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ChinesePod

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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00:12:46

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - When to get a...

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2025/09/02

Some kids are never too young to ask dad about buying a new car. But what could push him into actually doing it? Find out in this lesson.

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00:15:03

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - Popular Brand...

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2025/09/02

What common Chinese word do some foreigners learn before "Hello"? McDonald's (麦当劳) of course! Come learn some other important brand names to either impress your friends - or find a Subway sandwich.

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00:05:35

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - 4 Tones of Zhu...

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2025/09/02

What has a pig got to do with bamboo? Learn the meaning of the word Zhu and practice your tones!

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00:03:55

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - Chinese Idioms -...

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2025/09/02

Did you know a Chinese Idiom is always just 4 characters? Regardless of your level of Chinese study, it is always fun and interesting to learn new idioms. Do you know what it means when "The horses Arrive?" Find out!

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00:09:59

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - Counting to 10...

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2025/09/02

Join Grace on the farm as she counts all the animals! Learn your numbers from 1 to 10 and the names of farm animals and dragonflies. In this lesson, Grace uses measure words for the different animals. Chinese has many measure words. As we build our lessons, we will identify the various measure words and when they are used.

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00:13:50

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - I Work in...

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2025/09/02

What are you doing here in Shanghai? It's what everyone wants to know. So tell them that you're here in Shanghai working, and learning Chinese in your spare time. (Convincing them that you're not all about partying and living the high life is a topic for another lesson...)

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00:12:14

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - Introducing...

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2025/09/02

No, it's not cool to ignore your spouse at those social functions. (That's what those repeated pokes in the ribs are trying to tell you.) So learn how to introduce him or her with this practical Chinese lesson.

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00:14:07

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - Making...

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2025/09/02

If you know "ni hao," you're ready to start networking in the Middle Kingdom. This lesson will equip you with a few more phrases to assist in Chinese introductions. But remember: you're no one if you don't have a "name card," so have yours ready!

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00:11:59

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - Serving Tea (1892)

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2025/09/02

If you come to China you're going to be getting served tea everywhere: in restaurants, homes, even offices. In today's newbie lesson, we'll be joining a young woman as she enters an office. Listen in and learn the language for basic manners and politeness in Mandarin Chinese.

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00:11:38

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Pre Intermediate) - City...

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2025/09/02

It’s been established you like your city, but why exactly? In this podcast, you will learn how to compare two things using Mandarin Chinese; in this case, cities. The more comparisons you can make, the smarter you sound. And the smarter you sound, the more you like us. And the more you like us, the better the Christmas gift we get from you. See how that works?

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00:13:40

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - Housekeeping!...

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2025/07/16

China is a nation of early risers, so don't be too surprised when housekeeping starts pounding on your hotel room door at 8am. In this Chinese lesson, learn to kindly and clearly tell housekeeping that you're more interested in sleeping than a tidy room.

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00:12:02

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - Tickets Today,...

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2025/07/16

Hopefully you've bought plane tickets before and you're aware that the price can vary a bit according to when you buy. With this lesson, you can also be prepared to deal with this reality in Mandarin Chinese!

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00:14:13

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - Tables and...

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2025/07/16

Ah, tables and chairs. Even the most minimalist decorator agrees that "being able to sit down" and "having a raised surface to put stuff on" are good things. There are a few surprises in store for you in today's Chinese lesson, though, so tune in and learn.

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00:14:52

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - Napping in the...

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2025/07/16

So it's another long, boring morning meeting. What's an employee to do? In this Chinese lesson, the boss makes it clear that it's not OK to sleep during the meeting. Learn the key language here.

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00:13:08

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - When is Your...

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2025/07/16

Everyone loves birthdays, and chances are if you're new to Chinese they'll be some of the first things you broach in conversation. Learn about birthdays, dates, and days of the week in Mandarin Chinese in today's lesson.

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00:10:24

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - Do You Like...

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2025/07/16

Do you like Shanghai? There may only be one right answer to this question (depending on who's asking), but there are also plenty of viable non-answers. Learn how to navigate this verbal minefield in this Chinese lesson.

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00:17:13

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - What to Expect...

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2025/07/16

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 pointers of what you should do. Be sure to check out ChinesePod's Pinyin Pronunciation Chart; a handy reference for learning the basics of Mandarin Chinese pronunciation.

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00:14:30

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - When are you...

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2025/07/16

OK, so we know you're coming to Hong Kong. The question is when. And please speak more clearly, because that old cell phone you use gets terrible reception. We've boiled these sentiments down into one Newbie-sized bite of useful Chinese.

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00:13:15

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - How Much is Your...

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2025/07/16

You may know that the Chinese (especially the Shanghainese) are rather open about discussing prices. Housing prices are a conversation staple. But you may be surprised how much a car can set you back in modern China. Learn how to ask how much a car costs, and embrace the harsh financial realities of modern life in the PRC.

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00:14:01

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - Come In, Please...

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2025/07/16

It's easy to make friends in China, and before you know it you'll be getting invited over to new friends' houses and inviting your friends over to yours. Today's ChinesePod lesson will teach you the basics of at-the-door pleasantries that you'll exchange when you arrive.

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