ChinesePod - Intermediate

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

Here in China, there is a courier for every purpose. True, none of them really look like Kevin Bacon in Quicksilver or Jessica Alba in Dark Angel, but if you do want something delivered across town or across the country, and don't like the color of those poo-brown UPS uniforms, listen to this podcast and learn how to hire one, in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0781

Ride along with our Canadian businessman as he arrives in China on a business trip to source some products, and chats with the taxi driver about his plans. In this podcast, you will learn how to chat in Mandarin Chinese about some Canadian clichés and the quality, price and selection of goods manufactured in China. Stay tuned for more! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0404

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 business relationships closer. In this episode, we are going to show you 5 ways to say 'thank you' in a workplace. What do you say when you're thanking your colleague for a favor? How do you express gratitude when you are given a job opportunity? Check out the video and enjoy your coffee break with us! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4259

Awww yeah. Another Olympic lesson for you, Olympics for gluttons that is. For many of us, the only four words more satisfying than 'your Chinese is excellent' and 'you look like Brad Pitt', are 'all you can drink.' In this podcast, find out how to take advantage of a Shanghai buffet phenomenon, in Mandarin. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0779

ChinesePod wants you out in the community--spreading the good word about us, he he. Getting involved with your local Chamber of Commerce (while still spreading our word, of course) is one way. So good, in fact, that we even made a lesson on the benefits. Listen to this podcast to learn about making connections, in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0367