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
Oct 25, 2024 • 17min
Elementary | Are You Free?
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. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1193
Oct 23, 2024 • 14min
Newbie | I Miss Daddy!
Today's podcast will teach you how to call your loved ones and tell them how much you miss them, all in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1103
Oct 21, 2024 • 16min
Elementary | Pin Number
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. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1187
Oct 18, 2024 • 13min
Newbie | Hold the Elevator
The elevator doors are closing. What can you do? If you only knew how to ask the people inside to wait a bit. In today's podcast, you'll find out. When you learn Mandarin with ChinesePod, you're always going up! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1098
Oct 16, 2024 • 14min
Elementary | Juiced!
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! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1178
Oct 14, 2024 • 14min
Newbie | You First
Letting others go first is a great way to show respect and give face. In today's podcast, you'll learn how to say "You first" in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1093
Oct 11, 2024 • 12min
Elementary | Why are You Studying Chinese?
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. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1173
Oct 9, 2024 • 14min
Newbie | Sign Here, Please
In China, getting things delivered is relatively cheap and easy. In today's podcast, you'll learn how to use Mandarin to accept delivery of a package or document. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1088
Oct 7, 2024 • 13min
Elementary | Funny Rice
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. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1167
Oct 4, 2024 • 12min
Newbie | The Broken Chair
A low squat is a popular way to take a load off here. But there will be times when you need to sit down on something beside your ankles. In this lesson, you'll learn how to talk in Mandarin about wobbly seats. Three chairs for ChinesePod! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1076
