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Newbie | Finding A Cheap Hostel
There’s a good chance that you’ll come here with loads of cash and leave with none (see: Qipu Lu, the new “hot spot” to shop), meaning those final few nights might be spent in a “starless abode.” Bec…
Published on 4 years, 8 months ago
Elementary | Discussing Loan Repayment
Now we know we should “neither a borrower nor lender be”. However, we also know that “a friend in need is a friend indeed”. So what are you gonna do when that friend forgets to pay you back? In this …
Published on 4 years, 8 months ago
Newbie | May I Take Your Photo?
Things that will get your photo taken in China: - Having blonde (“yellow”) hair - Having hair on your arms - Using a mobile phone - Sitting - Being …so you might as well return the favor – nicely, of…
Published on 4 years, 8 months ago
Elementary | What Does She Usually Do?
You “always” listen to ChinesePod, you “usually” practice everything you learn every day, you “never” miss a podcast and you “sometimes” brag about us to your friends. In this podcast, learn about ad…
Published on 4 years, 8 months ago
Newbie | Vegetarian Eating
In a country known for its “Beijing Duck”, Inner “Mongolian Hot Pot” and “Pork Dumplings,” should you not be a carnivore, you’ll need to know how to say “vegetarian”–a lot vegetable dishes even have …
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
Elementary | Calling In Sick
So, we actually tried to buy you a keyboard (with the “sick” sound effects) from “Ferris Buller’s Day Off” and send it to you to make your phone call to the boss sound more believable, but instead go…
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
Newbie | Exchanging Money
If you visit Shanghai, we expect a visit. Here’s all you have to do: 1. Take the Maglev magnetic train to Longyang Lu (50 yuan) 2. Take Subway Line 2 to People’s Square-change to Line 1 (4rmb) 3. Exi…
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
Elementary | What Would You Like To Drink?
You go to the States, it’s a cup of Joe. The English will pour you a “cuppa” and here in Shanghai it’s green tea. But, what happens if you don’t drink any of them? A universal shaking of the head, or…
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
Newbie | Finding A Seat
Ask anyone who’s braved an hour long subway ride at rush hour here and you’ll understand the need of finding, and securing (politely) a seat. In this podcast, we walk you through a Mandarin Chinese l…
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
Elementary | Office Policy: Internet
Being spied on is no longer just a Dan Brown novel (or a Bush Cabinet agenda), so we hope you aren’t sending “romantic messages” to others from your work account. In fact, as this lesson on office po…
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago