I am just starting out with upper intermediate lessons and it’s a very big change from intermediate. Since these lessons seem to be entirely in mandarin, I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for easier lessons to start with. Does anyone have any general tips for making this transition? It’s definitely very intimidating!
Thanks in advance!
Hello,
I understand there’s a big jump from intermediate to upper-intermediate. I would suggest that you start with our 清谈 series as a nice transition to the new level. Every video has Chinese subtitles and English translation, and the topics are interesting and quite commonly discussed, so I’m sure you will find them helpful!
Here are a few lessons that I recommend:
清谈 Job Opportunities
https://www.chinesepod.com/lesson/清谈-job-opportunities
旅行在中国 Traveling in China
https://www.chinesepod.com/lesson/旅行在中国-traveling-in-china
清谈 Online Video Platforms
https://www.chinesepod.com/lesson/清谈-online-video-platforms
You can find the lessons by searching for the latest upper-intermediate lessons or search for the key word 清谈.
Alternatively, you can also watch our Learn Mandarin from Movies lessons at upper-intermediate level. They also have Chinese subtitles and you get to enjoy watching movie clips in the lessons!
Learn Mandarin From Movies: 飞驰人生 (Pegasus) Part 2
https://www.chinesepod.com/lesson/learn-mandarin-from-movies-飞驰人生-pegasus-part-2
Learn Mandarin From Movies: 囧妈 (Lost in Russia) Part 2
https://www.chinesepod.com/lesson/learn-mandarin-from-movies-囧妈-lost-in-russia-part-2
Hope this helps!
Rebecca
I see this issue has already come up. Would you add any additional lessons to this list that were not here a year ago?
I’ve found that the earliest ChinesePod lessons are much easier than the later lessons. You can try listening to them in reverse chronological order by going to Explore > limit by Upper Intermediate > then navigate to the very last page (which should have the oldest lessons), you can start listening there and work your way up to the newer lessons. They gradually get harder and harder over time, so it’s sort of like an unintentional bridge.
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll give it a try.