Improve your Chinese with short, fun dialogues! 🎧 Each episode features practical conversations about daily life, trends, and culture, with content available for four different levels of learners. For more, check out our app on the App Store and Google Play. Access full scripts, translations in 8 languages, and pinyin support to boost your learning. Download the "Chinese Short Dialogue" app today and dive deeper into Chinese language and culture! Learn Chinese(学习中文) in different languages: C ...
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学习中文 Podcasts
Learn HOW to learn Chinese with hosts Jared Turner and John Pasden. You will learn tips, strategies, and insights so you can supercharge your language learning. You will also be inspired by guest interviews with people from all over the world who have learned Chinese. Both Jared and John both learned Chinese, lived in China for many years, and have worked with learners all over the world and understand the unique challenges that Chinese learners face. They stay at the forefront of language l ...
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Li Fang uses everyday objects to guide Xiaomei in learning how to use comparative sentences to describe differences in size and length. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирова…
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现代艺术大生意 - The Big Business of Modern Art [HSK 3]
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小美 sells her ‘special’ modern art, and 小宝 feels both confused and curious. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bah…
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A Czech Perspective on Learning Chinese: Renata Mirkova’s Story
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In this episode, Jared sits down with Renata Mirkova, a Chinese language educator from the Czech Republic whose journey into Mandarin began not with a grand plan, but almost by accident. What started as a university entrance decision led her to master Chinese, live in China, and now teach both Czech and Chinese across cultural boundaries. Renata sh…
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育儿假为何“有假难休”？ - Why Is Parental Leave So Hard to Take? [HSK 5]
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Many regions have introduced parental leave policies, but men often face rejection or are even marked as absent without leave when they apply. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | А…
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李若彤被怀疑护照造假 - Li Ruotong Suspected of Passport Fraud [HSK 4]
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At 59, Li Ruotong was mistaken by Thai customs for having a fake passport because she looked so young. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe ti…
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南甜北咸的美食密码 - The Flavor Map of China: Sweet South, Salty North [HSK 4]
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Exploring the geographic and historical roots of the Chinese saying 'sweet in the south, salty in the north; spicy in the east, sour in the west.' Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング…
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周杰伦演唱会的假票风波 - The Fake Ticket Scandal at Jay Chou’s Concert [HSK 4]
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Fake tickets and forced entry incidents occurred at Jay Chou’s concert, leading to police involvement. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe ti…
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为什么越来越多俄罗斯人来中国旅游？ - Why Are More and More Russians Traveling to China? [HSK 3]
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China is attracting large numbers of Russian tourists with its prices and culture, promoting exchange. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe ti…
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小小侦探破案了 - The Little Detective Solved the Case [HSK 3]
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小美 is a detective, and 小宝 claims to have an alibi, but 小美 uncovers the truth. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan …
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中国新球员闪耀NBA - China’s New Player Shines in the NBA [HSK 3]
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Chinese rookie Yang Hansen drew attention with an impressive performance in the NBA preseason. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trun…
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六个字的名字可以登记吗？ - Can a Six-Character Name Be Registered? [HSK 3]
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In Nanchang, a woman named her mixed-heritage daughter “武雪丽莎芭蕊,” a longer-than-usual name that sparked debate. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку |…
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The 7 Worst Ways to Learn Chinese (And What to Do Instead)
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After 300 days of secretly studying Chinese, one guy surprises his partner with phrases like “the cheesecake is grieving” and “the purple elephant eats passion for breakfast.” It’s a bit humorous, but it also highlights a bigger issue: extreme learning methods that feel productive but fall flat in practice. In this episode, Jared and John dive into…
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Xiaobao wants to start his own company and asks Xiaomei to invest in his idea. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan…
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茶香里的中国文化 - Chinese Culture in the Fragrance of Tea [HSK 5]
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Exploring the profound meaning and modern relevance of Chinese tea culture, from the six major types of tea to social etiquette. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по …
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血缘还是亲情？婚姻信任危机 - Blood Ties or Affection? A Marriage Trust Crisis [HSK 6]
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A man in Hebei discovered that the two children from his 22-year marriage were not biologically his, prompting public reflection on the nature of trust and family bonds. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listeni…
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我是美国总统 - I Am the President of the United States [HSK 3]
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Xiaomei plays the role of the U.S. president, and Xiaobao is a reporter interviewing her with questions. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe …
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“看不见”的她，帮我看见世界 - The 'Invisible' Her Helped Me See the World [HSK 4]
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How visually impaired PhD Huang Ying changes stereotypes through her actions. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan …
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数字里的吉凶密码 - The Auspicious and Inauspicious Codes in Numbers [HSK 4]
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Unveiling the cultural reasons why Chinese people favor the number 8 and avoid the number 4. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung …
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纯牛奶禁用复原乳新规 - New Regulation on Pure Milk: Reconstituted Milk Prohibited [HSK 3]
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The new rule requires that room-temperature pure milk must be made with 100% raw milk, without adding reconstituted milk. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайск…
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美国前驻华大使承认低估中国 - Former US Ambassador Admits Underestimating China [HSK 7]
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Burns stated that China demonstrates long-term advantages in technology, military, and strategic planning, and the US should be wary of underestimation. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国…
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广东人为什么撕纸巾？ - Why Do People in Guangdong Tear Napkins? [HSK 3]
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The habit of tearing napkins in Guangdong reflects a culture of frugality and sharing, sparking curiosity online. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому язык…
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大二女生宿舍产子引思考 - Sophomore Giving Birth in Dorm Sparks Reflection [HSK 5]
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The incident exposes problems of inadequate family and sex education. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa M…
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理发店的小客人 - The Little Guest at the Barber Shop [HSK 2]
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小美 plays the hairdresser, and 小宝 is the customer who wants a handsome haircut. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan…
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大豆贸易战下的赢家与输家 - Winners and Losers in the Soybean Trade War [HSK 6]
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China diversified soybean supplies to safeguard food security, while American farmers suffered heavy losses. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | N…
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拟声词和拟态词：让中文活起来 - Onomatopoeia and Mimetic Words: Bringing Chinese to Life [HSK 5]
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Exploring how onomatopoeic and mimetic words add vivid sound and imagery to Chinese expression. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Tru…
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Fluency Now with Marko Jovanovic: No Classes, Just Progress
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Can you become fluent in Chinese without teachers, classes, or even Chinese speakers around you? For Serbian software engineer Marko Javoanovic, the answer is “yes” by focusing on “fluency now”. In this episode, Marko shares how he started learning Japanese out of a love for anime but quickly pivoted to Chinese when he realized there were far more …
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小美 plays the role of an online influencer doing a livestream, and 小宝 is her fan who sends her gifts. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiến…
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“戴罪立功”能否掩盖过错？ - Can 'Merit Offsetting Crime' Cover Up Wrongdoing? [HSK 7]
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Xinhua criticizes the practice of grassroots officials offsetting wrongdoing with past achievements, calling for upholding legal fairness. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудир…
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微信账号会不会消失？ - Will WeChat Accounts Disappear? [HSK 4]
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If an account is inactive for a long time, it may be reclaimed and Moments content will also be deleted. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe …
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“苹果人”还是“安卓人”？ - "Apple People" or "Android People"? [HSK 5]
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Internet slang uses phone brands as labels for groups of people, sparking discussions about values and prejudice. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому язык…
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叠词让中文更生动 - Reduplications Make Chinese More Lively [HSK 4]
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Exploring the charm of Chinese reduplications, from '红红火火' to '马马虎虎'. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa M…
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西藏烟花表演引担忧 - Concerns Raised Over Fireworks Display in Tibet [HSK 4]
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Villagers on the plateau worry that fireworks displays will harm the environment and threaten the survival of local plants and animals. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирова…
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量词：名词的专属搭档 - Measure Words: Nouns’ Exclusive Partners [HSK 4]
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Learning how measure words work in Chinese to make numerical expressions more accurate and natural. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng…
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小宝 and 小美 play a game of 'taking a taxi,' with 小美 as the driver and 小宝 as the passenger. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Me…
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跨国救人为何遭日媒冷遇 - Why Did Japanese Media Ignore the Cross-Border Rescue? [HSK 5]
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A Chinese tourist was praised for risking his life to save someone in Japan, but Japanese media barely reported on it, sparking discussions about bias and fairness. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | …
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小美 shares her favorite animal, and 李芳 guides her to describe it using words about appearance, color, and habits. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку…
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秋分里的养生智慧 - Wellness Wisdom at the Autumn Equinox [HSK 5]
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During the autumn equinox, day and night are equal. Traditional Chinese medicine promotes moistening dryness, maintaining balance, and harmonizing yin and yang. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 …
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高速堵车里的奇景 - Unusual Scenes in Highway Traffic Jams [HSK 4]
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During the National Day holiday, highway traffic jams led people to play badminton and fish to pass the time. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | …
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嫦娥奔月的故事 - The Story of Chang’e Flying to the Moon [HSK 5]
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During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the legend of Chang’e flying to the moon is often told, expressing longing for home and reunion. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по …
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Does It Matter Where You Learn Chinese? Yes And Here’s Why
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Ever wonder how the place you study Chinese can shape your accent, comprehension, and even identity as a learner? In this episode, Jared and John dive into the importance of where you learn Mandarin in China and how different regions can affect your speaking and listening skills. From Beijing’s “pirate R’s” to the relaxed tones of Taipei and the “h…
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天安门上的和平鸽 - The Peace Doves over Tiananmen [HSK 4]
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Ten thousand peace doves were released and quickly returned to their lofts on National Day, drawing much attention. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому яз…
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中秋节：赏月与团圆 - Mid-Autumn Festival: Moon Gazing and Reunion [HSK 4]
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The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important traditional Chinese festival, where families reunite, eat mooncakes, and admire the moon. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по…
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“爆改月饼”的新玩法 - The New Trend of 'Creative Mooncakes' [HSK 4]
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Young people press foods like burgers into mooncake shapes to express festival creativity. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | …
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