Elementary | Hospitality Series 2: China Union Pay

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   4 Sep 2026 · 17 min

   Elementary | The Better Man

   If you're going to treat men like objects, it's important to be able to compare them like objects. In this Chinese lesson, a group of ladies in the office compare two of their male co-workers. Listen in on the age-old debate of Xiao Wang vs. Xiao Li, and learn how to make comparisons in Mandarin! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1821

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   2 Sep 2026 · 13 min

   Elementary | Hospitality Series 7: Hotel Room Cleaning

   So you slept in until noon, and NOW it's convenient for you to have housekeeping clean your room? That's fine... you're the guest after all. Find out what both the request and the polite staff response are in this continuation of ChinesePod's hospitality series. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1889

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   1 Sep 2026 · 12 min

   Elementary | Hospitality Series 6：Buying a Handbag

   We revisit Ms. Wu's saga in New York in today's elementary lesson as we follow on a handbag shopping excursion. Will she be able to find one that suits her? Learn how to shop for handbags (and other products) in today's ChinesePod lesson! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1886

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   28 Aug 2026 · 20 min

   Elementary | Hospitality Series 4: Chinese Breakfast

   We're back with another useful lesson for the hotel-staffing Chinese learner. Hotel guests highly value their breakfast. Today's lesson will teach you how to direct guests to their morning vittles. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1791

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   26 Aug 2026 · 20 min

   Elementary | Hospitality Series 3: Slippers, Toothbrush and Toothpaste

   Everyone forgets the essentials sometimes when they travel. What's a poor traveler to do without their toothbrush? Listen in as a forgetful hotel guest asks hotel staff for vital necessities in Mandarin Chinese and learn how to do the same yourself! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1785

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   21 Aug 2026 · 23 min

   Elementary | Hospitality Series 1: Welcome to the Hilton!

   Imagine that you work at the Hilton in New York City, and you're tasked with welcoming Chinese guests in Mandarin. You better know exactly what to say, and this Chinese lesson covers exactly that. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1755

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   19 Aug 2026 · 14 min

   Elementary | Dental Floss

   In recent years, China's stunning economic progress has propelled it into the ranks of "nations that pretend to use dental floss to appease their dentists." Many Chinese people are also now aware that excessive use of toothpicks can be a bad thing. If you're ready for the big "dental floss or toothpick" question, this is the lesson for you. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1817

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   17 Aug 2026 · 17 min

   Elementary | Scheduling a Time

   That Manager Li is a busy, powerful woman. You can't expect to just pull her aside next to the water cooler; you're going to need to schedule your precious face time with her. In this lesson, learn how to do just that in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1816

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   14 Aug 2026 · 6 min

   Newbie | Learn Mandarin From Commercials: 士力架 (Snickers)

   Learn Mandarin From Commercials Series helps you experience the culture from Chinese entertainment through commercials where you can learn everyday Chinese phrases and vocabulary. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4601

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    12 Aug 2026 · 8 min

    Newbie | Learn Mandarin From Commercials: 滴滴 DiDi Phone Number Security

    Learn Mandarin From Movies Series aims to increase awareness of fun Chinese movies that can help you improve your Mandarin Chinese level. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4599