Best ChinesePod Podcasts (2025)

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Upper-intermediate | Bringing Pets into China 15:17

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11h ago15:17

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Maybe you showed up in China with nothing more than the clothes on your back and a sense of adventure, but some people bring a lot more... including pets. If you need to bring your furry friend to the Middle Kingdom, there are just a few procedures you need to be aware of. Learn about them in this lesson! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/16…

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Newbie | Shanghai Sightseeing 13:34

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Shanghai might not have a "Great Wall" or an army of "Terracotta Warriors," but it does have a few famous landmarks of its own. In this lesson, learn the Chinese names for the Bund and Nanjing Road, two must-see spots for any tourist in Shanghai. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1723

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Elementary | Have you bought your Shanghai Expo ticket? 16:20

2d ago16:20

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Remember the excitement back in 2010? The Expo is coming, the Expo is coming! You've read the signs, you've seen the countdown. The time has arrived to get your tickets to the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. Check out today's lesson to learn how (and where) to buy tickets. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1384…

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Intermediate | Asking for a Raise 17:35

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Today's lesson focuses on a conversation between an employee and his boss. Learn the language appropriate for dealing with superiors, and find out how to ask for that raise you've been wanting - in Chinese! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1376

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[ Dialogue ] I'd Like to Get Some Summer Clothes | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】我想去买点夏装 20:17

4d ago20:17

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maayot has helped many students to learn Chinese from zero to hero. You get ready for your curiosity. We do the rest. With every day bite-sized Mandarin story, one-click vocabulary help, native audio, real teachers' feedback, you will have lots of fun on your learning journey. Head to maayot.com to try your first story for free. Story in full: 我想去买…

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Video News #98 - Free Cantonese Gifts of the Month - June 2025 1:28

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Get your learning gifts for the month of June 2025By CantoneseClass101.com

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Core Words and Phrases Season 2 S2 #91 - Core Words Lesson #31 — Quiz Review 4:05

5d ago4:05

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measure your progress with this video quizBy CantoneseClass101.com

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Upper-intermediate | New Employee in the Office 17:27

5d ago17:27

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When there's a new employee in the office, someone has to show them around and show them the ropes. In this "Intermediate to Upper Intermediate" transitional Chinese lesson, learn some of the basic words and expressions used in such a situation. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1598

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Newbie | What Are Your Hobbies? 15:49

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As you start busting out your Chinese and making Chinese friends, one of the topics that's going to come up is hobbies. (Spoiler alert: you're going to hear a lot of "listening to music" and "watching movies.") If one of your hobbies is playing basketball, this lesson is perfect. If you just like watching basketball, this lesson is still perfect. I…

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Cantonese Vocab Builder S1 #74 - 12 Days of Christmas 3:12

6d ago3:12

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learn words and phrases for 12 Days of ChristmasBy CantoneseClass101.com

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Intermediate | Flying a Kite 16:48

7d ago16:48

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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

7d ago15:20

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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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Learning Strategies #151 - 5 Ways to Learn Cantonese with the Visual flashcards 3:45

8d ago3:45

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discover effective strategies and tips for learning CantoneseBy CantoneseClass101.com

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Are AI Tutors the Future of Language Learning? 36:55

9d ago36:55

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AI tutors are everywhere—but are they actually good for learning Chinese? In this episode, Jared and John take a deep dive into the fast-evolving world of AI-powered language learning tools. They explore how these AI tutors work and why tools that work well in English often fall short in Chinese. You'll learn: - The surprising limitations of AI whe…

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Newbie | Studying Chinese 18:21

9d ago18:21

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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

9d ago14:58

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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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[ Mandarin Dialogue ] Sharing Joy is Better than Enjoying Alone | Intermediate |【对话】独乐乐不如众乐乐 24:59

11d ago24:59

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Welcome aboard this Mandarin-learning journey with me! We’ll pick up some super useful phrases for hosting and thanking in Chinese in this episode. If you enjoyed this little window into Chinese culture and Chinese people's real-life conversation, come and visit us on maayot.com. Remember — you can keep building your Mandarin skills one story at a …

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Core Words and Phrases Season 2 S2 #90 - Core Words Lesson #30 — Quiz Review 4:05

12d ago4:05

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measure your progress with this video quizBy CantoneseClass101.com

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Intermediate | Let's Just Be Friends 17:57

12d ago17:57

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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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Elementary | Mother's Day 18:12

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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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Cantonese Vocab Builder S1 #184 - The Legal System: Common Terms 5:23

13d ago5:23

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learn essential vocabulary and common terms related to legal systemBy CantoneseClass101.com

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

14d ago14:35

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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

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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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Elementary | You Sing Terribly! 17:02

16d ago17:02

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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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Intermediate | Buying a Shirt 16:48

16d ago16:48

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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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[ Dialogue ] I Feel As Bad As He Does | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】他难过，我也难过 25:59

18d ago25:59

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Today’s maayot beginner story brings us into one of those tender moments. In this little conversation mix with sweetness and bitterness, We’re joining Li Yang and his wife as they care for their sick little one. If you want the full story in Mandarin characters or read more real-life stores that customised to your level, help with pronunciation fro…

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Newbie | Taking the Train to Beijing 20:01

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

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"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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Cantonese Vocab Builder S1 #122 - Workplace 3:52

20d ago3:52

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learn essential vocabulary for describing the workplaceBy CantoneseClass101.com

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Elementary | Asking for the WiFi password 14:00

21d ago14:00

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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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Intermediate | Chinese Zodiac Birth Year 18:01

21d ago18:01

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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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Newbie | Living in Nanjing 19:18

22d ago19:18

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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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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…