In China, having a meal with clients is not just eating. Everything is related to the business. That's why learning table manners is so important. In this lesson, we’re going to learn what we can say when making a toast. Let's get started! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4501

By the time you figure out how well Capricorns and Aquarians get along and if year of the dog is compatible with year of the rat, you might wanna try to figure out what this astronomy is all about… or is that astrology. A little knowledge can go a long way when the DVD ploy fails and you're seeking to terminate your membership in the Lonely Hearts Club. Listen to this podcast and learn to stargaze in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0811

Our Canadian friend Peter gets deeper into his Chinese business adventure as he decides on a product and requests a sample. For those of you dying to know how to request a variety sample set of hammers in Mandarin, this is the podcast you’ve been waiting for. Listen and learn. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0470

In this Qingwen, we answer a question on our forum from user lukeaz: There are so many ways to say "see", including 看、见、看见、看到、看出, how do we distinguish them? Let's check out how to use all the different ways to say "see"! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/QW0465

You've got a malfunction at the junction. You've tried kicking, pleading, swearing, coaxing--all to no avail. Look for the big greasy black sidewalk and call in the big guns. You were born to be wild and you're sporting your no helmet coolio, so throw in some spark plugs, pretend it's a Harley (though your legs are hitting the handlebars) and listen to this podcast to get your motor runnin'. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0809

Catching up with our Canadian businessman, he's finally getting in his groove. Today, we listen in (actually eavesdrop) as he gets a quote. In this podcast, learn how to ask for a price and talk terms when ordering from a supplier in China, using Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0446

In today's lesson, we will tackle some pandemic safety tips. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4541

The bureaucratical love affair with forms and hassle. In this podcast, a pain in the butt cracked open for all you waiguorens living in China. Listen to this lesson, and pack yourself down to the police station to register. Throw in a kowtow or two for good measure and turn on some Chinese charm--hopefully, you'll get a nice chain-smoking official who won't care that you're 362 days late... Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0799

Our businessman has embarked on his journey of discovery. The taxi ride to the trade show was a success, and now, in this podcast, the saga of the Canadian businessman continues as he attends a trade show and uses his Mandarin Chinese to make contact with potential suppliers. We’re all aboot the biz here, eh? Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0421

In this lesson, we're learning the action complete 了 (le). Learn how to say "I had eight hours of sleep last night" or "I went shopping yesterday" in this episode! In a previous lesson, we learned how to use 了 (le) in its change of state function. Check it out to refresh your memory: How to use 了 https://chinesepod.com/lessons/how-to-use-le-了 Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4271