So they say you've got a laowai accent? Who cares! So does everyone else. It would be nice to take comfort in this fact... if it weren't that it makes it so hard to understand. Be it northern, southern, northeastern, southeastern, southwestern... you get the idea... they're as partial to their accents as they are to their food. So don't resist--embrace the multi-varied sounds of Chinese and listen to this lesson to figure out what the heck everybody's saying. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0859

Intermediate | Regional Accents Part I

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It's that time of year again - costumes and dress-ups. Explore the social dynamics at play when Chinese adults do dress-up. Will the ugly Pigsy get the sexy Bunny-Girl, or will Bumblebee sweep her off her paws? Pssst, the tall Mandarin speaking ninja over by the bar is John. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1278

Upper-intermediate | Costume Ball

A battle of wills. Language domination. Do not relinquish your position. The only way to survive the language power struggle is to arm yourself with grammar and vocab. Only the fluent will survive. In this podcast, learn the Chinese to control the conversation when that inevitable eager language 'friend' comes along. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0973

Intermediate | Language Power Struggle

Everyone in China is doing it, so it's time we informed our users more about buying stuff on Taobao, the Chinese conqueror of eBay. Today's lesson delves into the shady underworld of obsessed fans. (Remember, ChinesePod takes no responsibility for any stinky shoes you may encounter in your online shopping adventures.) Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1274

Upper-intermediate | Adventures of an Andy Lau Fan on Taobao

When someone you've never even met suddenly gives you flowers, that's ChinesePod.' In this podcast, we hear what really goes on inside the mind of the average smitten male. A Chinese lesson in mustering up the courage to talk to that guy/girl you're fancying. So put on some deodorant, grab some daisies, and let's make a return to the glory days of 1980's TV commercials. Ask him/her out, in Mandarin. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0969

Intermediate | Here she comes

Drunk driving is a big problem in Chinese society as well as in other parts of the world. Tune in to learn about Chinese attitudes toward drunk driving, all the usual "no, really, I'm fine" lines, and some of the serious legal repercussions as well. We just hope you never find yourself in this particular role! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1267

Intermediate | Regional Accents Part I

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