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Newbie | Which city do you like?
Ah, the eternal question... do you like Shanghai, or do you like Beijing? It's a question that both Chinese and foreigners alike enjoy debating, and with the rapid development of both cities, it kind…
Published on 5 years, 11 months ago
Newbie | Asking About Prices
When you're in China, you're going to need to buy stuff. When you buy stuff, it's best to actually know how much money something costs rather than just blindly throwing money at the merchant. Learn h…
Published on 5 years, 11 months ago
Newbie | What Time Do You Get Up?
Rise and shine! This newbie lesson involves a discussion about getting out of bed in the morning and getting off to school. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2037
Published on 6 years ago
Newbie | New School Term
Here's a Chinese lesson for all you students out there, who live and die (hopefully not die) by the academic calendar. One of the most pertinent questions for any student whose vacation is rapidly co…
Published on 6 years ago
Newbie | Where Did You Go?
How do you use Chinese to say where you've been, and when you were there? In today's Mandarin lesson, you'll learn how to talk about where you were and when you went there. Episode link: https://www.…
Published on 6 years, 2 months ago
Newbie | What's Your Job?
Today's Chinese podcast will teach you how to talk about your job or lack thereof. No matter whether you're an easy-living bohemian, a diligent student, or an uptight and mildly incompetent middle ma…
Published on 6 years, 2 months ago
Newbie | Taxi Conversations: Small Talk
“Why are you here?” Not in a self-help sort of way, but more in explaining to your driver why you’re here exactly. In this, another podcast that could be considered our “Traveler’s Audio Phrase Book”…
Published on 6 years, 2 months ago
Newbie | How Many People Are in Your Family?
Ah, the home front. Any self-respecting Mandarin learner has their work cut out for them in deciphering the who's who of a Chinese family. And don't think the one-child policy makes things any easier…
Published on 6 years, 2 months ago
Newbie | Invitation to Dinner
In China, where eating is always the the central activity around which all else is planned, dinner with friends is the preferred way to socialize. So you'd best prepare yourself for dinner invitation…
Published on 6 years, 2 months ago
Newbie | Is It Spicy?
Chinese food is well known for its variety, and one of those variable factors is spiciness. In this Chinese lesson, learn how to clearly ask if something is spicy or not. Just don't complain to us if…
Published on 6 years, 3 months ago