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Newbie - To bag or not to bag?
Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion
Since last summer, getting a plastic bag when you shop in the People's Republic has gotten a little more expensive. Listen to this Chinese podcast and learn how to cut waste, reduce litter, and give some love to Mother Earth, in one fell sw...
News and Features - Lessons and Christmas News
News Flash: your next week of podcasts will cover the new plastic bag law, getting reservations at your favorite restaurant, and a crucial event in modern Chinese history, among other topics. Plus, 888 is a lucky number in China. Learn how ...
Dear Amber - Swimming Pools and the Beijing Accent
Today we take a trip to local swimming holes... Dear Amber takes a look at your options, and what you should expect. And, upon your arrival in Beijing, you may find yourself wondering what language the taxi driver is speaking to y...
Newbie - Do you have a cold?
Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion
Flu season is upon us. Don your surgical mask, get jacked up on Vitamin C, and embrace obsessive-compulsive disorder in any form that involves non-stop hand sterilization. Someone's a-sneezing and if you don't watch out, it's gonna be you...
News and Features - An Executive Plan Report from Hong Kong
During the coming week, there will be lessons on topics including old Shanghai, Chinese surnames, and getting in line. You'll also learn more about the Argument Over Garbage. Finally, Jenny and John have an exclusive interview with a satisf...
Dear Amber - Chinese Characters and the History of Sex in China
The debate rages on... which is better to learn: simplified Chinese characters, or traditional? Today on Dear Amber a couple of character gurus join us to inform and enlighten about some interesting origins and facts about this ...
Newbie - Catch the Train
Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion
One foot on the platform, the other foot on the train. Listen to today's Chinese podcast and learn how to talk all about those fateful few moments before the locomotive rolls on out -- in Mandarin. All aboard! ...
News and Features - More Chinese lessons, and now EnglishPod!
Soon there will be more language Pods than you can shake a stick at. Tune in to this podcast to learn about the newest member of the Praxis family. Plus, get a preview of the upcoming week's topics: everything from garbage to brotherhood!...
Dear Amber - Moving House and Chinese Wineries
Moving house is a pain at the best of times, but what about in China? Today's Dear Amber gives you some tips on how to make the moving process as hassle-free as possible. Plus, the wine industry in China is alive and... well, we'...
Newbie - On the Way
Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion
Life in China is go-go-go. Be it taxi, bicycle, moped or bus number 11, chances are you're going places. In this podcast, learn how to use your Chinese to say you are 'on the way'... here, there, or anywhere....
News and Features - New Lessons, New President
What significance could Obama's victory possibly hold for China and ChinesePod? Listen in for Jenny's take. As always, you'll also find out what new lessons are coming up this week....
Dear Amber - Counterfeit Money and Driving in China
You had a feeling Mao looked a little too handsome and the bill a little too clean. In today's Dear Amber, we give you tips on how to spot counterfeit bills in China. Also, what's driving like on the mean streets of China? We he...
Newbie - No Need to Take off Your Shoes
Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion
You want to be polite. But after a day of sightseeing in vinyl shoes, you are slightly apprehensive of the Chinese tradition of taking off one's shoes. Plus the slippers look like they are about four inches too short. What will you do? ...
News and Features - This Week's Lessons and Introducing Sarah
Listen in for your preview of this week's lessons, and today we introduce ChinesePod's newest intern, Sarah from England. ...
Dear Amber - DVDs and the Mao Suit
We care about intellectual property rights as much as the next guy or gal, however pirated DVDs are a fact of life in China. In this Dear Amber, we give you insights into what lies behind the DVD man's greasy sliding door. Also, ...
News and Features - Interview with Cassie
Today a special News and Features: we hear from one of our very active Chinese users here on ChinesePod, Cassie. Cassie has helped many of us with her answers to our numerous questions about Chinese, and we have her on the show so you can...
Dear Amber - Chinatomy: Iconic Tunes and Hairy Crabs
Today on Dear Amber a new Chinatomy segment: we play some iconic Chinese tunes for you. You'll find out where you will hear them, and what nostalgia the refrains stir in Chinese people's hearts everywhere. Plus, another thing cl...
Newbie - Salt and Pepper
Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion
We're not talking about the Grammy Award winning female hip-hop artists who sang Push It, and we're not talking about MSG and chilies. We're talking about the most basic of basics and something you'll definitely need if you want a taste of...
Dear Amber - Shikumen vs. Hutongs and Chinese vs. Western School
Two unique cities, with two very different traditional housing styles. Today on Dear Amber we talk about the Shikumen homes of Shanghai, and the ancient alley living (Hutongs) of Beijing. We also hear from a Chinese student about...
News and Features - Party Time at ChinesePod
We wanted you all to join us, but since some of you couldn't, we were there and lived to tell about it. Today on News and Features hear about ChinesePod's big 1,000th lesson party. We laughed, we cried, we sang KTV... maybe... we'll never...