Best Upper Intermediate Podcasts (2024)

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Upper-intermediate | Audit 19:46

18m ago19:46

19:46

Strangers going through your budget reports, investigating your cash flow? Questions about last month's revenue? It must be an audit! Not to worry - there's nothing to hide... or is there? Join us today to learn all about this common [often dreaded] workplace event. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1322…

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E64 Fútbol (or the beautiful game) - Lower Intermediate Spanish 17:23

3h ago17:23

17:23

¿Eres futbolero, estudiante? 🏆⚽ En este episodio, compartimos nuestras propias experiencias con este deporte. Comparamos cómo se vive el fútbol en España y Reino Unido, y El Inglés nos habla de sus deportes favoritos. ¡Disfruta y aprende mucho! Have a look at our online course - Español Claro: ¿Quieres aprender español con nosotros? CLICK HERE! Ler…

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Intermediate | Will you Marry Me? 14:26

3h ago14:26

14:26

The biggest question you'll ever answer is not "Do you wanna take this outside, buddy?" or "Does this dress make me look fat?" It's "will you marry me?" In today's podcast, learn how to answer in Mandarin Chinese. And if you just can't get enough lunar representation, check out John's blog for a detailed look at this classic song . Episode link: ht…

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Upper-intermediate | Going to Wudang Mountain 19:12

1d ago19:12

19:12

During the holidays, many people on the Chinese mainland head to one of eight special mountains. Perhaps the best know are the four Buddhist mountains, like Huangshan and Emei Shan. Not to be neglected are their siblings, the four Taoist mountains. In today's lesson, learn all about one of these very special travel destinations. Who knows - we migh…

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EP37 | Intermediate | V.+着 | Listen to songs to learn Chinese 12:17

7d ago12:17

12:17

Send us a Text Message. #ListentosongstolearnChinese #着 #love #Chinesesong 《因为爱情》给你一张过去的CD 听听那时我们的爱情有时会突然忘了我还在爱着你再唱不出那样的歌曲听到都会红着脸躲避虽然会经常忘了我依然爱着你因为爱情不会轻易悲伤所以一切都是幸福的模样因为爱情简单地生长依然随时可以为你疯狂因为爱情怎么会有沧桑所以我们还是年轻的模样因为爱情在那个地方依然还有人在那里游荡，人来人往学习重点： V+着：indicates an action or a state is continuing. 上课的时候，老师站着。房间的门关着。他穿着一件蓝色的衬衫。我开着车，听着音乐。我听着音…

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E63 El poder del no (or No, thank you) - Spanish for False Beginners 17:21

2d ago17:21

17:21

¿Por qué es tan difícil decir "no"? En este episodio, hablamos sobre el poder y la necesidad de saber decir que "no". Conversamos sobre la importancia de poner limites de una forma saludable, sin sentirnos culpables ni egoístas. ¿Alguna vez has dicho "sí" cuando realmente querías decir "no", estudiante? ¡Disfruta y aprende mucho! Have a look at our…

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Intermediate | Karaoke 13:33

3d ago13:33

13:33

If you want to sing "Blue Moon" while sipping Baileys on a comfy couch, you have two options: hang out with Pete from CPod...or go to Karaoke! In this lesson, you'll learn how to order songs and hog the mic, all in Mandarin Chinese! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1062

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Upper-intermediate | Starting a Company in China 17:10

6d ago17:10

17:10

The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in China. Whether it's expats opening a company, or local Chinese doing the same, the waiting periods, the paperwork, and the registration with different departments can all be a huge headache! Join us at ChinesePod today as we explore some of the terminology that surrounds opening a company in China. Ep…

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Level 0.17 The big blue 2:52

12d ago2:52

2:52

The blue whale: an underwater giant

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Intermediate | Not So Silent Night 14:37

8d ago14:37

14:37

The age-old dilemma: On Christmas Eve, should we go to church, or to a bar? In today's podcast you'll learn how to talk it over in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1059

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E62 Despedidas (or Goodbye, my friend) - Lower Intermediate Spanish 16:15

9d ago16:15

16:15

En el episodio de hoy, hablamos sobre el lado agridulce de las despedidas. En general, decir adiós puede ser triste, pero también puede darnos una sensación de liberación. Desde decir adiós a seres queridos hasta dejar atrás lugares importantes, cada adiós es diferente. ¿Cuál ha sido la despedida más difícil para ti, estudiante? ¿Y la que te ha dad…

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Upper-intermediate | Applying for a Loan 19:51

10d ago19:51

19:51

Being able to talk people into giving you money is a special skill. Especially when you're talking to professionals who say "no" for a living. In today's ChinesePod lesson, learn the key phrases and unorthodox "techniques" that will help you smooth talk any banker (or land you in jail). Soon you'll be basking in the glow of your success! (Maybe.) E…

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EP36 | Advanced | Dragon Boat Festival 端午节 11:15

16d ago11:15

11:15

Send us a Text Message. 每年的农历五月初五，是中国的传统节日—端午节。“端”有开头、初始的意思，端午节还有很多叫法，端午节也叫端阳节、重五节、午日节、五月节、龙节、正阳节、龙舟节、天中节等等。其中端午节、端阳节的叫法最常见。端午节与春节、清明节、中秋节并称为中国四大传统节日。端午节源于自然天象崇拜celestial phenomena worship，古人们观察天上的星星，看到由七颗星组成了一条龙的形状，把它叫做“苍龙七宿”。端午节这一天，苍龙七宿在正南方的中央，是全年最中正的位置。人们认为这一天是“飞龙在天”的吉祥日，因此“龙”这个元素会出现在端午节的习俗中。赛龙舟是端午重要的民俗传统活动，最早是拜水神或者龙神的一种祭祀活动sacrificial activit…

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Intermediate | Borrowing Money 11:57

13d ago11:57

11:57

In today's podcast, learn how to ask for a temporary capital injection, in Mandarin Chinese. If you need somebody to let you hold a few g's until payday, or slip you some skin to cover the electrical bill, this is the lesson for you. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1047

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Upper-intermediate | The Sun Salutation in Yoga 19:26

15d ago19:26

19:26

Start your day off right with ChinesePod as we greet the sun and slip into the lotus position! If you haven't already guessed, we're at yoga class. If you've ever wondered what to call yoga positions in Chinese, or if you ever find yourself getting lost with your Chinese-speaking yoga instructor, then have we got a lesson for you! Episode link: htt…

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E61 Recuerdos de los 90 (or I´m a 90´s b*tch) - Spanish for False Beginners 18:24

20d ago18:24

18:24

¿Te despertabas en medio de la noche para alimentar a tu Tamagotchi? Si ese recuerdo te resulta familiar, probablemente creciste en los 90, igual que nosotros. En este episodio, recordamos nuestra infancia y te contamos cuáles son nuestros mejores recuerdos de esta década. ¡Disfruta y aprende mucho! English and Beyond Have a look at our online cour…

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EP35 | Pre-Intermediate | 只要……就 vs 只有……才 11:26

17d ago11:26

11:26

Send us a Text Message. Including 5 example sentences for “只要……就……”， and 9 example sentences for “只有……才……”, and there are 3 groups of sentences for the comparison between them. #只要……就…… as long as, if only #只有……才…… only……(that/can)…… Support the Show. #Group Online Chinese Lesson: https://www.polytripper.com/teacher.php?teacher_id=u3398401 #One-on-…

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Intermediate | The Surname Code 11:35

17d ago11:35

11:35

What's in a name? If you're speaking Chinese, a lot. In the land of homophones, seeing characters as bits and pieces is an essential skill. In this podcast, learn about "three dot water" and "double person" radicals and explain your name in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1040…

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Upper-intermediate | Pirates under attack! 19:32

20d ago19:32

19:32

Errrrrr! We're off to Beijing - no, scratch that - we're off to the high seas for today's lesson. Hop on board, mateys, and enjoy a wild ride! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1305

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E60 Con 60 años (or post midlife crisis) - Lower Intermediate Spanish 16:22

21d ago16:22

16:22

¿Cómo te imaginas que será tu vida cuando cumplas 60 años? A nosotros nos gustaría todavía estar grabando episodios de podcast, estudiante. ¿Crees que seguirán existiendo? Además, tenemos una SORPRESA, ¡no te la pierdas! En el episodio te contamos nuestro nuevo proyecto, o mejor dicho: our new project. 🤓 ¡Disfruta y aprende mucho! English and Beyon…

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Level 1.189 The builders 3:09

26d ago3:09

3:09

Who are the workers who built our house?

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Intermediate | Birth by Chinese Zodiac 13:07

22d ago13:07

13:07

Are you bullish about learning Chinese? Stop dragon your feet, and listen to our podcast about the Chinese zodiac. It won't boar you, we promise. Learning Mandarin with ChinesePod is more fun than a monkey midwife. Just ask our legions of rabbit fans! There's no use snake-ing away. Scream yourself horse with the top-rated Chinese learning system. S…

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🔒 EP34 | Pre-Intermediate | 才(cái) 13:24

24d ago13:24

13:24

Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. #才 to show late meaning, #才 to show early meaning, #才vs.就 #compare 才 with 就 Combine 3 grammar points into 1 sentence, easy to remember and practice. #Group Online Chinese Lesson: https://www.polytripper.com/teacher.php?teacher_id=u3398401 #One-on-One Online Chinese Lesson: https://www.italki.com/zh-cn…

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Upper-intermediate | A Chinese Bachelor Party 19:14

24d ago19:14

19:14

The bachelor party is, in many ways, a rite of passage. Celebrated in movies and books for its wild and crazy traditions, this is an event that helps a man (or, in the case of a bachelorette party, a woman) say "farewell" to youth and "hello" to married life! Join us today as we join a group of guys planning such a party (and find out what the wife…

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Video News #86 - Free Portuguese Gifts of the Month - June 2024 1:18

26d ago1:18

1:18

Get your learning gifts for the month of June 2024

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Intermediate | Buying a Plasma TV 14:26

1M ago14:26

14:26

How much of the Chinese language could you learn if you spent half as much time with ChinesePod as you do with "Neighbors," "COPS," and "MTV"? Television is a brain-washing machine. If you want to kill your soul, watch the boob tube. If you want to learn Chinese, listen to this podcast. ChinesePod is revolutionary, and it is not televised. Episode …

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Portuguese Vocab Builder S1 #42 - Aquarium 2:45

28d ago2:45

2:45

learn vocabulary to help you navigate your trip to the aquarium

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Upper-intermediate | Using a Character Dictionary 16:56

30d ago16:56

16:56

Do you ever find yourself only using the English-Chinese side of your dictionary? Do you sometimes feel intimidated by the seemingly arcane system of naming parts of characters? Well then ChinesePod's got a lesson for you today. Join us to learn all about looking up characters by radical! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1296…

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E59 Familias Reales (or a little debate) - Spanish for False Beginners 14:32

29d ago14:32

14:32

Familias Reales: España vs. Reino Unido ¿Quién tiene la mejor familia real? Descubre los secretos, escándalos y polémicas en un debate sobre las dinastías de España y Reino Unido. ¡Disfruta y aprende mucho! Have a look at our online course - Español Claro: ¿Quieres aprender español con nosotros? CLICK HERE! You can find the free transcript (in Span…

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EP33 | Pre-Intermediate | 就(jiù) - 3 8:07

1M ago8:07

8:07

Send us a Text Message. ……V1了……就V2…… To indicate two actions occur successively, with the second immediately following the first. 一V1……就V2…… #as soon as, no sooner…than…, hardly…when… Support the Show. #Group Online Chinese Lesson: https://www.polytripper.com/teacher.php?teacher_id=u3398401 #One-on-One Online Chinese Lesson: https://www.italki.com/…

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Intermediate | Counterfeit Money 17:41

1M ago17:41

17:41

You thought that picture of Mao was a little too handsome... the bill a little too clean... the shiny bits just a little too shiny. Oh if only there were a battery of tests to put your cash through. Oh, right... there is. Listen to this podcast and learn a few Chinese words, and a few Chinese tricks, to make sure your bills are the real deal. Episo…

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Upper-intermediate | Costume Ball 16:02

1M ago16:02

16:02

It's that time of year again - costumes and dress-ups. Explore the social dynamics at play when Chinese adults do dress-up. Will the ugly Pigsy get the sexy Bunny-Girl, or will Bumblebee sweep her off her paws? Pssst, the tall Mandarin speaking ninja over by the bar is John. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1278…

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Learning Strategies #147 - Master New Portuguese Words with This 'Extended Brain' Tool 8:18

1M ago8:18

8:18

discover effective strategies and tips for learning Portuguese

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Survival Phrases Season 2 S2 #7 - Portuguese Farewell 4:38

1M ago4:38

4:38

learn parting phrases

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Level 2.189 The low lands 4:27

1M ago4:27

4:27

Where are the skyscrapers in Europe?

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Listen, Learn & Speak: Audio Can Do Brazilian Portuguese #2 - How to Say Where You're From 19:31

1M ago19:31

19:31

learn how to say where you're from

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Intermediate | Language Power Struggle 14:34

1M ago14:34

14:34

A battle of wills. Language domination. Do not relinquish your position. The only way to survive the language power struggle is to arm yourself with grammar and vocab. Only the fluent will survive. In this podcast, learn the Chinese to control the conversation when that inevitable eager language 'friend' comes along. Episode link: https://www.chine…

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EP32 | Pre-Intermediate | 就(jiù) - 2 8:05

1M ago8:05

8:05

Send us a Text Message. Study of “就” time+就+V……(了)。 ……早(就)……了。 #就 grammar Support the Show. #Group Online Chinese Lesson: https://www.polytripper.com/teacher.php?teacher_id=u3398401 #One-on-One Online Chinese Lesson: https://www.italki.com/zh-cn/teacher/3606844 #Other Support Ways and Leave a Message: Wendy Zhang (buymeacoffee.com) https://PayPal.M…

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Upper-intermediate | Adventures of an Andy Lau Fan on Taobao 16:26

1M ago16:26

16:26

Everyone in China is doing it, so it's time we informed our users more about buying stuff on Taobao, the Chinese conqueror of eBay. Today's lesson delves into the shady underworld of obsessed fans. (Remember, ChinesePod takes no responsibility for any stinky shoes you may encounter in your online shopping adventures.) Episode link: https://www.chin…

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E58 Episodio improvisado (or another rambling mess) - Lower Intermediate Spanish 17:19

1M ago17:19

17:19

¿Sabes la diferencia entre ''estar bien'' y ''estar bueno''? Te la contamos en este episodio, totalmente improvisado. Sin guion y sin filtro, nos lanzamos a una grabación totalmente espontánea. ¡Disfruta y aprende mucho! Have a look at our online course - Español Claro: ¿Quieres aprender español con nosotros? CLICK HERE! You can find the free trans…

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Intermediate | Here she comes 13:36

1M ago13:36

13:36

When someone you've never even met suddenly gives you flowers, that's ChinesePod.' In this podcast, we hear what really goes on inside the mind of the average smitten male. A Chinese lesson in mustering up the courage to talk to that guy/girl you're fancying. So put on some deodorant, grab some daisies, and let's make a return to the glory days of …

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E57 La salud (or in sickness and in health) - Spanish for False Beginners 14:40

1M ago14:40

14:40

¿Qué haces para sentirte mejor cuando estás un poco pachucho? He estado enfermo estos días y El Inglés me ha preparado un nido en el sofá para ayudarme a recuperarme. Te enseñaremos un montón de vocabulario útil por si alguna vez te sientes mal. ¡Aunque, claro, esperamos que no necesites usarlo! ¡Disfruta y aprende mucho! Have a look at our online …

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Upper Intermediate S1 #25 - A Portuguese Post-Party Debrief 24:05

1M ago24:05

24:05

learn about using slang and idioms in Brazilian Portuguese

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Upper-intermediate | Drunk Driving 15:26

1M ago15:26

15:26

Drunk driving is a big problem in Chinese society as well as in other parts of the world. Tune in to learn about Chinese attitudes toward drunk driving, all the usual "no, really, I'm fine" lines, and some of the serious legal repercussions as well. We just hope you never find yourself in this particular role! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.c…

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EP31 | Pre-Intermediate | 就(jiù) - 1 10:25

1M ago10:25

10:25

Send us a Text Message. Study of “就” 1. Emphasize the facts, and enhance the truth. 2. Emphasize the amount is more or less. 3. only, merely #就 grammar Support the Show. #Group Online Chinese Lesson: https://www.polytripper.com/teacher.php?teacher_id=u3398401 #One-on-One Online Chinese Lesson: https://www.italki.com/zh-cn/teacher/3606844 #Other Sup…

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Intermediate | Tool Delivery 12:46

2M ago12:46

12:46

Whether you're making tables or making babies, you've come to the right place. Not for the faint of heart, this lesson teaches you all the Chinese vocabulary you're going to need to know to be able to ask for your hammer... or your scalpel. Listen in and find out what the heck is going on here. (Disclaimer: the dialogue is a leeetle bit graphic, so…