ChinesePod - Intermediate

This lesson is all about coincidence and mistaken identity. While out on the street, a father bumps into his drunk daughter who then asks him his name and address, and gets more and more surprised when he says that he lives in the same place as her. It's not until the end of the dialogue that she finds out it's really her father.  Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4044

"Don't call me on my cell phone; send me an email." These are the types of relationships we have in this modern world. Learn how to cope with it, in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0098

说中文的地方很多，但每个地方的中文都不太一样。在“哪里不一样：发音差异”这一系列里，我们一起来看看普通话和台湾的中文有哪些发音不一样。第一集我们要讨论的是普通话我们说一声的词，台湾人怎么说？你是不是也知道这些差异呢？让我们ㄧ起来看看哪里不一样吧！ Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4361

Winning Money On The Lottery Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4037

So, you’ve hit the pavement looking for your flat. The real estate agent is suitably impressed with your Chinese, but what happens when he starts talking about all those rooms? Come along on this lesson and have a Mandarin Chinese tour of your potential apartment. Remember, you’ve only just begun. By the time you look at your 52nd apartment, you’ll have all these new words down pat. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0086

这是我们抱怨王小麦的第三集了，他在公司受了这么多气，这次终于受不了了！你们觉得他会怎么做呢？让我们一起来看看吧！ Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4354

In this lesson, a co-worker is angry because they got stood up at a restaurant and waited for almost an hour. The male colleague is a bit confused since they had arranged to meet on a different day, as clearly written in his calendar. Listen in to find out how and why they had this mix-up. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4034

A long time ago, in a lesson far, far away, we taught you how to explain where you are from in a simple way (the Dallas Cowboys hat pretty much took care of that anyway). But you have since completed that training (thanks to Master Ken and Princess Jenny) and are now ready for a deeper lesson on that subject. In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about which country you are from, and which places you have been to before, using Mandarin Chinese. Where were you born? Why are you here? Where will you go? The answers lie within. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0072

你听过诚实，老实，坦白这三个词吗？它们都有"honest"的意思，但是他们的意思有点差别。你知道他们差在哪儿吗？快来听听今天的课程吧！ Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4348

In this lesson, we learn about making plans for the summer holidays in order to avoid the heat, but also changing your plans at the last moment. Find out why they plan to go to the southern hemisphere, and what the reason is for changing their minds. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4030

In this episode of the Coffee Break Series, we are going to show you four ways of interrupting someone "politely" in a business setting. Do you want to know what else you can say other than 不好意思? Join us for this quick lesson now! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4301

语法课程看起来好有趣，我不由得想要学习...... 不想学也得学，这可由不得你！ 一起来学习“不由得”、“由不得”等几个相似词语的用法吧！ Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4321

Is renting better than buying, or buying better than renting? Listen as two friends discuss a potential new flat, and discuss the possibility of getting a realtor/estate agent in to help them. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4019

This lesson is gonna be very useful for people who mess up a lot at work because we’re going to teach you 5 ways to apologize in Chinese. You know sometimes no matter how sincere and apologetic you are, a simple 对不起 just doesn’t cut it. Well after watching this lesson, you’re going to be ready for those awkward situations. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4297

新冠肺炎大大影响了我们的生活，不管是出国旅游，去外面吃饭，还是去商场购物，都跟以前不一样了。在这集课程里，我们会介绍一些跟病毒，防疫措施有关的生词，我们快来听听吧！ P.S. For the dialogue in this lesson, we uploaded the version without sound effects or background music, please let us know if it's less distracting. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4317

Getting a gift for a partner can be difficult, especially when it's a new relationship.In today's lesson, find out how to discuss buying a present for someone special. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/3099

In this episode, we are going to show you different ways to respond to compliments in a workplace. What else can you say in response to a praise except for the usual 哪里哪里? Check out the video and enjoy your coffee break with us! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4288

你曾在中国工作过吗？你是否也觉得中国的工作文化和自己国家的工作文化有很大的差异呢？我们一起来看看中国人一般都如何处理合约问题，以及他们又为什么这么重视聚餐文化和酒桌文化吧！ Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4279

In this dialogue, a friend is describing how lucky they were to get to an interview on time despite a large traffic jam. Arriving on time was all thanks to the other friend who provided an extra-early wake-up call, thus ensuring they weren't late. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/3092

In this lesson, we are going to show you how to use three particles 在, 正在, and 着 to express action in progress. Learn how to say "I'm in the middle of a date right now" in this episode. Let's check it out! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4285

A lesson on superlatives. How would you say kinda hot, very hot, very very hot, extremely hot, crazy hot!  “今天外面有多热？” 在生活中，动词和形容词可以表达很多意思，但是像前面这个问题需要我们形容热的“程度”，这个时候我们需要用表示程度的词语来回答。这节课一起来学习表示程度的词语吧！ | 极其热；热得不行；热得不得了；热极了 | | 特别热；非常热 | | 热得很；可热了. | | 挺热的 ; 有点儿热. | Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4260

Two friends are in a fancy restaurant trying to decide what to eat. One of them has been spending a bit too much recently but decides to get extravagant this one last time, and orders the Surf N' Turf. Learn how to talk about going overboard with the spending, as well as words to do with saving your money. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/3074

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 off as more polite and respectful. Along the way, we will cover some common ''How do I respond to that?" moments in the office. Hopefully, by applying the knowledge you learn in real life, you can avoid miscommunication and bring your business relationships closer. In this episode, we are going to show you 5 ways to say goodbye in a workplace. What can you say to your boss to come off as respectful and hardworking? And more importantly, how do you impress your coworkers with your awesome Chinese proficiency at the end of the day? Check out the video and enjoy your coffee break with us! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4281

Summer is a great time for sports. This lesson takes you through a typical dialogue when signing up for a gym membership and some fitness goals! 夏天通常是大家健身热情高涨的时节，你喜欢健身吗？健身房词汇了解一下！ Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4222

Today we heard of someone that claims they never fall asleep at the movies despite everyone speaking to the contrary. We hear an interesting phrase for "to doze off/nap" which literally translates as the sleepy bug! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/3069

Want to sound like a native Chinese speaker? Today we're showing you 3 useful structures when making expressions. They are Adj. 得不得了, Adj. 得很, and Adj. 死了. Let's check them out! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4228

在生活中，我们有时会说“不要为打翻的牛奶哭泣”。有些事情确实做过以后就没有办法挽回，但是在有些情况下我们可以“亡羊补牢”来减轻不好的后果。通过关于小孩子假性近视的讨论，我们一起来学习一下这个成语吧！ This lesson discusses a phenomenon across the globe - that children are diagnosed with myopia at an early age. Learn how to use the Chinese idiom 亡羊补牢 to refer to remedial actions only after things happened. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4202

Drama in the office! Two colleagues are discussing a possible conflict between a third person. Together they try and think what possibly could have caused the bad feelings. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/3050

In this lesson, we'll show you how to use the sentence structure, 一....就 to express "as soon as...", come check out these interesting examples! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4220

丧 is no longer a word associated with funerals and mourning. Find out how 丧 is used in daily conversation. “丧文化”是指一些90后的年轻人，在现实生活中，失去目标和希望，陷入颓废的状态。“你今天看起来很丧”成为了他们之间的问候语，究竟为什么会“很丧”呢？让我们走进这一课，来学习一下，“丧”这个越来越流行的多音字。 HSK lvl 5 人生 悲观 乐观 培养 HSK lvl 6 沮丧 活力 丧失 动力 Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4201

What are you thoughts on sushi? Do you love it or hate it? In this lesson, we hear a friend say how they're falling in love with sushi, and their friend gives some restaurant recommendations. This is a great lesson for describing restaurants, and comparing your favourites. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/3046

In this lesson, a couple is walking around a garden, discussing all the different things they see, including the roses, the willows, and the Mandarin ducks. We also learn some interesting cultural insights about these 3 things and how they relate to Chinese customs. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4057

A useful lesson based on an advertisement for tourists to Tibet. Join us in this 2 parts lesson for a trip to Tibet! 西藏——一块纯洁而神秘的圣土，让我们跟着这一则广告，感受西藏的魅力吧！ Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4200

It's time to boost your Chinese as well as your Vitamin C, with this lesson about tangerines. Are you intimidated to go to the fruit vendor in the market? Don't know your apples from your oranges? This lesson will guide you through some common market language. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/3042

Like a great sandwich, Chinese has many layers. Listening, Vocabulary, Grammar and Cheese...er, right. Anyway, today's podcast is a meal for the hungriest student. Listen, learn, and lick your lips. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1044

One of the successes of a high performing team is the use of workplace compliments and recognitions. Find out how to make compliments and return compliments in Mandarin! 在商业场合我们如何向同事或者客户表达赞美，或者委婉地提出意见？商业场合的语言又与平时有什么不同呢？这一课里我们还将学习中文当中复杂定语前置的情况，快来听听吧！ HSK lvl 5 出色 逻辑 废话 HSK lvl 6 条理 确保 预算 Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4186

Trying to decide what to eat can be tricky. In today's lesson, a friend suggests a nice hot pot restaurant since it's the perfect place to go during the cold winter months. However, the other friend really doesn't want to go there. Let's find out why not. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/3038

We’re as confused as you are, with the whole, “why do dentists ask in-depth questions while working on your teeth?” concept. But we can tell you this: you might want to be able to get yourself to the dentist and learn how to say “cavity” in Chinese. In this podcast, learn to communicate with your dentist in Mandarin Chinese about what ails ya. Don’t think you need this info? Ask Aric about getting a wisdom tooth pulled with no (as in *none whatsoever*) painkiller/numbing agent. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0275

滴滴滴，新手上路......我们把刚刚学会开车、开得还不太好的人叫做“新手”或者“菜鸟”，技术要是实在太差，那可能就是“马路杀手”啦！ 来听听这一课，看看中文里可以怎样幽默地讽刺自己的伙伴吧～ A fun and useful lesson to learn Mandarin vocabulary on driving from a rookie driver! And how to be “humorously sarcastic” in Mandarin. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4185

We remember George H. W. Bush by reading his hand-written letter to President Bill Clinton. See below for HSK vocabulary covered. 老布什去世了，但他高尚的人格却非常值得我们学习。从他写给克林顿的信中，就能看出他的大度。现在就让我们一起来看看这封手写信吧。 汉语水平考试词汇 (HSK vocabulary): 鼓励(4) 喜悦(6) 孤单(4) 面临(5) 困难(4) 批评(5) 建议(4) 顺利(4) Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4146

Where have you been? Why weren’t you home? I sent you an email, but didn’t hear back…has your email changed?! We know you’re busy studying Mandarin Chinese, but we don’t want you to forget about your old pals. In this podcast, Ken and Jenny (who just want to talk…promise!) have a lesson just for you on staying in touch. Learn about email, phone numbers, and excuses using Chinese! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0084

倒 is an interesting word. It’s dao3 or dao4. And has more than 1 meaning depending on the context. "你倒是试试呀！” 你听到过这句话吗？当别人这么说的时候，是在单纯地邀请你去试一试吗？这就涉及到了“倒”这个字的用法和表达的情感。快来听听这一课，了解一下“倒”这个多音字都可以怎么使用吧！ HSK lvl 5 独立 珍惜 一旦 倒 HSK lvl 6 传授 明明 Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4178

Chi delves into the mother of all Mandopop songs — the very jazzy-sounding 时代曲 (songs of the era) in 1920-40s Shanghai, which was the city in China for cultural amalgamation. During that time, 夜来香, 何日君再来, 夜上海, 卖杂货 and 明月千里寄相思 are all quite famous. After listening to a brief history lesson, we’ll take a deeper look at 如果没有你 sung by 白光 to learn some Chinese! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4330

You’re more than welcome to visit and eat rice to your hearts content…don’t get us wrong, we love our rice, but there comes a point where if one more thing comes from a paddy, you might go mad in the head. In this podcast, Ken and Jenny spare you from the monotony by giving you a lesson in how to use Mandarin Chinese to ask about the local supermarket situation. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0082

Buffet or a table meal? When to use serving chopsticks? Join us in this lesson for an interesting discussion as well as learn useful vocabulary on some dining etiquettes. 自助餐还是桌餐？什么时候应该用公筷？来听听这个关于餐桌上的选择与礼仪的课程吧！ HSK lvl 4 好像 估计 浪费 丰富 规定 热闹 结果 HSK lvl 5 未必 罚款 搞 倒 HSK lvl 6 宁愿 嫌 Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4172

“没有你陪伴真的好孤单” is a lengthy song title, but nothing’s too long for a stark cry about missing your lover. In this new episode of Journey into Mandopop, Chi explains this Chinese mega-hit about loneliness which, as it’s very straight-to-the-point, is great for learning Chinese! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4331

You Freddie Mercury and David Bowie know about being under pressure? Did they ever have to compete with 1.4 billion other people? In this Intermediate lesson, Ken and Jenny take time out of their hectic lives to help you talk about yours. In this podcast, learn how to talk in Mandarin Chinese about pressure at work, salaries and job satisfaction. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0070

Have you struggled with what to say for dine in, takeouts, home delivery when you’re hungry and want food fast! 打包 is synonymous with 带走 in Mandarin. Literally to first pack and then takeaway. So the next time when you’re at a Chinese restaurant use these useful vocabulary! 打包、带走、外卖......这些词有什么区别呢？“如饥似渴”真的是在说一个人又饿又渴吗？听听今天的课文，你就有答案了！ HSK lvl 4 提前 抱歉 支持 实在 安排 HSK lvl 5 不好意思 反正 招待 优惠 居然 目前 逗 HSK lvl 6 打包 疏忽 补偿 计较 扁 Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4171

In this episode, we will show you a dialogue between a doctor and the parent during the sonogram, and what are the things you can say during this wonderful experience. Let's check out the baby in the belly! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4342

You dare to journey the Silk Road and not buy any silk? No one in their right mind comes to China and leaves with less than two extra carry-on bags. Cash or credit card? Expensive or not? In this lesson Ken and Jenny, a.k.a. shoppicus maximus, teach you about shopping in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0068