Intermediate | The Surname Code

One of the most popular and expedient ways to shop in China is by ordering things online. But what do you do when there's a mix-up and the company delivers the wrong product? Find out how to resolve such issues in today's dialogue. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1787 

Nobody in China sends text messages any more. They do WeChat! In this lesson, find out why WeChat is so popular and why everyone is using it. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2223 

When you hear a Chinese person's name, you can be reasonably sure that each syllable is a character and that the first character is the surname. But with thousands of Chinese characters, you often won't know which character it is unless you ask. Learn how to ask in this lesson ...

Unless your name is "John Smith" or "Anna Jones," chances are your new Chinese friends will have a little difficulty with the pronunciation of your English name. If you've adopted a Chinese name for your stay in the Middle Kingdom, you'll want to make it known to your Chinese ...

The Chinese terms for various relatives are a bit complicated. But don't worry, ChinesePod is here to help you learn them! In today's Mandarin lesson, start talking about your sons, daughters and other family members. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1293