We at ChinesePod are vaguely aware that some people like cats better than dogs. While we don't apologize for our various dog-themed lessons, we're happy to throw you cat lovers a (fish)bone. Listen to this lesson to learn how to deal with the irrational cat-haters of this world in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1518

Maggie and Emily learn the Russian words Toska (Тоска) and Listopad (Листопад) from Masha Lichtenberg. Word in action: the Hindi word jugaad with natual stone specialist Dan Wiltshire. Poem by Emily: A Cat Called Tosca

Cats are the masters of subtlety, speaking volumes with a flick of the tail, a shift of the ears, or a slow, deliberate blink. Their communication is a rich tapestry woven from body language, vocalizations, scent, and touch, each thread revealing a clue about their mood, intent, and even their social standing. For those who share their lives with cats, learning this feline lexicon can transform everyday interactions into meaningful conversations.Take the tail, for instance. A cat walking with its

With Wang Qiang in custody and Detective Li out of harm's way, it seems the threat of the "Black Cat" has at long last been resolved. What new developments lie in store for our hero and his faithful sidekick, Xiao You? Tune into the grand finale of our Detective Li series to find out! [上集答案： 李探长通过用手指盖住手机话筒的方法告诉小尤 - "我在体育馆，你快去广播室抓捕王强。" ] Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1792

🎉 🎉 🎉 We’re celebrating 200 episodes — and we want you in it! Bitesize Chinese is turning 200 episodes, and we’re making a special episode featuring your voice. Send us a short voice message (10–20 seconds) to: – Share a funny or meaningful learning story – Tell us your favorite episode – Or ask us anything — about Chinese, teaching, or Holden the cat 🐈 🧡 Submit your voice via DM or check the “Ep.200” Story Highlight on Instagram @bitesize.chinese for details! Submission Deadline: Nov 6, 2025

🎉 🎉 🎉 We’re celebrating 200 episodes — and we want you in it! Bitesize Chinese is turning 200 episodes, and we’re making a special episode featuring your voice. Send us a short voice message (10–20 seconds) to: – Share a funny or meaningful learning story – Tell us your favorite episode – Or ask us anything — about Chinese, teaching, or Holden the cat 🐈 🧡 Submit your voice via DM or check the “Ep.200” Story Highlight on Instagram @bitesize.chinese for details! Submission Deadline: Nov 6, 2025

In the clutches of "Black Cat", Detective Li makes a desperate phone call and recalls a pivotal event in his sleuthing past. What will become of the talented detective? Tune in and find out! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1782

#8 Learn Japanese Through Cooking Drama | Grilled Rice Balls & Father's Taste | Level 1 Week 4Learn Japanese naturally through a heartwarming cooking drama! Follow Nami as she discovers the secret ingredient in her father's grilled rice balls. Perfect for beginners with simple dialogue and cultural insights into Japanese home cooking.📚Check Out the Full Study Guide on Substack https://learndeliciousjapanese.substack.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers

As Detective Li and Xiao You pursue a terrorist threat known only as "Black Cat," Xiao You heads back to headquarters while Detective Li pursues a fleeing "shadow" on his own. In this lesson, Detective Li finally confronts the shadow and learns its true intent. [上集答案：5239] Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1773

Are you ready to talk about your furry friends like a native speaker? This episode is your ultimate guide to the essential vocabulary for cats and dogs. We explore the cultural question of being a "cat person" or a "dog person," break down the specific verbs for their actions (like to purr vs. to bark), and cover all the key nouns from leash to litter box. Tune in to unlock the language you need to confidently and naturally share your love for pets in any English conversation.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit learndeliciousjapanese.substack.com#7 Learn Japanese Grilling Vocabulary | Izakaya no Yakionigiri Techniques | Level 1 Week 3Master essential Japanese grilling vocabulary through authentic yakionigiri (grilled rice balls) cooking! Week 3 teaches you やく (to grill), あみ (grill rack), こんがり (nicely browned), and more JLPT N5 cooking terms. Complete with pronunciation practice, example sentences, and interactive quiz. Perfect for beginners

Fluent Fiction - Vietnamese: Lanterns and Laughter: Healing Bonds at Ha Long Bay Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/vi/episode/2025-09-20-22-34-02-vi Story Transcript:Vi: Dưới ánh mặt trời mùa thu ấm áp, Luyến bước xuống khỏi tấm bè nhỏ, cảm nhận mặt đất cát mềm mại dưới chân.En: Under the warm autumn sun, Luyến stepped down from the small raft, feeling the soft sand beneath her feet.Vi: Ha Long Bay, với những núi đá vôi hùng vĩ nhô lên từ mặt nước xanh

S2E8: The Enchanted Watch (Green Fairy Book) **Please use your own judgement before sharing these stories with children. Although I do my best to keep the language friendly, the content may not be everyone’s cup of tea.   Summary After a man sends each of his two elder sons on a three years’ journey and throws them each a splendid feast on their return, his youngest son begs to go too. With little faith in Jenik, his son, the father agrees.  On his journey Jenik rescues a dog, a cat, and a snake

In part one of this five-part story, an emergency meeting at the station reveals that the mysterious "Black Cat" is making some serious terrorist threats, and the police need to react fast. At the same time, this lesson provides a few hints about Detective Li's past. 上集“三条人命案”答案： 经查证，中年男性死者是吴国庆，中年女性死者名叫陈桂芝，青年男性死者叫吴奇。

Alright learning crew, Ernis here, ready to dive into another fascinating paper that's got me buzzing. This time, we're tackling the world of Vision-Language Models, or VLMs. Think of them as AI systems that can see and understand the world around them, kinda like a super-smart toddler exploring a new room. They can look at a picture of a cat wearing a hat and not only identify the cat and the hat but also understand the humorous situation. Now, these VLMs are pretty impressive, thanks to the

I am an introvert, so I always feel I should be a cat person, until I met my cat, Olive. She was abandoned so she always follows me around when I am at home. There have been quite a bit of adjustment for both of us, stay tuned if you’d like to hear more. If you like my podcast, please give it a 5-star rating, and follow my future episodes. You could also follow me on Instagram at @elephant.phen. Thank you, and take care!

“Welcome to Free Spanish Course — your daily dose of Spanish where you’ll learn 3 new words every day. Are you ready?Let’s start with the first word, which is gato and means cat.Here’s a sentence where we use the word, along with its translation: El gato está en la ventana. — The cat is at the window.Okay, now let’s move on to the second word, which is caminar and means to walk.Here’s a sentence where we use the word, along with its translation: Vamos a caminar por la playa. — Let’s walk along the

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit learndeliciousjapanese.substack.com#6 Learn Japanese Rice Ball Forming Vocabulary | Onigiri Shaping Techniques | Level 1 Week 2Learn Delicious Japanese through cooking! Week 2 teaches how to shape onigiri (rice balls) with 5 essential beginner words: にぎる (to shape), かたち (shape), てのひら (palm), やさしく (gently), さんかく (triangle). Follow a fun skit between Nami and Namihei, practice pronunciation, and test your understanding with interactive

Terry is the founder of Polyglot.tw, the first organized and officially registered polyglot group in Taiwan. He is also an immersion program designer/engineer, a published writer, a linguistic entrepreneur, and a language revitalization activist. He began his polyglot journey when he was 20 and has learned more than 50 languages. Today he continues to learn new languages and especially enjoys conversations in different languages. In addition, Terry is also a cat rescuer, a globe-trotter and a