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ChinesePod - Intermediate

ChinesePod - Intermediate

ChinesePod LLC 901 Episodes Jul 24, 2026

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.

Episodes

Upper-intermediate | Drinking Ages
Upper-intermediate | Drinking Ages Jul 24, 2026 00:15:55 Cheers! This lesson is about drinking. In this lesson, three friends reminisce about how they first started drinking over a couple of drinks. Learn a bit about Chinese attitudes to alcohol as well as some useful drinking words. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2163
Intermediate | A Wasteful Husband
Intermediate | A Wasteful Husband Jul 22, 2026 00:15:26 Maybe you've heard that things are cheap in China. Well, yes and no. But leaving lights on and water running isn't smart in any country. In this Chinese lesson, learn how to get to the bottom of a roommate's wasteful behavior and give him an earful for it. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1696
Upper-intermediate | Farm Life Tourism
Upper-intermediate | Farm Life Tourism Jul 20, 2026 00:18:28 After China's rapid urbanization, it's millions of city dwellers are longing to get back to the farm. And who can blame them? Fresh air, fresh food and peace and quiet. What's not to love about a getaway out in the country? In this lesson, learn all about it! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2159
Intermediate | The Little Tadpoles in Search of Their Mother
Intermediate | The Little Tadpoles in Search of Their Mother Jul 17, 2026 00:18:11 It's a story that all Chinese children know: the story of the little tadpoles looking for their mother. Follow along on this epic journey and pick up a nice stack of measure words while you're at it. (For extra credit, you'll also be asked to make "the frog noise" the Chinese way.) Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1682
Upper-intermediate | Hot Spring Vacation
Upper-intermediate | Hot Spring Vacation Jul 15, 2026 00:19:25 For a wintertime getaway, bathing in a hot spring is a popular pastime for many Chinese, not only to relax but also for certain, often dubious, health benefits. Of course, that's not the only thing in doubt. How clean are these hot springs? And are they really hot springs or just glorified hot tubs? In this lesson, a group of coworkers plan an office getaway and reveal their doubts. Episode li
Intermediate | Mending Clothing
Intermediate | Mending Clothing Jul 13, 2026 00:18:35 Many homes have what's called a "mending pile," which is also referred to as "the place where old clothes go to die." In China, though, it's so easy to find someone to mend, patch, and alter all your clothing woes! In this Chinese lesson learn the key words to describe how clothes "go bad," the key verbs for fixing them, and even some key measure words. Episod
Upper-intermediate | Adventures in Eating
Upper-intermediate | Adventures in Eating Jul 10, 2026 00:16:14 Exploring the world of Chinese food is not for the faint of heart. Those of us not used to eating the organs of animals should be weary. Many traditional Chinese dishes revel in using all kinds of offal in their preparation. And names can be misleading. Even if you think you know what is in a dish, it's easy to get it wrong. In this lesson, two friends check out the food at a Taiwanese night m
Intermediate | Ordering Fancy Coffee
Intermediate | Ordering Fancy Coffee Jul 8, 2026 00:14:09 We know you've been ordering coffee in Chinese since your Newbie days, but have you been ordering fancy coffee? You know, the kind with cream and sugar and chocolate sprinkles? Because we sure are, and it's high time we invited you into our wonderful world... of fancy coffee. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1676
Upper-intermediate | The Auntie Bai Show
Upper-intermediate | The Auntie Bai Show Jul 6, 2026 00:21:01 Ah, the problems of others. The landlord is raising the rent just a bit too high. Someone's lover has run off with someone else. A wayward son can't seem to find his way. For some, hearing about these problems is reason enough to end a conversation or leave the room, but for others, it's entertainment at its best. In this lesson, a mother and daughter argue about the worth of “The Aunt
Intermediate | I wet the bed!
Intermediate | I wet the bed! Jul 3, 2026 00:13:43 Ah, bed wetting. Whether it's your young child, or your "friend" who had that "totally realistic dream where I was using the toilet," bed wetting is a fact of life. Learn the key vocabulary to discuss it in this lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1667
Upper-intermediate | Publishing a Magazine
Upper-intermediate | Publishing a Magazine Jul 1, 2026 00:19:23 You're out of college and it's time to do something with your life. You can't just hang out on your parent's couch all day, can you? In this lesson, someone discusses with their mother about pursuing their dream of starting a magazine. Also, be sure to check out the new task feature below, ChinesePod's newest way to enrich your learning experience along with fellow poddies! Epi
Intermediate | A Trip to Nanjing
Intermediate | A Trip to Nanjing Jun 29, 2026 00:18:27 What is there to do in Nanjing? Learn about this fascinating historical Chinese city, including some of its unique cuisine. At the very end of the lesson, find out about some of the Chinese and foreign perceptions of this unique place. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1664

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