ChinesePod - Intermediate

In big cities in China, ATMs are everywhere, and many of them can even take foreign cards now. Of course, it's very useful to actually know how to use these things, and learning the appropriate Chinese terms is a huge step in the right direction. Today's lesson covers the ATM basics, including checking balances and making a withdrawal. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1474

As Detective Li and Xiao You pursue a terrorist threat known only as "Black Cat," Xiao You heads back to headquarters while Detective Li pursues a fleeing "shadow" on his own. In this lesson, Detective Li finally confronts the shadow and learns its true intent. [上集答案：5239] Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1773

Air conditioning has quickly become an indispensable part of modern Chinese life, especially in cities like Shanghai. "Air conditioning with Chinese characteristics," however, means you adjust the temperature with a remote control. It turns out those things may not always be the easiest to figure out. Today's lesson prepares you for the Chinese you'll need to stay cool. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1471

While Detective Li pursues a fleeting shadow alone, Xiao You returns to headquarters where she rediscovers her mentor's mysterious locked drawer. What lies in wait for the young detective? Find out in today's lesson! [上集答案：九校（第九学校）] Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1762

Today we're following a mother and her daughter to the toy store. Unfortunately for this mom, there's nothing her child doesn't want! Learn how to discuss kids' playthings, as well as how modern parents deal with their demanding little emperors in this intermediate level Chinese lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1467

In part one of this five-part story, an emergency meeting at the station reveals that the mysterious "Black Cat" is making some serious terrorist threats, and the police need to react fast. At the same time, this lesson provides a few hints about Detective Li's past. 上集“三条人命案”答案： 经查证，中年男性死者是吴国庆，中年女性死者名叫陈桂芝，青年男性死者叫吴奇。 吴奇的生日是闰年2月29日，所以5次生日之后，孩子应该是20岁出头。但在20多年里，吴奇基本没出过家门，所以长得很白净。因为赌博及其他各种原因，吴国庆经常对陈桂芝实施家庭暴力，吴奇也自然是看在眼中记在心里。案发前的两个礼拜，吴国庆与陈桂芝发生激烈争吵，并再一次发生家庭暴力，而吴奇乘吴国庆不注意的时候逃了出来。那天，吴国庆在实施暴力的过程中将陈桂芝杀死。两个礼拜后，案发的前一天晚上，吴奇半夜回到家中，向吴国庆询问母亲的下落，吴奇怀疑吴国庆将陈桂芝杀死并把尸体藏于地下室，之后发生了父子之间的打斗。因为唯一的钥匙在吴国庆手上，所以吴奇逼吴国庆将钥匙交出。吴国庆不肯，并把钥匙吞到肚子里。之后吴奇便把吴国庆杀死，并刨腹找出钥匙。进入地下室，找到母亲尸体后，吴奇便打开液化气瓶开关，在地下室自杀。 Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1753

ChinesePod is heading to a concert - not just any concert, but one of megastar Andy Lau's. Join us today to learn the Chinese you'll need to know when going to your next live show, and an answer to perhaps an even bigger question: is this guy still relevant? Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1464

Three bodies, a trail of bloody footprints, and some serious violence. Last episode Detective Li and his partner Xiao You arrived on the grisly scene, and this episode they learn a few more crucial details. This case ends here; can you solve it? Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1728

In this age of web portals, blogs, and apps, you don't hear a lot of talk about the class printed-on-paper magazine. Not only are magazines popular in China, but there are also not-so-obvious ways to subscribe to them. In this lesson, learn how to subscribe to a magazine in Mandarin Chinese (and maybe even give a gift subscription). Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1461

Three bodies, a trail of bloody footprints, and some serious violence. This episode Detective Li and his partner Xiao You arrive on the grisly scene and begin their investigation into three violent deaths. This episode is divided into two parts. It begins here. [上集答案：驯兽师训练猴子拿走了钻石，除了人类之外只有猴子有指纹。] Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1724