Best Mandarin Listening Comprehension Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 28 - Advanced: A Graduation Trip That Brought Change 5:50

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📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 28 – Advanced: A Graduation Trip That Brought Change If travel is a mirror, then graduat…

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128. “好人”不好？Being “Nice” Isn’t Always Good? | Intermediate 9:00

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听Clara用容易理解的实用中文，聊聊“好人”，还有两个相关的中文表达！ Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about the concept of a nice person, as well as introducing 2 related expressions in everyday Chinese. Enjoy listening! ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠ for more resources & updates! ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ B…

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Episode 27 - Intermediate: Different Seasons Bring Different Feelings About The Weather 5:55

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📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 27 - Intermediate: Different Seasons Bring Different Feelings About The Weather Differen…

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273 - What a big Rubik’s Cube taught me about Chinese characters 25:07

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How small can Chinese characters be while still being legible? How much information do they contain per unit area? And what can a big Rubik’s cube teach us about Chinese characters? #learnchinese #hanzi #characters #pixelfont #rubikscube Link to the article on Hacking Chinese: What a big Rubik’s Cube taught me about Chinese characters: https://www.…

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Episode 26 - Basic: First Time Cooking 3:20

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📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 26 – Basic: First Time Cooking A warm, everyday story: Mom’s on a trip, so Dad and I mak…

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10 Halloween Phrases in Mandarin 12:37

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Let's learn Mandarin through a journal entry that talks about how I celebrated Halloween. 📥 Download the 5-page note to enhance your learning here : buymeacoffee.com/fluentwithnicole/e/471781 ❤️ Private Tutoring : [email protected] 🎊 Don’t forget to subscribe for more Mandarin lessons. Send us a text…

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127. 一份工作够吗？Is One Job Enough? | Upper Intermediate 10:01

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听Clara用容易理解的实用中文，聊聊副业，或者说，第二份工作。 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about side gigs. Who's working side gigs and why is the idea quite popular in China? Listen to this EP to find out! ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠ for more resources & updates! ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a…

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Episode 25 - Mastery: Chinese Idiom 成語：水滴石穿 5:33

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📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 25 – Mastery: Chinese Idiom 成語：水滴石穿 Not every change is loud. Some are so quiet you only…

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126. 每个人都说谎 Everybody Lies | Intermediate 11:55

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听Clara用容易理解的实用中文，聊聊说谎。 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about lying, including the 5 most common lies we tell, a short story, and the pros & cons of lying in general. ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠ for more resources & updates! ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群:…

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Episode 24 -Advanced - Taking Care of Myself by Starting to Cook 6:28

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Episode 24 – Advanced: Taking Care of Myself by Starting to Cook Big life changes don’t always start with big decisions. Sometimes they begin with a pot of soup after work. In this advanced-level episode, Christine reflects on rebuilding her rhythms through cooking: slowing down after long days, choosing seasonal ingredients, inviting friends over …

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272 - Learning (or not learning) Chinese slang 12:50

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Slang and swearing often top the list of what people want to learn in a foreign language. But is this curiosity actually helpful for learners, or just a fun distraction? #learnchinese #slang #vocabulary #swearing Link to the article on Hacking Chinese: Learning (or not learning) Chinese slang: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-not-learning-ch…

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10 Double Ninth Festival Phrases in Mandarin 13:29

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Let's learn Mandarin through a journal entry that talks about how I celebrated Double Ninth Festival. 📥 Download the 5-page note to enhance your learning here : https://buymeacoffee.com/fluentwithnicole/e/469349 ❤️ Private Tutoring : [email protected] 🎊 Don’t forget to subscribe for more Mandarin lessons. Send us a text…

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125. 在家工作 Working From Home | Intermediate 10:53

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听Clara用容易理解的实用中文，聊聊在家工作。 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about working from home. Is it as good as people say? ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠ for more resources & updates! ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: …

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Episode 23 - Intermediate: Traveling is a way of observing life 5:20

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Episode 23 – Intermediate: Traveling is a way of observing life Why do you travel? For photos, for food—or to see the world with new eyes? In this intermediate-level episode, Christine shares a reflective story from her trip to Chiayi (嘉义), a quiet yet culturally rich city in southern Taiwan. Instead of rushing through tourist spots, she slows down…

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Episode 22 - Basic- The Weather in Spring 3:11

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Episode 22 – Basic: 春天的天气 (The Weather in Spring) Warm sunshine, soft breezes, and flowers beginning to bloom—spring is finally here! In this beginner-level episode, Christine shares a light story about noticing the changes of spring: putting away winter clothes, hearing birds outside, and enjoying a walk under blue skies. You’ll learn and practice…

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Episode 21 - Mastery: My Eating Habits 7:21

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Episode 21 – Mastery We eat every day—but what if eating could also be a doorway to understanding ourselves? In this mastery-level episode, Christine reflects on relearning how to eat: from rushed coffee-as-a-meal to cooking at set times, noticing seasonal ingredients, and letting dinner become a quiet dialogue with the self. Along the way, food be…

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271 - 7 ways to learn to write Chinese characters 17:06

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Learning to write characters is an integral part of learning Chinese, but how do you practise writing them? Do you type? Write on paper? Or… on the canvas of your mind? #learnchinese #chinesecharacters #hanzi #writing #vocabulary #typing Link to the article on Hacking Chinese: 7 ways to learn to write Chinese characters: https://www.hackingchinese.…

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162. 「中文怪物」--測驗你的中文能力的節目！ 29:38

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A popular show in Taiwan, "Chinese Monster," tests how well people really know Chinese. In this episode, Chiayu shares some tricky questions from the show and explains funny slang, idioms, and wordplay that even native speakers get wrong. 中文怪物： https://youtu.be/BcoIR7z9yxE?si=MU71qLzznJmR7i4v Episode page:⁠https://reurl.cc/A3YNy8⁠ Maayot: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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124. 和工作有关的中文表达 Chinese Expressions Related to Work | Intermediate 8:54

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听Clara用容易理解的实用中文，聊聊四个和工作有关的中文表达（很常用）🍚🐟🐴 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about 4 fun & useful expressions related to work. ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠ for more resources & updates! ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation…

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Episode 20 - Advanced - Chinese Idiom 成語：水滴石穿 5:38

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Episode 20 – Advanced: 水滴石穿 (Dripping Water Penetrates Stone) Have you ever wondered whether your small daily efforts actually make a difference? In this advanced-level episode, Christine shares a reflective story about quiet perseverance—journaling a few words a day during the pandemic, and realizing later how those scattered thoughts formed a dee…

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Episode 19 - Intermediate- The Breath of Spring 6:25

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Episode 19 – Intermediate: The Feeling of Spring（春天的氣息） Sometimes we love a season not just for the weather, but for how it makes life feel. In this intermediate episode, Christine reflects on spring as a fresh start—morning walks, new notebooks, gentle sunlight, and the quiet motivation to reset goals and habits. Beyond blooming flowers, spring be…

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Episode 18 - Basic: My First Trip with Friends 3:04

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123. 聊聊十月吧 Let’s Chat About This October | Intermediate 8:31

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听Clara用容易理解的实用中文，聊聊这个十月，包括她的个人计划。 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about this October, including her personal plan. Have a listen to find out! ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠ for more resources & updates! ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ …

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270 - How to not teach Chinese characters to beginners: A 12-step approach 10:15

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I started learning Chinese well over a decade ago, and I have encountered many great teachers. But I have also seen truly terrible teaching, especially when it comes to Chinese characters. #learnchinese #characters #hanzi #teaching Link to the article on Hacking Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-not-teach-chinese-characters-to-beginner…

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122. 理想职业 Dream Job | Intermediate 10:31

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听Clara用容易理解的实用中文，聊聊理想职业。 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about dream jobs and the values behind them. ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠ for more resources & updates! ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com…

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Episode 17 - Foundations: It's Raining Today 2:45

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📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 17 – Foundation: It's Raining Today A gray morning, the gentle sound of raindrops, and t…

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269 - Same building blocks, different characters: How component placement changes meaning in Chinese 13:59

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Chinese character components are usually placed in predictable ways, so if you remember the components, you can often write the character. But not always. Some characters share components but differ only in how they're arranged. #learnchinese #charcaters #hanzi #compounds #components #composition Link to the article on Hacking Chinese: Same buildin…

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Episode 16 - Foundations- A Trip With My Family 2:53

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📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 16 – Foundation: A Trip with My Family Fresh mountain air, a shady picnic spot, and the …

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121. 学会如何学习 Learning How to Learn | Upper Intermediate 10:07

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听Clara用容易理解的实用中文，聊聊"学会如何学习"的网课，还有它教我们的三个技巧。 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about “Learning How to Learn”, the super successful online course, as well as 3 of the many techniques this course has taught us. Have fun listening! ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠ for more resources & updates! ⭐️ Full Transcrip…

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Episode 15 - Foundations: My Favorite Breakfast 2:53

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📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 15 – Foundation : “My Favorite Breakfast” The hiss of an egg crêpe on the pan. The warmt…

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10 Mid-Autumn Festival Phrases in Mandarin 14:16

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Let's learn Mandarin through a journal entry that talks about how I celebrated Mid-Autumn Festival. 📥 Download the 5-page note to enhance your learning here : buymeacoffee.com/fluentwithnicole/e/461403 ❤️ Private Tutoring : [email protected] 🎊 Don’t forget to subscribe for more Mandarin lessons. Send us a text…

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Episode 14 - Advanced- Chinese Idiom 成語：一箭雙鵰 | 成语：一箭双雕 5:42

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📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 14 – Advanced: Chinese Idiom 成語：一箭雙鵰 | 成语：一箭双雕 Sometimes, one well-aimed action hits mor…

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268 - 16 myths about learning Chinese that are holding you back 25:23

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Believing the wrong things about learning Chinese can waste time and lead you astray. Let's explore 8 more myths that might be holding you back! #learnchinese #myths #hanzi #input #study Link to the article on Hacking Chinese: 16 myths about learning Chinese that are holding you back: https://www.hackingchinese.com/myths-about-learning-chinese-that…

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120. 全国爱牙日 China’s Teeth Care Day | Intermediate 9:53

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听Clara用容易理解的实用中文，聊聊中国的爱牙日🦷🦷 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about our teeth, one of our greatest fears, and China's Teeth Care Day. Enjoy Listening! ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠ for more resources & updates! ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/Cl…

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Episode 13 - Basic- Chinese Idiom 成語：水滴石穿 3:44

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📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 13 – Beginner: Chinese Idiom 成語：水滴石穿 | 成语：水滴石穿 A wilting mint plant. A few drops of wate…

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Episode 12 - Intermediate: Chinese Idiom 成語：一箭雙鵰 | 成语：一箭双雕 4:51

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📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 12 - Intermediate: Chinese Idiom 成語：一箭雙鵰 | 成语：一箭双雕 Moving house can change more than jus…

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10 Autumn Phrases in Mandarin 12:47

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💗 Let's dive into the beautiful season of autumn through a Mandarin journal. 📥 Download the 5-page note to enhance your learning here : buymeacoffee.com/fluentwithnicole/e/459153 ❤️ Private Tutoring : [email protected] 🎊 Don’t forget to subscribe for more Mandarin lessons. Send us a textBy Nicole

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119. 学校如果教这些，就好了！What I Wish School Had Actually Taught Us | Intermediate 11:06

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听Clara用容易理解的实用中文，聊聊那些学校没教她的事。 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about what she wish school had actually taught her (based on her very personal experience). ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠ for more updates & resources! ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.c…

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Episode 11 - Foundations: Chinese Idiom 成語：水滴石穿 3:14

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📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode – Foundation: 水滴石穿 (Dripping Water Wears Through Stone) Can a tiny habit change your lif…

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Episode 10 - Foundations: Chinese Idiom 成語：一箭雙鵰 | 成语：一箭双雕 3:18

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📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 10 – Foundations: Chinese Idiom 成語：一箭雙鵰 | 成语：一箭双雕 Have you ever done just one thing and …

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118. 和“鸟”有关的中文表达 Chinese Expressions With “Bird” | Intermediate 11:37

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听Clara用容易理解的实用中文，聊聊和鸟有关的中文表达🐦🐦 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about Chinese expressions related to "bird". Curious to find out? ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠ for updates & more resources ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Do…

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267 - How to improve your Mandarin speaking skills with a tutor 21:44

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Most Chinese learners want one thing above all: to speak better. Many turn to a teacher for guidance, but that is only the first step. True progress depends on how you work with that teacher. #learnchinese #tutor #teacher #speaking #lessons Link to the article on Hacking Chinese: How to improve your Mandarin speaking skills with a tutor: https://ww…

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161. 新聞：習近平和普丁的150歲對話 15:52

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Xi and Putin caught on mic—talking not about war, but immortality. What happens when Xi and Putin chat about living to 150? In this episode, we explore their viral conversation, leaders' obsession with immortality, and teach key Mandarin words along the way. Episode page:https://reurl.cc/A3YNy8 Maayot: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.maayot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Episode 9 - Foundations: The weather I like 3:31

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📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 9 – Foundation: Weather and Feelings How does the weather affect your mood? In this foun…

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117. 这个秋天，上海最火的课 The Most Popular Classes In Shanghai China This Fall | Intermediate 10:10

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听Clara用容易理解的实用中文，聊聊这个秋天，上海最火🔥的课…… Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara chats about the most popular classes in Shanghai this Fall. ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠ to stay in touch & get more resources! ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time D…

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Episode 8 – Intermediate: The same dish reveals a different flavor in every place 5:45

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📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 8 – Intermediate: The Same Dish Reveals a Different Flavor in Every Place Have you ever …

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Episode 7 - Basic: Weather and Feelings 3:25

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📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 7 – Basic: Weather and Feelings How does the weather affect your mood? In this Basic-lev…

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266 - What important words are missing from HSK? 18:18

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HSK is the most widely used proficiency test for Chinese, and many learners aim to master the vocabulary at each level. Yet some of the most important words are missing from the HSK. #learnchinese #hsk #vocabulary Link to article on Hacking Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/what-important-words-are-missing-from-hsk/ Note: This is a rerecorded…

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116. 一周年，Clara想说的话 Anniversary of the CM Podcast - Clara’s Message | Intermediate 5:07

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听Clara用容易理解的实用中文，聊聊在播客节目一周年，她想说的话。 Listen to this episode in handy, comprehensible Mandarin Chinese, as Clara sends a short message on the one-year anniversary of our podcast. ⭐️ Join the ⁠CM Newsletter⁠ ⭐️ Full Transcript / 文字稿: ⁠⁠www.cozymandarin.com⁠⁠ ⭐️ Become a Member / 加入社群: ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClaraZ⁠⁠ ⭐️ One-time Donation / 小小支持一下: ko-fi.com/clar…

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Episode 6 - Foundations: I Went on a Trip to the Zoo 2:52

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📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 6 – Basic: I Went on a Trip to the Zoo Do you remember your last trip? In this Basic-lev…