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We at ChinesePod are always ready to give you a hand as you learn Mandarin. In today's lesson, learn how to share your burdens with a friend, all in Chinese!

Today's podcast will teach you how to call your loved ones and tell them how much you miss them, all in Mandarin Chinese.

The elevator doors are closing. What can you do? If you only knew how to ask the people inside to wait a bit. In today's podcast, you'll find out. When you learn Mandarin with ChinesePod, you're always going up!

Letting others go first is a great way to show respect and give face. In today's podcast, you'll learn how to say "You first" in Mandarin Chinese.

In China, getting things delivered is relatively cheap and easy. In today's podcast, you'll learn how to use Mandarin to accept delivery of a package or document.

A low squat is a popular way to take a load off here. But there will be times when you need to sit down on something beside your ankles. In this lesson, you'll learn how to talk in Mandarin about wobbly seats. Three chairs for ChinesePod!

网络世界里可不只有红“人”，也有人是靠着对于兴趣的坚持而得到关注的，这类的博主通常确实有本事，也很用心，今天的对话里面我们就会看到一个对表达美食之"美"有强烈坚持的博主。另一方面，透过对话中夸张的情感表达，要让同学更进一步认识“语气词”的丰富色彩。

中医的许多道理听起来总是非常抽象，然而却深深影响着中国人对于生活作息的观念与作法，同时也无处不在地出现在日常生活用语或是成语当中，今天我们就从语言上来稍微破解中医的基本养生观念，了解这些，你就能更进一步地从语言进入到中华文化的另一个层面了。

结了婚的男人在外面有小三，有人认为没什么好奇怪的、也没什么好生气的，但也有人认为这是一种绝对不可以容忍的行为，你觉得呢？

气得要命的时候，身边只有中国朋友，好想马上发泄一下又不知道该怎么说？快来听听今天的课吧！In this dialogue, a husband returns home from work in a terrible mood, having just had an argument with someone on the street. The wife tries to calm him by preparing some tea and putting on his favourite jazz.

除了美国的奥斯卡奖，你还知道哪些电影奖呢？今天的课程要介绍的是华语电影界主要的一些奖项，也要聊聊过去一年优秀的华语电影作品，并且从金马奖的得奖记录里看看华语电影过去数十年间的演变与发展，喜欢电影的你，别错过咯！ Today we learn about the Chinese film industry, and a famous awards ceremony.

婚姻大事往往被过度严肃地看待，不过朋友之间这也可以是个拌嘴搞笑的老话题，这一课，我们要摆脱为了父母的期待而找对象这个沉重的大帽子，换个轻松的态度来聊聊“脱单”这个让人有点尴尬又带着点趣味的话题。 Listen to a conversation between two friends discussing marriage and being single. Learn some modern terms for relationships and being single.

互联网已经成为许多人生活的一部份了，关于互联网对人类社会的影响与冲击也成为热门话题。究竟互联网创造了哪些机会？又造成了什么问题？都是世界互联网大会关心的事情。今天的课程将提供你大量与互联网议题相关的词汇，保证让你收获满满。The development of the Internet is accelerating at an unprecedented rate, and we are now at a stage where we can't even predict what will come in the future, and how it could influence society, both for better or worse. Listen to a dialogue about the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen.

庄子是中国道家重要的思想家，他的散文以许多充满哲思的寓言为主，处处挑战人们对世界既有的认知，同时也启发人反省自我的生命，从两千年前到现在，始终在中国知识分子的心灵修养上有着不可取代的地位。今天的课程要挑战高级班的你们，从庄子最受欢迎的《逍遥游》原文去接触”第一手”的庄子。现代人虽然已经不说文言文了，但文言的文法、典故在生活中仍是随处可见，有助于提升阅读能力以及对文化的体会。

朱自清是最重要的中国现代散文家之一，他的作品《背影》更是同时被选入两岸三地的中学教科书中，因此几乎人人都读过这篇文章，甚至能够背诵其中的一些句子，由此可知此文的重要性与经典性质。今天就跟着我们的课程进入作家对父亲的思念当中，并从中探讨父子亲情在传统社会中如何表现。由于篇幅的关系，分成（上）（下）两课讨论。

朱自清是最重要的中国现代散文家之一，他的作品《背影》更是同时被选入两岸三地的中学教科书中，因此几乎人人都读过这篇文章，甚至能够背诵其中的一些句子，由此可知此文的重要性与经典性质。今天就跟着我们的课程进入作家对父亲的思念当中，并从中探讨父子亲情在传统社会中如何表现。由于篇幅的关系，分成（上）（下）两课讨论。

你应该常常听到关于上海、北京等等地方的事情，但是“绍兴”你可能没听过；也许你知道中国人爱喝茶，但你可能不知道“酒”对中国人的精神生活有多深的影响。这一课要带你来认识绍兴的黄酒，以及中国文人的饮酒文化。

吃当季、当地的食物可不是现代人的专利，中国自古就有讲究“当令”食材的传统，按着大自然中万物熟成的规律，才能品尝到食材的最佳风味。现在正是入秋时分，来听听秋天该吃什么才最道地吧

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 this one coming!

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 handles this drama in today's episode of Love Tangle.

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 with his wife? Tune in to today's show to find out how the drama unfolds!

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 of. In this podcast learn how to talk about getting internet installed. There's so much left to do! Find out how this couple handles the chaos of getting all the work done on their new place!

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 shenanigans at the office. Will Jiawei be able to play it cool?

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 apartment. Learn all about design and negotiating decisions in this helpful lesson!

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 on your side. Today's lesson has a bit of everything: great language and cultural insight!

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 decorative details here - we're talking about essential, practical details like electrical outlets, plumbing and even where to keep the rice cooker. Join us to learn all of this valuable language in today's ChinesePod lesson!

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 new apartment. Get everything you want (or, as the case may be, everything your spouse wants) in your new place!

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. You'll learn lots of useful Mandarin for talking about your travels and adventures. You'll even learn about a very special Indonesian beverage...

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. Today's Mandarin podcast has a few surprises-- don't miss it!

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 meets his employer. To learn how to introduce yourself to the boss in Mandarin Chinese, please listen to this exciting podcast.

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 help? Or is something more sinister going on? Tune in to this exciting Mandarin podcast and learn how to talk meaningfully about the underworld in Chinese.

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 of domestic strife in Mandarin.

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 of culture and cuisine, Mumbai sparkles like a sapphire.

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!

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 about fishing in Chinese!

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 Chinese as well.

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 do if you lose something (except your mind or life-- we can't really help you much there.)

The Hungry Traveler series arrives at its next stop - Guangdong, the home of Cantonese food! And what's first on the menu? Barbecue!

ChinesePod's Hungry Traveler series makes a stop in Xi'an to try some delicious local dishes like 肉夹馍 (ròujiāmó) and 羊肉泡馍 (yángròupàomó). Hope you've worked up an appetite Poddies!

Today ChinesePod's Hungry Traveller is going to southwest China's Yunnan province. This region's diverse landscapes and ethnic groups are mirrored in its very unique cuisine. Learn about a few of its most famous dishes in this scrumptious show!

Our Hungry Traveler series is taking us to the Pearl of the Orient today. Join us as we explore some of the delicacies that make Shanghai's food so special. We're covering two essential street-side snacks!

Northeastern Chinese are known for their hearty appetites and hilarious accents. In today's Mandarin podcast, let's look at a few specialties from China's northeast. Learn how to talk in Mandarin about the cooking and culture of China's Rustbelt.

If you could have one wish, what would it be? Do you want to speak Mandarin? Would you like to visit China? In today's podcast, make a wish and blow out your candles. ChinesePod makes your dream of learning Chinese come true!

Taiwan deserves its reputation as Foodie Heaven. In today's podcast, we'll talk in Chinese about some Taiwanese specialties. Learning Mandarin is much more fun on a full stomach.

Travelers sometimes have to decide whether to take the plunge and share a bed. In today's podcast, you'll learn enough Mandarin Chinese to deal with this tricky situation. Sharing a bed worked for Ishmael and Queequeg-- will it work for you?

China is a country of diverse eating and drinking habits. In today's podcast, you'll learn how to talk in Mandarin about avoiding foods for religious reasons. If you don't dig on swine, this is the lesson for you.

In today's podcast, our Hungry Travelers are off to Inner Mongolia. Grab a leg of lamb, and slurp down some milk tea, and learn all about this hearty food in Chinese!

In today's podcast we'll cover an integral part of Chinese manners - 'Seeing Someone Off'. Being able to not only see someone to the door, but politely refuse such offers in Mandarin is certainly a handy skill for those of you doing business in China, or trying to impress your loved one's parents the first time you meet them.

Cell phones are almost universal in China. In some places, they're more common than landlines. In today's podcast, learn to talk in Mandarin Chinese about the most annoying cell phone issue of all: running out of power.

Is it any wonder that Chinese uses the same character for "stuffy" and "depressed"? In this podcast, learn how to use Mandarin to complain about a hot, stuffy room. Better still, learn what to do about it.