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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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Intermediate | Job Interview
In this soggy job market, it's hard just to get a job interview. But if you do, you need to be able to talk about your strengths, short-comings, and…
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Upper-intermediate | Straightening Teeth
Most people dislike going to the dentist. Kids are certainly no exception! Once their baby teeth have fallen out, it's time for braces, retainers and all sorts…
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Intermediate | Delivery Problems
There's nothing more frustrating than waiting for a delivery. In today's podcast, learn the Mandarin Chinese you need to prod and cajole your hard-working…
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Upper-intermediate | Into the Sandstorm
For anyone who has ever woken up to find their car covered in sand, the situation covered in today's lesson will be a familiar one. In some parts of the world…
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Intermediate | Delegating Tasks
Don't try to manage too many small details. That's what you have subordinates for! In today's lesson, learn how to use Mandarin Chinese to delegate…
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Upper-intermediate | Working at the United Nations
We're in New York today, deep in the headquarters of the UN. Listen as an insider describes his work with this preeminent international organization. You'll be…
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Intermediate | Tea Tasting
The Chinese love their tea. Today's Mandarin lesson will teach you all about the fragrant infusion of that wondrous leaf. Put the kettle on, get your best…
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Upper-intermediate | Learning English in China
There is a phenomenon in China called "mute English." You've probably met someone who has experienced this - someone who studied English (or any language, for…
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Intermediate | Excuses for Being Late
We know how it happened: you were up until the wee small hours learning Mandarin with ChinesePod. By the time you got to work the next morning, everyone was…
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Upper-intermediate | Piano Class
Today's lesson is for everyone interested in talking about music in Chinese. And no, we're not talking about listening to music, we're talking about playing…
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Intermediate | Zombies: Deader than Ever
Who knew that the dead could be so lively? In today's Chinese lesson, you'll learn about zombies and their disgusting habits. Learning Mandarin has never been…
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Upper-intermediate | The Mysterious Student Record
Today the team tackles a cultural issue particular to China: the student record. This often mysterious and terribly important document follows a student…
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Intermediate | Business Card Gone Wrong
Your business card is how you introduce and advertise yourself in China. It's essential that you get it right. In today's podcast, learn how to talk about…
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Upper-intermediate | Warcraft in China
World of Warcraft is popular in China, but not nearly as popular as the Warcraft III-based LAN game, Defense of the Ancients. In this lesson, learn how to talk…
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Intermediate | Which Finger?
What is the deal with the mob? Just when you think you've got it "made," they fit you with a pair of concrete galoshes and tell you to take a swim. Get…
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Upper-intermediate | The Customer Comes First
Today ChinesePod has got a lesson for you! We're at the cell phone store and things are getting heated up! Find out how to demand your rights be respected in…
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Intermediate | Dubai
Today's Chinese lesson takes you to the dynamic Middle Eastern city-state of Dubai. Learn about this swinging economic powerhouse in Mandarin Chinese. Episode…
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Upper-intermediate | Man-to-Man Advice on Women
Today's show features two friends - one who is in desperate need of advice, and another who is eager to give it. Learn all about the game of love (and how…
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Intermediate | Boston
In today's lesson, you'll learn the Mandarin you need to talk about Boston, in the US of A! This podcast will explain the ins and outs of this historic city…
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Upper-intermediate | The Killing Game
Today we've got a lesson full of passion, anxiety, and accusations for you. No, we're not in court. We're playing the killing game murder! If you're anything…
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Intermediate | Gone Fishing
Are you hooked on learning Chinese? We've lined up an exciting podcast for you. Catch this next lesson, and don't release it until you've learned how to talk…
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Upper-intermediate | Designing the New Apartment 4
Today we're continuing with our series about designing a new apartment. Many of the basics have been covered, but now it's time to get the details taken care…
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Intermediate | City Series: Bali
ChinesePod's Jenny Zhu is a world traveler beyond compare. In today's Chinese podcast, she'll be discussing her recent trip to the lovely island of Bali…
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Upper-intermediate | Designing the New Apartment 3
Today we have part three of our designing the new apartment series. In this show, our very busy couple talks about some design concerns with workers in the new…
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Intermediate | City: Mumbai
Welcome to Mumbai, a city of adventure and fun. Today's Chinese lesson will teach you how to talk in Mandarin about one of the hottest cities in Asia. A center…
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Upper-intermediate | Designing the New Apartment 2
You've designed the apartment of your dreams. You've picked out furniture in your mind. Now it's time to get cracking on the details. We're not talking about…
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Intermediate | Reporting a Loss
Question: What do your mind, your life and your wallet all have in common? Answer: You can lose them! Listen to today's Chinese podcast to learn about what to…
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Upper-intermediate | Designing the New Apartment
Tired of making do with rented apartments designed in ways that don't suit your needs? Well today's ChinesePod lesson will cover the basics for designing your…
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Intermediate | Lao Wang's Office 14: The Finale
We've followed the intrepid Lao Wang through good times and bad. Now, let's watch his final exchange (in Chinese, naturally) with his long-suffering wife…
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Upper-intermediate | An Invitation to the God of Wealth
Interested in starting out the new year with fortune in your favor? Considering starting a business? Well check out this podcast to learn how to get the cosmos…
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Intermediate | Lao Wang's Office 13: Wang Meets the Big Boss
Do you get anxious at the thought of your boss? Imagine if your boss ran a criminal syndicate! In today's Chinese podcast, the ever-diligent Lao Wang finally…
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Upper-intermediate | Love Tangle 9: The Divorce
Tune in today to hear the thrilling conclusion to the series Love Tangle. We don't want to spoil the ending - all we'll say is that you might not have seen…
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Intermediate | Lao Wang's Office 12: A Dodgy Opportunity
Everyone's favorite lovable lug, Lao Wang, is in another tight spot. He's out of work and on the outs with his wife. But wait! Is an old friend offering to…
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Upper-intermediate | Love Tangle 8: The Good Husband
Lulu has a little accident today, forcing Mr. Shen to re-evaluate his priorities. Does he work too much? Is he available for his child? Find out how the couple…
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Intermediate | Lao Wang's Office 11: Wang in the Doghouse
Poor Lao Wang just can't get a break. No sooner does he get fired than his old lady gets on his case. Listen to today's Chinese lesson to learn about the pain…
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Upper-intermediate | Love Tangle 7: The Mistress Returns
Things continue to get more complicated as Yangyang shows up, out of the blue, from her studies abroad. How will Shen react now that he's expecting a child…
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Intermediate | Lao Wang's Office 10: Lao Wang Plans to Sue
If there's anything more fun than going to court, we've never done it. In today's podcast, learn how to take 'em to the cleaners, in Mandarin Chinese! Episode…
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Upper-intermediate | Love Tangle 6: The Pregnant Wife
It's the newest installation of our Love Tangle series. Lulu is pregnant - and thinking about what to get the baby. She starts to ask questions about…
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Intermediate | Lao Wang's Office 9: Wang Plans Revenge
Like Nanjing salty duck, revenge is a dish best served cold. In today's podcast, follow Lao Wang as he plots against his old company, and learn some Mandarin…
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Upper-intermediate | Love Tangle 5: The Mistress
Just when you thought that Lulu and Shen Jiawei had put their past indiscretions behind them - Yangyang re-asserts herself as that hot and spicy flame of…
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Intermediate | Lao Wang's Office 8: Trimming the Fat at the Office
After all you've done for them, they kick you to the curb! In today's podcast, learn how to deal with being fired in Chinese. Tough luck, Charlie-- your squid…
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Upper-intermediate | Love Tangle 4: Baby Plans
In part 4 of this sordid tale, we feel a bit of the tension as an unfaithful couple reunites under one roof. No admissions of guilt yet, but the household…
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Intermediate | Lao Wang's Office 7: A Firing Afoot?
In these tough economic times, scheming to keep your job (or get someone else's) is a high art. The level of intrigue in Wang's Office would've impressed the…
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Upper-intermediate | Love Tangle 3: One Night Stand
Today's Mandarin Chinese podcast is a steamy one. Tune in to learn more about Mr. Shen and his lovely co-worker, Yangyang. Have things gone too far? Will their…
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Intermediate | Lao Wang's Office 6: Up-and-Comer in the Office
Today's podcast is about office politics: reciprocal back-stabbing, currying of favor, awkward encounters in the bathroom. Will young whipper-snapper Wu Gang…
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Upper-intermediate | Love Tangle 2: A Lover Returns
Today's Mandarin podcast tells the saucy tale of a beautiful young lady and her gallant suitor. In this lesson, you'll learn the Chinese you need to talk about…
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Intermediate | Lao Wang's Office 5: Wang Tries to Excel at the Office
Join us today for Manager Wang's Excel-lent Adventure. Has he found his calling in life? A way to finally show up that wretched new man about the office? Learn…
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Upper-intermediate | Love Tangle 1: A Suspicious Text Message
Today we've got a Chinese domestic dispute. Listen to this podcast and learn how to talk about infidelity in Chinese. Mr. Shen thinks his wife might be…
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Intermediate | Lao Wang's Office 4: Communication in the Office
Someone has been home alone reading some self-help books and seems to have found himself a new mission in life. Communication is the game. The new manager is…
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Upper-intermediate | Saved by the Gong: Tai Chi
Did you think only boring, old people did Tai Chi? Think again! This meditative, graceful series of exercises is popular inside and outside China, with…
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Intermediate | Lao Wang's Office 3: A Call for Innovation
We know our friendly little boss is eager to please, and in this episode of Wang's Office, the call goes out for 'innovation!' Listen in and find out what…
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Upper-intermediate | Saved by the Gong: Music Class
Chinese is a major world language, but music is the international language. In today's lesson, naughty Lin Feng and his friends are learning about music. Hum…
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Intermediate | Lao Wang's Office 2: Welcome to the Team
We revisit the office of Wang in this episode. Today, a new player arrives on the office scene. In this podcast, come along on an office tour and learn what…
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Upper-intermediate | Saved by the Gong: Cutting Open a Frog
Learning Chinese takes a lot of guts. Make no bones about it: ChinesePod is the best way to cut right to the heart of the problem. If you don't have a bloody…
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Intermediate | Lao Wang's Office 1: A New Manager
You spend more time with them than your wife, best friend, children combined. You love them, you hate them, you want to kill them, yet you kiss them drunk at…
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Upper-intermediate | No Spring, No Wedding?
Today's ChinesePod lesson focuses on a cultural belief held in China regarding years in which there is no spring. Confused? Well, you'll just have to check out…
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Intermediate | Personal Ad
Can't find a spouse? Don't like the one you have? Have we got a lesson for you! In today's podcast, you'll learn all about personal ads in Mandarin Chinese…
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Upper-intermediate | Dogs and Wealth
Today we're headed to the vet for a check-up on a dog that's not feeling too well. Learn all about dogs and why they might just be the thing you need for…
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Intermediate | Making Dumplings
Ever since Marco Polo brought ravioli to China, the Chinese have loved making dumplings. It's an essential part of celebrating the New Year. In today's…
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Upper-intermediate | Moving In Together
Some people choose to move in together before they get married. Learn about this event that's becoming more common in modern Chinese culture in today's lesson…