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ChinesePod - Intermediate
ChinesePod makes learning Mandarin fun and easy! In this Intermediate Level Podcast Feed, explore broader contexts and applications of frequently used expressions needed to navigate comfortably in a Mandarin speaking environment. Deepen your knowledge on current affairs while learning and increase your confidence level in speaking Chinese. Expand your Mandarin Chinese learning experience by also SUBSCRIBING to ChinesePod - Beginner and ChinesePod - Advanced Podcast channels. For a more in depth…
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- ChinesePod - Intermediate
Upper-intermediate | Stargazing
By the time you figure out how well Capricorns and Aquarians get along and if year of the dog is compatible with year of the rat, you might wanna try to figure…
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Intermediate | Requesting a Sample
Our Canadian friend Peter gets deeper into his Chinese business adventure as he decides on a product and requests a sample. For those of you dying to know how…
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Pre-intermediate | Five ways of seeing: 看、见、看见、看到、看出
In this Qingwen, we answer a question on our forum from user lukeaz: There are so many ways to say "see", including 看、见、看见、看到、看出, how do we distinguish them?…
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Upper-intermediate | My Scooter Won't Start
You've got a malfunction at the junction. You've tried kicking, pleading, swearing, coaxing--all to no avail. Look for the big greasy black sidewalk and call…
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Intermediate | Calling a Supplier for a Quote
Catching up with our Canadian businessman, he's finally getting in his groove. Today, we listen in (actually eavesdrop) as he gets a quote. In this podcast…
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Pre-intermediate | Why Didn't You Wear Your Mask?
In today's lesson, we will tackle some pandemic safety tips. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4541
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Upper-intermediate | Registering with the Police Station
The bureaucratical love affair with forms and hassle. In this podcast, a pain in the butt cracked open for all you waiguorens living in China. Listen to this…
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Intermediate | Attending a Trade Show
Our businessman has embarked on his journey of discovery. The taxi ride to the trade show was a success, and now, in this podcast, the saga of the Canadian…
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Pre-intermediate | How To Use Action Complete “le” 了
In this lesson, we're learning the action complete 了 (le). Learn how to say "I had eight hours of sleep last night" or "I went shopping yesterday" in this…
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Upper-intermediate | Hiring a Courier
Here in China, there is a courier for every purpose. True, none of them really look like Kevin Bacon in Quicksilver or Jessica Alba in Dark Angel, but if you…
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Intermediate | Arriving in China on Business
Ride along with our Canadian businessman as he arrives in China on a business trip to source some products, and chats with the taxi driver about his plans. In…
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Pre-intermediate | Coffee Break Series- 6 Ways to Say Thank You
In the coffee break series, we focus on social etiquette in business settings. In a Chinese workplace, there are certain phrases and words that we use to come…
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Upper-intermediate | All You Can Eat and Drink
Awww yeah. Another Olympic lesson for you, Olympics for gluttons that is. For many of us, the only four words more satisfying than 'your Chinese is excellent'…
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Intermediate | Joining the Chamber of Commerce
ChinesePod wants you out in the community--spreading the good word about us, he he. Getting involved with your local Chamber of Commerce (while still spreading…
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Pre-intermediate | Coffee Break Series: How To Say No To Your Boss
In the coffee break series, we focus on social etiquette in business settings. In a Chinese workplace, there are certain phrases and words that we use to come…
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Upper-intermediate | Group Photo
OK, everybody lean in, put your hands on your knees or around the person next to you. You in the back, two fingers behind someone’s head please. Now smile and…
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Intermediate | Subway Announcements
If the sound of the robot subway announcer lady’s hypnotic voice is your signal to zone out into a trance, this lesson is for you. In this lesson, find out…
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Pre-intermediate | 3 Ways to Use mei 没
In this lesson, we're going to show you three usages of a really common Chinese character 没. They are 没 Verb, 还没 Verb, and when 没 is used for comparison. Let's…
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Upper-intermediate | Pedestrian Peril
Just out for a leisurely stroll or... death wish? Map in hand, foot off curb, head in clouds... in China, not understanding the difference between legal law…
ChinesePod - IntermediateIntermediate | Finding Live Music
The experts agree: China is an emerging power. But as a new superpower, what powers will it have on the world stage? Hopefully, one of them will be the power…
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Pre-intermediate | How to use 要...了
In this lesson, we'll show you how to use sentence structures 要...了, 快要... 了 and 就要...了 and the differences between them! Episode link…
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Upper-intermediate | Bad Service Restaurant
Cold tea, warm water, sticky menu, dirty chopsticks, and why in the world won't they bring the stinking rice--isn't this CHINA?! You're starting to recall why…
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Intermediate | Lili and Zhang Liang 17: It's Over (Again)
In the spirit of "Choose Your Own Adventure" 1980s pre-teen novels, we revisit Zhang Liang and Lili and rewrite history with a "Choose Your Own Breakup" lesson…
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Pre-intermediate | How to use le 了
In this lesson, we'll show you how to use the particle le 了 in its change of state function. Learn how to say "I don't love you anymore" or "There's no paper…
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Upper-intermediate | Complaining About The Boss
There are "The Office" type bosses, and Godfather-styled mafia type bosses, and, granted, though most workplaces bosses don't ridicule you or kill you and…
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Intermediate | Lili and Zhang Liang 16: It's Over
No self-respecting soap opera would be complete without a teary farewell. It's been a long and winding road, but the inevitable time has come for our two…
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Pre-intermediate | How to use ba 吧
In today's lesson, we're showing you how to use a very common particle called 吧. By adding it to the end of the sentence, it can be used to offer suggestions…
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Upper-intermediate | Presentation on Trends
Presentation on ChinesePod trends: our poddies' Mandarin skills have been marked by a sharp rising aspect. Statistics show that our Chinese learners are cool…
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Intermediate | Lili and Zhang Liang 15: Uncomfortable Encounter in a Bar
It's an awkward part of life, and those in melodramatic serialized fiction are certainly not exempt from the agonizing drama of running into an old ex. It's…
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Pre-intermediate | How to use 都不 & 不全都
Today we're learning how to say "I don't like them all" using 都不, and "I only like some of them" using 不全都. Let's check it out! Episode link…
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Upper-intermediate | Turbulence
When hot air rises, and cold air falls and every voice inside of you questions the integrity of this russian-made aircraft, don't lose your lunch into the bag…
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Intermediate | Lili and Zhang Liang 14: Seeking Comfort
What will our friend Lili do now that she has broken up with Zhang Liang? Run into the arms of a conniving friend? or show up on the doorstep of an internet…
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Pre-intermediate | 3 ways to use 都 dōu
In this lesson, we are learning three ways to use 都 dōu, this word will come in handy when you want to say "I like them all", "I want to buy them all", or…
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Upper-intermediate | Getting a Library Card
Headin' down to the library... ready to while away the hours reading month-old issues of the New York Times. Not so fast. The clerk at the gate gives you the…
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Intermediate | Lili and Zhang Liang 13: A Dad Gives Advice to a Broken-Hearted Son
Last time we heard from our friend Zhang Liang he was in the heat of a messy breakup. But who’s there to help him pick up the pieces but good ‘ole dad. In this…
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Pre-intermediate | Are we both winners?
The company announced it's working with the competitor, will this be a win-win situation? Which side are you on? Learn how to be a skeptic or an optimist in…
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Upper-intermediate | To Love or Be Loved
That is zee question. At ChinesePod, relationships are simple: we love you, you love us. It's a match made in heaven. As for the real world, we give you this…
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Intermediate | International Women's Day
It's been said that "behind every great podcast is a great woman," and we can testify to that. So, for Jenny, Colleen, Eileen, Amber, (Aric on Thursdays) and…
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Pre-intermediate | "Me too!" 4 ways to use 也
Sometimes you just want to be like everyone else. In Chinese, you can use "ye" to tell people you have the same things, want the same things, like the same…
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Upper-intermediate | Buying a Custom-Built Computer
The true computer geeks amongst us will come bounding out of the woodwork for this Mandarin lesson, gleefully igniting flurries of discussion over bits, megs…
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Intermediate | Watching a DVD
Not to say that version of “Ben-Hur” picturing Jack Black isn’t of reputable quality, but the DVD talk is bound to happen. Real vs. fake, subtitles, and more…
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Pre-intermediate | China's 1st and 2nd Tier Cities
Many of you have heard of China’s 1st and 2nd tier cities by now. Take this lesson to find out how the expansion of China’s high speed rail over the years has…
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Upper-intermediate | Editing a Document
If you thought writer's block was the biggest challenge to meeting that deadline, think again. You've got to get past the dreaded editor. In this podcast…
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Intermediate | Olympic Medals
It’s always exciting to see which world records will be broken by gold medalists, as well as to see which country gets the most medals in the Olympic Games. In…
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Pre-intermediate | 太过分了（太...了）
Have you ever wondered how to say "That boy is so handsome!" in Chinese? Watch this video and learn a useful sentence structure to express "very, too much"!…
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Upper-intermediate | Motivational Speaker
Awaken the giant within! Take immediate control of your Mandarin Chinese destiny! If you can't you must, if you must you can! If you think Anthony Robbins is a…
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Intermediate | Sheep, Wolves, and Fruit: a Riddle
True, she’s one of the most downloaded women on the internet, but she also has a wicked sense of humor. In today’s offbeat lesson, Miss Zhu tells an odd, but…
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Pre-intermediate | 周末你有什么活动？/ What activities are you doing this weekend？
What are you doing this weekend? Have you made your plans yet? Check out this video and see if you get any ideas! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4104
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Upper-intermediate | Drinking Ability
Due to an extra-smart poddie's recent uber-technical diagnosis of why Asians turn red whilst drinking, there is no need for further racial alcohol-tolerance…
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Intermediate | A Flat Bicycle Tire
A flat bike tire is like a bad hair day, in that… erm, neither are…. uh, fun. In this podcast, learn how to tell the repairman that you have a flat tire (which…
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Pre-intermediate | No Bargaining
In this lesson, we learn how to complain that something is too expensive. We also look at words for large numbers including hundreds, thousands, and tens of…
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Upper-intermediate | Calisthenics
You may be so busy studying Chinese that your exercise program has gone the way of the rickshaw. Don't wait until the situation degenerates to the point of…
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Intermediate | Lili and Zhang Liang 12: The Breakup
Who knew it could all end up like this? In this podcast, could it really be possible that our friends Lili and Zhang Liang will part ways? Or can they work it…
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Pre-intermediate | Making Comparisons
In this lesson, we're going to learn 4 different ways to make comparisons using the character 比 bi3. The sentence structure can be a little confusing at times…
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Upper-intermediate | The Final Jizhou Pieces
Taking a lesson from the other go-on-forever saga of 'lost' people, we have decided to conclude this story without opening the hatch. Tune in to today's…
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Intermediate | Lili and Zhang Liang 11: Confiding in a Conniving Friend
Did you ever pour your heart out to a friend, only to discover you were playing right into that friend’s insidious master plan which would leave you…
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Pre-intermediate | He Won't Carry My Handbag
Listen to one friend complain to another about how her boyfriend refuses to carry her handbag when they're together. Is this something you would do, or do you…
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Upper-intermediate | Election Candidates
Perhaps the upcoming 2008 presidential race in the United States could be made into the next TV reality show. It's got it all--the drama, the coifed…
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Intermediate | Lili and Zhang Liang 10: The Other Woman
Well, well… what do we have here? A modern-day “Harold & Maude,” that’s what. Just as Zhang Liang is having doubts about Lili, he finds himself after hours…
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Pre-intermediate | Not Studious Enough
Listen to two students discuss how playing online computer games is affecting their school grades. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2707