
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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Latest episodes

Nov 18, 2024 • 14min
Elementary | Do You Know That Girl?
Pretty woman, walkin' down the street. Pretty woman, kind I like to greet! In today's Mandarin lesson you'll learn how to talk about the beautiful people in your life, and how much you'd like to get to know them. Flirting is so much fun in Chinese- download this podcast and learn how the game is played. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1222

Nov 15, 2024 • 13min
Newbie | Does it Have Bones?
Time to bone up on your Chinese. Today's podcast lesson is all about eating food that has bones in it. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1127

Nov 13, 2024 • 15min
Elementary | Why Are You at Home?
Hey Mom, you're home early! Me? Well, I was just...you know...school got out early-- yeah, that's right! In today's Chinese podcast, you'll learn how to talk your way out of a sticky situation. You'll learn how to explain why you're home much earlier than expected in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1219

Nov 11, 2024 • 14min
Newbie | Can You Use Chopsticks?
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. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1126

Nov 8, 2024 • 16min
Elementary | Are You Busy?
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. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1215

Nov 6, 2024 • 14min
Newbie | How Long?
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... Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1120

Nov 4, 2024 • 9min
Elementary | I'm Not Here
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. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1207

Nov 1, 2024 • 12min
Newbie | Stinky Feet
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. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1115

Oct 30, 2024 • 12min
Elementary | No TV Before Your Test!
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. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1201

Oct 28, 2024 • 10min
Newbie | Too Heavy!
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! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1107