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ChinesePod - Intermediate

ChinesePod makes learning Mandarin fun and easy! In this Intermediate Level Podcast Feed, explore broader contexts and applications of frequently used expressions needed to navigate comfortably in a Mandarin speaking environment. Deepen your knowledge on current affairs while learning and increase your confidence level in speaking Chinese. Expand your Mandarin Chinese learning experience by also SUBSCRIBING to ChinesePod - Beginner and ChinesePod - Advanced Podcast channels. For a more in

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Upper-intermediate | Workplace Compliments 商业赞美──夸夸伙伴

ChinesePod - Intermediate ·

2020/11/30

One of the successes of a high performing team is the use of workplace compliments and recognitions. Find out how to make compliments and return compliments in Mandarin! 在商业场合我们如何向同事或者客户表达赞美，或者委婉地提出意见？商业场合的语言又与平时有什么不同呢？这一课里我们还将学习中文当中复杂定语前置的情况，快来听听吧！ HSK lvl 5 出色逻辑废话 HSK lvl 6 条理确保预算 Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4186

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00:14:23

Intermediate | Can We Not Eat There?

ChinesePod - Intermediate ·

2020/11/27

Trying to decide what to eat can be tricky. In today's lesson, a friend suggests a nice hot pot restaurant since it's the perfect place to go during the cold winter months. However, the other friend really doesn't want to go there. Let's find out why not. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/3038

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00:17:21

Pre-intermediate | Going To The Dentist

ChinesePod - Intermediate ·

2020/11/25

We’re as confused as you are, with the whole, “why do dentists ask in-depth questions while working on your teeth?” concept. But we can tell you this: you might want to be able to get yourself to the dentist and learn how to say “cavity” in Chinese. In this podcast, learn to communicate with your dentist in Mandarin Chinese about what ails ya. Don’t think you need this info? Ask Aric about getting a wisdom tooth pulled with no (as in *none whatsoever*) painkiller/numbing agent. Episode link:

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00:16:23

Upper-intermediate | Rookie Driver’s Conversation...

ChinesePod - Intermediate ·

2020/11/23

滴滴滴，新手上路......我们把刚刚学会开车、开得还不太好的人叫做“新手”或者“菜鸟”，技术要是实在太差，那可能就是“马路杀手”啦！来听听这一课，看看中文里可以怎样幽默地讽刺自己的伙伴吧～ A fun and useful lesson to learn Mandarin vocabulary on driving from a rookie driver! And how to be “humorously sarcastic” in Mandarin. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4185

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00:13:57

Intermediate | A Letter from George H.W. Bush 老布什的一封信

ChinesePod - Intermediate ·

2020/11/20

We remember George H. W. Bush by reading his hand-written letter to President Bill Clinton. See below for HSK vocabulary covered. 老布什去世了，但他高尚的人格却非常值得我们学习。从他写给克林顿的信中，就能看出他的大度。现在就让我们一起来看看这封手写信吧。汉语水平考试词汇 (HSK vocabulary): 鼓励(4) 喜悦(6) 孤单(4) 面临(5) 困难(4) 批评(5) 建议(4) 顺利(4) Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4146

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00:13:31

Pre-intermediate | Keeping In Touch

ChinesePod - Intermediate ·

2020/11/18

Where have you been? Why weren’t you home? I sent you an email, but didn’t hear back…has your email changed?! We know you’re busy studying Mandarin Chinese, but we don’t want you to forget about your old pals. In this podcast, Ken and Jenny (who just want to talk…promise!) have a lesson just for you on staying in touch. Learn about email, phone numbers, and excuses using Chinese! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0084

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00:15:59

Upper-intermediate | Ways To Use 倒。你倒是试试呀──“倒”的用法

ChinesePod - Intermediate ·

2020/11/16

倒 is an interesting word. It’s dao3 or dao4. And has more than 1 meaning depending on the context. "你倒是试试呀！” 你听到过这句话吗？当别人这么说的时候，是在单纯地邀请你去试一试吗？这就涉及到了“倒”这个字的用法和表达的情感。快来听听这一课，了解一下“倒”这个多音字都可以怎么使用吧！ HSK lvl 5 独立珍惜一旦倒 HSK lvl 6 传授明明 Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4178

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00:15:23

Intermediate | 1920-40s Jazzy Songs In Shanghai

ChinesePod - Intermediate ·

2020/11/13

Chi delves into the mother of all Mandopop songs — the very jazzy-sounding 时代曲 (songs of the era) in 1920-40s Shanghai, which was the city in China for cultural amalgamation. During that time, 夜来香, 何日君再来, 夜上海, 卖杂货 and 明月千里寄相思 are all quite famous. After listening to a brief history lesson, we’ll take a deeper look at 如果没有你 sung by 白光 to learn some Chinese! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4330

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00:19:51

Pre-intermediate | Finding A Supermarket

ChinesePod - Intermediate ·

2020/11/11

You’re more than welcome to visit and eat rice to your hearts content…don’t get us wrong, we love our rice, but there comes a point where if one more thing comes from a paddy, you might go mad in the head. In this podcast, Ken and Jenny spare you from the monotony by giving you a lesson in how to use Mandarin Chinese to ask about the local supermarket situation. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0082

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00:15:29

Upper-intermediate | Dining Preferences - What’s...

ChinesePod - Intermediate ·

2020/11/09

Buffet or a table meal? When to use serving chopsticks? Join us in this lesson for an interesting discussion as well as learn useful vocabulary on some dining etiquettes. 自助餐还是桌餐？什么时候应该用公筷？来听听这个关于餐桌上的选择与礼仪的课程吧！ HSK lvl 4 好像估计浪费丰富规定热闹结果 HSK lvl 5 未必罚款搞倒 HSK lvl 6 宁愿嫌 Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4172

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00:23:49

Intermediate | "Without You I'm So Lonely" 没有你陪伴真的好孤单

ChinesePod - Intermediate ·

2020/11/06

“没有你陪伴真的好孤单” is a lengthy song title, but nothing’s too long for a stark cry about missing your lover. In this new episode of Journey into Mandopop, Chi explains this Chinese mega-hit about loneliness which, as it’s very straight-to-the-point, is great for learning Chinese! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4331

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Pre-intermediate | Discussing Work

ChinesePod - Intermediate ·

2020/11/04

You Freddie Mercury and David Bowie know about being under pressure? Did they ever have to compete with 1.4 billion other people? In this Intermediate lesson, Ken and Jenny take time out of their hectic lives to help you talk about yours. In this podcast, learn how to talk in Mandarin Chinese about pressure at work, salaries and job satisfaction. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0070

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Upper-intermediate | To Pack Or To Go? 如饥似渴──打包还是带走？

ChinesePod - Intermediate ·

2020/11/03

Have you struggled with what to say for dine in, takeouts, home delivery when you’re hungry and want food fast! 打包 is synonymous with 带走 in Mandarin. Literally to first pack and then takeaway. So the next time when you’re at a Chinese restaurant use these useful vocabulary! 打包、带走、外卖......这些词有什么区别呢？“如饥似渴”真的是在说一个人又饿又渴吗？听听今天的课文，你就有答案了！ HSK lvl 4 提前抱歉支持实在安排 HSK lvl 5 不好意思反正招待优惠居然目前逗 HSK lvl 6 打包疏忽补偿计较扁 Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4171

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00:18:15

Intermediate | Prenatal Checkup, Part 2

ChinesePod - Intermediate ·

2020/10/30

In this episode, we will show you a dialogue between a doctor and the parent during the sonogram, and what are the things you can say during this wonderful experience. Let's check out the baby in the belly! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4342

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00:23:33

Pre-intermediate | Shopping

ChinesePod - Intermediate ·

2020/10/28

You dare to journey the Silk Road and not buy any silk? No one in their right mind comes to China and leaves with less than two extra carry-on bags. Cash or credit card? Expensive or not? In this lesson Ken and Jenny, a.k.a. shoppicus maximus, teach you about shopping in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0068

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Upper-intermediate | Social Credit Score For China’s...

ChinesePod - Intermediate ·

2020/10/26

“遛狗要牵绳子、防止狗随意乱吠、及时清理狗的粪便......”文明城市对养狗的人提出了许多要求。那些养狗、爱狗，甚至把狗当作自己的“儿子”的人，对此会作出什么反应呢？这一课将介绍许多和“狗”有关的成语和俗语，也会学习以下汉语水平考试词汇：犬（6）饲养（6）着想（6）乐意（6）场合（6）规则（5）文明（5） Keep your dog on a leash. Make sure your pet doesn't bark. Clean up after them. These are some of the rules pet owners in China have to abide as part of the social credit score system gradually being implemented across its cities. Take this lesson to learn useful “dog” vocabulary, idioms and slang. For example calling your pet 儿子 is

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00:21:02

Intermediate | Prenatal Checkup, Part 1

ChinesePod - Intermediate ·

2020/10/23

You're pregnant! In today's podcast, let's learn how to talk about maternity and prenatal checkup in Mandarin. If there's a steamed bun in your oven, this is the lesson for you. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4339

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Pre-intermediate | Talking About Illness

ChinesePod - Intermediate ·

2020/10/21

Now, we all know when we get the flu, there’s nothing we like more than to do a little whining about it. In this podcast you will learn how to tell someone who cares about your sore throat and headache, using Mandarin Chinese. And when you do, there will be no shortage of friends sure to want to bring you some nice Chinese medicine. Open up! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0063

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Upper-intermediate | 宅经济的发展

ChinesePod - Intermediate ·

2020/10/19

在这集谈话节目当中，Joy跟庆琳要来向大家介绍中国宅经济的发展，包括外送服务还有代买服务。你知道哪一家餐厅可以送服务员到你家吗？我们一起来看吧！ Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4308

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Intermediate | Animal Proverbs: Shoot the Bird That...

ChinesePod - Intermediate ·

2020/10/16

Animal metaphors are prevalent in almost every language, but people from different cultures may regard the same animal differently. In Chinese proverbs, you will see a lot of animal metaphors to symbolize human actions. In this lesson, we're showing you three common proverbs related to mice. They can be directly translated to "The shot hits the bird that pokes its head out", "Dumb birds can go into the forest earlier if they fly first", and "A bird in hand is worth hundreds in the bush." Do you know

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