Beste ChinesePod podcasts (2025)

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Intermediate | Flying a Kite 16:48

1d ago16:48

16:48

As spring arrives, the parks are beginning to liven up again. In today's show, we'll be exploring a popular park activity: kite flying. Join us to learn all about this fun hobby in this lesson! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1372

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Elementary | Beards Are for Old Men 15:20

1d ago15:20

15:20

Someone's got a date tonight, and he's getting some important advice from a friend. The main question: do women dig the facial hair, or is it better to go for the clean shave? Find out how to talk about facial hair in today's lesson. We hope you'll add your two cents to this very personal debate after listening to the show! Episode link: https://ww…

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Newbie | Studying Chinese 18:21

4d ago18:21

18:21

So you're studying Chinese? Is it hard? As a student of Chinese, you better be prepared to answer these questions. And don't worry... Chinese people won't mind if you tell them you're finding it a tad bit difficult. They've wrestled with it their whole lives too. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1683…

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Upper-intermediate | Dodging Hong Kong Sales Tax 14:58

4d ago14:58

14:58

For the growing numbers of affluent Chinese mainlanders, Hong Kong is a shopping paradise. That is, until this year, when some new tax policies kicked in. In this lesson, learn about the difficulties of buying an iPad cheap in Hong Kong, as well as a rather sneaky (if legally questionable) little plot to avoid those taxes. Episode link: https://www…

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Elementary | Mother's Day 18:12

7d ago18:12

18:12

Once a year people across the world celebrate the women who brought them into the world. Join us today as we cover some of the essentials for wishing mom a wonderful Mother's Day! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1413

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Intermediate | Let's Just Be Friends 17:57

7d ago17:57

17:57

Today, ChinesePod is exploring the four words no one ever wants to hear from the person they care about. Learn how to ask a friend to take things to the next level - and how to gently let someone down - in this heart-breaker of a lesson! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1370

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Upper-intermediate | International vs. Local Schools 14:35

9d ago14:35

14:35

Foreigners raising their young children in China face a very difficult choice regarding schooling. Is it better to send one's child to a local school to learn along with all the Chinese kids and grow up culturally Chinese, or to attend an international school where English is used much more often and Chinese language is not emphasized? Learn to dis…

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Newbie | Surfing the Internet 16:35

9d ago16:35

16:35

So what do you like to do in the evening? If your answer is something that does not involve going online, then you're weird, and we're not going to help you. If, however, you like going online for your entertainment, we've got just the Chinese lesson for you! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1678…

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Intermediate | Buying a Shirt 16:48

11d ago16:48

16:48

It's a mad dash to make the best of today's killer discount! Find out how to describe clothing sizes and styles in today's shopping-focused ChinesePod lesson! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1362

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Elementary | You Sing Terribly! 17:02

11d ago17:02

17:02

KTV features prominently in the Chinese social scene. And everyone, everyone has their turn at the mic. Sometimes your friends surprise you with their ability to belt out pop standards. Other times, though, you find yourself suffering through butchered John Denver classics. If you're experiencing the latter of these two situations, check out today'…

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Upper-intermediate | Concern over a Love Letter 18:22

14d ago18:22

18:22

"My mind is filled with your lovely smiling face. Your sweet smile warms up this frigid winter. Can I still see you tomorrow - in that secluded place?" ...If you found a love letter like this written by your teenage son, how would you react? Listen in as a Chinese parent flips out in this lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1583…

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Newbie | Taking the Train to Beijing 20:01

14d ago20:01

20:01

If you're a newbie to China, then you've definitely got to make a trip to Beijing. This Chinese lesson for total beginners will help you to make sure you've got those train tickets... and maybe even help you be all bossy and make someone else go buy them. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1674…

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Intermediate | Chinese Zodiac Birth Year 18:01

16d ago18:01

18:01

Ever wonder why you see some people in China wearing a little bit of red every single day? Well we've got an interesting explanation for you in today's astrology themed lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1358

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Elementary | Asking for the WiFi password 14:00

16d ago14:00

14:00

In this increasingly connected world, it's important to maintain contact with friends and colleagues, even when you're outside the house or the office. Cafés all over the world cater to this by offering free or paid wifi. But how do you ask for the password in Chinese? Find out in today's super-useful lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.co…

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Upper-intermediate | Discussing Divorce 16:02

17d ago16:02

16:02

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Newbie | Living in Nanjing 19:18

17d ago19:18

19:18

Visas are a huge, unavoidable nuisance. If you live in China, there's a good chance you've made at least one trip to Hong Kong in search of this priceless little sticker. Learn useful Chinese vocabulary about visas in today's podcast. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1668

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Intermediate | A Cell Phone Ad on TV 15:22

21d ago15:22

15:22

The language of sales and advertising is very unique. It's meant to get you excited enough to run to the store and buy that brand new cell phone you never wanted (again). In today's lesson, find out just what those guys in the TV advertisements are saying to get people to buy, buy buy! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1356…

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Elementary | Waiting for Food 15:55

21d ago15:55

15:55

Ever been in a restaurant when the food just doesn't seem to be coming out fast enough? In today's lesson we'll be bugging the server to speed things up a bit! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1369

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Newbie | Checking into a Hotel 14:54

23d ago14:54

14:54

If you're planning on spending a night in a Chinese hotel, as a foreigner, you better have your passport ready. In this lesson, learn those magic Chinese phrases that will land you in a hotel room. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1663

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Upper-intermediate | Facing Bankruptcy 15:50

23d ago15:50

15:50

It takes a lot of hard work to build a business, but sometimes things go wrong. You may have taken various measures to get the company back on track, but in some cases you just have to consider bankruptcy. In this lesson, learn to discuss this unhappy situation in Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1573…

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Elementary | Saying Goodbye at the Airport 14:27

25d ago14:27

14:27

We're at the airport today, and it's time to say our heartfelt goodbyes! Learn how to send a person off in Chinese in this elementary level lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1367

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Intermediate | Leaky Pipes and Faucets 15:36

25d ago15:36

15:36

Drip. Drip. Drip... we've got a leaky faucet today - time to call the plumber! Learn some great plumbing terms that will help you get your bathroom and kitchen in working order again. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1353

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Newbie | Business Cards 14:05

28d ago14:05

14:05

Business cards. In China they’re handed out for any and every reason… but what do you say when you get one? “Thanks” might seem a little bland, but then again, “WOW! You’ve such fine taste in paper!” might be a bit over the top. So then what? Better find out; you’ll be doing it about 12 times a day. In this podcast, learn to do the ol’ card exchang…

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Upper-intermediate | River Town Tourism 18:38

28d ago18:38

18:38

For all those tourists who have showed up in China dismayed at the modern economies and booming metropolises, the tourism industry has an answer, and that answer is the Chinese river towns. The old-style housing, traditional eats, and arts and crafts will charm Chinese and foreigners alike. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1567…

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Intermediate | End of the Year Bonus Surprise 13:44

30d ago13:44

13:44

It's the end of the Chinese year, and you know what that means! No, we're not talking about long waits in the ticket line at the train station. And we're not talking about fireworks, either. We're talking about the very exciting end of the year bonus. Let's just hope it was a good year... if not, you might have to scratch that new flat screen off o…

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Elementary | April Fool's Day Car 20:13

30d ago20:13

20:13

It's April Fool's day and someone is about to get punk'd. Find out just what happens by tuning in to today's ChinesePod lesson all about practical jokes! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1390

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Newbie | Long Time No See! 13:48

1M ago13:48

13:48

Cliché as it may be, a good “long time no see” does wonders for reconnecting with old friends. In this podcast, we’re going to make you sound more like a local by sharing these tidbits, as well as a cooler way of saying “how are you." And how are you? In this Chinese lesson, you'll learn that in Shanghai there's only one correct answer... Episode l…

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Upper-intermediate | Hanukkah 15:03

1M ago15:03

15:03

In this lesson, two radio announcers discuss the Jewish "Festival of Lights" in Chinese. Get the abridged history of the holiday along with your essential candle vocabulary. You'll be ready for your first Chinese Hanukkah in no time. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1558

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Elementary | Visiting a Friend's Room 16:24

1M ago16:24

16:24

Today's show covers important language for anyone planning on visiting a friend in a doorman building. Learn the basics for interacting with security, 保安(bǎo'ān), in today's helpful ChinesePod lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1364

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Intermediate | Choosing a New Pair of Glasses 17:54

1M ago17:54

17:54

Choosing glasses is always a challenge, but throw in a system of glasses prescriptions completely different from any you're used to, and it's a recipe for confusion and frustration. But not to worry! ChinesePod is here to provide you with the tools to make your next trip to get eye glasses a success. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1345…

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Upper-intermediate | The Rising Cost of Food 14:31

1M ago14:31

14:31

The rising cost of food is a social issue that can't be ignored. You'll hear the average Zhou on the street talking about it, and you'll see it on the news. But what happens when you put the two together? What are the Chinese viewer reactions to this kind of news? Tune in to this lesson to find out. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1563…

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Newbie | Explaining Your Job 13:04

1M ago13:04

13:04

“So… what do you do?” While that might sound like a “Singles’ Night” introduction, we mean it… seriously (you should see our faces right now). In this lesson, you will learn how to ask someone what they do, using Mandarin Chinese. And this podcast will also help you to learn how to give a nice sounding response… and so much more. Episode link: http…

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Elementary | Slippery Ground 15:10

1M ago15:10

15:10

Often times in China when you're running out the door you notice the street cleaners have just washed down the streets and sidewalks. This can be especially dangerous in the winter when water freezes into ice. In today's lesson, learn how to tell someone to watch out if the ground is slippery. You'll also be learning how to verbally rebound from a …

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Intermediate | The Left-handed Child 18:57

1M ago18:57

18:57

Being a parent means making tough decisions all the time. In today's podcast, we'll be learning about a very important parenting moment in an age-old debate: are righties smarter than lefties? Or vice versa? The parents in this dialog struggle with old Chinese stereotypes and try to respect the individuality of their toddler. Episode link: https://…

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Newbie | Asking the Time 11:09

1M ago11:09

11:09

In bustling cities like Shanghai and Beijing, there's always something happening, and sometimes even according to schedule. Knowing what time it is will always be something you need to ask early on, as well as knowing how good your timing is. Learn the essential Chinese words and phrases in this lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1644…

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Upper-intermediate | Considering LASIK Eye Surgery 20:29

1M ago20:29

20:29

At least for the time being, a lot of things are cheaper in China than in the West. One that might not immediately come to mind is laser eye surgery. But is it safe? How is it viewed and discussed in Chinese society? Listen in to this lesson for a modern Chinese take. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1553…

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Elementary | Cold Weather Is Coming 18:15

1M ago18:15

18:15

One thing is true about the weather these days: it's really unpredictable! People generally try to stay on top of the weather news in China, but despite an effort to stay informed, one of the characters in today's lesson will most definitely be feeling the chill tomorrow. Tune in to find out why! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1357…

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Intermediate | Western Zodiac 14:25

1M ago14:25

14:25

Today we're leaving behind the rats, monkeys and tigers of the Chinese zodiac for Leo, Taurus and Sagittarius. Find out how to discuss your own sign, and learn how to ask someone else theirs. Who knows, you might even pick up some flirting tips! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1341

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Newbie | Taxi to the Airport 12:01

2M ago12:01

12:01

Never leave it till the last minute to catch a taxi to the airport. If you are left with no choice, make sure you've listened to today's lesson - you'll be able to tell the driver the time of your flight in Mandarin. This should inspire them to use their 'driving gongfu' get you to the departure terminal in time. Episode link: https://www.chinesepo…

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Upper-intermediate | Second-hand Bicycle 15:38

2M ago15:38

15:38

"Second-hand" isn't just one option when buying a bicycle; for many consumers, it's a whole way of life. In this lesson, we cover a range of topics, from broken-down bikes to second-hand philosophy. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1548

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Elementary | Return to the Hometown 18:44

2M ago18:44

18:44

It's the new year and that means traveling home to see friends and family. In today's lesson learn how to make plans to see old friends. Hopefully you're able to fit it all into a week-long visit! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1355

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Intermediate | Computer Problems and Tech Support 13:51

2M ago13:51

13:51

We've all been there: you're in the middle of a big project, you're about to save, and... nothing. Your computer is frozen. Nothing to do but shout in anger and beg the tech. department to come over and see what the bigger problem is. A virus? A hardware issue? Tune in today to learn how to describe computer problems and how to ask for help. Episod…

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Newbie | Which Time Zone? 15:51

2M ago15:51

15:51

Tossing and turning, lack of appetite, moodiness; these are all symptoms of one very common condition: jet lag! But the worst is when you forget to change the time on your phone and you show up somewhere at the wrong time! Find out how to describe this situation in today's ChinesePod lesson on time differences. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.…

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Upper-intermediate | Hospital Visits and Prescription Medication 16:15

2M ago16:15

16:15

How do you provide healthcare for a population of 1.4 billion? We don't know either, but this lesson takes a look at the more practical side of the issue: just getting a prescription filled. The Chinese process is a bit different from that of the west, so listen in to learn the Chinese way to get those meds. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com…

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Intermediate | Fire in the Hallway! 15:27

2M ago15:27

15:27

If you've been to China, you will have noticed the lack of fire detectors in homes and office buildings. We won't be solving this problem with today's ChinesePod lesson, but we will be providing you with the language tools to alert others if there is a fire. You'll also be learning how to ask for a fire extinguisher! Episode link: https://www.chine…

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Elementary | Mailing a Package at the Post Office 16:56

2M ago16:56

16:56

Sending a package can be a bit intimidating in any language. The post office employee will ask you a number of questions about the contents of your package, the way you want to send it, and the options you have for its arrival. Check out today's ChinesePod lesson to prepare yourself for the next time you need to send a package and communicate these…

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Upper-intermediate | Band Practice 15:50

2M ago15:50

15:50

Crank your amps up to 11; it's time for band practice! In this lesson you'll learn the Chinese to talk about getting ready for the big show, busting out with that sweet guitar solo, and even the possibility of making it big. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1538

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Newbie | Anybody home? 11:26

2M ago11:26

11:26

Today we'll arm you with the right phrases in Mandarin for dealing with big scary creaky doors that are left ajar and asking if anyone is there. Just be prepared -- you may not like what you discover... *shiver* Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1277

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Intermediate | Foot Therapy 17:50

2M ago17:50

17:50

We're in for a treat today - foot massages! But not just any foot massages... these will be medicinal foot soaks. Learn all about how the foot relates to other parts of the body - and how taking care of your feet might even help your stomach (huh)? Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1331

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Elementary | Canceling Dinner Plans 19:44

2M ago19:44

19:44

Got plans with friends that you've got to rearrange? Looking for a way to explain why you can't attend an appointment? Check out this ChinesePod lesson to learn the language you'll need to cancel plans. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1347

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