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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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ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - Cola and Milk...

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2025/07/16

Cola or milk? Sugar or calcium? Cavities or strong bones? While the more healthy choice may be quite obvious, it's still important to know the price of either product as well. Learn how to use Mandarin Chinese to ask for prices in today's newbie lesson.

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00:14:31

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Newbie) - What Time is It...

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2025/07/16

Fans of "are we there yet" will enjoy annoying their companions with the endlessly repeated question, "what time is it now?" Whether you're just curious, or you're shooting for the "super obnoxious" end of the spectrum, you've got to admit that this is a useful question to master. Cover the essentials in this Chinese lesson.

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00:13:09

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Elementary) - Nearby Tea...

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2025/07/16

You're in China and you want some tea. Where do you go? A tea house, of course. But what happens if you can't find one? Perhaps you'll have to settle for another kind of caffeinated beverage...

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00:15:16

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Elementary) - A New Jug...

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2025/07/16

The office water cooler: this is such a common part of most offices that in English we even have a way of describing gossip that originates there! But what happens when the water runs out? Learn how to talk about this in today's super-practical lesson.

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00:17:01

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

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2025/07/16

Security checks are a given at airports and most bus stations in China. But these days, you're likely to see them in some subway stations, as well (ahem, Shanghai)! Check out today's lesson to learn some important terms related to safety and security checks.

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00:16:55

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

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2025/07/16

All eyes are focused on South Africa this summer as the nation prepares to host the World Cup. Check out today's lesson and learn how to describe one important South African export (here's a hint: we hear they're a girl's best friend).

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00:17:44

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Elementary) - Which tone...

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2025/07/16

Science is fun! So are sports! But what happens when you want to discuss one in Chinese, but you instead use words describing the other? Sounds like you have a problem with tones, but not to worry! ChinesePod is here to help!

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00:17:24

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Elementary) - Changing a...

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2025/07/16

For whatever reason you're in the airport and the flight you've got just won't do. Now comes the tricky part! How do you ask to change your ticket? Find out today with this elementary level lesson.

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00:16:02

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

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2025/07/16

Today's lesson is all about getting a tan on accident! Tune in to find out all the key tools you'll need to bring to the beach this summer in order to avoid tanning!

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00:18:36

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Elementary) - Check Your...

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2025/07/16

Most of us have spam filters on our email inboxes. They certainly make life easier a lot of the time, saving us the hassle of deleting loads of advertisements for unnecessary (and often less-than-wholesome) products. Yet sometimes spam filters also cause problems. Check out today's lesson for some useful technology terminology.

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00:20:10

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

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2025/07/16

We're off to the shoe store today to pick out a pair appropriate for the summer months. Learn how to describe shoes and shoe sizes in this ChinesePod lesson.

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00:17:46

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

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2025/07/16

In China you'll have no problem finding many of the fruits you like to eat back home: bananas, apples, watermelons. But China also has a lot of unusual fruits you might have never heard of (or even seen before)! Learn about some of these in today's lesson.

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00:15:56

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

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2025/07/16

From Papa John's to Pizza Hut, American pizza franchises have become a common sight in China's big cities. Learn how to order the pizza you want with today's lesson.

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

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2025/07/16

The French often say the stinkier a cheese, the better its taste. Well not so, according to the characters in today's lesson. Learn how to describe this popular Gallic export and its most important characteristic in Chinese.

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00:15:15

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Elementary) - Which Subway...

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2025/07/16

Meeting up with friends in the city can sometimes be confusing. In today's lesson you'll learn the Chinese you need to know to describe which exit of the metro station you'll be meeting your friends at.

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00:19:07

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Intermediate) - Travel by...

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2025/07/16

Traveling in China can be a bit different than what some tourists are used to. Many people opt to travel as a part of a tour group (you've all seen them - they often have a brightly-dressed guide with a flag and matching t-shirts). While this kind of travel has its benefits, there are some undeniable drawbacks, as well. Find out more by tuning in to today's lesson!

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00:17:23

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Intermediate) - Monopoly,...

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2025/07/16

Today ChinesePod is exploring classic games. From the intense world of real estate to the physical challenges of contorting your body, we're exploring options for having fun with friends. Tune in to find out which game the people in today's dialog choose to play! Here's a hint: we hope they stretched first!

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00:16:52

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Intermediate) - Las Vegas...

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2025/07/16

Elvis chapels and exotic animals. Magicians and pyramids. Sin city has it all. Learn how to talk about Las Vegas in Chinese with today's show. And remember: what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!

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00:18:00

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

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2025/07/16

Many times conversations about money in Chinese involve some kind of bargaining. In today's show we're exploring bargaining in a more formal setting - the office. Someone's contract is up for renewal and he's about to play hardball. Tune in to hear how it goes!

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00:17:33

ChinesePod - Free Podcast (Intermediate) - Kinds of...

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2025/07/16

Nuts come in all shapes and sizes - and some people say eating them will even make you smarter. Join us today as we browse many varieties of this delicious snack. We're sure you'll find a kind you like!

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