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This edition of Qing Wen explores the use of the preposition 在 (zài). Learn when 在 should be placed before or after a verb!

Shanghai in 1940 was a tough place. The Japanese had invaded and both a world war and a bitter civil war loomed. But in the midst of everything, a classic Chinese love song appeared. Enjoy《玫瑰玫瑰我爱你》(Méigui Méigui Wǒ Ài Nǐ, "Rose, Rose, I Love You")

Spring Festival, aka Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and to get in the mood, Tom and David talk about some of the plants that are traditionally placed in Chinese homes during this time to celebrate the holiday.

Our first Qing Wen of the new year is here to help! Learn all of the appropriate ways to talk about helping people, from doing housework to offering disaster aid.

In today's KTV Time, your hosts Tom and David bring you the hit song "Super Star", by S.H.E., a Taiwanese singing group. Tune in now and get to know these talented girls and their energetic lyrics.

In times of hardship and trouble, it's important to say the right thing. This edition of Qing Wen explores the right words to say in somber situations such as at funerals, when someone does poorly on a test or when someone has broken up with their girlfri

What's the right thing to say if your Chinese friend is having a birthday? Has just given birth to a child? Is about to compete in a competition? Or take a test? Listen to this Qing Wen and find out the right things to say in all these situations and more

To celebrate its 100th episode, Beijing Standard Time gives its listeners a few surprises from all of the ChinesePod team.

KTV Time chats about fate, the afterlife and ancient ways to talk about love in this episode about Lin Junjie's (林俊杰, Lín Jùnjié) hit song “Jiangnan” (江南, Jiāngnán).

QingWen investigates the differences between four words that can be translated as "praise" in English: 表扬 (biǎoyáng), 夸奖 (kuājiǎng), 称赞 (chēngzàn) and 赞美 (zànměi).

When talking about Chinese rock music, there's one name that you HAVE to know - Cui Jian (崔健, Cuī Jiàn). The so-called "Father of Chinese Rock" spoke for the youth of the 80s and laid the groundwork for a whole generation of Chinese musicians. Learn about

sing something, taking advantage of something (or someone) can be a tricky business, especially in Chinese with words like 利用 (lìyòng), 趁机 (chènjī) and 顺便 (shùnbiàn). In this QingWen, learn to tell them apart and use them correctly!

Alright, poddies, it's time to perform! In this edition of QingWen, learn how all the meanings of “perform” and “performance” are rendered in Chinese. From movies and musical concerts to actions in daily life or performance at work, this lesson aims to pu

QingWen looks abroad! In this edition of the show, learn how Chinese people talk about things that come from outside of China, from foods to inventions to people!

In this edition of Bejing Standard Time, learn about some of the Chinese Communist Party's most famous political slogans. While they aren't always talked about much, they are an essential part of Chinese culture and you'll likely see them all over China!