Best LCTS Podcasts (2026)

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2.3.34B《天才》Story Walkthrough 42:17

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12d ago42:17

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. This week, we've got a powerful, satirical story about a young man who is, quite literally, a "testing genius." He did everything right: top student every single year, culminating in scoring the highest in the provi…

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2.3.34A《天才》Story 12:03

19d ago12:03

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. This week, we've got a powerful, satirical story about a young man who is, quite literally, a "testing genius." He did everything right: top student every single year, culminating in scoring the highest in the provi…

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2.3.32A《妈妈为什么要打工》 Story walkthrough 58:29

2M ago58:29

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. In today's episode, we're sharing a deeply moving and personal account from a factory in Kunshan, Jiangsu in 2014, focusing on the lives of migrant women workers—who are also mothers. down her face as she writes. Wh…

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2.3.32A《妈妈为什么要打工》 Story 9:27

2M ago9:27

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. In today's episode, we're sharing a deeply moving and personal account from a factory in Kunshan, Jiangsu in 2014, focusing on the lives of migrant women workers—who are also mothers. down her face as she writes. Wh…

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3.1.28A《以自己的方式成长》Story Walkthrough 1:08:53

3M ago1:08:53

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we're sharing the incredible true story of a young man named Tong Haoran. At just 24, he's a photographer who, along with his friends, customized a Ford Mustang race car from scratch and became the first team…

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3.1.28A《以自己的方式成长》Story 11:27

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we're sharing the incredible true story of a young man named Tong Haoran. At just 24, he's a photographer who, along with his friends, customized a Ford Mustang race car from scratch and became the first team…

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3.3.28B《逃出美容院后》 Story Walkthrough 58:11

5M ago58:11

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today's episode takes us on a journey that starts with a simple metro station drop-off and spirals into an unexpected encounter with the world of beauty salons. Our storyteller shares a vivid and relatable experienc…

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3.3.28A《逃出美容院后》 Story 18:54

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today's episode takes us on a journey that starts with a simple metro station drop-off and spirals into an unexpected encounter with the world of beauty salons. Our storyteller shares a vivid and relatable experienc…

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3.3.27B《阿诗玛》Story Walkthrough 1:24:33

6M ago1:24:33

1:24:33

Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we bring you the timeless tale of 阿诗玛, a story of love, resilience, and sacrifice set in the breathtaking landscapes of Yunnan. 阿诗玛, a beautiful and talented young woman, grows up in a humble family, her voic…

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3.3.27A《阿诗玛》Story 11:15

6M ago11:15

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we bring you the timeless tale of 阿诗玛, a story of love, resilience, and sacrifice set in the breathtaking landscapes of Yunnan. 阿诗玛, a beautiful and talented young woman, grows up in a humble family, her voic…

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宁愿......也不......Conjunction for Choices(5) 3:45

7M ago3:45

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宁愿+ option A, 也不 + option B is used to express that someone would rather choose A than B, even if A is not perfect. It highlights a deliberate preference for one option over another. It emphasizes the speaker's strong preference for A while firmly rejecting B. The tone often conveys determination, personal values, or reasoning behind the preference…

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不是......就是......Conjunction for Choices(4) 3:38

7M ago3:38

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不是......就是...... means "If it's not A, then it's B" or "It must be either A or B."It reflects a binary choice, emphasizing that one of the two options will definitely happen or is true. Be sure to check out our Conjunction Collection to catch up on the previous 8 episodes that focused on Coordination Conjunctions. These episodes are packed with ins…

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是......还是......Conjunction for Choices(3) 3:38

7M ago3:38

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是......还是......(shi……haishi…… ) 是...还是 is used to ask a question where the speaker is offering two choices. It translates to "Is it... or...?" in English. 还是VS 或者还是 is used in questions to present choices. 或者 is used in statements to indicate possibilities. Be sure to check out our Conjunction Collection to catch up on the previous 8 episodes that…

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要么......要么......Conjunction for Choices(2) 7:04

7M ago7:04

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The structure "要么...要么..." (yàome... yàome...) is a conjunction in Chinese used to express exclusive choices. It highlights a situation where the speaker must choose one option from two or more possibilities, with the implication that only one choice can be made. Distinction Between 要么...要么... and 或者...或者... 要么...要么...Exclusive Choices: One must ch…

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或者......或者......Conjunction for Choices(1) 5:23

8M ago5:23

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After our series on Coordination Conjunctions in 2024, we're now diving into additional common conjunctions. The topic of this episode is 或者huòzhě……，或者huòzhě....... It is used to present alternatives or options. It can be translated as "either... or..." in English. This construction allows speakers to express choices or possibilities in a clear and…

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2.3.31B《隐形的城市》Story Walkthrough 35:30

9M ago35:30

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we bring you the story of 王磊, a programmer who came to Beijing three years ago, full of hope and ambition. Like many in the bustling city, his days were a blur of crowded subway rides, late-night work, and a …

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2.3.31A《隐形的城市》Story 9:12

9M ago9:12

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we bring you the story of 王磊, a programmer who came to Beijing three years ago, full of hope and ambition. Like many in the bustling city, his days were a blur of crowded subway rides, late-night work, and a …

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2.3.30B《"精彩极了"和"糟糕透了"》Story Walkthrough 44:43

10M ago44:43

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today's episode takes us into the childhood of 巴德·舒尔伯格, a celebrated writer who grew up between the warm encouragement of his mother and the strict criticism of his father. At just eight or nine years old, he wrote …

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2.3.29A《"精彩极了"和"糟糕透了"》Story 9:28

10M ago9:28

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today's episode takes us into the childhood of 巴德·舒尔伯格, a celebrated writer who grew up between the warm encouragement of his mother and the strict criticism of his father. At just eight or nine years old, he wrote …

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2.3.29B《桂花雨》Story Walkthrough 40:10

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we're sharing a nostalgic tale of 桂花雨, or "Osmanthus Rain," a story that takes us back to the author's childhood in her coastal hometown. It's a time when the air is filled with the enchanting fragrance of bl…

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2.3.29A《桂花雨》Story 8:54

11M ago8:54

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we're sharing a nostalgic tale of 桂花雨, or "Osmanthus Rain," a story that takes us back to the author's childhood in her coastal hometown. It's a time when the air is filled with the enchanting fragrance of bl…

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2.2.53B《不懂就要问》Story Walkthrough 42:47

12M ago42:47

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we bring you a tale that is both a glimpse into history and a lesson in courage. Set in the late 19th century, our story follows a young Sun Yat-sen, the future father of modern China, as he navigates the tra…

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Season 2 Episode 5 Have you seen my sunglasses 4:19

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Free Transcript for Season 1 Episode 1-5 ************************************************************ Are you a fan of our podcast and hungry for more? Well, we've got a treat for you! By becoming a LCTS member, you'll gain exclusive access to our treasure trove of story and story explanation transcripts for both RealLife Chinese for Beginners and …

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2.2.53A《不懂就要问》Story 7:09

1y ago7:09

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we bring you a tale that is both a glimpse into history and a lesson in courage. Set in the late 19th century, our story follows a young Sun Yat-sen, the future father of modern China, as he navigates the tra…

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2.1.37B《十年北漂，女孩回乡卖腊肉》Story Walkthrough 34:28

1y ago34:28

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we explore the transformative journey of Tang Ying, born in 1990 and regarded as "the model child" in her village. Working as a designer, Tang earned a sizable salary but faced a grueling commute and long hou…

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2.1.37A《十年北漂，女孩回乡卖腊肉》Story 6:06

1y ago6:06

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we explore the transformative journey of Tang Ying, born in 1990 and regarded as "the model child" in her village. Working as a designer, Tang earned a sizable salary but faced a grueling commute and long hou…

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2.3.28B《我们的家的男子汉》2 Story Walkthrough 51:23

1y ago51:23

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we're diving into the charming world of a young boy who embodies the spirit of curiosity and the joy of life. Left in the care of his family while his parents work in Anhui, this little "男子汉" wins hearts with…

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2.3.28A《我们的家的男子汉》2 Story 6:54

1y ago6:54

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we're diving into the charming world of a young boy who embodies the spirit of curiosity and the joy of life. Left in the care of his family while his parents work in Anhui, this little "男子汉" wins hearts with…

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2.3.27B《我们家的男子汉》1 Story Walkthrough 33:43

1y ago33:43

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we're diving into the charming world of a young boy who embodies the spirit of curiosity and the joy of life. Left in the care of his family while his parents work in Anhui, this little "男子汉" wins hearts with…

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2.3.27A《我们家的男子汉》1Story 5:44

1y ago5:44

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we're diving into the charming world of a young boy who embodies the spirit of curiosity and the joy of life. Left in the care of his family while his parents work in Anhui, this little "男子汉" wins hearts with…

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3.3.26B《乡下人家》Story walkthrough 34:46

1+ y ago34:46

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. In this episode we journey to the world of rural Chinese life, as captured through the evocative words of 陈醉云. Picture a humble village home, where melon vines gracefully climb trellises and vibrant gourds dangle li…

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3.3.26A《乡下人家》 Story 9:27

1+ y ago9:27

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. In this episode we journey to the world of rural Chinese life, as captured through the evocative words of 陈醉云. Picture a humble village home, where melon vines gracefully climb trellises and vibrant gourds dangle li…

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2.3.26B《永远的西瓜》Story Walkthrough 38:52

1+ y ago38:52

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. In today's episode, we journey with renowned author Liang Xiaosheng into a summer memory. On a blazing hot day, our storyteller brings home a watermelon from the market, only to find it's a "爆炸瓜" – an overripe melon…

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2.3.26A《永远的西瓜》Story 8:23

1+ y ago8:23

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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. In today's episode, we journey with renowned author Liang Xiaosheng into a summer memory. On a blazing hot day, our storyteller brings home a watermelon from the market, only to find it's a "爆炸瓜" – an overripe melon…

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2.2.52B《一碗清汤面》Story Walkthrough 44:22

1+ y ago44:22

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Welcome to another episode of 听故事说中文! In this heartwarming story by 栗良平, we follow the tradition of a humble noodle shop in Tokyo named "小丸子" that stays open late every New Year's Eve. On one particularly cold New Year's Eve, a young mother and her two children, dressed in shabby clothes, enter the shop. The kind-hearted owners, moved by their plig…

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2.2.52A《一碗清汤面》Story 9:03

1+ y ago9:03

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Welcome to another episode of 听故事说中文! In this heartwarming story by 栗良平, we follow the tradition of a humble noodle shop in Tokyo named "小丸子" that stays open late every New Year's Eve. On one particularly cold New Year's Eve, a young mother and her two children, dressed in shabby clothes, enter the shop. The kind-hearted owners, moved by their plig…

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3.1.27B《比亚迪的崛起》Story Walkthrough 33:55

1+ y ago33:55

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Welcome to another episode of 听故事说中文! Today, we're diving into the incredible journey of BYD, a company whose name stands for "Build Your Dreams." Founded by Wang Chuanfu, a man with humble beginnings and a grand vision for electric vehicles, BYD has transformed from a small battery manufacturer in Shenzhen to a global leader in the electric car in…

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S2Conversation 18 Do you still go to the gym lately 5:31

1+ y ago5:31

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S2Conversation 18 Do you still go to the gym lately Free Transcript for Season 1 Episode 1-5 ************************************************************ Are you a fan of our podcast and hungry for more? Well, we've got a treat for you! By becoming a LCTS member, you'll gain exclusive access to our treasure trove of story and story explanation tran…

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3.1.27A《比亚迪的崛起》Story 8:23

1+ y ago8:23

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Welcome to another episode of 听故事说中文! Today, we're diving into the incredible journey of BYD, a company whose name stands for "Build Your Dreams." Founded by Wang Chuanfu, a man with humble beginnings and a grand vision for electric vehicles, BYD has transformed from a small battery manufacturer in Shenzhen to a global leader in the electric car in…

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S2Conversation 17 Which season is your favorite 4:35

1+ y ago4:35

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S2Conversation 17 Which season is your favorite Free Transcript for Season 1 Episode 1-5 ************************************************************ Are you a fan of our podcast and hungry for more? Well, we've got a treat for you! By becoming a LCTS member, you'll gain exclusive access to our treasure trove of story and story explanation transcri…

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S2Conversation 16 What fruits do you like 4:52

1+ y ago4:52

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S2Conversation 16 What fruits do you like Free Transcript for Season 1 Episode 1-5 ************************************************************ Are you a fan of our podcast and hungry for more? Well, we've got a treat for you! By becoming a LCTS member, you'll gain exclusive access to our treasure trove of story and story explanation transcripts fo…

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3.1.26B《母鸡》 Story Walkthrough 54:46

1+ y ago54:46

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Welcome to another episode of 听故事说中文! In this episode, we are sharing a story by Lao She that captures his evolving sentiments towards hens. At first, he expresses a deep dislike for hens, describing their incessant clucking and pecking as annoying. As the story progresses, he witnesses a hen fiercely protect and care for her brood, which changes h…

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S2Conversation 15 Want to play basketball this weekend 4:12

1+ y ago4:12

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S2Conversation 15 Want to play basketball this weekend Free Transcript for Season 1 Episode 1-5 ************************************************************ Are you a fan of our podcast and hungry for more? Well, we've got a treat for you! By becoming a LCTS member, you'll gain exclusive access to our treasure trove of story and story explanation t…

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3.1.26A《母鸡》 Story 8:50

1+ y ago8:50

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Welcome to another episode of 听故事说中文! In this episode, we are sharing a story by Lao She that captures his evolving sentiments towards hens. At first, he expresses a deep dislike for hens, describing their incessant clucking and pecking as annoying. As the story progresses, he witnesses a hen fiercely protect and care for her brood, which changes h…

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S2Conversation 14 I started learning yoga recently 3:59

1+ y ago3:59

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S2Conversation 14 I started learning yoga recently Free Transcript for Season 1 Episode 1-5 ************************************************************ Are you a fan of our podcast and hungry for more? Well, we've got a treat for you! By becoming a LCTS member, you'll gain exclusive access to our treasure trove of story and story explanation trans…

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2.3.25B 《那些断崖式卖房的人》 Story Walkthrough 34:10

1+ y ago34:10

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Welcome to another episode of 听故事说中文! In this episode, we are sharing the unexpected struggles of "The People Who Sell Houses Like Cliff Drops," focusing on Yang Chenlu's regrettable journey of buying a house that quickly depreciated. From a heated dispute over a buyer's lowball offer to regret over a missed selling opportunity, we explore the hars…

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S2Conversation 13 What type of music do you like? 4:48

1+ y ago4:48

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S2Conversation 13 What type of music do you like? Free Transcript for Season 1 Episode 1-5 ************************************************************ Are you a fan of our podcast and hungry for more? Well, we've got a treat for you! By becoming a LCTS member, you'll gain exclusive access to our treasure trove of story and story explanation transc…

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S2Conversation 12 Have you been busy lately? 4:42

1+ y ago4:42

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S2Conversation 12 Have you been busy lately? Free Transcript for Season 1 Episode 1-5 ************************************************************ Are you a fan of our podcast and hungry for more? Well, we've got a treat for you! By becoming a LCTS member, you'll gain exclusive access to our treasure trove of story and story explanation transcripts…

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2.3.25A《那些断崖式卖房的人》 Story 6:18

1+ y ago6:18

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Welcome to another episode of 听故事说中文! In this episode, we are sharing the unexpected struggles of "The People Who Sell Houses Like Cliff Drops," focusing on Yang Chenlu's regrettable journey of buying a house that quickly depreciated. From a heated dispute over a buyer's lowball offer to regret over a missed selling opportunity, we explore the hars…

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S2Conversation 11 Do you know how to cook? 5:58

1+ y ago5:58

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S2Conversation 11 Do you know how to cook? Free Transcript for Season 1 Episode 1-5 ************************************************************ Are you a fan of our podcast and hungry for more? Well, we've got a treat for you! By becoming a LCTS member, you'll gain exclusive access to our treasure trove of story and story explanation transcripts f…