Relevant Content
We'll always make sure you know exactly what the lesson is about. You will easily understand whether it is relevant for you.

The Relevant Departments

Great Hosts
Here at ChinesePod, all our lessons are presented in an entertaining manner by our great hosts. You'll find language learners, teachers, and even professors sharing their insights, ideas, and teaching methods in our video and audio lessons.
Brief Lesson Summaries
A brief introduction of the lesson will always tell you what this lesson is about and what language level is the intended target. If you're interested in the subject, but might not be able to understand it in full, fear not; we have transcripts of lesson dialogues vocabulary so you can follow along.
IN THIS LESSON
ID: 2213 Upper Intermediate
Sign here. Get this stamped. Fill out this form. ChinesePod delves into the world of Chinese bureaucracy. Will it get out in one piece or will it get caught up in the red tape? Find out in this lesson!
Wed Jun 19 2013 | John, Jenny
Awesome Materials
Our lessons contain natural communication in Chinese in video and audio format. We have have lessons focused on video or a podcast format and our lessons have transcripts of Lesson Dialogues, Important Vocabulary, Expanded Materials for a deep dive into the lesson topic and Exercises focused on testing your retention.
Detailed Vocabulary
Each lesson has it's unique vocabulary and will provide you with definitions and recordings so you can practice the pronunciation. You will also be able to grasp the core material of a lesson at a glance. Here we're showing you the Simplified Chinese version.
SIMPLIFIED PINYIN ENGLISH  
不了 bùliǎo to be unable
工作人员 gōngzuòrényuán work staff
态度 tàidu attitude
办事 bànshì to handle affairs
你好，请帮我开个单身证明。
nǐhǎo ，qǐng bāng wǒ kāi gè dānshēnzhèngmíng 。
Hello, please help me issue a proof of single status.
这个东西我们这里开不了。
zhè ge dōngxi wǒmen zhèlǐ kāi bùliǎo 。
We can't issue that here.
是三楼的工作人员让我来这里的。
shì sān lóu de gōngzuòrényuán ràng wǒ lái zhèlǐ de 。
The staff on the third floor told me to come here.
谁让你来的你找谁去。我们这里开不了。
shéi ràng nǐ lái de nǐ zhǎo shéi qù 。wǒmen zhèlǐ kāi bùliǎo 。
You should go find whoever told you to come here. We can't issue it here.
Natural Dialogues
Each lesson is centered around a natural dialogue with key vocabulary directly prepared and translated for your use. You can also listen to each sentence as an individual recording to improve your listening and comprehension skills.
Try It For Free
ChinesePod is 100% Free to Try. Create an account today and get started!