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ChinesePod.com is the largest online resource for self-study of Mandarin Chinese. A portion of our podcasts are made available to you for free on Soundcloud.

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00:17:23

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Intermediate) - Catching a...

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2025/09/03

If you've ever been late catching a train you'll know the anxiety that sets in when that very train starts boarding - and you're still stuck in the security line! In today's lesson we'll be discussing one approach for making sure you get on that train.

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00:19:26

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Intermediate) - Yellow...

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2025/09/03

Yellow Mountain, or 黄山 (huángshān) is one of China's most important tourist destinations. Situated in Anhui province, its landscapes call to mind classical Chinese paintings of cloud-ringed peaks. Learn about how to talk about this important place in Chinese with this lesson.

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00:18:03

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Intermediate) - Organic...

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2025/09/03

Organic food has been available in most supermarkets in places like the US for a while now. Over the last five years China has experienced a boom in this industry. Despite the growing popularity and availability of organic produce in local supermarkets, a lot of people are still unclear on just what makes food organic. Find out by tuning in to today's lesson!

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00:18:38

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Intermediate) - How was...

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2025/09/03

We're here to pick someone up from the airport today. Learn not only how to discuss this important action, but also some essentials for small talk with your newly-arrived guest.

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00:19:01

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Intermediate) - World Cup...

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2025/09/03

So you've had some time to get into the World Cup. How do you describe your favorite players? What are the Chinese names of two of the world's most famous footballers? Find out all of this and more in today's intermediate lesson on World Cup talk.

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00:21:18

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Elementary) - City...

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2025/09/03

Cities in China are divided into districts, which are not only labeled on maps, but also frequently mentioned in casual conversation. Do you know what the major city districts of Shanghai or Beijing are? If you live in China, do you know which district you live in? In this lesson, we cover the essential Chinese words you need.

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00:14:19

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Elementary) - A Stroll...

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2025/09/03

Of all the great reasons to visit Beijing, one of the simple pleasures that tops most visitors' lists is the simple "stroll through the hutongs." These twisty old Beijing alleyways are traditional, they're charming, and they're a great way to get blissfully lost in Beijing. In today's lesson, learn the basic Chinese vocabulary you need to get started exploring Beijing's backstreets.

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00:19:22

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Elementary) - National Day...

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2025/09/03

October 1st is "National Day" in the PRC, a holiday celebrating the founding of the nation. For the average Joe, this has a very important implication: vacation! In this lesson, learn how official holidays are announced, as well as some of their unfortunate drawbacks.

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00:17:31

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Elementary) - Set the...

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2025/09/03

You've got big plans for the morning, so don't forget to set your alarm clock. But do you know how to say this in Chinese, and to ask your travel buddy if he has performed this very necessary ritual? Learn the essential alarm clock Chinese in this lesson.

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00:21:59

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Elementary) - An Email...

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2025/09/03

It's fairly common in China for the newcomer in the office to send out a friendly introductory email to new co-workers. In this lesson we'll be taking a look at that simple email, and all its essential Chinese words and phrases.

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00:16:06

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Elementary) -...

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2025/09/03

If you're planning to spend much time in a big city like Shanghai or Beijing, you're going to want to use the subway or bus system. A commuter pass, or "transportation card," as we say in Chinese, can save you a lot of time and hassle scrambling for change. This lesson will prepare you to buy the card and put money on it. Soon you'll be commuting as effortlessly as a local.

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00:16:12

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Elementary) - The Lazy...

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2025/09/03

In this practical Chinese lesson a mother is shocked to discover that her child had a rather unproductive day. Learn the specific patterns for asking and answering what you've done and haven't done (and then you can go back to being lazy for a little while).

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00:16:58

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Elementary) - Politely...

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2025/09/03

Naturally you're going to accept every invitation to hang out with your Chinese friends and co-workers, but what do you say when you really just can't make it? In this lesson, find out how to politely decline an invitation, thereby increasing your chances of getting invited again (rather than getting blacklisted from their homes and shunned for life).

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00:18:39

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Elementary) - Asking about...

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2025/09/03

So you've gotten the invitation to the big event, and you're eager to make a good impression, but one key question lingers: what should you wear?? In today's Chinese lesson, learn how to ask this key question, as well as some of the most likely (culturally appropriate) answers.

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00:15:18

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Elementary) - Wrong Way on...

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2025/09/02

Subways are one of the great conveniences of first-tier Chinese cities. If you're in Beijing or Shanghai, the subway is often your best transportation option. Of course, if you're not yet familiar with the subway system, you could find yourself on a train heading in the wrong direction. Learn the Chinese for how to ask if you're going the right way, and get back on the right track. (Don't worry; your pride will recover.)

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00:19:45

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Elementary) - Going on a...

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2025/09/02

It's summertime - the perfect season for a nice picnic in the park. Check out today's lesson to learn how to describe planning a picnic in Chinese.

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00:13:13

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - What do you do...

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2025/09/02

In this newbie lesson, we're showing you three ways to respond to common questions like "What do you do for a living?" or "What's your job?". Let's check it out!

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00:13:50

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - Grumpy Bus...

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2025/09/02

In today's lesson, we are showing you a conversation between a grumpy bus driver and an impatient passenger. Let's check out the dialogue!

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00:15:35

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - Darling...it_s...

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2025/09/02

Mobile phones can bring our significant others right into our meetings. In this lesson, you're gonna learn three sentences so that when you're about to join a meeting, or even in a meeting, you'll know what to say to your dear ones on the phone. Watch out! This lesson is designed for newbies who desire challenges!

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00:11:49

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - Not ready for...

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2025/09/02

A critical language skill for every toddler: How to gently let your parents know that it’s actually NOT time for bed yet.

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