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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:

Elementary | Chinese New Year Fireworks Feb 04, 2022

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The fact that they invented them means that they can set them off all night (and we do mean ALL night) – but what does a parental talk before the fireworks begin sound like? A cracking lesson to get you in the Chinese New Year mood! (Oh, that’s right, you don’t celebrate this holiday there… we’ll send you a postcard.) In this podcast, learn to talk about these dangerous little explosives in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0430

Newbie | What Do You Want To Eat? Feb 02, 2022

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Take a deep breath. It's time to order your first meal in Chinese. Luckily, many restaurants in China have picture menus which makes ordering a matter of simply pointing to something and saying "I want this". In this lesson, learn how to do just that, as well as discuss briefly with a friend what they want. Easy enough right? But what if they don't have what you want? Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2052

Elementary | Leaving Early For CNY Jan 31, 2022

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It's the day before Chinese New Year and everyone is antsy to get home to have dinner with their families. Some employees are able to get off work early and head home, but not everyone is so lucky... Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2368

Newbie | Which Tone? Jan 28, 2022

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The tones of Mandarin Chinese are a challenge for every learner. You don't just master tones in a week; it's a lengthy process. One thing you're going to be doing for a while, then, as a dedicated learner, is clarifying the tones for the words you're learning. In this lesson, learn the crucial question for asking "what tone is that?" Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2024

Elementary | What Do You Do When You Rest? Jan 26, 2022

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In the second video starring guest host Dan, we discuss a dialogue between two co-workers. One of them is very inquisitive, asking lots of questions about what the other person likes to do in their free time. The responses are not the most polite or detailed of answers. Learn ways to ask "What do you like to do when you're working/relaxing/at the weekend. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/3025

Newbie | What's That In Chinese? Jan 24, 2022

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When you're first learning Chinese, it's pretty tough to express your basic opinions, needs, and desires when you don't know the names of the various objects that surround you. Today's lesson will teach you a useful phrase that will let you smoothly ask your teacher what something is called in Chinese USING Chinese! Handy! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2020

Elementary | Do You Live Alone? Jan 21, 2022

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Everyone's got different preferences for living situations. Living with roommates can be vexing for those who desire personal space but a necessity for those who crave constant human interaction. Learn how to talk about your own housing situation in Mandarin Chinese in today's elementary lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2013

Newbie | Thank You And Sorry Jan 19, 2022

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No matter how linguistically well-prepared you may be when you visit China for the first time (all thanks to ChinesePod, of course!), you'll still inevitably encounter any number of awkward and embarrassing situations that will require a basic exchange of niceties in the local language. Today's newbie lesson will equip you with the most basic of phrases to both apologize for your blunder as well as thank the local who is nice enough to assist you in your time of need. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2015

Elementary | Fast Food Jan 18, 2022

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In certain groups, McDonalds has been renamed the “McEmbassy” – and no matter how much you tell yourself you won’t, you will end up caving in to that craving for something familiar. So what would a burger order sound like? A super-sized lesson, that’s what. Listen in to this podcast and learn how to use Mandarin Chinese to order food in a fast food restaurant. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0330

Newbie | Can I Drink Water Here? Jan 14, 2022

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There're always people breaking rules, such as eating in a library or taking pictures in a museum. Do you want to stop them but don't know how? In this lesson, we are going to learn how to ask people not to do something and ask whether can we do something. Let's get started! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4352

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