(BUTTON) Toggle navigation ChinesePod Logo * Sample Course * Library + Latest + Courses + + Levels + All + Newbie + Elementary + Intermediate + Upper Intermediate + Advanced + Qing Wen + Other Shows * Pricing * Blog + ChinesePod Blog + Important Chinese Things * * + * Log In * (Submit) Sign Up 3455 lessons Library ____________________ (Submit) Courses Academic Levels Other Shows Latest Tag cloud Courses 15 courses The Pinyin Program 21 lessons The Pinyin Program Newbie When you're learning Chinese, good pronunciation is essential. Pinyin is a Romanization system that allows you to express the sounds of Chinese characters using letters. Learning pinyin makes it easy to type in Chinese, and to look up Chinese characters in a dictionary. In the Pinyin Program, Jenny and John explain the pitfalls and tricky details of pinyin. __________________________________________________________________ Daily Life Newbie Course 56 lessons Daily Life Newbie Course Newbie With a focus is on listening comprehension and speaking, the Daily Life Newbie Course is designed for beginners with no/limited prior Chinese knowledge and with interest in China and the Chinese language. Upon completion, students will understand and use basic everyday expressions phrases in Chinese. __________________________________________________________________ Daily Life Newbie Bridge Course 47 lessons Daily Life Newbie Bridge Course Elementary The Daily Life Newbie Bridge Course focuses on high-frequency language used in everyday communication and is designed to help Newbie students transition smoothly to Elementary level. It starts with some of the more challenging newbie lessons and transition into elementary ones. It's ideal for those who want to push past the Newbie level. __________________________________________________________________ Daily Life Elementary Course 48 lessons Daily Life Elementary Course Elementary With a focus on high-frequency material including functional numbers and money and abstract topics like describing personalities and emotions, the ChinesePod Daily Life Elementary Course is perfect for newer learners looking to push their skills. Key elementary grammar concepts are introduced and reinforced throughout. __________________________________________________________________ The Hungry Traveler Series (Elementary) 15 lessons The Hungry Traveler Series (Elementary) Elementary Food is one the great things about China - there's so much and it's often so cheap! Follow the Hungry Traveler Series as the main character travels through China and savors some of the most celebrated regional cuisines from Sichuan to Shanghai and many places in between. You will have a comprehensive understanding about Chinese food and be able to order the most iconic dishes in the Middle Kingdom. __________________________________________________________________ Business Elementary Course 49 lessons Business Elementary Course Elementary This course is the perfect starting ground if you want to learn Chinese for a professional setting. You will be learning highly functional language to help you connect with co-workers and business partners, deal with basic monetary transactions, book travel itinerary and etc. __________________________________________________________________ Daily Life Elementary Bridge Course 40 lessons Daily Life Elementary Bridge Course Elementary The Daily Life Elementary Bridge Course is designed to smooth the transition from Elementary to Intermediate, with special attention given to the specific teaching language. The Course covers common daily life topics, key grammar patterns and refined word usage, and upon completion learners will feel more confident speaking in a variety of situations. __________________________________________________________________ Daily Life Intermediate Course 47 lessons Daily Life Intermediate Course Intermediate The Daily Life Intermediate Course brings you highly practical language set in realistic situations in China. Students will be studying a mix of functional topics such as dealing with bank staff as well as more abstract topics such as describing one's personality and temperament and discussing prominent aspects of Chinese customs and culture. By the end of this course, students will be able to complete more challenging tasks in daily life and have more in-depth discussions about opinions and ideas. __________________________________________________________________ Lili and Zhang Liang Series (Intermediate) 17 lessons Lili and Zhang Liang Series (Intermediate) Intermediate The language of love can be one of the trickiest things to learn (in any language), so we're here to help with our Lili and Zhang Liang Series Course. Follow their courtship and relationship from meeting to getting serious as you learn helpful vocabulary and phrasing. Upon completion, learners will have an enhanced vocabulary as well as deeper cultural knowledge of Chinese relationships and the language that accompanies them. __________________________________________________________________ Renting an Apartment Series (Intermediate) 13 lessons Renting an Apartment Series (Intermediate) Intermediate Renting an apartment can be one of the most frustrating things to do in China, but we're here to help with this specialized series. You'll learn essential terms as well as common conversational tricks, all designed to help with your househunting and tenancy. Upon completion, learners will be able to confidently engage in apartment searching and deal with landlords and other tenancy issues with ease. __________________________________________________________________ Lao Wang's Office Series (Intermediate) 14 lessons Lao Wang's Office Series (Intermediate) Intermediate A new office can be a tough environment to get used to, but with our Lao Wang's Office Series Course, you'll have everything you need to survive and thrive in the rat race. Lessons focus on high-frequency office language and situations office workers are likely to encounter. Upon completion, learners will be able to comfortably interact with coworkers and superiors in an professional office setting. __________________________________________________________________ Business Intermediate Course 24 lessons Business Intermediate Course Intermediate This course features some of the most commonly used language in the workplace. You will learn how to network, hire staff, negotiate contracts, conduct bank transfers and much more in the ChinesePod Intermediate Business Course. __________________________________________________________________ Love Tangle Series (Upper Intermediate) 9 lessons Love Tangle Series (Upper Intermediate) Upper-Intermediate This series follows the life of a young couple as they battle through the challenges of work, finances and infidelity. You will learn the real language of home and relationships and get a glimpse of important moral issues in modern China. __________________________________________________________________ Business Upper-Intermediate Course 30 lessons Business Upper-Intermediate Course Upper-Intermediate This course features some of the more advanced language and phrasing used in the workplace. You will learn how to deal with salary issues, apply for work visas, negotiate the corporate ladder and much more in ChinesePod's Upper-Intermediate Business Course. __________________________________________________________________ Shanghainese Newbie Course 12 lessons Shanghainese Newbie Course Shanghainese This Course provides an introduction to the Shanghainese language, the local dialect in Shanghai, China's largest city. You'll learn basic vocabulary and conversation items, with true native speaker pronunciation to guide you. __________________________________________________________________ * * * * * * © 2014 ChinesePod Ltd. · Contact · Jobs · FAQ · Privacy · Terms Customer Support (London) +44-203-608-6800 ChinesePod iOS App ChinesePod Google Play App Not a member yet? Email Address ____________________ Forgot Password? Password ____________________ [_] Remember Me (Submit) Log In __________________________________________________________________ Sign in with Facebook