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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…
Episodes
- ChinesePod - Intermediate
Upper-intermediate | Detective Li 2: The Mysterious Text Message
In part 2 of this detective story, Detective Li and his assistant Xiao You obtain a coded message from an infamous drug dealer. As usual, Li's problem-solving…
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Intermediate | How was your flight?
We're here to pick someone up from the airport today. Learn not only how to discuss this important action, but also some essentials for small talk with your…
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Upper-intermediate | Detective Li 1: The Bath House Murder
In part 1 of this detective story, we follow Detective Li and his assistant Xiao You on a trip to the bath house. Follow along and learn some Chinese as…
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Intermediate | World Cup Talk
So you've had some time to get into the World Cup. How do you describe your favorite players? What are the Chinese names of two of the world's most famous…
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Upper-intermediate | Pregnancy Series 10: Postnatal Recuperation
In China, the month after childbirth for the new mother is subject to a number of strict rules and careful precautions to make sure she recovers properly. This…
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Intermediate | Fun at the Beach
Summer is here and it's time to go to the beach. Join us today as we cover the essentials for having a good time in the sand and in the water. And don't forget…
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Upper-intermediate | The Stepmother Role
In this lesson, a concerned mother learns that her daughter is dating a man with a child from a previous marriage. Do you think she's going to happily accept…
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Intermediate | A Tour of Xi'an
Take a trip with ChinesePod as we visit one of China's most famous cities: Xi'an! From the Qin Shi Huang's famous Terracotta Warriors to delicious foods found…
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Upper-intermediate | Interesting Architecture
If you're familiar at all with Shanghai's modern Pudong skyline, you know that "interesting" is a good way to describe it. And with so much interesting…
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Intermediate | Insecticide
No one wants bugs or vermin in their homes. These little pests seem to appear more often in the hot months. So tune in to today's lesson about insecticides to…
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Upper-intermediate | Hard Drive Storage
Now that Moore's Law has gotten bored with desktop computers and moved on to smartphones, we don't often find ourselves replacing entire office computers. The…
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Intermediate | Sina's Microblogs
First there was blogging, then there was microblogging. Your life in 140 characters or less! Tune in to today's lesson on social media to learn more about this…
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Intermediate | Blown Fuse
You know the situation: you're rocking out to Guitar Hero in your PJ's and you're about to hit that whammy bar when - suddenly - the lights go out. Apparently…
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Upper-intermediate | Management Localization
In this Chinese lesson, ChinesePod marketing manager Kay rounds off her three-point localization list with point number three: localizing management. Did you…
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Intermediate | A Tour of the Office
ChinesePod has visitors today and they're getting the full tour of the office! Find out how to make small talk and give basic directions to people who are…
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Upper-intermediate | Buying High Quality DVDs
It's no secret that most of the DVDs sold in China are not what you might call "legit." But with this Chinese lesson we're just going to sidestep that whole…
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Intermediate | Fog or Smog?
In today's ChinesePod lesson we're headed back to our hometown. Lots of things have changed, some of them good and some of them not. Learn all about talking…
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Upper-intermediate | Sales Localization
You didn't think that localization stopped at the product, did you? The interview series with real-life marketing manager Kay continues in this lesson, where…
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Intermediate | Daddy Changes a Diaper
Everyone loves babies, right? Well today's lesson will cover some essential language for talking about (and to) these little bundles of joy! You'll be learning…
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Upper-intermediate | Product Localization
So many companies dream of selling their products to China's billion consumers. But selling to China means localizing for China, and not just any product is…
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Intermediate | Kinds of Nuts
Nuts come in all shapes and sizes - and some people say eating them will even make you smarter. Join us today as we browse many varieties of this delicious…
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Upper-intermediate | Houyi and The Ten Suns
Did you know that in the mythic past, the earth had ten suns taking turns warming it? That is, until legendary archer Houyi came along. Learn this classic tale…
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Intermediate | Discussing Contract Renewal
Many times conversations about money in Chinese involve some kind of bargaining. In today's show we're exploring bargaining in a more formal setting - the…
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Upper-intermediate | Noodles and Child Labor
If you order some noodles, and the person that delivers them to your office is a child, is it a case of child labor? Different cultures don't see this in quite…
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Intermediate | Las Vegas
Elvis chapels and exotic animals. Magicians and pyramids. Sin city has it all. Learn how to talk about Las Vegas in Chinese with today's show. And remember…
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Upper-intermediate | The Four Sacred Mountains of Buddhism
China is a bit list-crazy, and among its myriad lists is the "Four Sacred Mountains of Buddhism" list. Listen to this Chinese lesson, learn some more about…
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Intermediate | Monopoly, Uno, or Twister?
Today ChinesePod is exploring classic games. From the intense world of real estate to the physical challenges of contorting your body, we're exploring options…
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Upper-intermediate | Phone Call from a Headhunter
Today's upper-intermediate level lesson is essential for anyone trying to improve their ability to discuss marketing and advertising related issues in Chinese…
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Intermediate | Travel by Tour Group
Traveling in China can be a bit different than what some tourists are used to. Many people opt to travel as a part of a tour group (you've all seen them - they…
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Upper-intermediate | Celebrating a Baby's First Month
In Chinese culture, there's a special celebration when a baby turns one month old. The gift-giving details can be a little confusing, even to the Chinese, so…
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Intermediate | Meeting the Girlfriend's Parents
A nerve-wracking situation in any culture, today we're meeting the girlfriend's parents. Will they be impressed or disappointed in their daughter's choice of…
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Upper-intermediate | Honeymoon Destinations
A new generation of Chinese honeymooners are looking abroad for exotic yet affordable destination options. In this lesson, hear about the benefits of three…
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Intermediate | Special Green Hat
Gifts range from the practical to the extravagant, and in today's lesson we're learning about both the language and culture of gift-giving in China. It might…
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Upper-intermediate | Getting a License Plate
The growing number of drivers in China is a big deal for the government; there's not enough room on the roads for 1.3 billion cars, especially in big cities…
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Intermediate | Shanghai Expo Pavilions
With Expo fever in full swing, we're getting into the nitty-gritty of the event itself. Having already covered how to buy tickets and Haibao, the ubiquitous…
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Upper-intermediate | Bringing Pets into China
Maybe you showed up in China with nothing more than the clothes on your back and a sense of adventure, but some people bring a lot more... including pets. If…
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Intermediate | Asking for a Raise
Today's lesson focuses on a conversation between an employee and his boss. Learn the language appropriate for dealing with superiors, and find out how to ask…
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Upper-intermediate | New Employee in the Office
When there's a new employee in the office, someone has to show them around and show them the ropes. In this "Intermediate to Upper Intermediate" transitional…
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Intermediate | Flying a Kite
As spring arrives, the parks are beginning to liven up again. In today's show, we'll be exploring a popular park activity: kite flying. Join us to learn all…
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Upper-intermediate | Dodging Hong Kong Sales Tax
For the growing numbers of affluent Chinese mainlanders, Hong Kong is a shopping paradise. That is, until this year, when some new tax policies kicked in. In…
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Intermediate | Let's Just Be Friends
Today, ChinesePod is exploring the four words no one ever wants to hear from the person they care about. Learn how to ask a friend to take things to the next…
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Upper-intermediate | International vs. Local Schools
Foreigners raising their young children in China face a very difficult choice regarding schooling. Is it better to send one's child to a local school to learn…
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Intermediate | Buying a Shirt
It's a mad dash to make the best of today's killer discount! Find out how to describe clothing sizes and styles in today's shopping-focused ChinesePod lesson!…
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Upper-intermediate | Concern over a Love Letter
"My mind is filled with your lovely smiling face. Your sweet smile warms up this frigid winter. Can I still see you tomorrow - in that secluded place?" ...If…
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Intermediate | Chinese Zodiac Birth Year
Ever wonder why you see some people in China wearing a little bit of red every single day? Well we've got an interesting explanation for you in today's…
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Upper-intermediate | Discussing Divorce
Today's lesson features a very serious topic that affects many families. Learn not only how to talk about divorce in Chinese, but also learn about the divorce…
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Intermediate | A Cell Phone Ad on TV
The language of sales and advertising is very unique. It's meant to get you excited enough to run to the store and buy that brand new cell phone you never…
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Upper-intermediate | Facing Bankruptcy
It takes a lot of hard work to build a business, but sometimes things go wrong. You may have taken various measures to get the company back on track, but in…
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Intermediate | Leaky Pipes and Faucets
Drip. Drip. Drip... we've got a leaky faucet today - time to call the plumber! Learn some great plumbing terms that will help you get your bathroom and kitchen…
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Upper-intermediate | River Town Tourism
For all those tourists who have showed up in China dismayed at the modern economies and booming metropolises, the tourism industry has an answer, and that…
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Intermediate | End of the Year Bonus Surprise
It's the end of the Chinese year, and you know what that means! No, we're not talking about long waits in the ticket line at the train station. And we're not…
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Upper-intermediate | Hanukkah
In this lesson, two radio announcers discuss the Jewish "Festival of Lights" in Chinese. Get the abridged history of the holiday along with your essential…
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Intermediate | Choosing a New Pair of Glasses
Choosing glasses is always a challenge, but throw in a system of glasses prescriptions completely different from any you're used to, and it's a recipe for…
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Upper-intermediate | The Rising Cost of Food
The rising cost of food is a social issue that can't be ignored. You'll hear the average Zhou on the street talking about it, and you'll see it on the news…
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Intermediate | The Left-handed Child
Being a parent means making tough decisions all the time. In today's podcast, we'll be learning about a very important parenting moment in an age-old debate…
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Upper-intermediate | Considering LASIK Eye Surgery
At least for the time being, a lot of things are cheaper in China than in the West. One that might not immediately come to mind is laser eye surgery. But is it…
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Intermediate | Western Zodiac
Today we're leaving behind the rats, monkeys and tigers of the Chinese zodiac for Leo, Taurus and Sagittarius. Find out how to discuss your own sign, and learn…
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Upper-intermediate | Second-hand Bicycle
"Second-hand" isn't just one option when buying a bicycle; for many consumers, it's a whole way of life. In this lesson, we cover a range of topics, from…
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Intermediate | Computer Problems and Tech Support
We've all been there: you're in the middle of a big project, you're about to save, and... nothing. Your computer is frozen. Nothing to do but shout in anger…
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Upper-intermediate | Hospital Visits and Prescription Medication
How do you provide healthcare for a population of 1.4 billion? We don't know either, but this lesson takes a look at the more practical side of the issue: just…