ChinesePod - Intermediate

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  Upper-intermediate | Making a Mojito 25.09.2026 13min

  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
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  Intermediate | Field Trip to the Zoo 23.09.2026 17min

  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
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  Upper-intermediate | Punctuation Issues 21.09.2026 16min

  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
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  Intermediate | Talking About the Working Hours Policy 18.09.2026 15min

  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
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  Upper-intermediate | The Legend of the White Snake (Part 3) 11.09.2026 21min

  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
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  Intermediate | Wang Guan's Busy Day 09.09.2026 16min

  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
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  Upper-intermediate | The Legend of the White Snake (Part 2) 07.09.2026 15min

  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
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  Intermediate | Too Young to be Dating 04.09.2026 16min

  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
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  Upper-intermediate | The Legend of the White Snake (Part 1) 02.09.2026 16min

  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
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  Intermediate | Interpreting Gig at the Exhibition 01.09.2026 19min

  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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  Upper-intermediate | Discussing Internet Marketing and Sales (Part 3) 28.08.2026 19min

  ChinesePod rounds up its three part series on the ins and outs of internet marketing with a bit about social media marketing. Hear those auto executives wax on about Weibo, gaining followers and the drawbacks of using social media. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2143
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  Intermediate | Meeting in Real Life 26.08.2026 18min

  So the online relationship is going great... could it be time for the "RL meetup"? It's a big step. Scrutinize those photos, talk it over with some RL friends, and make a decision about whether or not meeting in Real Life is a good idea. Then learn the Chinese in this lesson Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1722
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  Upper-intermediate | Discussing Internet Marketing and Sales (Part 2) 24.08.2026 19min

  Get your business suits on poddies, ChinesePod's discussion of internet marketing techniques continues with a discussion about email and search engine marketing. In this part, learn the Chinese equivalents of internet marketing buzzwords like “keyword”, “click-through rate” and more. To enhance your experience, be sure to make use of the new Task feature for this lesson where you can upload your work in Chinese! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2118
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  Intermediate | The Kindle 21.08.2026 18min

  Although it may not be as common a sight in China as certain other electronic products, the Kindle is a handy little device not unknown in the Middle Kingdom. Learn the Chinese to introduce your (not-so-shiny) e-book reader (and we hope you're not studying this lesson from a paper printout). Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1719
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  Upper-intermediate | Discussing Internet Marketing and Sales (Part 1) 19.08.2026 16min

  Pop up ads are the bane of any web surfers existence. However, what are companies supposed to do to reach their clients? In this lesson, listen as two car company executives discuss the direction for their company in 2013, and what sales and marketing options are open to them in the internet age. Get ready to brush up on your Chinese sales and marketing speak! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2109
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  Intermediate | Having Spare Keys Made 17.08.2026 15min

  Multiple roommates, one room. You're going to have to get extra keys made. In this lesson, two roommates try to accomplish the (apparently difficult) feat of having a spare key made. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1716
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  Upper-intermediate | University Nostalgia (Part 2) 14.08.2026 15min

  Ah, college days! A group of older Chinese relive moments from their college glory days again in the second part of this series from ChinesePod. Hear about reserving a seat for a lecture, lining up to take a shower and more! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2189
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  Upper-intermediate | University Nostalgia (Part 1) 12.08.2026 16min

  College days are the glory days for many of us. In this lesson, a group of Chinese coworkers reminisce about those bygone days. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2170
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  Intermediate | Cold Noodles 10.08.2026 13min

  No one wants to eat cold rice, but cold noodles, on the other hand, are a popular summer staple in China. In this culinary lesson, learn how to make a Chinese cold noodle dish. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1708
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  Upper-intermediate | The Brave Little Tailor (Part 2) 07.08.2026 18min

  Hear ye! Hear ye! Our little tailor continues his quest And in tiny kingdom receives a test: Giants in the wood he has to slay But will our hero win the day? In this lesson, hear the second part of the story of “The Brave Little Tailor” and learn more Chinese fairy tale vocab! Also, be sure to check out the new task feature below, ChinesePod's newest way to enrich your learning experience along with fellow poddies! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2124