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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 depth Mandarin Language learning, go to www.chinesepod.com and take us for a spin.
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Upper-intermediate | Suppliers (Part 2)
Being a supplier for a big factory can be extremely difficult. Caught between rising material costs and the factory's ever increasing demands for quality and efficiency, things can get difficult. In this …
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Being a supplier for a big factory can be extremely difficult. Caught between rising material costs and the factory's ever increasing demands for quality and efficiency, things can get difficult. In this lesson, a father/son team discuss how to solve their most recent problem any way that they can. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2247
Intermediate | Plane Ticket Refunds
You may have buying an airplane ticket down pat, but what do you do when your itinerary suddenly changes? Tune in to today's lesson and get clued in on how to handle the (relatively) complex process of asking …
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You may have buying an airplane ticket down pat, but what do you do when your itinerary suddenly changes? Tune in to today's lesson and get clued in on how to handle the (relatively) complex process of asking for and obtaining a refund. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1796
Upper-intermediate | Supplier Problems
Welcome to the world of manufacturing, where suppliers, factory managers and designers are all locked in a heated battle to produce the best product for the lowest amount of money. In this lesson, a designer …
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Welcome to the world of manufacturing, where suppliers, factory managers and designers are all locked in a heated battle to produce the best product for the lowest amount of money. In this lesson, a designer and a factory boss have it out over the declining quality of components from a supplier. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2233
Intermediate | Raising the Rent
No one likes to discuss issues of rent with their landlord, but in big cities, especially Shanghai, rising housing costs are often a fact of life. While trying to keep your landlord from raising the rent in …
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No one likes to discuss issues of rent with their landlord, but in big cities, especially Shanghai, rising housing costs are often a fact of life. While trying to keep your landlord from raising the rent in China can prove to be a trying task, this lesson will equip you with words and phrases that (we hope!) will help you keep your rent low. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1794
Upper-intermediate | Housing Supply and Demand
Housing prices in China continue to spiral higher and higher. Is there an end in sight or will more and more Chinese people be shut out of buying a home? In this lesson, ChinesePod gets in on the debate …
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Housing prices in China continue to spiral higher and higher. Is there an end in sight or will more and more Chinese people be shut out of buying a home? In this lesson, ChinesePod gets in on the debate . Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2228
Intermediate | A Disappointing Delivery
One of the most popular and expedient ways to shop in China is by ordering things online. But what do you do when there's a mix-up and the company delivers the wrong product? Find out how to resolve such issues …
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One of the most popular and expedient ways to shop in China is by ordering things online. But what do you do when there's a mix-up and the company delivers the wrong product? Find out how to resolve such issues in today's dialogue. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1787
Upper-intermediate | The Wonders of WeChat
Nobody in China sends text messages any more. They do WeChat! In this lesson, find out why WeChat is so popular and why everyone is using it. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2223
Intermediate | Visa Issues
So you want to work in China. You've got everything lined up and just nailed a job interview. But what about your work visa? In today's lesson, listen in on how to ask your employers about getting a work visa …
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So you want to work in China. You've got everything lined up and just nailed a job interview. But what about your work visa? In today's lesson, listen in on how to ask your employers about getting a work visa and potential pitfalls one can encounter in the process, all in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1784
Upper-intermediate | Going for Younger Guys
ChinesePod steps into the realm of gender politics by taking on the issue of 姐弟恋 (jiědìliàn), relationships between older women and younger men. Most women seem okay going for guys a few years younger with them …
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ChinesePod steps into the realm of gender politics by taking on the issue of 姐弟恋 (jiědìliàn), relationships between older women and younger men. Most women seem okay going for guys a few years younger with them if they're right one, but younger than that? Let the discussion begin! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2219
Intermediate | Perfume Shopping
Perfume might seem like a good gift for a female friend, but be sure to pick the right fragrance! In this Chinese lesson, our hapless male hero attempts to navigate the choices. Episode link …
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Perfume might seem like a good gift for a female friend, but be sure to pick the right fragrance! In this Chinese lesson, our hapless male hero attempts to navigate the choices. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1777
Upper-intermediate | The Relevant Departments
Sign here. Get this stamped. Fill out this form. ChinesePod delves into the world of Chinese bureaucracy. Will it get out in one piece or will it get caught up in the red tape? Find out in this lesson! Episode …
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Sign here. Get this stamped. Fill out this form. ChinesePod delves into the world of Chinese bureaucracy. Will it get out in one piece or will it get caught up in the red tape? Find out in this lesson! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2213
Intermediate | A Business Lunch Invitation
It's pretty widely known that the Chinese like to get to know each other over the dinner table, and even make deals over meals. Not every meal is going to be a profitable venture, however, which raises the …
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It's pretty widely known that the Chinese like to get to know each other over the dinner table, and even make deals over meals. Not every meal is going to be a profitable venture, however, which raises the question of when it's appropriate to treat your client to a meal. In this Chinese lesson, some co-workers tackle the age-old question of "to qing or not to qing." Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1774
Upper-intermediate | Graduate School Advisors
Defending a thesis, looking for a job, helping out one's advisers... what's a graduate student to do? In this lesson, learn about graduate school issues as two graduate students talk about the pressures facing …
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Defending a thesis, looking for a job, helping out one's advisers... what's a graduate student to do? In this lesson, learn about graduate school issues as two graduate students talk about the pressures facing them. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2207
Intermediate | A Bad Temper
A bad temper can cause a lot of trouble in a man's life. In this lesson, we learn about one man's temper and how it has affected his relationships. Fortunately, the guy has a very helpful friend offering advice …
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A bad temper can cause a lot of trouble in a man's life. In this lesson, we learn about one man's temper and how it has affected his relationships. Fortunately, the guy has a very helpful friend offering advice for how to deal with the situation. Learn all about it in this Chinese lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1767
Upper-intermediate | Hong Kong-Macao Travel Permit
“One country, two systems.” Hong Kong and Macao are now part of China, but they have their own culture and political systems separate from Mainland China. In some respects, going there is like going to a …
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“One country, two systems.” Hong Kong and Macao are now part of China, but they have their own culture and political systems separate from Mainland China. In some respects, going there is like going to a different country. This is especially true for Mainland Chinese who want to visit. For them, a special travel permit is required. And the deal isn't the same for everyone. Find out out more in this lesson! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2203
Intermediate | Networking Event
What young professional can resist a networking event? Well, it might be a bit easier to resist if you have no clue what to say to meet people. In this Chinese lesson, learn how to chat up another professional …
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What young professional can resist a networking event? Well, it might be a bit easier to resist if you have no clue what to say to meet people. In this Chinese lesson, learn how to chat up another professional and make some of those all-important human connections. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1764
Upper-intermediate | Activities on Douban
Facebook is blocked in China, so it's not used by most Chinese for socializing and organizing events. For organizing events, especially for the young Chinese artsy crowd, the place to go is Douban. Here you can …
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Facebook is blocked in China, so it's not used by most Chinese for socializing and organizing events. For organizing events, especially for the young Chinese artsy crowd, the place to go is Douban. Here you can find information on events as well as book reviews, movie reviews and more. In this lesson, one friend tells another all about it. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2200
Intermediate | Airport Check-In Problems
In this Chinese lesson we join our ill-fated hero at the airport check-in desk. He's battling airport regulations and not doing so well. This could be you, so if you're one of those slightly more "complicated" …
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In this Chinese lesson we join our ill-fated hero at the airport check-in desk. He's battling airport regulations and not doing so well. This could be you, so if you're one of those slightly more "complicated" passengers, this lesson might be just what you need. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1757
Upper-intermediate | English Grammar Difficulties
Learning Chinese is hard, but learning English is difficult too! In this lesson, a Chinese student faces a teacher after failing to get their head around some points in English grammar. Learn how to talk about …
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Learning Chinese is hard, but learning English is difficult too! In this lesson, a Chinese student faces a teacher after failing to get their head around some points in English grammar. Learn how to talk about tense, prepositions, clauses and all those great grammar words in this lesson! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2193
Intermediate | Sportswear Brands
China is quite a playground for brand names, with big companies like Nike and small knock-off operations existing side by side. In this Chinese lesson, learn how a child and parent view these choices with …
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China is quite a playground for brand names, with big companies like Nike and small knock-off operations existing side by side. In this Chinese lesson, learn how a child and parent view these choices with regards to athletic shoes. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1754
Upper-intermediate | Making a Mojito
Get your mojitos! Get your gin and tonics! Get your vodka sodas! In this lesson, ChinesePod gets mixed up in the world of cocktails. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2183
Intermediate | Field Trip to the Zoo
Whether you prefer to gawk joyously at the animals, or brood over the moral issues raised by caging animals in a zoo, this Chinese lesson has you covered. Learn also some of those picky details related to …
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Whether you prefer to gawk joyously at the animals, or brood over the moral issues raised by caging animals in a zoo, this Chinese lesson has you covered. Learn also some of those picky details related to Chinese animal names which you've always wondered about but been too shy to ask. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1751
Upper-intermediate | Punctuation Issues
While punctuation marks in Chinese are similar to those in English, there are some notable differences. In fact, there are even some symbols used in Chinese punctuation which don't exist in English. In this …
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While punctuation marks in Chinese are similar to those in English, there are some notable differences. In fact, there are even some symbols used in Chinese punctuation which don't exist in English. In this lesson, someone helps their Chinese coworker write a letter in English, only to discover these differences first hand. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2177
Intermediate | Talking About the Working Hours Policy
HR has recently announced a new working hours policy, and a young woman discusses with her boyfriend how it affects her. The policy itself may be full of formal, stuffy language, but this lesson cuts right to …
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HR has recently announced a new working hours policy, and a young woman discusses with her boyfriend how it affects her. The policy itself may be full of formal, stuffy language, but this lesson cuts right to the chase and deals with the new office policy in plain, straightforward terms. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1744
Upper-intermediate | The Legend of the White Snake (Part 3)
ChinesePod brings the last installment of the saga of the snake spirit Bai Suzhen and her love Xu Xian. It's The Legend of the White Snake! In this final part of the story, love goes beyond death and good old …
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ChinesePod brings the last installment of the saga of the snake spirit Bai Suzhen and her love Xu Xian. It's The Legend of the White Snake! In this final part of the story, love goes beyond death and good old fashioned filial piety saves the day! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2173
Intermediate | Wang Guan's Busy Day
This Chinese lesson chronicles a day in the life of Wang Guan, a very busy network administrator. If you deal with routers or servers much, this is a good introductory lesson for you. But a word of advice: go …
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This Chinese lesson chronicles a day in the life of Wang Guan, a very busy network administrator. If you deal with routers or servers much, this is a good introductory lesson for you. But a word of advice: go into this lesson with your tone hat on; it's going to give you a workout! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1741
Upper-intermediate | The Legend of the White Snake (Part 2)
The Legend of the White Snake continues! In this episode, Bai Suzhen and Xu Xian find happiness with each other. However, this happiness isn't destined to last... Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2153
Intermediate | Too Young to be Dating
Somewhere in China, a telephone rings. The mother answers, and, much to her dismay, discovers that it is a young man calling for her daughter. What's a mother to do? And how does a Chinese girl try to outsmart …
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Somewhere in China, a telephone rings. The mother answers, and, much to her dismay, discovers that it is a young man calling for her daughter. What's a mother to do? And how does a Chinese girl try to outsmart a protective mother? Find out in this Chinese lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1736
Upper-intermediate | The Legend of the White Snake (Part 1)
Just in time for the Year of the Snake, this classic Chinese folktale takes us to the famed shores of the West Lake in Hangzhou where magical Taoist snakes turn into beautiful women and fall in love with good …
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Just in time for the Year of the Snake, this classic Chinese folktale takes us to the famed shores of the West Lake in Hangzhou where magical Taoist snakes turn into beautiful women and fall in love with good hearted shepherds. It's The Legend of the White Snake! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2137
Intermediate | Interpreting Gig at the Exhibition
Oral interpretation in China is a fairly lucrative job for those with the skills. In this lesson, learn how to distinguish between various types of translation work, as well as some of the more important …
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Oral interpretation in China is a fairly lucrative job for those with the skills. In this lesson, learn how to distinguish between various types of translation work, as well as some of the more important details for the event itself. Oh, and don't forget to look pretty. Image is everything. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1730
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