Upper-intermediate | Designing the New Apartm...

Do you believe in astrology? Palm reading? Physiognomy? Feng shui? The Chinese tradition of reading facial features and palms is long and storied; while the practice is not as widespread as it once was, the practice still exists. Listen in as two young travelers have their own fo ...  Show more

The difference between kings, emperors, and presidents can be confusing to a child. Explaining the difference in Chinese, however, becomes crystal clear in this lesson. Lesson in to learn the vocabulary and the language of power. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1556 

Apologies for my slightly off voice in this episode—just as I was about to record, the cold/flu decided to make an appearance! But don’t worry, I’ve powered through to bring you this one.

Have you ever looked around your home and thought, Why does it still f ...

Welcome to our debut episode, where we're tackling the vast and captivating world of color head-on!

Joining us as our esteemed inaugural guest is Karen Haller, the mastermind behind The Little Book of Colour—a must-read for anyone seeking insight into the power of color! ...

We explore ways to make each day of the week special by recognizing small pleasures. We discuss a practical hotel checkout tip to avoid forgetting items. Also, we examine the value of allowing yourself to go into “shock” when facing big assignments or feedback, and how this pause ...  Show more

An exploration into the exciting world of home appliances and devices. We begin with a journey through the kitchen, discussing the design and operating principles behind the refrigerator, rice cooker, convection oven, microwave, and dishwasher. We proceed to the laundry to examin ...  Show more