Chinese pod

ChinesePod is an online Mandarin Chinese learning platform founded in 2004 in Shanghai by Ken Carroll, Hank Horkoff, and Steve Williams. With over 15 years of experience, it focuses on making language learning accessible and engaging for adult students. The platform offers a wide range of services, including more than 4,000 audio and video lessons tailored for learners at all proficiency levels, from Newbie to Advanced.

Lessons are organized into six difficulty levels and cover various topics, allowing learners to choose content based on their interests or language needs. ChinesePod provides resources such as HSK exam preparation materials, situational video lessons, interactive dictionaries, and a pronunciation series. The teaching approach emphasizes flexibility and learner choice, enabling students to customize their learning experience. ChinesePod primarily serves adult learners worldwide who appreciate modern, practical language resources and the ability to learn at their own pace.