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Getting from one place to another is no mean feat in the land of curvy, inconsistently marked streets. Today's Chinese podcast will give you the Mandarin you need to buy a map that will help you on your merry way.

Every smart traveler in China should have a thick stack of thin paper in their pocket. No, we're not talking about money, although that is handy. Today's Mandarin podcast is about napkins. If you plan on eating well in China, they will be indispensable.

Getting out of bed is not much fun, unless you wake up to the sound of Ken and Jenny on ChinesePod! Today, learn how to talk about dragging yourself out of bed, all in Mandarin Chinese.

The birds do it. The bees do it. Even educated fleas do it. Let's do it, let's go to the toilet. Today's podcast will teach you about one of life's necessities. You'll even learn how to express your preference in toilet types, in Chinese.

Time to bone up on your Chinese. Today's podcast lesson is all about eating food that has bones in it.

No matter how long you have lived in China, and no matter how well you speak Chinese, people will be amazed to see that you have learned how to put food into your mouth with sticks. Tune in to today's podcast to learn about the question every foreigner has answered dozens of times.

余光中是著名的诗人、散文家，研究西洋文学并精通中国传统文学，是富有极高声誉的当代文学家。这次我们选取他早期的一篇散文的部分内容，谈论关于“阴柔”与“阳刚”这两种气质在中西方文学里的表现。从语言层面可以看到深刻的文化内涵，余光中对于语言文字的运用十分讲究，很适合高级汉语学习者读，用来提升词汇能力，并且从语言当中得到更进一步的文化学习。

余光中是著名的诗人、散文家，研究西洋文学并精通中国传统文学，是富有极高声誉的当代文学家。这次我们选取他早期的一篇散文的部分内容，谈论关于“阴柔”与“阳刚”这两种气质在中西方文学里的表现。从语言层面可以看到深刻的文化内涵，余光中对于语言文字的运用十分讲究，很适合高级汉语学习者读，用来提升词汇能力，并且从语言当中得到更进一步的文化学习。

即使是网络世界，也还是由 人 所组成，同样有一些人与人相处要注意的礼貌，今天的播客要给大家简单介绍一下微博上的基本社交礼节，以免被认为是不礼貌的人，甚至错失了邂逅浪漫恋情的机会.

在这个“发照片”几乎变成一种日常社交活动的时代，怎么样拍照拍得漂亮又有自信呢？这里面还是有诀窍的，今天就让中文播客来告诉你，如何在社群媒体当中营造美好自信的形象。

男人做家事能有多不靠谱？到底是真的不会做，还是一种逃避做家事的责任的策略呢？听听今天的播客来了解一下吧！

努力不一定有收获，但不努力就肯定不会有收获，不过有时我们自认已经尽力了，结果却还是不如预期，可能得想想，是不是努力的方向不对？“尽力而为”和“全力以赴”有什么差别呢？今天就来学学。

学习语言的你，对于如何学得最自然、学得最有效一定有过无数次的思考与反省，找对方法、选对材料、遇到好老师以外，认识“语言”这个事物的本质也是一种途径，来听听看我们如何深入浅出地从语言学的观点谈语言学习的诀窍。

俗话说得好，早起的鸟儿有虫吃，早起不但可以享受清新的空气、悠闲的时光，还能好好预备自己迎接一天的行程。究竟晨型人和夜猫子之间的生活有多大的差距呢？具体怎么利用早晨的时光呢？让我们一起来听听看。

随着医学及生物科技的发达，医学伦理的议题也越来越复杂，代理孕母无疑是复制人以外的另一个极为困难的课题，今天的讨论，虽然并不能给出什么答案，但希望能提供几个思考的方向和实用的词汇，让你们在遇到这类话题的时候能有所准备。

上次我们讨论了中医对于“睡眠”的看法，今天要来听听怎么“喝水”才健康。希望你听了这些讨论，也能开始试试这些养生的方法，看看对你来说适不适用。

在分工细腻，又强调效率的现代社会，“管理”成了一门显学，习惯上总觉得管理是上级的事，底下的人听话照做就好，事实上，这样的观念恐怕得改改了，毕竟有效地与上级沟通更能增进效率，那么，这样的“向上管理”怎么做呢？来听听他们怎么说。

“作死”是个使用得很广泛的方言词，“作”要发成第一声，意味着一个人做了明知道不该做的事，并且承受其所带来的后果。今天的对话，我们就来听听到底这对话里的主角是怎么“作死”的，你也来评评理，看他是不是自作自受。

还记得小学时都做些什么吗？学习、玩乐，还是才艺班呢？来听听中国八零后的小学回忆，复古怀旧一下。

“男主外，女主内”几乎已经是一般人心中最典型的夫妻分工方式，但这样的模式在时下似乎渐渐受到挑战，有越来越多女性更加愿意在职场上发挥，也有不少男性可以接受在家打理家务，你的看法呢？

爱因斯坦驾临中文播客吗？还是他的徒子徒孙要来宣讲他老人家的高深思想呢？今天的中文播课，不只要有论述用的高级中文，还有许多物理学相关词汇喔！

抬杠不是吵架，而是一种专门找别人说话的“语病”来开玩笑的聊天方式。有些人特别会抬杠、也有些人就是爱抬杠，不过要小心，如果对方没什么幽默感或是不想搭理的时候，可别再继续闹下去。今天的课程里，我们会听到两个既会抬杠又爱抬杠的人互相找茬，把回收旧货这个无聊的日常活动变得逗趣又有活力。

旅游前你一定会对旅行的目的地做一番调查，有了充足的知识了解才感到旅行真正有意义吗？出国旅游的能力一定要搭配上知识文化才不显得精神贫乏吗？或者，那也只是另一种人与人之间互相比较的炫耀心态，炫耀金钱已经不够，还需要炫耀自己的知识层级，听听今天对话里的人怎么引经据典来展开一场唇枪舌战。

作为一种放松身心的方式，冥想可以说是相当普遍而为人所熟知的，其中又有许多不同的流派和理论，在实际做法上却又不尽相同了。今天的课程会谈到瑜伽语音冥想，看看这样的方式如何帮助现代人放下杂念与压力，达到身心的平衡与健康。

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 learning some key vocabulary for talking about international affairs and diplomacy.

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 that matter) but who just can't speak it! Well find out more about this in today's lesson.

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 it! Join us for a piano lesson and learn all about keys, scales, and taking instructions from a (strict) piano teacher!

Today the team tackles a cultural issue particular to China: the student record. This often mysterious and terribly important document follows a student throughout her studies and even into the professional world. Find out more about this in today's show!

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 Warcraft III in Mandarin Chinese while also learning a bit about how Chinese gamers view WoW.

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 this upper-intermediate level podcast.

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 these guys choose to play it) in today's lesson!

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 like us, this game will end in tears and frustration... erm... let's go have fun!

Today's Chinese lesson takes you to the dynamic Middle Eastern city-state of Dubai. Learn about this swinging economic powerhouse in Mandarin Chinese.

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 responsibilities. That will leave you more time for the important stuff, like working on your golf swing.

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 China cup, and get ready to talk about Chinese tea.

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 getting ready for lunch! In today's podcast, you'll learn how to talk in Mandarin Chinese about why you were late.

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 creepier.

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. Welcome to the place known for its Tea Party (we just hope those crazy colonists weren't throwing Long Jing into the water!)

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 business card problems in Mandarin.

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 organized, and listen to today's Chinese podcast about an involuntary amputation.

You can't just drop in on people whenever you feel like it. They have their own lives, too! In this Mandarin Chinese podcast, you'll learn how to ask if and when people are free. Making appointments in Chinese is easy when you study with ChinesePod.

You're a popular person. People are looking for you, but you don't always want to talk to them. Today's Chinese lesson will help you deal with those tricky times when you don't want to be found. Learn how to use Mandarin to explain that you're not around.

For the past month you've been studying for your Chinese test. Now you just want to relax in the warm glow of Mother Television. But what's this? Your real mother has other plans! Go study some more Mandarin! You have a test coming up soon! Learn how to tell your kids to study harder in Chinese.

If you want to do fun stuff with people, you need to make plans. And you can't make plans unless you know if people are free! In today's Mandarin podcast, learn how to ask your Chinese friends whether they are free.

In this modern age, plastic is as good as paper. We're not talking about shopping bags, though. We're talking about payment methods. In this lesson, learn how to talk about credit cards and passwords in Mandarin.

Tea and baijiu aren't the only things you can drink in China. In today's Mandarin podcast, you'll learn how to order a juice -- and how to complain when it isn't all you dreamed it would be!

Why are you learning Chinese? Will it help you at work? Is Mandarin your ticket to a life of adventure? Are you just a mental masochist? Listen to today's lesson and learn how to tell others why you're learning this beautiful and challenging language.

Today we're looking at a classic Chinese joke. The Chinese language is full of homonyms, which we can use to humorous effect. Special note: today's joke is actually funnier as a Dada wordplay in English.

How long is "just a moment?" In today's Chinese lesson, you'll learn how to talk about things that are about to happen. Wait for it-- the lesson is almost here. Just a bit longer, and you'll be learning Mandarin. Hold on, almost there...

We know, you've been so absorbed in learning Mandarin on ChinesePod that you haven't had time to wash your feet since before the Olympics...in Athens...Now, you're paying the price: smelly feet. In today's podcast, you'll learn how to complain about rank odors in Chinese.