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Summary: ChinesePod Classic Episodes. In 2005, there was no such thing as a language learning podcast. Then ChinesePod came along and changed everything. Almost a decade later, and with over 3000+ lessons and counting, we are the largest, most experienced resource for learning Chinese. Head over to https://chinesepod.com to access the entirety of our incredible library, with added benefits such as complete lesson notes, grammar explanations, 1000's of exercises, custom flashcards... The list goes on. Coming up to our 10 year anniversary, we have some very exciting things just around the corner, and soon you will also have access to the highest quality video learning resource on the market. ChinesePod. Changing Everything.
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Quick! Name another great thing about ChinesePod. That’s right! You can listen anywhere – taxi, home, or even the gym! What’s that, you say? You’d love nothing more than a lesson on “working out?” Well, we love nothing more than you, so consider it done. In this podcast, learn to talk about weight training, yoga and much more, all in Mandarin Chinese. 健身 jiànshēn to work out 剧烈 jùliè strenuous 修饰 xiūshì to modify 体形 tǐxíng body shape 发达 fādá developed 注重 zhùzhòng to lay stress on 内行 nèiháng expert 健身房 jiànshēnfáng gym 举重 jǔzhòng weightlifting 瑜伽 yújiā yoga 肌肉 jīròu muscle 耐力 nàilì endurance 有氧操 yǒuyǎngcāo aerobics
Well, well… what do we have here? A modern-day “Harold & Maude,” that’s what. Just as Zhang Liang is having doubts about Lili, he finds himself after hours with an attractive female co-worker. Sound spicy? Wait till you hear who catches them! Oohhhhhh, ChinesePod, the Sichuan food of Mandarin Chinese podcasts! 拨打 bōdǎ to dial 关机 guānjī to turn off 怪不得 guàibude no wonder 打扰 dǎrǎo disturb 私人 sīrén private 误会 wùhuì to misunderstand 没电 méidiàn to have a dead battery; to have no electricity 一大帮 yīdàbāng a big group (of people) 解释 jiěshì to explain; explanation 一个样 yī ge yàng the same; alike
For Ken, it’s getting back into archery. For Jenny, it’s finding Roger Ferderer again. For a few of our guests it’s….Nope, not going to give it away! In this podcast, we will help you in your New Year’s resolution to learn more Mandarin Chinese by making it into a lesson. 升职 shēngzhí promotion 雷声大雨点小 léishēng dà yǔdiǎn xiǎo much talk but little action 三天打鱼，两天晒网 sān tiān dǎyú, liǎng tiān shàiwǎng lack of persistence 彻底 chèdǐ thoroughly 嚷 rǎng to shout 露一手 lòuyīshǒu show off one's skill 意识到 yìshidào to be aware of 泼冷水 pōlěngshuǐ to throw cold water on(derogatory meaning) 站着说话不腰疼 zhàn zhe shuōhuà bù yāoténg just talk while others do the work 猛涨 měngzhǎng to rise suddenly 回落 huíluò fall after a rise; drop (of prices, etc.) 血本 xuèběn hard earned money; a big sum of money; a fortune
They. Toast. Everything. …it’s a lesson you can learn from us, or learn the hard way. So, how about you turn the tables and offer up some Mandarin Chinese “drinking words” of your own? In this podcast, learn how to spread some “cheers”. (Premium subscribers will learn the whole swapping-the-baijiu-for-Sprite trick). 敬酒 jìngjiǔ make a toast 干杯 gānbēi cheers 健康、发财 jiànkāng, fācái health, get rich 一口闷 yīkǒumēn bottoms up 随意 suíyì as you wish
In a land of Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Islam – and now Christianity – a quick sermon on how to identify your own religion might help. In this podcast you will learn how to ask about someone’s religion, and also to talk about going to church, using Mandarin Chinese. A 你信教吗？ nǐ xìn jiào ma? Do you believe in any religion? B 我不信。你呢？ wǒ bù xìn. nǐ ne? No. Do you? A 我信基督教。 wǒ xìn Jīdūjiào. I am a Christian. B 我的朋友也是。他每个星期天都去教堂。 wǒ de péngyou yě shì. tā měige xīngqītiān dōu qù jiàotáng. My friend is too. He goes to church every Sunday.
Few things in life are certain: 1. Life 2. Death 3. A non-English speaking barber might struggle in getting that “feathered” look you’re after So, it’s John and Jenny to the rescue, in the wind-blown form of a lesson on “getting a do”. In this podcast learn how to communicate some essentials to your friendly neighborhood barber cutting right there on the sidewalk in Mandarin Chinese. ChinesePod--not afraid to wear ours up, and away from the face. A 我想剪头发。多少钱？ wǒ xiǎng jiǎn tóufa. duōshǎo qián? I’d like a haircut. How much is it? B 洗剪吹50元。请问你想剪什么样的？ xǐ jiǎn chuī wǔshí yuán. qǐng wèn nǐ xiǎng jiǎn shénmayàng de? It’s 50 yuan for shampoo, cut, and blow dry. What style do you want? A 前面短一点，后面留长一点。 qiánmian duǎn yīdiǎn, hòumian liú cháng yīdiǎn. Shorter in the front, but a bit longer in the back. B 没问题。你先洗头吧。 méiwèntí. nǐ xiān xǐtóu ba. No problem. Please shampoo first.
