ChinesePod - Intermediate

In this lesson, we are going to show you how to use three particles 在, 正在, and 着 to express action in progress. Learn how to say "I'm in the middle of a date right now" in this episode. Let's check it out! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4285

A lesson on superlatives. How would you say kinda hot, very hot, very very hot, extremely hot, crazy hot!  “今天外面有多热？” 在生活中，动词和形容词可以表达很多意思，但是像前面这个问题需要我们形容热的“程度”，这个时候我们需要用表示程度的词语来回答。这节课一起来学习表示程度的词语吧！ | 极其热；热得不行；热得不得了；热极了 | | 特别热；非常热 | | 热得很；可热了. | | 挺热的 ; 有点儿热. | Episode l...

Two friends are in a fancy restaurant trying to decide what to eat. One of them has been spending a bit too much recently but decides to get extravagant this one last time, and orders the Surf N' Turf. Learn how to talk about going overboard with the spending, as well as words to do with saving your money. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/3074

In the Coffee Break Series, we focus on social etiquette in business settings. In a Chinese workplace, there are certain phrases and words that we use to come off as more polite and respectful. Along the way, we will cover some common ''How do I respond to that?" moments in the office. Hopefully, by applying the knowledge you learn in real life, you can avoid miscommunication and bring your busine...

Summer is a great time for sports. This lesson takes you through a typical dialogue when signing up for a gym membership and some fitness goals! 夏天通常是大家健身热情高涨的时节，你喜欢健身吗？健身房词汇了解一下！ Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4222

Today we heard of someone that claims they never fall asleep at the movies despite everyone speaking to the contrary. We hear an interesting phrase for "to doze off/nap" which literally translates as the sleepy bug! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/3069

Want to sound like a native Chinese speaker? Today we're showing you 3 useful structures when making expressions. They are Adj. 得不得了, Adj. 得很, and Adj. 死了. Let's check them out! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4228

在生活中，我们有时会说“不要为打翻的牛奶哭泣”。有些事情确实做过以后就没有办法挽回，但是在有些情况下我们可以“亡羊补牢”来减轻不好的后果。通过关于小孩子假性近视的讨论，我们一起来学习一下这个成语吧！ This lesson discusses a phenomenon across the globe - that children are diagnosed with myopia at an early age. Learn how to use the Chinese idiom 亡羊补牢 to refer to remedial actions only after things hap...

Drama in the office! Two colleagues are discussing a possible conflict between a third person. Together they try and think what possibly could have caused the bad feelings. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/3050

In this lesson, we'll show you how to use the sentence structure, 一....就 to express "as soon as...", come check out these interesting examples! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4220

丧 is no longer a word associated with funerals and mourning. Find out how 丧 is used in daily conversation. “丧文化”是指一些90后的年轻人，在现实生活中，失去目标和希望，陷入颓废的状态。“你今天看起来很丧”成为了他们之间的问候语，究竟为什么会“很丧”呢？让我们走进这一课，来学习一下，“丧”这个越来越流行的多音字。 HSK lvl 5 人生 悲观 乐观 培养 HSK lvl 6 沮丧 活力 丧失 动力 Episode link: https://www.chines...

What are you thoughts on sushi? Do you love it or hate it? In this lesson, we hear a friend say how they're falling in love with sushi, and their friend gives some restaurant recommendations. This is a great lesson for describing restaurants, and comparing your favourites. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/3046

In this lesson, a couple is walking around a garden, discussing all the different things they see, including the roses, the willows, and the Mandarin ducks. We also learn some interesting cultural insights about these 3 things and how they relate to Chinese customs. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4057

A useful lesson based on an advertisement for tourists to Tibet. Join us in this 2 parts lesson for a trip to Tibet! 西藏——一块纯洁而神秘的圣土，让我们跟着这一则广告，感受西藏的魅力吧！ Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4200

It's time to boost your Chinese as well as your Vitamin C, with this lesson about tangerines. Are you intimidated to go to the fruit vendor in the market? Don't know your apples from your oranges? This lesson will guide you through some common market language. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/3042

Like a great sandwich, Chinese has many layers. Listening, Vocabulary, Grammar and Cheese...er, right. Anyway, today's podcast is a meal for the hungriest student. Listen, learn, and lick your lips. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1044

One of the successes of a high performing team is the use of workplace compliments and recognitions. Find out how to make compliments and return compliments in Mandarin! 在商业场合我们如何向同事或者客户表达赞美，或者委婉地提出意见？商业场合的语言又与平时有什么不同呢？这一课里我们还将学习中文当中复杂定语前置的情况，快来听听吧！ HSK lvl 5 出色 逻辑 废话 HSK lvl 6 条理 确保 预算 Episode link: https:/...

Trying to decide what to eat can be tricky. In today's lesson, a friend suggests a nice hot pot restaurant since it's the perfect place to go during the cold winter months. However, the other friend really doesn't want to go there. Let's find out why not. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/3038

We’re as confused as you are, with the whole, “why do dentists ask in-depth questions while working on your teeth?” concept. But we can tell you this: you might want to be able to get yourself to the dentist and learn how to say “cavity” in Chinese. In this podcast, learn to communicate with your dentist in Mandarin Chinese about what ails ya. Don’t think you need this info? Ask Aric about getting...

滴滴滴，新手上路......我们把刚刚学会开车、开得还不太好的人叫做“新手”或者“菜鸟”，技术要是实在太差，那可能就是“马路杀手”啦！ 来听听这一课，看看中文里可以怎样幽默地讽刺自己的伙伴吧～ A fun and useful lesson to learn Mandarin vocabulary on driving from a rookie driver! And how to be “humorously sarcastic” in Mandarin. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4185

We remember George H. W. Bush by reading his hand-written letter to President Bill Clinton. See below for HSK vocabulary covered. 老布什去世了，但他高尚的人格却非常值得我们学习。从他写给克林顿的信中，就能看出他的大度。现在就让我们一起来看看这封手写信吧。 汉语水平考试词汇 (HSK vocabulary): 鼓励(4) 喜悦(6) 孤单(4) 面临(5) 困难(4) 批评(5) 建议(4) 顺利(4) Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4146

Where have you been? Why weren’t you home? I sent you an email, but didn’t hear back…has your email changed?! We know you’re busy studying Mandarin Chinese, but we don’t want you to forget about your old pals. In this podcast, Ken and Jenny (who just want to talk…promise!) have a lesson just for you on staying in touch. Learn about email, phone numbers, and excuses using Chinese! Episode link: htt...

倒 is an interesting word. It’s dao3 or dao4. And has more than 1 meaning depending on the context. "你倒是试试呀！” 你听到过这句话吗？当别人这么说的时候，是在单纯地邀请你去试一试吗？这就涉及到了“倒”这个字的用法和表达的情感。快来听听这一课，了解一下“倒”这个多音字都可以怎么使用吧！ HSK lvl 5 独立 珍惜 一旦 倒 HSK lvl 6 传授 明明 Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4178

Chi delves into the mother of all Mandopop songs — the very jazzy-sounding 时代曲 (songs of the era) in 1920-40s Shanghai, which was the city in China for cultural amalgamation. During that time, 夜来香, 何日君再来, 夜上海, 卖杂货 and 明月千里寄相思 are all quite famous. After listening to a brief history lesson, we’ll take a deeper look at 如果没有你 sung by 白光 to learn some Chinese! Episode li...

You’re more than welcome to visit and eat rice to your hearts content…don’t get us wrong, we love our rice, but there comes a point where if one more thing comes from a paddy, you might go mad in the head. In this podcast, Ken and Jenny spare you from the monotony by giving you a lesson in how to use Mandarin Chinese to ask about the local supermarket situation. Episode link: https://www.chinesepo...