ChinesePod - Intermediate

What do Chinese girls think of a guy with a goatee? Well, we can't speak for all girls, but we can speak for two fictional girls in a fictional dialog, and then build a lesson around it. And you can learn quite a bit from it about different types of men. What are you waiting for? Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2005

Let's go out for a spring stroll, shall we? But wait! What's that up ahead? A snake! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2136

There's an endless number of reasons for purchasing goods from abroad online: trying to avoid jacked up prices on imported goods, distrust of products produced by local companies, or just really, really, really wanting that pair of shoes that is inexplicably absent from every Nike store in Shanghai. In this case, it's two mothers discussing the option of buying baby formula outside the country and shipping it in. Learn all about this phenomenon in today's upper intermediate lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2008

Ever desired a glimpse into how the finest and most brilliant minds at ChinesePod come up with award-winning lessons on a stunningly regular basis? Well, loyal listeners, your prayers have been answered! This landmark lesson offers a 100% accurate portrayal of the painstaking process the tireless academics team goes through when brainstorming new lesson topics. Check it out! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2000

There's only so much that can be said about owning cats and dogs before you, the intermediate learner, feels that urge to move onto discussions about other types of pets... like hamsters! In this Chinese lesson you'll learn not only the essential hamster questions, but some other pet-related language as well. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2029

We all love a romantic chick-flick every now and then, but for some women it becomes a problem: they expect every man to live up to their Ryan Gosling/ Zhou Yumin/Seth Rogen-sized expectations, and it sometimes grates on their partners. In today's upper-intermediate lesson, learn all about to discuss Cheesy-Movie-Relationship-Damaging Syndrome (OK, we made that up) in Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2003

The Grand Prix held here in Shanghai showcased breakneck speeds, hairline turns and drivers with death wishes…and that was all in the taxi ride to the stadium. So either you’re really good at the unspoken-but-point-taken bracing yourself with one hand on the glove box and the other on the “Oh Crap” handle, you might love a lesson on telling someone they drive erratically. Listen to this podcast and learn how to express yourself in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0137

There aren't many things more fun than learning Chinese grammar. Today, you're in for a real treat-- this podcast is all about a class of students who are learning Mandarin. Listen and learn! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1239

Any look at a bus, subway or highway on any given day will give you an idea of the constant struggle facing those who depend on the transportation system here. Today, we look at what a commuter faces in China. Listen to this podcast to learn how to talk traffic in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0362

Never has China been accused of not respecting family. In fact, concepts like moving out of your parents’ house before marriage are still in their infancy. In this podcast, Ken and Jenny teach us about family in Mandarin Chinese, and the roles therein. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0125