ChinesePod - Beginner
Episodes
Newbie | Dialect Party Mix
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of lessons under your belt and you’re feeling a bit sure of yourself these days, so here’s an intro to a few of the 1500 regional dialects he...
Elementary | Asking Directions to the Toilet
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we teach you possibly the most important phrase to know. "Which way to the bathroom!?" If it's your first time travelling, it could be...
Newbie | Paying the Bill
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve had the Beijing Duck not to mention an ill-advised attempt at eating “chao mian” with chopsticks, and now it’s time to pay. Who gets th...
Newbie | A Correction of Tones
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mandarin tones got ya down? Perk up! We understand. In today’s podcast, our GM Steve comes in and offers up the wrong tones in Mandarin Chinese, so ...
Newbie | All in the Family
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chances are that while you’re pulling out your wallet to buy that “I Climbed The Great Wall” t-shirt, a few photos of the family will show thems...
Newbie | Michelle's COVID-19 Journey - with Vocabulary
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
ChinesePod's Michelle kindly shares her experience through contracting and recovering from COVID-19 with Chi, introducing a number of related vocabula...
Newbie | Colors
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Roses are green, violets are red…it wouldn’t make sense back home, nor would it here, so you’d better familiarize yourself a little with the col...
Newbie | I Want to Buy This One
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
China is a shoppers’ heaven, and in this podcast lesson you’ll learn some key phrases in Mandarin Chinese to help you navigate the markets and sho...
Newbie | Do You Have a Menu?
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Restaurant culture is a huge part of life in China, and you won’t want to miss out on some of the world’s most interesting cuisine just because yo...
Newbie | Do You Like China?
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you travel to China, the question on all Chinese people’s lips is “Do you like China?" So, in this podcast lesson, we help you to answer that...
Newbie | Where Are You From?
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After you have said hello in Chinese and know your partner in conversation’s name, the next topic likely to come up is where you are from. In this p...
Newbie | What's Your Name?
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, it’s easy to point at yourself, say your own name, then point at their chest and make a questioning grunt, but wouldn’t it be great if you co...
Newbie | Good Morning!
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we’ll teach you how to make friends! Or, at least the very first step: greetings. You’ll learn how to greet people in Mandarin Chi...
Newbie | I Miss You!
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Despite our unbelievably good music taste (Ken likes anything he can do the “big box-little box” dance to; Jenny’s more of a country music gal),...
Any | COVID-19: United We Stand
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
COVID-19 has left many cities stuck in a halt. In this special podcast, Chi first takes a short tour in the "paused" New York City, one of the epicent...
Elementary | Going to the Pharmacy
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Being sick sucks, but being sick in Chinese really sucks. If you haven't lost your voice yet, get yourself down to the corner pharmacy for some relief...
Newbie | How Old Are You?
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How old are you? When an adult asks another adult this question, guessing games are likely to ensue. In this dialog, the question is met with just thi...
Newbie | Making a Dinner Reservation, Part 1
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Making a dinner reservation over the phone can be a daunting prospect, especially when restaurant on the other end of the line is exceptionally noisy ...
Newbie | Let Me Sleep a Little Longer
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're the kind of person that even the alarm clock doesn't wake, then you'll have definitely experienced a conversation similar to this. Learn how...
Newbie | Answering the Door
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
OK, so even if you haven't come to China to pursue that job as a door-to-door salesman, you may need to call on a Chinese friend. Learn the appropriat...
Newbie | Saying Goodbye
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You've had a wonderful time with your friends but you're worn out and ready to leave. It's time to go. But how do you break the news to your undoubted...
Newbie | Which city do you like?
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ah, the eternal question... do you like Shanghai, or do you like Beijing? It's a question that both Chinese and foreigners alike enjoy debating, and w...
Newbie | Asking About Prices
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you're in China, you're going to need to buy stuff. When you buy stuff, it's best to actually know how much money something costs rather than jus...
Newbie | What Time Do You Get Up?
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rise and shine! This newbie lesson involves a discussion about getting out of bed in the morning and getting off to school. Episode link: https://www....
Newbie | New School Term
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a Chinese lesson for all you students out there, who live and die (hopefully not die) by the academic calendar. One of the most pertinent quest...
Newbie | Where Did You Go?
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you use Chinese to say where you've been, and when you were there? In today's Mandarin lesson, you'll learn how to talk about where you were an...
Newbie | What's Your Job?
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Chinese podcast will teach you how to talk about your job or lack thereof. No matter whether you're an easy-living bohemian, a diligent studen...
Newbie | Taxi Conversations: Small Talk
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“Why are you here?” Not in a self-help sort of way, but more in explaining to your driver why you’re here exactly. In this, another podcast that...
Newbie | How Many People Are in Your Family?
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ah, the home front. Any self-respecting Mandarin learner has their work cut out for them in deciphering the who's who of a Chinese family. And don't t...
Newbie | Invitation to Dinner
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In China, where eating is always the the central activity around which all else is planned, dinner with friends is the preferred way to socialize. So ...
Newbie | Is It Spicy?
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chinese food is well known for its variety, and one of those variable factors is spiciness. In this Chinese lesson, learn how to clearly ask if someth...
Newbie | Weekend Activities
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be surprised when your Chinese friends start asking you what you do on the weekends. (Foreigners are known to have riotously good times on the w...
Newbie | Turn Right, Turn Left
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So you've successfully communicated the address to the taxi driver, but as he approaches your final destination he needs a bit more help. Be sure you ...
Newbie | Awkward Silence
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You ever get in an elevator with someone you know and have nothing to say? Yeah, it's kinda... awkward. In Chinese as well. Just like in this lesson. ...
Newbie | Away on Business
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you often travel on business in China? Here's a Mandarin lesson that will help you to explain where you're going and when you'll be back. In this c...
Dear Amber | Massage and Renting an Apartment
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Amber and guests talk about some racy and not-so-racy massages in China, as well as give you the scoop on how to go about renting an a...
Any | Bazza and Dating Chinese Girls
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the moment you've all been waiting for, our dear long-time poddie Bazza joins Amber and his beloved Jenny in the studio and tells all. Also...
Dear Amber | Nakedness and Thieves
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Dear Amber we hear firsthand from a student of Chinese about applying for scholarships to Chinese Universities. In addition, an interesti...
Dear Amber | Bachelors, Acting, and Game Shows
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Dear Amber, we kick off a new series of answers about different sorts of jobs foreigners can get in China, and what it's like working here--t...
Dear Amber | Beauty Ideals and Ayi
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Dear Amber we talk about the Chinese opinions of beauty, and as Chinese New Year approaches, we learn about a very particular Chinese c...
Dear Amber | Getting Stuff Made & Meeting People
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sure we know you can get anything manufactured in China, but did you know you can also get anything made? On this week's Dear Amber we hear about some...
Dear Amber | Trip to the Chinese Doctor and a Special Guest
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Dear Amber a fun trip to the Chinese Medicine Doctor, where you'll find so much that will intrigue and entertain you... and make sure to ...
Dear Amber | The Non-Chinese Speaking Tourist and Toilets
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a visitor stop by from America. Elliot doesn't know a word of Chinese, so listen as he tells us his experience of China through the ...
Dear Amber | Choosing a Chinese Name and Safety
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Dear Amber we put safety first and give some safety advice for staying alive on the streets of China. Plus, rising to the daunting challenge ...
Dear Amber | Adventures in Chinese Learning
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show we are joined by two of our very own CPoddies, RobertK and Gaylon, two guys whose Chinese is amazing, and they share all their secrets...
Dear Amber | Year of the Rat and Minimum Wage
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Dear Amber, a special treat... yes, the famous Connie of ChinesePod dialogue acting fame speaks to us for the first time in English... yo...
Dear Amber | Feng Shui and Surgical Masks
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Dear Amber, we get a little 'zen'-ish and talk about feng shui... we also hear what the working world is like for a couple more foreigners in...
Elementary | Forgot to Take My Medicine Again
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn some useful words and phrases to describe forgetting to do something, as well as vocabulary for different ailments and medicine. Episode link: h...
Newbie | Just Call Me...
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Unless your name is "John Smith" or "Anna Jones," chances are your new Chinese friends will have a little difficulty with the pronunciation of your En...