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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 | Terrorized at the Airport
Flown the unfriendly skies lately? Airports are on heightened alert these days for shoe bombers, laptop bombers and carpet bombers. If you're planning to fly…
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Upper-intermediate | Electronic Dogs and Radar Detectors
In today's ChinesePod lesson we're exploring the exciting world of electronic gadgets. These days, they've got a gadget for just about everything. Find out…
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Intermediate | Munich
In today's lesson, you'll learn to talk in Mandarin about magnificent Munich! This vibrant, fun-loving city is waiting for you-- hurry up and see what…
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Upper-intermediate | Audit
Strangers going through your budget reports, investigating your cash flow? Questions about last month's revenue? It must be an audit! Not to worry - there's…
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Intermediate | Will you Marry Me?
The biggest question you'll ever answer is not "Do you wanna take this outside, buddy?" or "Does this dress make me look fat?" It's "will you marry me?" In…
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Upper-intermediate | Going to Wudang Mountain
During the holidays, many people on the Chinese mainland head to one of eight special mountains. Perhaps the best know are the four Buddhist mountains, like…
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Intermediate | Karaoke
If you want to sing "Blue Moon" while sipping Baileys on a comfy couch, you have two options: hang out with Pete from CPod...or go to Karaoke! In this lesson…
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Upper-intermediate | Starting a Company in China
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in China. Whether it's expats opening a company, or local Chinese doing the same, the waiting periods, the…
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Intermediate | Not So Silent Night
The age-old dilemma: On Christmas Eve, should we go to church, or to a bar? In today's podcast you'll learn how to talk it over in Mandarin Chinese. Episode…
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Upper-intermediate | Applying for a Loan
Being able to talk people into giving you money is a special skill. Especially when you're talking to professionals who say "no" for a living. In today's…
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Intermediate | Borrowing Money
In today's podcast, learn how to ask for a temporary capital injection, in Mandarin Chinese. If you need somebody to let you hold a few g's until payday, or…
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Upper-intermediate | The Sun Salutation in Yoga
Start your day off right with ChinesePod as we greet the sun and slip into the lotus position! If you haven't already guessed, we're at yoga class. If you've…
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Intermediate | The Surname Code
What's in a name? If you're speaking Chinese, a lot. In the land of homophones, seeing characters as bits and pieces is an essential skill. In this podcast…
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Upper-intermediate | Pirates under attack!
Errrrrr! We're off to Beijing - no, scratch that - we're off to the high seas for today's lesson. Hop on board, mateys, and enjoy a wild ride! Episode link…
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Intermediate | Birth by Chinese Zodiac
Are you bullish about learning Chinese? Stop dragon your feet, and listen to our podcast about the Chinese zodiac. It won't boar you, we promise. Learning…
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Upper-intermediate | A Chinese Bachelor Party
The bachelor party is, in many ways, a rite of passage. Celebrated in movies and books for its wild and crazy traditions, this is an event that helps a man…
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Intermediate | Buying a Plasma TV
How much of the Chinese language could you learn if you spent half as much time with ChinesePod as you do with "Neighbors," "COPS," and "MTV"? Television is a…
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Upper-intermediate | Using a Character Dictionary
Do you ever find yourself only using the English-Chinese side of your dictionary? Do you sometimes feel intimidated by the seemingly arcane system of naming…
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Intermediate | Counterfeit Money
You thought that picture of Mao was a little too handsome... the bill a little too clean... the shiny bits just a little too shiny. Oh if only there were a…
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Upper-intermediate | Costume Ball
It's that time of year again - costumes and dress-ups. Explore the social dynamics at play when Chinese adults do dress-up. Will the ugly Pigsy get the sexy…
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Intermediate | Language Power Struggle
A battle of wills. Language domination. Do not relinquish your position. The only way to survive the language power struggle is to arm yourself with grammar…
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Upper-intermediate | Adventures of an Andy Lau Fan on Taobao
Everyone in China is doing it, so it's time we informed our users more about buying stuff on Taobao, the Chinese conqueror of eBay. Today's lesson delves into…
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Intermediate | Here she comes
When someone you've never even met suddenly gives you flowers, that's ChinesePod.' In this podcast, we hear what really goes on inside the mind of the average…
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Upper-intermediate | Drunk Driving
Drunk driving is a big problem in Chinese society as well as in other parts of the world. Tune in to learn about Chinese attitudes toward drunk driving, all…
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Intermediate | Tool Delivery
Whether you're making tables or making babies, you've come to the right place. Not for the faint of heart, this lesson teaches you all the Chinese vocabulary…
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Upper-intermediate | Assembling IKEA Furniture
For the last four hours, you've been wandering around the furniture store, looking at the latest in Swedish design. Now that you've settled on the…
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Intermediate | Fat Camp
A few months of everything fried combined with Chinese hospitality (read: feed) is enough to start anyone on a one-way trip to fat camp. Listen to this podcast…
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Upper-intermediate | Star Trek
Chinese...the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship, ChinesePod. Our never-ending mission: to provide you with the Mandarin you need to…
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Intermediate | Ticket Scalper
A little shady, perhaps? Yet, it is David Beckham and the Galaxy, and this kind of a chance doesn't come around often in these parts... Hmm, there was that…
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Upper-intermediate | Dinosaurs
In today's terrifying Chinese lesson, you'll learn about a timely topic: dinosaurs! These fearsome lizards make a great topic of conversation in Chinese. In…
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Intermediate | Internet is Down
You like your little Roadrunner and T-1 ethernet connections that load pages in 1/100th of a nanosecond? Nice huh? Remember back in the Clinton administration…
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Upper-intermediate | Is China Scary?
A dragon is rising in the East. All around, curious faces wait to see whether it will roar or sing. In today's Chinese lesson, we'll look at some different…
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Intermediate | Sneezing
The humble sneeze. It transcends all cultural, language, immune system barriers. It inspires blessings in some circles, superstitions in others. The worldwide…
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Upper-intermediate | Fast Cars and Dangerous Driving
This is a Chinese lesson about having fun in your brand-new car. The tires squeal as you tear around the bend, laughing and singing along with the radio. Learn…
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Intermediate | Airplane Arrival
You're nine hours in, two family-oriented movies later. You have had waaaay too much time to ponder whether the chicken on rice would have sat better with you…
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Upper-intermediate | Budget Meeting
This Mandarin podcast is about every company's most beloved ritual. Casual Fridays? Water-cooler gossip? Nope. It's the budget meeting! Listen and learn how to…
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Intermediate | One-on-One Basketball
If you wouldn't let your 10 year old sit court side of an actual pickup basketball game, then you may want to have them sit this one out as well. Grown men can…
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Upper-intermediate | Pre-Marital Health Testing
Your hearts belong to each other, but you should still test your blood. In today's Chinese podcast, we'll talk about pre-marital blood tests. Does your blood…
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Intermediate | Mobile Repairman
What used to be an annoying clanging shouting racket at 6:00am is now the most welcoming sound in the world. Your naive western misconceptions of refund…
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Upper-intermediate | Buying a House
Buying a house in China is a big deal. You'll be better prepared after you listen to today's Mandarin podcast, which is all about real estate. Learn the…
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Intermediate | Signing up for Art Class
You've always admired those Guilin paintings. You know the ones... winding river, limestone mountains... with the pagoda up on the right and that bamboo raft…
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Upper-intermediate | Dealing With Depression
Sometimes you need to get your head examined. You might as well learn some Mandarin as you get in touch with your feelings. ChinesePod is the place to come for…
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Intermediate | What is a Chengyu?
Take 5,000 years of linguistic history and ancient literature... throw in a few snakes, frogs, and fanciful tales. Mix in the odd digit for good measure. What…
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Upper-intermediate | Funny Business 5
Today's Chinese lesson is a real nail-biter. The action begins with Xiao Zhao speeding off to his doom. Only Lao Wang can stop the evil schemes of Ms. Du. Will…
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Intermediate | Mexico City
Question: What bustling metropolis draws people in with its fabulous food, unique architecture, and exciting atmosphere? (Besides Shanghai, of course.) Answer…
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Upper-intermediate | Funny Business 4 - Farewell, Xiao Zhao
Remember Xiao Zhao? He's the diligent accountant at the shadiest company in the galaxy. In today's lesson, we'll say good-bye to this trusty employee. Tune in…
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Intermediate | Los Angeles
Many a little ditty has been written about the land of beach bunnies, surfer dudes, movie stars, Kobe Bryant and The Lakers. After a day of treating yourself…
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Upper-intermediate | Funny Business 3
In today's Chinese podcast, the plot thickens at the dodgiest company in the universe. Lao Wang faces a difficult decision as his accountant turns in his…
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Intermediate | Hanoi
You've heard tales of such a place. A place where not only beef noodle soup exists, but the aromas of French baguettes and heady coffee fill the air. What…
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Upper-intermediate | Funny Business, Part Two
Trusty accountant Xiao Zhao is here again. He's beset on all sides by the forces of corruption. Will he insist on clean book-keeping, or will he dive…
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Intermediate | Bangkok
One lesson about Bangkok makes a hard man humble, not much between despair and ecstasy... One lesson about Bangkok and the tough guys tumble... Can't be too…
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Upper-intermediate | Funny Business
If you've got a lot of dirty money on your hands, how do you get it clean? That's easy-- launder it! Today's Chinese lesson will teach you about the fine art…
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Intermediate | Taipei
Oysters, rumored to have aphrodisiac qualities, have certainly inspired passion in many a Taipei night market nosher. The famed 'oyster omelet'--an unlikely…
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Upper-intermediate | Getting Old Isn't Easy
Learning Chinese is a great way to fight off the ravages of age. Toughen your mind, broaden your horizons, and make new friends at home and abroad. Who knew…
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Intermediate | Chicago
"This is my kind of town, Chicago is." The home of Oprah, the Cubs, and deep dish pizza (the dawgs are better though). The third largest city in the US…
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Upper-intermediate | Opening a Factory
Companies live and die by their middle management. Today, let's follow the adventures of a company deciding where in China to set up its newest factory, all in…
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Intermediate | Detroit
Take a ride with ChinesePod on the Freeway of Love to Detroit, Michigan. We get to Motown, the Motor City, the 3-1-3. Though we're slightly apprehensive due to…
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Upper-intermediate | Welfare Lottery
Let's learn about the Chinese welfare lottery. The odds are stacked against winning anything, but you can help the poor. Episode link…
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Intermediate | London
Stand out historical moments in the history of Londontown: The Great Fire of 1665, The Great Plague of 1666, but greatest of them all, surely, The Great…
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Upper-intermediate | Pregnancy Series 9: Here Comes the Baby!
Keep pushing...keep pushing...don't give up...your Mandarin is getting better! You've carried the baby to term and now you finally get to see its smiling, wet…