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Are you ready to supercharge your Mandarin Chinese listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you.

Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Mandarin Chinese, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Mandarin Chinese and English.

This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension.

But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with.

And our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who want to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to China? Maybe you want to speak Mandarin Chinese with your friends from Beijing or Shanghai? Our podcast will give you the cultural and linguistic background to fully immerse yourself in China.

Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Mandarin Chinese listening comprehension. Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself.

今天开始,借助我们的中文故事来提升你的听力理解能力!
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  • Yesterday · 14 min

    Mei's Mooncakes: A Heartfelt Journey Home for Mid-Autumn

    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mei's Mooncakes: A Heartfelt Journey Home for Mid-Autumn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-09-01-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript: Zh:...

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  • Yesterday · 15 min

    Journey Home: Rediscovering Family Bonds on a Stormy Night

    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Journey Home: Rediscovering Family Bonds on a Stormy Night Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-09-01-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript: Zh:...

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  • Monday · 15 min

    Unearthing Lessons: The Terracotta Army's Hidden Journey

    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unearthing Lessons: The Terracotta Army's Hidden Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-31-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript: Zh:...

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  • Monday · 14 min

    Picnicking on History: A Pizza Adventure on the Great Wall

    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Picnicking on History: A Pizza Adventure on the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-31-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript: Zh:...

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  • Sunday · 15 min

    From Old Traditions to New Beginnings: A Family's Journey

    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Old Traditions to New Beginnings: A Family's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-30-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript: Zh:...

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  • Sunday · 17 min

    Qixi Creativity: When Academic Rigor Meets Poetic Passion

    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Qixi Creativity: When Academic Rigor Meets Poetic Passion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-30-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript: Zh:...

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  • Saturday · 15 min

    Artful Discoveries: A Journey Through Forbidden Galleries

    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Artful Discoveries: A Journey Through Forbidden Galleries Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-29-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript: Zh:...

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  • Saturday · 14 min

    The Shanghai Art Heist: A Tale of Mystery and Discovery

    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Shanghai Art Heist: A Tale of Mystery and Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-29-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript: Zh:...

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  • Friday · 13 min

    Stuck in the Elevator: A Mid-Autumn Celebration to Remember

    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Stuck in the Elevator: A Mid-Autumn Celebration to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-28-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript: Zh:...

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  • Friday · 15 min

    Shanghai Skyscraper Dreams: Liang's Bold Leap to Success

    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Shanghai Skyscraper Dreams: Liang's Bold Leap to Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-28-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript: Zh:...

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  • Thursday · 16 min

    Balance and Mooncakes: Jie's Journey to Self-Care

    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Balance and Mooncakes: Jie's Journey to Self-Care Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-27-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript: Zh:...

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  • Thursday · 14 min

    Embracing the Canvas: Li Wei's Journey to Self-Expression

    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Embracing the Canvas: Li Wei's Journey to Self-Expression Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-27-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript: Zh:...

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  • August 26 · 14 min

    Laughter in the Lab: A Drone's Unlikely Triumph

    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Laughter in the Lab: A Drone's Unlikely Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-26-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript: Zh:...

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  • August 26 · 16 min

    A Birthday Surprise: Finding Joy in Science and Friendship

    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Birthday Surprise: Finding Joy in Science and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-26-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript: Zh:...

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  • August 25 · 13 min

    Mystery in the Alley: The Disappearing Teapot Saga

    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mystery in the Alley: The Disappearing Teapot Saga Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-25-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript: Zh:...

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  • August 25 · 16 min

    Tea, Lanterns, and Reconciliation: A Sibling's Journey Unfolds

    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Tea, Lanterns, and Reconciliation: A Sibling's Journey Unfolds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-25-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript: Zh:...

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  • August 24 · 14 min

    Moonlit Revelations: A Teahouse Tale of Family and Trust

    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Moonlit Revelations: A Teahouse Tale of Family and Trust Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-24-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript: Zh:...

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  • August 24 · 16 min

    Mysteries of Dragon Alley: Unveiling Legends in Twilight

    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mysteries of Dragon Alley: Unveiling Legends in Twilight Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-24-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript: Zh:...

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  • August 23 · 16 min

    Unveiling Secrets: A Ghost Festival Quest for Heritage

    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unveiling Secrets: A Ghost Festival Quest for Heritage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-23-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript: Zh:...

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  • August 23 · 15 min

    Under Lantern Light: A Qixi Festival Journey of Love

    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Under Lantern Light: A Qixi Festival Journey of Love Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-23-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript: Zh:...

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