Intermediate | Tool Delivery

Somewhere in China, a telephone rings. The mother answers, and, much to her dismay, discovers that it is a young man calling for her daughter. What's a mother to do? And how does a Chinese girl try to outsmart a protective mother? Find out in this Chinese lesson. Episode link: ht ...  Show more

Just in time for the Year of the Snake, this classic Chinese folktale takes us to the famed shores of the West Lake in Hangzhou where magical Taoist snakes turn into beautiful women and fall in love with good hearted shepherds. It's The Legend of the White Snake! Episode link: ht ...  Show more

Though XYZ doesn't translate well into Chinese (that being said, the letters X, Y and Z do have great pinyin potential), you may find yourself in the unenviable position of informing someone that they're 'flying low.' In this podcast, learn to tell someone to & ...

We at ChinesePod are always ready to give you a hand as you learn Mandarin. In today's lesson, learn how to share your burdens with a friend, all in Chinese! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1107

Today we'll arm you with the right phrases in Mandarin for dealing with big scary creaky doors that are left ajar and asking if anyone is there. Just be prepared -- you may not like what you discover... *shiver* Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1277

We know the challenge of getting into Mandarin Chinese is daunting to say the least, but don't worry, ChinesePod is here to help! Today's lesson is a practical guide for the complete newbie, hopefully assuaging some of the fears associated with learning Mandarin and giving you po ...  Show more