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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
Intermediate | Fire in the Hallway!
If you've been to China, you will have noticed the lack of fire detectors in homes and office buildings. We won't be solving this problem with today's…
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Upper-intermediate | Band Practice
Crank your amps up to 11; it's time for band practice! In this lesson you'll learn the Chinese to talk about getting ready for the big show, busting out with…
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Intermediate | Foot Therapy
We're in for a treat today - foot massages! But not just any foot massages... these will be medicinal foot soaks. Learn all about how the foot relates to other…
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Upper-intermediate | Leeching off the Parents
Adults that still live with their parents long past the time when they were expected to be financially independent are said to be "gnawing on the old" in…
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Intermediate | Addressing Family Members
It's intimidating enough meeting your spouse's family... today we're meeting the whole extended family, titles, relationships and all. After studying this…
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Upper-intermediate | Job Shopping in Modern China
The days of the "iron rice bowl" are long gone, a daughter reminds her mother in this lesson. Just as in many other parts of the world, modern Chinese young…
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Intermediate | Having One's Nails Done
What better way to spend an hour on Saturday than soaking your fingers, getting your hands massaged, and coming home with beautifully manicured nails? And did…
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Upper-intermediate | Doing Business in the Bath House
What goes on in a Chinese bath house? Maybe not all of it is fit for a family podcast, but in this lesson a husband insists that bath houses are rapidly…
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Intermediate | Voucher Promotion at the Mall
Everyone likes free money, right? But is there really such a thing as free money? Join us at ChinesePod today as we go shopping - and receive some vouchers…
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Upper-intermediate | Taxable Salary
Ah, taxes... one of the few certainties in life, and the bane of our existence. Unfortunately, learning all the little quirks of the Chinese tax system doesn't…
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Intermediate | Wrapping a Gift
As children we're told not to judge a book by its cover. That being said, if you spend hours, days, perhaps even weeks finding just the right Christmas gift…
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Upper-intermediate | Mudslide
In August 7, 2010, there was a terrible mudslide in Gansu Province. In this lesson we hear not only a newscast related to the natural disaster, but also the…
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Intermediate | Hot Pot Chitchat
Now that it's cold out, sitting around a boiling pot of broth for hours on end doesn't seem like such a bad idea. On the contrary! It is a very appealing style…
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Upper-intermediate | The Frog Prince in the Well
Do you know the story of the Frog Prince? Do you know the Chinese chengyu about frogs and wells? In this lesson, hear a children's fairytale infused with…
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Intermediate | Finding a Street Number
Ever found yourself running late, navigating an unknown place, trying to find the address you had scribbled down in front of you? Well today we're in this very…
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Upper-intermediate | Working in the Countryside
Do you know all the work that goes into maintaining a rice paddy? And can you talk about it in Mandarin Chinese? In this lesson, a visitor to the countryside…
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Intermediate | A Phone Call to the Moving Company
Some people are minimalists, others are pack-rats. When it comes to moving house, you'd better hope your the former and not the latter! Join us today as we…
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Upper-intermediate | How do you fix a boring Chinese course?
Foreigners everywhere are working hard at learning Chinese. Unfortunately, many of those sincere students find themselves learning from boring, poorly designed…
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Intermediate | Kaixin Wang Farm Thieves
If you take random peeks at your Chinese co-workers' computer screens throughout the day, you'll be sure to find quite a few of them raising farm animals and…
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Upper-intermediate | Learn Mandarin From Movies : 后来的我们 (Us & Them) Part 2
Learn Mandarin From Movies Series aims to increase awareness of fun Chinese movies that can help you improve your Mandarin Chinese level. Episode link…
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Intermediate | Learn Mandarin From Movies : 后来的我们 (Us & Them)
Learn Mandarin From Movies Series aims to increase awareness of fun Chinese movies that can help you improve your Mandarin Chinese level. Episode link…
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Upper-intermediate | Learn Mandarin From Movies: 囧妈 (Lost in Russia) Part 2
Learn Mandarin From Movies Series aims to increase awareness of fun Chinese movies that can help you improve your Mandarin Chinese level. Episode link…
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Intermediate | Learn Mandarin From Movies: 囧妈 (Lost in Russia)
Learn Mandarin From Movies Series aims to increase awareness of fun Chinese movies that can help you improve your Mandarin Chinese level. Episode link…
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Upper-intermediate | Learn Mandarin From Movies: 飞驰人生 (Pegasus) Part 2
Learn Mandarin From Movies Series aims to increase awareness of fun Chinese movies that can help you improve your Mandarin Chinese level. Episode link…
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Intermediate | Learn Mandarin From Movies: 飞驰人生 (Pegasus)
Learn Mandarin From Movies Series is a push increase awareness of fun Chinese movies that can help you improve your Mandarin Chinese level. Episode link…
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Upper-intermediate | Firing Someone
It's never easy to fire someone, even if you have ample reason to do so. This lesson demonstrates the Chinese way of laying out the facts leading to that…
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Intermediate | Thank You Note
It's coming up on Christmas time, which means presents and parties and... thank you notes. In today's lesson you can practice not only your Chinese…
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Upper-intermediate | A Special Fondness for Jewelry
The couple in this Chinese lesson are shopping for jewelry, with an unusual disregard for price. Learn how to discuss some of the specific Chinese vocabulary…
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Intermediate | Visiting a Friend at the Hospital
They say laughter is the best medicine. In today's ChinesePod lesson you'll be learning how to express regret for a friend's unexpected injury, as well as…
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Upper-intermediate | The Year of the Rooster Wishes (2017)
It's coming up to Chinese New Year (2017) and this year it is the Year of the Rooster. Learn some phrases to wish someone well this coming CNY. Episode link…
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Intermediate | Two Tough Ladies
You know how to express yourself in Chinese with grace and tact. But when you need some down-and-dirty insults, what are you going to say? Listen to this…
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Upper-intermediate | Negotiating a Deadline
So you're working in a Chinese company, and your boss is really piling on the work, with unrealistic deadlines. What are you going to do? In today's lesson, we…
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Intermediate | Warm Winter Clothes
It's that time of year when the tank tops and shorts get packed away in storage. Out come the long johns, the thick socks, and the ear muffs. Join us in…
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Upper-intermediate | 4S Dealership
As more and more Chinese buy cars, consumers are increasingly paying attention to the services provided by the dealerships. In today's Chinese lesson, learn…
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Intermediate | Chinese Idol 2
The competition is heating up as the judges decide to throw musical instruments into the talent show mix. Learn the Chinese words for playing various…
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Upper-intermediate | Failing at New Year's Resolutions
Each new year is the same. You make a list of New Year's Resolutions and end up not sticking to any of them. Listen as some friends meet up for their annual…
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Intermediate | Chinese Idol
What's that screeching sound? Is it Peking Opera? Oh, wait, it's just a talent show. In this Mandarin podcast, you'll learn how to use Chinese to describe that…
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Upper-intermediate | Discussing a Thesis Topic with an Advisor
Today's lesson is a must for anyone in higher education in China. Learn how to discuss your ideas, how to make suggestions, and how to hash out a thesis plan…
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Intermediate | National Day
The five-star flag flutters in the breeze. An ancient and glorious civilization salutes its leaders. Troops march down the avenue in perfect lock-step. The…
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Upper-intermediate | Sex Education Class
We're back in school, today. No, it's not history class. Nor is it chemistry. Yup, you guessed it! We're talking about sex ed. today. Join us and relive some…
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Intermediate | How Did New Year's Come About?
Experiencing Chinese New Year in China is truly a spectacular event. Houses are covered in bright red decorations. Bright red lanterns are lit up for all to…
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Upper-intermediate | CCTV New Year's Gala
The CCTV New Year's Gala, also known as the Spring Festival Gala, and commonly abbreviated in Chinese as Chunwan, is a Chinese New Year special produced by…
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Intermediate | New Year's Well-Wishes
Today's Qing Wen is all about ringing in the lunar New Year. In addition to all of the quintessential New Year's wishes, we've added a number of…
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Upper-intermediate | New Year's Eve Family Dinner
年夜饭 Nián yèfàn is the large family dinner that kick-starts the festive season. It happens the night before the start of the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)…
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Intermediate | Giving Gifts in China
Everyone loves receiving gifts, no matter the occasion they're celebrating or the country they're living in. Gift-giving in China, however, can get slightly…
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Upper-intermediate | Preparing New Year's Dinner
Making dinner to welcome in the Chinese New Year is no easy feat. The chef needs to prepare at least a dozen dishes, many of which have special significance…
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Intermediate | Christmas Present Trouble
Christmas is just around the corner and we have all got our festive sweaters on, but we in the office have an age out conundrum to solve. What to get your…
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Upper-intermediate | Shopping for a Rice Cooker
If rice is the staple of the Chinese diet, then the electric rice cooker is the staple of the Chinese kitchen. In this lesson, learn about the range of options…
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Intermediate | First Snow of the Winter
Many people have already experienced blizzard-like conditions this year, but for those of you who have yet to see snowfall in your neck of the woods, this…
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Upper-intermediate | Philosophy: a Useless Major?
You've just graduated high school and you have your whole life ahead of you. It's time to start thinking about what you'll study in university. What happens…
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Intermediate | Jewish Holiday
Grab your apples and honey, because we've got a sweet Mandarin lesson lined up for you. In today's Chinese podcast, we're looking at Rosh Hashanah, often…
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Upper-intermediate | NGO Guy
Today's lesson takes us on a blind date. It may be a little awkward at first, but in the end we'll be learning all about non-governmental organizations, or…
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Intermediate | Washing Dishes
Here's a question: What's the price you pay for a healthy, home-made dinner? No, we're not talking about a conversation with your significant other. We're…
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Upper-intermediate | Horseback Riding
We're off to the stables today for a little exercise with some four-legged friends. Today's show focuses on a class with a riding instructor - you'll be…
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Intermediate | Amusement Park
A day at the amusement park -- what fun! In today's Mandarin lesson, learn how to talk about this exciting and light-hearted way to spend a summer day. Learn…
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Upper-intermediate | Outdoor Survivors (Part 2)
Our not-so-outdoorsey couple managed to stray from the group in part 1 of this series. In today's lesson learn how to talk about survival in the wilderness in…
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Intermediate | Manila
In this Chinese lesson, we're off to a land of sun and fun: the Philippines. Follow us to Manila, where we use Chinese to talk about everything from mango…
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Upper-intermediate | Outdoor Survivors (Part 1)
Sometimes you just need to get out of the city. In today's lesson, a couple plans a weekend camping trip, which ends up getting a little more complicated than…
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Intermediate | Drinking Game
Baijiu, the Chinese liquor, tastes so bad that you need something to take your mind off the foul burning that is coating your mouth and throat. Why not play…
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Upper-intermediate | Traditional Chinese Paintings
We've got a lesson rich in culture for you today. We'll be delving into the world of high art. You'll learn how to talk about art and how to talk about the…