the first while learning a new language using the universal language, charades, you’ll love to learn these initial basic actions in Mandarin Chinese, just in case t…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Elementary | Nationalities
With your “I Climbered The Grate Well” t-shirt and dual-fisted approach to chopsticks, it should come as no shock that you’re not blending in as much as you’d like…so perhaps you could tell them whic…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago