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Best technology to consume ChinesePod

September 20, 2007 at 05:49 PM

I've been using CPod for some time now but want to find ways to make it more accessible to me.  I've been burning the MP3's to a CD I can use in the... Read more

Ways to use the Chinesepod dictionary for study

September 20, 2007 at 01:18 PM

I don't know about the rest of you, but it takes me a long time to make a word "mine".  I have to see a knew vocabulary word several times and in... Read more

The film 南京 ("Nanking") and your thoughts

September 20, 2007 at 10:40 AM

In China, and surely in other theaters across the globe, the film 南京 is currently showing.  My fiance and I just got back from the film and I'm feeling quit... Read more

Translating Problems

September 19, 2007 at 09:05 AM

Today I had my first translation lesson at university. My teacher and I had quite a difference in views. A lot of my classmates agreed with my teacher, which I reall... Read more

Your Most Embarassing Moment (speaking Chinese)

September 19, 2007 at 01:57 AM

Just as the title says, let's humble ourselves.  My first month in China (when I was still tone deaf), I was meeting the owner of our school (a Chinese who... Read more

Customs Label

September 18, 2007 at 09:35 PM

报关签条 - Customs Declaration 可以径行开拆 - May be opened offically 中国邮政 - China Post 请先阅读背面的注意事项 - See instructions on back 邮件种类 - Category of item 在适当的文字前划 - Tick as appro... Read more

Shanghai weather

September 18, 2007 at 05:59 PM

I just read on CNN about the storm hitting Shanghai right now.  I hope everyone at Chinesepod takes care and stays safe!!! http://www.cnn.com/200... Read more

呸！

September 18, 2007 at 05:31 PM

Can 呸 be used to mean boo! as in said suddenly to surprise someone or is it to show disapproval? Or both? Read more

In the eye of the typhoon - “韦帕”台风袭上海

September 18, 2007 at 12:51 PM

In case you haven't heard, typhoon Wypha is hitting Shanghai today, I hope ChinesePod staff were all able to go home safely despite the heavy rain. News anyone?&... Read more

Bit Torrent

September 18, 2007 at 05:29 AM

Can somebody tell me how to use Bit Torrent, and where it is? I would like to grab all of the Newbies all at once if this is the tool to do that. Read more