ChinesePod - Beginner

ChinesePod - Beginner

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ChinesePod - Beginner episodes

  • Dear Amber | Year of the Rat and Minimum Wage

    This week on Dear Amber, a special treat... yes, the famous Connie of ChinesePod dialogue acting fame speaks to us for the first time in English... you heard her here first! She gives insight on what the 'Year of the Rat' means to the Chinese, as well as what these 'animal years' are all about. And... a question on the 'library' scene in Shanghai, and last but not least, an insight into what life is like at minimum wage in China.  Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/CA0017

    26 min
  • Dear Amber | Feng Shui and Surgical Masks

    Today on Dear Amber, we get a little 'zen'-ish and talk about feng shui... we also hear what the working world is like for a couple more foreigners in China. And a question on something you may have very well wondered about yourself: what's with the surgical masks? Plus, a bonus new feature on DA--a word of the week! I'll teach a word a week that you'll likely never learn anywhere else!  Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/CA0014

    24 min
  • Intermediate | Visiting the Hospital with a Fever

    With all the talk of swine flue and quarantine this year, we don't blame you if you don't want to rush to the hospital every time you run a fever. If you do go to the hospital for a check-up though (in China doctor's visits happen at hospitals, not at private practices) then today's lesson will teach you all about registering at the front desk.

    15 min
  • Newbie | Just Call Me...

    Unless your name is "John Smith" or "Anna Jones," chances are your new Chinese friends will have a little difficulty with the pronunciation of your English name. If you've adopted a Chinese name for your stay in the Middle Kingdom, you'll want to make it known to your Chinese friends. Learn how to do just that in this lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1749


    14 min
  • Dear Amber: Choosing a Chinese Name and Safety
    Today on Dear Amber we put safety first and give some safety advice for staying alive on the streets of China. Plus, rising to the daunting challenge of picking a good Chinese name... and JP of SpanishPod joins us to talk about his foreigner-friendly food recommendations. Meet us in the comments section to leave us your advice on these subjects and more!
    https://chinesepod.com/lessons/choosing-a-chinese-name-and-safety
    22 min
  • Dear Amber: The Non-Chinese Speaking Tourist and Toilets
    This week we have a visitor stop by from America. Elliot doesn't know a word of Chinese, so listen as he tells us his experience of China through the eyes of a complete newbie! Can you get around? Can you communicate? Do you really need to take a tour or can you make it on your own? He fills us in. Plus, we answer a question on the toilet experience in China, squat vs. western... can we find a common ground? Don't forget to visit the comments section and share your own toilet, tourism, or combination of both, experiences.
    https://chinesepod.com/lessons/the-non-chinese-speaking-tourist-and-toilets
    22 min
  • Dear Amber: Trip to the Chinese Doctor and a Special Guest
    This week on Dear Amber a fun trip to the Chinese Medicine Doctor, where you'll find so much that will intrigue and entertain you... and make sure to take your medicine! Plus, we have a special interview with one of our poddies who hails from Austin, Texas--Professor Orlando R. Kelm, from the University of Texas at Austin, who shares some interesting insights into the Chinese people's view of doing business with Americans. Enjoy!
    https://chinesepod.com/lessons/trip-to-the-chinese-doctor-and-a-special-guest
    18 min
  • Dear Amber: Year of the Rat and Minimum Wage
    This week on Dear Amber, a special treat... yes, the famous Connie of ChinesePod dialogue acting fame speaks to us for the first time in English... you heard her here first! She gives insight on what the 'Year of the Rat' means to the Chinese, as well as what these 'animal years' are all about. And... a question on the 'library' scene in Shanghai, and last but not least, an insight into what life is like at minimum wage in China. Enjoy the show and leave us your comments too!
    https://chinesepod.com/lessons/year-of-the-rat-and-minimum-wage
    21 min
  • Dear Amber: Getting Stuff Made & Meeting People
    Sure we know you can get anything manufactured in China, but did you know you can also get anything made? On this week's Dear Amber we hear about some of the cool stuff you can get to order. Also, a little bit about how Christmas is spent for local Chinese people, and for all you Newbies to China, a little advice on good ways to become a man or woman about town. And don't forget to visit the DA comments and leave your take!
    https://chinesepod.com/lessons/getting-stuff-made-meeting-people
    20 min

About ChinesePod - Beginner

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ChinesePod makes learning Mandarin fun and easy. It isn't your typical language learning resource - we think you'll be entertained as well!