Pre-intermediate | The Cycling Holiday

“One country, two systems.” Hong Kong and Macao are now part of China, but they have their own culture and political systems separate from Mainland China. In some respects, going there is like going to a different country. This is especially true for Mainland Chinese who want to ...  Show more

What young professional can resist a networking event? Well, it might be a bit easier to resist if you have no clue what to say to meet people. In this Chinese lesson, learn how to chat up another professional and make some of those all-important human connections. Episode link: ...  Show more

I just came back from a trip to Japan where I cycled the 80km Shimanami Kaido trail that connects two of the main islands by a group of small islands and bridges. It was a beautiful experience, and in this episode I share an overview of the trip.You'll hear some funny stories and ...  Show more

Some cyclists train for years before hitting the track in the Olympics. Other cyclists buy a $30 bicycle and are thrown onto the gritty pavement of a Chinese city to learn from their hard knocks. One such lesson learned being: never pass on the right for risk of being spat on ...

You've had a wonderful time in China, but nothing lasts forever. You're at the end of your trip, and you're telling your new Chinese friends that this is goodbye. With a lump in your throat, listen to today's Mandarin podcast. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1159

Oh boy, oh boy! You're going traveling soon, and you just can't wait! Tell all your friends in perfect Mandarin Chinese that you are going to be taking a trip soon. Today's podcast is all about the fun of looking forward to a vacation. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/ ...