
ChinesePod - Beginner
ChinesePod makes learning Mandarin fun and easy. It isn't your typical language learning resource - we think you'll be entertained as well!
If you’re just trying to learn some survival Chinese or looking to start a lifelong relationship with the language, this ChinesePod - Beginner Level Podcast Channel is where to start.
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For more lessons, go to www.chinesepod.com and take us for a spin.
Latest episodes

Feb 19, 2025 • 7min
Newbie | Learn Mandarin From Movies: 你好, 之华 (Last Letter)
Learn Mandarin From Movies Series aims to increase awareness of fun Chinese movies that can help you improve your Mandarin Chinese level. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4603

Feb 17, 2025 • 10min
Elementary | Learn Mandarin From Movies: 半个喜剧 (Almost A Comedy) Part 2
Learn Mandarin From Movies Series aims to increase awareness of fun Chinese movies that can help you improve your Mandarin Chinese level. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4590

Feb 14, 2025 • 11min
Newbie | Learn Mandarin From Movies: 半个喜剧 (Almost A Comedy)
Learn Mandarin From Movies Series increases awareness of fun Chinese movies that can help you improve your Mandarin Chinese level. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4588

Feb 12, 2025 • 10min
Elementary | Learn Mandarin From Movies: 亲爱的新年好 (Begin, Again) Part 2
Learn Mandarin From Movies Series introduces fun Chinese movies that can help you improve your Mandarin Chinese level. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4586

Feb 10, 2025 • 9min
Newbie | Learn Mandarin From Movies: 亲爱的新年好 (Begin, Again)
Learn Mandarin From Movies Series is a push increase awareness of fun Chinese movies that can help you improve your Mandarin Chinese level. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4584

Feb 7, 2025 • 16min
Newbie | A Lot of Sisters
Are your sisters weird? In today's Chinese podcast, learn how to talk in Mandarin about your vast quantities of older sisters. You may even learn a Chinese word or two for other relatives. The only way to find out is to tune in to this exciting Chinese podcast. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1212

Feb 5, 2025 • 16min
Elementary | Finding a Seat at the Movies
So you figured out which movie you want to see, you bought the right tickets, and you made it past the concessions area (you might have even picked up some sweet popcorn on the way). Now what? ChinesePod is here to help you find your seat - or ask for help - in Chinese! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1295

Feb 3, 2025 • 12min
Newbie | What Would You Say You Do Here?
Talking about your job is one of the best ways to break the ice in Chinese. In today's Mandarin podcast, you'll learn how to talk about what you do to earn your daily rice. Listen and learn how to talk about your profession in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1210

Jan 31, 2025 • 17min
Elementary | Skiing, Not Ice Skating
Skiing and ice skating are two of the world's most popular winter sports. But don't let this singular commonality fool you into thinking that mastery of the one means mastery of the other! Join us today as we explore the wonderful world of powder and piste (and learn that it's quite different from the world of hockey and double axles). Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1309

Jan 29, 2025 • 16min
Newbie | Gong Xi Fa Cai!
Happy Chinese New Year! Whether you plan to celebrate by dancing down the street inside a papier-maché dragon, or by giving cash-stuffed envelopes to your grandchildren, this is the biggest holiday of the year in China. Learn all about it in today's podcast! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1082