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Episodes
- Lesson 001. Greetings in Chinese.
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Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:50:00 +0000
There are several ways of saying hello in Chinese. Learn how to greet people you meet for the first time and people you have not seen for a long time. You can start learning Mandarin from this lesson. In order to download all 100+ lessons with full PDF transcripts and worksheets, please become a registered [...] - Lesson 001. PDF Transcript. (0mb)
Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:45:58 +0000
This is a sample PDF transcript for lesson 1. In order to download all 100+ full PDF transcripts and worksheets, please sign up and become a registered user. Download L1.pdf - Lesson 002. Pronunciation Basics. Chinese Tones. (4mb)
Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:40:00 +0000
Tones in Chinese convey differences in meaning. In this lesson I will teach you how to pronounce them correctly. You can practice Chinese pronunciation with me. Don’t worry, I guarantee, with my lessons you will master your Chinese pronunciation and tones very well. In order to download all 100+ lessons with full PDF transcripts and worksheets, please [...] - Lesson 003. More Greetings and Expressing Needs in Chinese (12mb)
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:35:00 +0000
More greetings and expressing basic needs in Chinese. Learn how to say ‘I want…’ or ‘I don’t want’ and a lot more! In order to download all 100+ lessons with full PDF transcripts and worksheets, please become a registered user. Download L3 - Lesson 004. Introducing People. Nationalities and Occupations. (18mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:47:00 +0000
Introducing people. Where are you from and what’s your occupation? Phonetics rules and changes in Chinese tones. Download L4 - Lesson 004. Extras.
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:46:00 +0000
Addition to Lesson Four. Review Chinese Tones. Download L4-1 - Lesson 005. What?s your name? What?s your family name? (20mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:45:00 +0000
What’s your name? What’s your family name in Mandarin Chinese? Listen to this lesson and you will also learn a lot more! Download L5 - Lesson 006. Chinese food is good to eat! (22mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:44:00 +0000
This lesson will help you order your favorite Chinese food in Chinese. Order Chinese food in a Chinese restaurant with the help of this lesson. It contains a list of popular and delicious Chinese food suitable for our tastes. Don’t try to memorize the names of all dishes at this stage, however you can bring the lesson [...] - Lesson 007. Let?s Review! (9mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:43:00 +0000
Let’s review the key words and sentence patterns from the previous lessons and learn new useful expressions. Download L7 - Lesson 008. Let?s talk about hobbies. (13mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:42:00 +0000
What’s your hobby? What do you like to do? Find out about your special hobby and how to call it in Mandarin Chinese. Download L8 - Lesson 009. Weather and Seasons. (22mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:41:00 +0000
How’s the weather today? Is it hot in summer in your country? Learn other phrases and vocabulary related to weather and seasons. Lesson’s vocabulary includes such words as ‘today’, ‘yesterday’, ‘tomorrow’, names of the months and numbers from 1 to 12. Learn about four seasons of the year: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and much more! Download [...] - Lesson 010. Meeting New People. Name cards in China. (23mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:40:00 +0000
This lesson will help you to make new acquaintances, learn how to exchange name cards in China and how to make a good first impression. You will learn other ways of asking a question and will have a chance to experiment with Chinese sentences by yourself. Download L10 - Lesson 011. Buying and Bargaining in Chinese. (24mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:39:00 +0000
In this lesson you will learn how to buy things and how to bargain in Chinese, also you will learn more numbers and Chinese monetary units. At the end of the lesson there are answers to the worksheet of Lesson 10. Download L11 - Lesson 012. Home sweet home. (19mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:38:00 +0000
In this lesson you will learn about your home and about things you can find in your home. You’ll be able to say all that in Chinese. This lesson presents many new words, the main focus of this lesson is on sentence patterns: ” in…., at…. on…, under….. Download L12 - Lesson 013. My Family. (13mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:37:00 +0000
Learn about a family, family members, etc. In the grammar section, you will learn the “filler” words in Chinese, which will help you to fill the gap in your speech while you’re thinking. Download L13 - Lesson 014. Calendar and Time. (15mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:36:54 +0000
In this lesson you will learn the calendar and time concepts in Chinese, you will be able to talk about year, month, week and date. Download L14 - Lesson 015. Making Phone Calls. (16mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:35:20 +0000
Make a phone call and speak Chinese. After studying this lesson, you will no longer be afraid to speak Chinese on the phone. Download L15 - Lesson 016. Visiting friends, giving gifts, drinking culture. (19mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:34:53 +0000
In this lesson we are going to talk about visiting friends and relatives, giving gifts and about Chinese drinking culture. Download L16 - Lesson 017. Taxi Ride. Giving directions. (22mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:33:41 +0000
In this lesson we are talking about taking a taxi ride and about giving or asking for directions in Mandarin Chinese. You will learn all possible ways of giving direction instructions to a taxi driver with specific information about taking a taxi in Beijing, Shanghai and Taiwan. You can also use the expressions from this [...] - Lesson 018. I can speak a little Chinese. (18mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:32:12 +0000
In this lesson we will mainly concentrate on some aspects of Chinese grammar, such as words expressing time as adverbials, prepositional phrase and optative verbs. Also, you will learn how to say that you can speak a little Chinese. Download L18 - Lesson 019. Traveling in China (Part 1) (17mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:31:15 +0000
Have you ever thought about traveling to China? If you do plan to travel there, you will probably need to know some useful expressions in Mandarin Chinese to help you get around, find a hotel, change money etc. Even in the best Chinese hotels not everyone speaks English and when you go outside to the street, [...] - Lesson 020. Traveling in China (Part 2) (22mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:30:11 +0000
We continue to learn words and phrases useful when you travel in China. The dialogs are based on some real life situations and the language that you hear in these dialogs can be used directly, it is the language that people actually speak. The dialogs are recorded several times, with English translation and only in [...] - Lesson 021. I don?t feel well. Visit to a doctor. (17mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:29:26 +0000
Sometimes you don’t feel well. You have a cold, you are coughing and have a running nose. Learn how to say that you don’t feel well and that you want to see a doctor. Let the doctor take your temperature and prescribe traditional Chinese medicine for you. Download L21 - Lesson 022. Sport and Exercise. I?m a football fan. (20mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:28:47 +0000
Learn in Chinese about playing sports and doing excercises. Are you a football fan? From this lesson you will learn some general expressions about sport and physical exercises in Mandarin Chinese. This lesson’s vocabulary: health, body, exercise, names of different sports, playing different sports, working out in a gym, etc. Download L22 - Lesson 023. How Old Are You? Happy Birthday! (20mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:27:00 +0000
This lesson is about asking “how old are you?” question in Chinese. There are different ways of asking the question “how old are you?” in Chinese, it depends on the age of the person you are talking to. Asking a child is different from asking a person of your age or an elderly person. Buy your [...] - Lesson 024. Dating and Relationships. (18mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:26:10 +0000
This lesson is devoted to dating and relationships. You will learn how to say ” I love you”, “I have feelings for you”, “love at first sight”, “you are my only one” and other expressions which may be useful when you converse with your future or current Chinese girlfriend (boyfriend) etc. Download L24 - Lesson 025. Colors and Numbers. Review. (18mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:25:31 +0000
In this lesson we will learn all common colors and numbers in Mandarin Chinese. Download L25 - Lesson 026. Sing and Learn. Sweety Sweet. (16mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:24:28 +0000
In this lesson we you will learn a popular song in Mandarin Chinese. Songs are very good for learning a foreign language, listening to them can improve your listening comprehension a lot. You will also learn other related vocabulary and sentence patterns. The song you will hear in this lesson has always been one of my favorite [...] - Lesson 027. Working in China. Office Vocabulary. (19mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:23:21 +0000
This lesson will teach you some very common and useful vocabulary and sentence patterns used when you work in China. You will learn office vocabulary in Mandarin Chinese and at the end of this lesson will be able to understand and say such sentences and phrases as “what’s your email address”, “did you receive my [...] - Lesson 028. Renting an apartment in China. (16mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:22:35 +0000
Renting an apartment in China. Find and rent an apartment you like in Shanghai, ask how big is your future apartment, how much is the rent and what district of the city it is located. After learning this lesson, you will be able to use Mandarin Chinese to find your own apartment in China. The structure of [...] - Lesson 029. In Chinese Supermarket. (22mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:21:55 +0000
Learn practical and useful vocabulary about buying food in a supermarket in China. Learn names of the food products that we cannot live without, like bread, butter, milk, yoghurt, cheese, eggs, meat etc. Living in China can be tough if you can’t find the food you are used to. And after all, it’s much safer [...] - Lesson 030. Review. Directions and Location. (19mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:20:54 +0000
This is a review lesson(but of course, with some new vocabulary). Let?s review phrases related to showing the direction and location in Mandarin Chinese and such directional verbs as lai2(to come) and qu4(to go). Download L30 - Lesson 031. How does it taste or smell? (21mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:19:31 +0000
Tastes, smells, flavors in Mandarin Chinese. How does it taste? How does it smell? etc. Lesson PDF transcripts include extra grammar information, not available in the audio version. Download L31 - Lesson 032. Household Duties in Mandarin. (20mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:18:28 +0000
Ask an a yi( a housekeeper in Mandarin Chinese) to do the household duties. Everything you need about household duties in Mandarin Chinese is in this lesson. Feel free to download and subscribe for lesson PDF transcript. Download L32 - Lesson 033. Listen and Sing Along. Grammar Update. (18mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:17:17 +0000
Another great song in Mandarin Chinese to improve your listening comprehension. Learn new vocabulary, listen and practice to sing along. Download L33 - Video Extension 1. Introduction. (9mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:16:19 +0000
Watch and listen to this dialog in Mandarin Chinese.We tried to make it as natural as possible. This lesson covers greetings, introduction and other basic expressions you can learn in my first audio lessons. Subscribed listeners will have access to a full PDF transcript of this lesson with a vocabulary section. Download and watch this [...] - Lesson 034. Doing business in China (21mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:15:36 +0000
Business in China. Order products from a factory in China in Mandarin Chinese. If you plan to do business with China and will order products manufactured in China, you will find this lesson quite useful. Download L34 - Video Extension 2. How to bargain in Mandarin Chinese. (10mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:14:35 +0000
Watch and learn how to buy and bargain in Mandarin Chinese. This is a video dialog of lesson 35. This lesson is based on the vocabulary of the previous audio lessons with some new words and expressions. Subscribed users will receive a complete PDF lesson transcript for this video episode together with lesson 35 with English [...] - Lesson 035. How to bargain in Mandarin Chinese (16mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:13:16 +0000
Bargaining in China is important, it’s a part of the culture here. Review how to buy things and also learn new useful phrases from this lesson. Download L35 - Lesson 036. Coming to China. Visa and Tickets. (29mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:12:30 +0000
The first thing you will need to get before coming to China is a Chinese visa. Learn about what types of visas are there, how to apply for a visa and make sure you do not expire your visa. Find out what will happen if your visa is expired. Book your plane tickets, either one-way or [...] - Lesson 037. Holidays and Vacations. (24mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:11:23 +0000
Holidays and Vacations. What holidays (festivals) are there in China and what people do during these holidays? Have a nice a holiday! Have a nice weekend! Middle Autumn Festival and moon cakes, Chinese New Year and Dragon Boat Festival. Learn about these traditional Chinese holidays and much more. In the situational dialogs you will hear [...] - Lesson 038. Investment in China (28mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:10:53 +0000
Investing in China. This lesson is about making an investment in Shanghai, but it’s not limited to it, everyone will find a lot of useful stuff in this lesson, used for daily conversation in Mandarin Chinese. Download L38 - Lesson 039. Computers and Internet. (23mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:09:30 +0000
Vocabulary and expressions in Mandarin Chinese related to using a computer and Internet. Working with files and folders, chatting in Chinese with your buddies on MSN. Your computer has crashed! Tell your Chinese online friend that you need to restart your computer and that you will be back online in a moment. Download L39 - Lesson 040. Can You Repair It? (20mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:08:45 +0000
This lesson will teach you the expressions in Mandarin Chinese used when you need to have your things fixed. Download L40 - Lesson 041. Opening a bank account in China. (27mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:07:09 +0000
This lesson models the real situation of opening a bank account in Mainland China. You will learn the words and expressions in Mandarin Chinese and will be able to speak Mandarin Chinese to a bank clerk in China and open a bank account. It’s a very comprehensive lesson with many new and useful expressions. Download L41 - Lesson 042. Teaching Mandarin Chinese. (25mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:06:26 +0000
From this lesson you will learn the words and expressions in Mandarin Chinese related to teaching and education. As usual, this lesson starts with the new vocabulary followed by situational dialog and grammar notes. Download L42 - Lesson 043. Chinese Traditional Art. (19mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:05:30 +0000
Learn about Chinese Art, Chinese traditional paintings. Find out what’s the difference between traditional Chinese paintings and western oil paintings. Chinese calligraphy. Situational dialogs in this lesson are read several times, with pauses in necessary places for you to repeat them. Download L43 - Lesson 044. Driving in China (21mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:04:01 +0000
Learn about driving in China and about getting a Chinese driving license. Download L44 - Lesson 045. Visiting a Hospital. (19mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:03:36 +0000
See a doctor in China and visit a Chinese hospital. This lesson will teach you the names of some common diseases and the names of the departments in a Chinese hospital. In case of emergency, it’s important to know how to call an ambulance in China. Download L45 - Lesson 046. Baby talk in Mandarin Chinese. (16mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:02:22 +0000
Are you planning to adopt a baby from China? Do you want to know what to say to a child? How to comfort him or her? Learn some words and expressions in Mandarin Chinese used when talking to a child. Baby talk in Mandarin Chinese. Download L46 - Lesson 047. Marriage and Wedding. (21mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:01:32 +0000
Learn about marriage and wedding ceremony in Mandarin Chinese. Download L47 - Lesson 048. Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! (16mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:00:47 +0000
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Learn to say Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in Mandarin Chinese and listen to a song. Download L48 - Lesson 049. Night Life. Going to a Pub. (21mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:59:47 +0000
Nightlife in China, pubs, bars, draft beer, etc. and all that in Mandarin Chinese. Download L49 - Lesson 050. Musical Instruments in Mandarin. (19mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:58:42 +0000
Learn about playing different musical instruments in Mandarin Chinese. Download L50 - Lesson 051. Annoyances in China. Protect Yourself. (18mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:57:52 +0000
Learn what to say in Mandarin Chinese in order to protect yourself from those annoyances you may encounter when visiting China. Download L51 - Lesson 052. Chinese Antiques. (22mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:56:18 +0000
Visit an antique market and learn about antiques in Mandarin Chinese. Download L52 - Lesson 053. In the Gym. (24mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:55:54 +0000
Perhaps you will need to speak some Mandarin Chinese when you visit a gym in China. In this lesson you will learn most of the vocabulary related to a workout in a gym. Download L53 - Lesson 054. Chinese New Year. (15mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:54:54 +0000
Chinese New Year is coming. Learn about Chinese New Year and what Chinese are doing during Chinese New Year. Pay a New Year call to your friends or relatives. Download L54 - Lesson 055. Movies and TV. (28mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:53:53 +0000
Learn vocabulary and common expressions related to movies and TV. Listen to the situational dialog at the end of the lesson and answers to the worksheets of the previous lesson. Download L55 - Lesson 056. In the Post Office. (25mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:52:25 +0000
Speak Mandarin Chinese in a Post Office in China. You will learn such expressions as send a parcel, regular or registered mail, a nice Chinese postcard, etc. Listen to situational dialogs and learn the new vocabulary. Download L56 - Lesson 057. Complaining in Mandarin Chinese. (18mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:51:36 +0000
In this lesson you will learn how to make a complaint in Mandarin Chinese. After going through this lesson you will be able to complain about bad service or attitude etc. Download L57 - Lesson 058. Pregnancy and Birth. (17mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:50:40 +0000
In this lesson you will find most useful vocabulary, phrases and situational dialogs related to pregnancy and birth of a baby. This lesson can be quite useful for ob-gyn doctors or for anyone who will happen to give a birth in China or Taiwan. Download L58 - Lesson 059. Dimensions in Mandarin. Review. (17mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:49:42 +0000
This lesson is mostly a review, plus you will also learn about dimensions in Mandarin Chinese. Download L59 - Lesson 060. Hairdresser. (22mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:48:35 +0000
Have you ever been to a barbershop in China? Learn such expressions in Mandarin Chinese as “to have a haircut”, “to perm hair”, “highlight”, “to wash hair” and much more. Download this lesson now or subscribe via iTunes. Download L60 - Lesson 061. Learn Chinese Poems (16mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:47:20 +0000
Learn three very popular Chinese poems written more than one thousand years ago during Tang dynasty. This lesson has a detailed explanation of each word in these poems and you will learn the proper way to read them in Chinese. Download L61 - Lesson 062. Property and Real Estate. (22mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:46:53 +0000
This lesson is about property and real estate in China, it includes such expressions as mortgage, getting a loan from a bank, down payment, income statement, how much is the rent and the utilities, etc. Download L62 - Lesson 063. Airport and Air travel. (23mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:45:56 +0000
Learn common vocabulary and expressions you can use when you travel by air in China. PDF transcripts and worksheets for all lessons are available from the Website. Download L63 - Lesson 064. Buying a computer. (27mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:45:28 +0000
This lesson is for those who want to know how to say in Mandarin Chinese: “Apple computer”, “PC”, “mother board”, “RAM”, “hard drive”, “monitor”, “mouse”, “a brand name PC”, ” a DIY PC” and many more other useful expressions. Download L64 - Lesson 066. Call the Police. (17mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:44:34 +0000
Vocabulary and common expressions in Mandarin Chinese related to crime and calling the police. Download L66 - Lesson 065. Chinese Grammar Summary. (6mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:44:17 +0000
This lesson is a grammar summary of the most commonly used grammar of Mandarin Chinese that we learned in the previous lessons and some new grammar structures as well. PDF file has all the written information so in the audio part you can only listen to some new vocabulary and examples. Download L65 - Lesson 067. Learn to Cook Chinese Food. (19mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:43:00 +0000
In this lesson you will learn a recipe of a popular Chinese dish-sweet and sour pork. You will not only learn how to cook it, but will learn it in Mandarin Chinese! PDF transcript of this lesson has the detailed recipe. Download L67 - Lesson 068. Chinese Tea Ceremony. (17mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:42:38 +0000
Learn how to make tea and how to drink tea the right way. This lesson has three situational dialogs and lots of new vocabulary. Full PDF transcripts and worksheets are available from the Website. Download L68 - Lesson 069. Bust, waist, hips. (11mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:41:53 +0000
Have you or your friends ever make a suit or cheongsam in China? Now you can do it. You will be able to tell them your bust, waist and hips in Mandarin Chinese. Choose material, style and make your order. Detailed PDF transcript for this lesson is available for download from the Website. Download L69 - Lesson 070. Fat and Thin. (26mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:40:09 +0000
Learn how to say thin, fat, tall, figure and other related expressions in Mandarin Chinese. Listen to the situational dialogs, vocabulary and sentence patterns. Download L70 - Lesson 071. What is your religion? (28mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:39:09 +0000
Learn about different religions and beliefs in China in Mandarin Chinese. This lesson includes a lot of new and interesting vocabulary and one comprehensive situational dialog. Many words in this lesson were introduced in the previous lessons. Even though it’s is quite long, but I’m pretty sure you will understand and learn it very quickly. Download [...] - Lesson 072. Phone Inquiry Hotline (16mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:38:45 +0000
Call the inquiry hotline in China and find out what you are looking for in Mandarin Chinese. This lesson includes two real conversations, a list of new words and detailed explanations of the dialogs. Download L72 - Lesson 073. How to book a restaurant (1) (20mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:37:59 +0000
Make a phone call to the inquiry phone number 114 and tell them that you want to book a restaurant! Learn the expressions and new vocabulary necessary to do so. Let’s get started! Download L73 - Lesson 074. How to book a restaurant (2) (16mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:36:23 +0000
Let’s continue to learn useful expressions and vocabulary we will need in order to book a restaurant in Mandarin Chinese. We will hear a second part of the dialog from the previous lesson. Both this and previous lesson contain a dialog based on a real recorded phone conversation. So you can hear real native speed [...] - Lesson 075. Road Safety. (31mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:34:10 +0000
This lesson consists of some useful expressions and vocabulary related to driving and road safety in China. In the first dialog a car is pulled over by a police because the driver didn’t follow the traffic regulations. The second dialog describes a typical situation at an intersection in China with people jaywalking and drivers running [...] - Lesson 076. Let?s Review. Grammar Update. (14mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:33:50 +0000
Let’s review the key vocabulary and sentence patterns from the previous lesson and learn about continuous action or state in Mandarin Chinese, that is to say, we will learn some examples when two different actions are happening at the same time. Download L76 - Lesson 077. Convincing people. (19mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:29:05 +0000
Welcome to lesson 77. In this lesson we will learn how to tell others to do or not to do something. Learn about imperative tone in Mandarin. Imperative tone means that the tone of your conversation sounds like you are giving orders to someone. You will also pick up a lot of new and useful [...] - Lesson 078. In the bathroom. (17mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:27:04 +0000
From this lesson you will learn about different objects that are located in your washroom and about the activities you usually do while in the washroom. We tried to make this lesson as comprehensive as possible, so download the Mp3, sit back and enjoy! Download L78 - Lesson 079. In the kitchen. (19mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:24:33 +0000
Learn names of the common things that you have in your kitchen and other useful expressions in Mandarin Chinese. Learn such words and expressions as “to brew coffee”, “to have toasts for breakfast”, “cappuccino”, “latte”, ?coffee maker? etc. Download L79 - Lesson 080. Who is going to pay for it? (16mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:23:22 +0000
In Chinese culture, there is a tradition that when several people are having a dinner in a restaurant, there is always one person who is going to pay for it. That is very different from Western culture where in most cases everyone will pay for himself/herself. This lesson covers most of the vocabulary you can use [...] - Lesson 081. Sing and Learn. Jasmine Flower. (12mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:22:21 +0000
In our today?s lesson we will take a break from our usual lessons and will listen to a very popular Chinese folk song called ?Jasmine flower?. The reason why I picked this song is because besides from being very popular and known to every Chinese person in the world, it also has a very clear [...] - Lesson 082. Tongue Twisters. (9mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:20:59 +0000
Learning tongue twisters is a great way to practice your pronunciation, so in this lesson we will learn a couple of most popular tongue twisters in Mandarin Chinese. Don’t forget that you can subscribe in order to access transcripts and worksheets for all lessons. Download L82 - Lesson 083. Lost and Found. (15mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:19:42 +0000
We all may lose something one day. Chances are somebody found it and brought it to the lost and found office. This lesson’s situational dialog in Mandarin Chinese takes place in a lost and found office. Learn some useful expressions in Mandarin Chinese related to lost and found items. Download L83 - Lesson 084. Please Line up! (14mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:18:48 +0000
If you have been to China, you know that not everyone knows how to line up or wait for his turn there. It might be quite annoying sometimes to see people cut in just in front of you. In this lesson you will learn lots of useful vocabulary and expressions that can be used by [...] - Lesson 085. Visit to a dentist. (13mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:17:45 +0000
Do you have a toothache? Do you need to see a dentist in China? Learn this lesson and you will be able communicate with the dentist in Mandarin Chinese. This lesson is also useful for dentists in foreign countries who deal with lots of Chinese patients. Download L85 - Lesson 086. Identity Theft. (15mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:16:03 +0000
If you lose your credit card, chances are someone may use it, so if this happens to you, the first thing you must do is to call your bank and deactivate it. This lesson will help you to do that in Mandarin Chinese. Listen to the dialog and then learn the new vocabulary. Download L86 - Lesson 087. Food Safety in China. (18mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:15:55 +0000
Safety of food in China is a big issue. Vegetables are full of chemical fertilizers, meat and fish is not safe to eat either. In this lesson you will learn useful expressions and vocabulary related to food safety. Download L87 - Lesson 088. Ghost Festival. Halloween. (13mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:14:27 +0000
Did you know that Chinese have their own version of Halloween called ‘guijie’ or the ghost festival? Learn the related vocabulary and expressions in Mandarin Chinese. Download L88 - Lesson 089. Office Manners. Phone Manners. (20mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:09:36 +0000
This lesson is about office manners in Mandarin Chinese and we are going to learn proper ways to express yourself over the phone and in person. Download L89 - Lesson 090. Meet her parents. (20mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:08:15 +0000
Are you going to meet the parents of your girlfriend or your bride? You will need this lesson in order to communicate with them comfortably! Learn the useful expressions and vocabulary in Mandarin Chinese. Download L90 - Lesson 091. Meet his parents. (18mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:07:32 +0000
Are you going to meet mother of your boyfriend or your future husband? You will need this lesson in order to communicate with her comfortably! Learn the useful expressions and vocabulary in Mandarin Chinese. Download L91 - Lesson 092. Health Check in China. (24mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:06:17 +0000
Do you need to undergo a health check in China? If you arrive in China to work or study you will definitely need a local health check, even if you had one in your own country before arriving here. Learn lots of useful vocabulary and sentence patterns related to this topic from this lesson. Download L92 - Lesson 093. Sing and Learn. The Moon Represents My Heart. (20mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:05:11 +0000
Learn another great love song from Teresa Teng in Mandarin Chinese! Learning and singing Chinese songs will greatly help you in your pronunciation and will also make your learning process more enjoyable. What are you waiting for? Let’s get started! Download L93 - Lesson 094. Let?s break up! (16mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:04:33 +0000
Our today lesson is about relationships. Before we learned how to express our love and feelings to someone, today we will learn how to break up with your girlfriend or boyfriend in Mandarin Chinese. Subscribed listeners will also enjoy a beautiful Chinese song at the end. Let’s get started! Download L94 - Lesson 095. Yellow Cow Tickets (18mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:03:54 +0000
Everyone knows that sometimes it?s very difficult to get a ticket for a concert or a train ticket simply because no more tickets are available. However, there are always people outside of the venue selling tickets. It?s possible that you can purchase a ticket for less money than from the official source, especially minutes before [...] - Lesson 096. Ordering Fast Food in Mandarin . (21mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:02:07 +0000
Learn how to order food in McDonald’s and in a Chinese traditional fast food restaurant. This lessons offers a variety of new vocabulary, sentence patterns and useful daily expressions. Download L96 - Lesson 097. Asking for a refund. (13mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:01:42 +0000
In this lesson you will learn vocabulary, situational dialog and useful expressions about asking for a refund in Mandarin Chinese. Download L97 - Lesson 098. Funeral. (20mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:00:54 +0000
This lesson will teach you expressions in Mandarin Chinese related to death, funeral, expressing condolences etc. You will also learn a bunch of other useful vocabulary and sentence patterns in Mandarin Chinese. So download your Mp3 file, open a transcript and start learning! Download L98 - Lesson 099. Year-End Bonus. (15mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:59:41 +0000
In this lesson you will learn useful expressions and vocabulary related to the topic of paying a year-end bonus in China. Download L99 - Lesson 100. Visiting Hot Springs. (23mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:58:10 +0000
Learn situational dialogs, useful expressions and vocabulary in Mandarin Chinese about spa or hot springs in Taiwan. Find out why they are good for your health and body. Download L100 - Lesson 101. Buying Insurance. (15mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:58:09 +0000
Accidents do happen and that’s the reason why we buy insurance. Learn new useful vocabulary and listen to the situational dialog in Mandarin Chinese. Download L101 - Lesson 102. Keeping in Touch with a Friend. (13mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:56:49 +0000
This lesson will teach you what to say if you have lost contact with your friend for a long time and also how to stay in touch. Download L102 - Lesson 103. Eating a Hotpot. (13mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:53:47 +0000
Have you tried eating a hotpot in China? You will have a unique opportunity to order a hotpot in Mandarin Chinese by yourself! In this lesson you will learn a situational dialog and useful vocabulary about how to order hotpot and lots of interesting facts about it. Download L103 - Lesson 104. Allergy Allert. (15mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:50:00 +0000
From this lesson you will learn about allergy, medicine etc. in Mandarin Chinese. Download L104 - Lesson 105. Presidential Elections. (14mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:47:27 +0000
Learn about presidential elections in Mandarin Chinese, learn such expressions as “vote for…”, “fierce competition”, words “scandal” etc. Download L105 - Lesson 106. You Are Fired! (16mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:43:20 +0000
Listen to the situational dialog of this lesson, the topic is called “you are fired”. No matter you are an employee or an employer, you will definitely find this lesson useful. For PDF lesson transcripts visit our Website. Download L106 - Lesson 107. Stock Market in Mandarin. (18mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:30:59 +0000
Finally, there is a lesson related to trading stocks in Mandarin Chinese. Learn about different types of stocks that exist in Mainland China and what’s the difference, also what kind of stocks a foreigner in China can buy. Download L107 - Lesson 108. A Wife Wanted! (19mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:20:48 +0000
Looking for a Chinese wife? Why don’t you post an ad in the local newspaper in Mandarin Chinese? Learn the vocabulary and expressions that you need from this lesson. Download L108 - Lesson 109. Going to Chinese Embassy. (18mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:15:33 +0000
From this lesson you will learn new information about applying for a Chinese visa and will also review some previous material. Download L109 - Lesson 110. Workplace harassment (20mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:10:20 +0000
This lesson’s topic is related to harassments, especially those at a workplace. Listen to this one if you want to know many fun expressions in Mandarin, “hairy hands, hairy feet” for example. Download L110 - Lesson 111. Beijing Olympics. (12mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:05:09 +0000
This lesson is about the forthcoming Beijing Olympic Games. Listen to the situational dialog and then learn the new vocabulary. Download L111 - Lesson 112. The Earthquake in China. (17mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:03:12 +0000
From this lesson you will learn the necessary vocabulary and expressions related to earthquake that happened in Sichuan province of China. Download L112 - Lesson 113. Asking for Help in Mandarin. (20mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:01:54 +0000
Listen to four situational dialogs in this lesson and learn the new vocabulary. This lesson includes: asking where a toilet, a public phone, a bank are and telling the taxi driver to drive you to the emergency room of a hospital. It’s going to be a good review, plus some new and very useful vocabulary [...] - Lesson 114. Looking for your Chinese roots. (17mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:55:31 +0000
This lesson’s dialog is about a man who went to Shanghai looking for his roots. Listen to the situational dialog and learn new vocabulary. Download L114 - Lesson 115. Writing Letters in Chinese. (16mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:50:33 +0000
From this lesson you will learn how to start and finish your letter, some common endings and wishes as well. Download L115 - Lesson 116. Wishes and Blessings. Review. (10mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:45:37 +0000
In this lesson we will review some most commonly used wishes and blessings in Mandarin Chinese, plus there are some new expressions as well. Download L116 - Lesson 117. Middle Autumn Poetry. (15mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:40:48 +0000
Lean a beautiful Chinese poem about Middle Autumn Festival in Mandarin Chinese. Download L117 - Lesson 118. Hotel Check-In. (9mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:35:07 +0000
Learn how to check-in and book a room in a hotel in Mandarin Chinese. Download L118 - Lesson 119. Peking Duck. (15mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:30:19 +0000
When you are in Beijing, do not miss the opportunity to try a Peking Duck. It’s the most famous Beijing’s speciality dish. From this lesson you will learn lots of useful vocabulary and expressions related to eating Peking Duck. Download L119 - Lesson 120. Money or Life. (11mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:27:04 +0000
China is relatively a safe place, but once in a while foreigners do become victims of robbery. From this lesson you will learn some useful vocabulary and expressions that perhaps can save your life. Download L120 - Lesson 121. Are you lost? (10mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:24:17 +0000
Are you lost when traveling in China? Listen to this lesson and brush up on new vocabulary and expressions in Mandarin Chinese. Download L121 - Lesson 122. Are you available? (9mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:20:28 +0000
No matter you are married or not, it’s good to know how to ask or answer this question in Mandarin Chinese. Learn all the necessary vocabulary from this lesson. Download L122 - Lesson 123. Traffic Jam. (10mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:18:03 +0000
If you find yourself in a traffic jam in China, you’ll remember this lesson. Learn the vocabulary and expressions used when you are stuck in a traffic jam in a Chinese cab. Download L123 - Lesson 124. Good idea. Bad idea. (10mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:15:37 +0000
Obviously, this lesson is about good and bad ideas. Listen to the situational dialog, repeat after the recording and learn new vocabulary. Transcripts are available from my Website. Download L124 - Lesson 125. Words of encouragement. (8mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:10:53 +0000
Learn some common words of encouragement in Mandarin Chinese from this lesson’s situational dialog. Download L125 - Lesson 126. Are you in a bad mood? (12mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:05:19 +0000
If you or someone else is in a bad mood, this Mandarin Chinese lesson is for you. Learn some very useful vocabulary and expressions. Download L126 - Lesson 127. Foot Massage. (14mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:00:16 +0000
If like foot massage or a full body massage and would like to communicate with your masseurs in Mandarin Chinese, this lesson is for you. If not, you will learn lots of useful stuff anyway. Download L127 - Lesson 128. Taking the Subway. (16mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:55:17 +0000
Taipei or Shanghai subway can be intimidating if you are not familiar with the system, this lesson in Mandarin Chinese will make your experiences easier. Download L128 - Lesson 129. Your Hobby: Fishing. (13mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:50:55 +0000
Learn how to say in Mandarin Chinese such expressions as “lets go fishing” etc. There are also other interesting and useful expressions as well. Download L129 - Lesson 130. Your favorite program. (14mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:45:04 +0000
Learn how to ask what you do in your spare time and talk about what kind of TV program you like to watch most of all in Mandarin Chinese. Download L130 - Lesson 131. Chinese Homestay. (14mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:40:20 +0000
In this lesson you will learn about homestay in China with a lot of useful expressions and vocabulary. Download L131 - Lesson 132. Review. Grammar Highlights. (12mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:35:18 +0000
It’s a review of key vocabulary and phrases in lessons 123-current. Some extra explanations and extended examples are given to clarify the use of the word “vacation” in Mandarin Chinese. Sign up for PDF transcripts and worksheets in order to get texts of all lessons. Download L132 - Lesson 133. Shrinking. (9mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:30:03 +0000
Learn about washing labels, laundromats, dry-cleaning and other useful expressions. Full PDF transcripts are available for registered users. Download L133 - Lesson 134. Chinese Math. (13mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:25:16 +0000
Learn about basic Math operations in Mandarin Chinese. Download L134 - Lesson 135. Finances and Economy. (12mb)
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:20:12 +0000
From this lesson you will learn about world economy and about the financial tsunami in Mandarin Chinese. Download L135 - Introduction to this Mandarin Chinese Course.
Sun, 22 Jan 2006 04:39:00 +0000
This course is designed for those who is interested in learning conversational Mandarin Chinese from the very beginning. It’s primary goal is to help learners develop the communicative ability in Mandarin Chinese by learning language structures, functions and related cultural background. These lessons are suitable for anyone who decides to self-study Mandarin. You can spend about [...]