ChinesePod - Intermediate

As the title suggests, these phrases have “varying degrees of sorry”. A useful lesson to learn when to use which one! 道歉也是有不同程度的：是轻微的碰撞，无意的冒犯还是严重的不满呢？在不同场合里，我们表达歉意的方式和语言可能非常不同。听完这一课，你或许会思考，当一个人在表达歉意的时候，他究竟想说些什么呢？ HSK lvl 4 实在 抱歉 不过 道歉 HSK lvl 5 不好意思 真实 HSK lvl 6 归根到底 明明 拖延 自主 憋 Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4181

The weather has got much colder and this father has caught a cold taking his two kids to the seaside. As any loving father would do, he has lent his jacket to them, and in the process caught the most dreadful of colds. Listen to his story and feel bad for him. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2831

Now, we’d like to think that all of our listeners are hard-working, diligent employees, putting in 10 hours a day…and even if you’re not, we’ll help you tell someone about those long grueling hours at the office. In this podcast, learn to use Mandarin Chinese to talk about being too busy, and too tired. In this lesson, you will also learn how to tell someone to take a rest. Don’t work too hard (except at learning Mandarin)! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0043

爱抱怨的小麦又来了！在上一集里，我们聊到了她很讨厌她的的同事，这次她的部门又发生了什么事呢？我们一起来看看吧！ Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4306

Anyone who has passed a damp Shanghai winter in an unheated apartment would agree with the title of this lesson. But fear of cold takes on many faces in traditional Chinese thinking. Listen to this podcast, as a grandma warns of the dark side of 'cold', in Mandarin. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0684

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 make a good first impression on your first day of work. Want to know what to say to your colleagues to come off as more polite and humble? Check out the video and enjoy your coffee break with us! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4275

我们在工作上常常会遇到不顺心的事情，这个时候抱怨同事可以让我们更有动力上班！这集课程里，我们会介绍一些跟职场有关的惯用语，让你下次跟朋友抱怨时，不怕找不到词儿说啦！ Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4305

Once again, we shed our “puppy dogs and ice cream” demeanor with a lesson on being peeved. In this lesson, Ken (gets furious when we call him Sharon) and Jenny (don’t let that great head of hair throw ya, she’ll scratch your eyes out) take a deep breath, count to ten and lead you in a podcast on getting upset. In this podcast, learn to talk in Mandarin Chinese about being upset, and what you’re going to do about it. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0132

No doubt if you find yourself in this lesson, you plan on doing some traveling in the “Middle Kingdom”. So what better way to take that initial-journey first step than with a conversation about where to go. In this podcast, Ken (travel guy) and Jenny (travel guide) walk you through it. This lesson will help you to become versed in some of the highlights of the main cities of China, using, appropriately, Mandarin Chinese. See you soon! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0078

中国有些城市享有“不夜城”的美誉，整个夜晚都繁华热闹、车水马龙。酒吧、博物馆、电影院、烧烤摊、商场、卡拉OK，甚至是马路边，都是年轻人享受“夜生活”的据点。 今天我们从两个上班族的视角，来听听他们作为“社畜”怎样缅怀自己的大学生活吧！ Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4421