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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.

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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.

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  • Finding Home: Mei's Return to Jiuzhaigou's Winter Wonder

    Finding Home: Mei's Return to Jiuzhaigou's Winter Wonder
    Feb 5 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Home: Mei's Return to Jiuzhaigou's Winter Wonder Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-05-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 梅站在九寨沟的入口，微风轻拂脸颊。En: Mei stood at the entrance of Jiuzhaigou, the gentle breeze brushing her cheeks.Zh: 她深吸一口冰冷的空气，心中有些忐忑。En: She took a deep breath of the cold air, feeling a bit apprehensive.Zh: 多年未归，此刻的她，既兴奋又紧张。En: Having been away for many years, she was both excited and nervous at this moment.Zh: 对她而言，这是一个寻找内心归属感的旅程。En: To her, this was a journey to find a sense of belonging.Zh: 梅的妹妹玲和弟弟伟紧随其后，他们已经很久没有一起外出游玩了。En: Mei's sister Ling and brother Wei followed closely behind.Zh: 在家人的热情提议下，决定利用农历新年假期来这个美丽的地方。En: It had been a long time since they had gone out together.Zh: 九寨沟的冬天宁静而神秘，走在雪松之间，仿佛进入了一个纯净的梦境。En: At their family's enthusiastic suggestion, they decided to take advantage of the Lunar New Year holiday to visit this beautiful place.Zh: 湖泊如镜，映出三人的身影，流露着一丝不言而喻的温暖。En: Jiuzhaigou’s winter was tranquil and mysterious.Zh: 走了一段路，梅停在一座冰冻的瀑布前，眼前的景象让她心生感触。En: Walking among the snow-covered pines was like entering a pure dream.Zh: 许多年来，在国外的生活让梅有些疏远了自己的文化和家庭。En: The lakes mirrored their reflections, revealing a hint of unspoken warmth.Zh: 她经常想念家乡的节日和家人一起的时光，心中也常常感到一丝内疚。En: After walking for a while, Mei stopped in front of a frozen waterfall, the sight stirring emotions in her heart.Zh: "对不起，之前我没能多回来看你们。En: Many years living abroad had distanced Mei from her culture and family.Zh: "梅终于还是开了口。En: She often missed her hometown’s festivals and the times spent with her family, often feeling a twinge of guilt.Zh: 她的声音在冬日中显得格外深情。En: "I'm sorry I haven't been able to come back to see you more often," Mei finally said.Zh: 玲和伟对视一眼，眼中满是理解与宽慰。En: Her voice sounded particularly heartfelt in the winter.Zh: "姐，我们知道。En: Ling and Wei exchanged a glance, their eyes full of understanding and comfort.Zh: 我们只希望你能开心，能找到属于自己的生活。En: "Sis, we know.Zh: "玲微笑着说，她轻轻握住梅的手。En: We only hope you can be happy and find a life that belongs to you," Ling said with a smile, lightly holding Mei's hand.Zh: "没错，我们都很想你，希望你回来的日子里能找到家的感觉。En: "That's right, we miss you a lot and hope that when you're back, you can find a sense of home," Wei chimed in.Zh: "伟附和道。En: At that moment, Mei felt the burden in her heart gradually lift, the cold exterior seemingly melted by the sunlight.Zh: 这一刻，梅感到心中的负担逐渐放下，冰冷的外衣仿佛也被阳光融化。En: The three of them laughed spontaneously, their warm laughter echoing through the valley.Zh: 三人不约而同地笑了，温暖的笑声在山谷中回荡。En: As night fell, the three sat together at their lodging, around a steaming pot of hot pot, the rich aroma filling the entire room.Zh: 夜幕降临，三人在住处围坐一起，锅里冒着热气腾腾的火锅，浓烈的香味充满了整个房间。En: Lamb, tofu, and vegetables rolled in the pot, making one's mouth water.Zh: 火锅中翻滚着羊肉、豆腐和蔬菜，让人直流口水。En: Mei, Ling, and Wei chatted about childhood memories as they dipped the meat, their laughter and cheerful voices making any distance between them disappear at that moment.Zh: 梅、玲和伟一边涮肉一边讨论着儿时的点滴，欢声笑语，此时此刻，他们之间的距离不再存在。En: Mei realized that family was the balm for her soul and her constant concern.Zh: 梅意识到，家人是她心灵的良药，是她永远的牵挂。En: She decided to spend more time with her family in the future, making every New Year as warm as this one.Zh: 她下了决心，未来要多花时间和家人在一起，使每个新年都如此温馨。En: Although she had lived abroad for many years, at that moment, the sense of belonging in her heart made her feel incredibly grounded.Zh: 虽然她过去在国外生活多年，但此刻，心灵的归属感让她觉得无比踏实。En: Jiuzhaigou’s winter night was peaceful and pleasant.Zh: 九寨沟的冬季夜晚宁静怡人，透过窗户望去，闪烁的繁星仿佛在诉说家的故事。En: Through the window, the twinkling stars seemed to ...
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  • Bamboo Quest: A Kung Fu Adventure Amidst Chunjie Fireworks

    Bamboo Quest: A Kung Fu Adventure Amidst Chunjie Fireworks
    Feb 5 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Bamboo Quest: A Kung Fu Adventure Amidst Chunjie Fireworks Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-05-08-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 竹林深处，绿竹高耸入云，仿佛没有尽头。En: Deep in the bamboo forest, the green bamboo shoots tower into the clouds, seemingly without end.Zh: 冬天的寒冷空气让呼吸更清晰，远处偶尔传来的爆竹声提醒着人们，春节快到了。En: The cold winter air makes breathing feel crisper, and the occasional sound of firecrackers from afar reminds people that the Chunjie (Spring Festival) is approaching.Zh: 今天，三个朋友—伟、悦和明—来到这片竹林，他们充满期待，要重现一部功夫电影里的绝妙场景。En: Today, three friends—Wei, Yue, and Ming—arrived at this bamboo forest, filled with anticipation to recreate a fantastic scene from a kung fu movie.Zh: 伟充满热情，他是个功夫迷，策划这次冒险已久。En: Wei, full of enthusiasm, is a kung fu fanatic and has been planning this adventure for a long time.Zh: 他自信地走在最前面，兴奋地说：“跟着我，一定找到最棒的场景！”En: He confidently leads the way, excitedly saying, "Follow me, and we'll definitely find the best scene!"Zh: 旁边的悦却有些担忧，En: Beside him, Yue is a bit worried.Zh: 她本就细心，怕大家会迷路。En: She's naturally careful and fears getting lost.Zh: 尽管心里藏着顾虑，但她还是拿出手机导航，希望这能让她安心一些。En: Although there’s apprehension in her heart, she takes out her phone for navigation, hoping it will give her some peace of mind.Zh: 走在最后的是明，他嘴角带笑，手里捧着一袋春节零食。En: At the back is Ming, smiling with a bag of Spring Festival snacks in his hands.Zh: 他吃着瓜子，说：“啊，只要有吃的就好，不用想太多。”En: As he munches on sunflower seeds, he says, "Ah, as long as there's food, it’s fine; there’s no need to overthink."Zh: 他的轻松态度让大家都放松不少。En: His relaxed attitude helps everyone feel more at ease.Zh: 可竹林里的路不像看起来那么简单。En: However, the paths in the bamboo forest aren’t as simple as they seem.Zh: 绕来绕去，四周都差不多。En: They wind and turn, making everything look the same.Zh: 伟继续走着，还不时停下来摆出功夫姿势。En: Wei continues walking and occasionally stops to pose in various kung fu stances.Zh: 他对自己找路的能力充满信心，转头对朋友们说：“再往前走走就能找到路。”En: He's confident in his ability to navigate, turning to his friends and saying, “Let's walk a bit further to find the way.”Zh: 悦看看手机导航，发现信号很不稳定。En: Yue checks her phone’s navigation but notices the signal is very unstable.Zh: 她叹口气，边走边说：“还是小心点，别走太远迷路了。”En: She sighs and says while walking, "Let's be cautious and not wander too far to avoid getting lost."Zh: 而明呢，已经偷偷再吃了几块糕点，鼓励大家：“饿了就吃点，走饿了也不怕！”En: Meanwhile, Ming has sneakily eaten a few more snacks, encouraging everyone, "If we're hungry, let's just eat a bit. There's no fear in getting tired from walking!"Zh: 终于，走着走着，一股困惑笼罩着他们。En: Finally, as they continued, a sense of confusion enveloped them.Zh: 偌大的竹林成了名副其实的迷宫，前面看不到希望，后面也一模一样。En: The vast bamboo forest turned into a veritable maze, with no hope in sight ahead, and the path behind looked identical.Zh: 就在这时，不远处，伟忽然大喊：“看这个动作！”说完，他就飞快地跳跃并转身踢出一脚。En: Suddenly, not far away, Wei shouted, "Watch this move!" After saying this, he swiftly jumped and turned, delivering a kick.Zh: 然而，这股冲动导致伟不小心踢在一根竹子上，结果整片竹林如多米诺骨牌般接连倒下。En: Unfortunately, this impulsive action accidentally kicked a bamboo stalk, causing the entire forest to topple like a series of dominoes.Zh: 这意外下一秒变成他们的救命稻草。En: This accident unexpectedly became their saving grace.Zh: 眼前突然出现了一条隐藏的小径。En: A hidden path appeared before them.Zh: 从空隙中漏下的阳光让他们的脸上重现了笑容。En: The sunlight filtering through gaps in the foliage brought smiles back to their faces.Zh: 太阳开始下山，他们跌跌撞撞地走出了竹林。En: As the sun began to set, they stumbled out of the bamboo forest.Zh: 远处开始绽放缤纷的焰火，映红整个天际。En: In the distance, vibrant fireworks began to bloom, lighting up the entire sky.Zh: 伟诚恳地对朋友们微笑：“我以后会多听你们的建议。”En: Wei sincerely ...
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    16 mins
  • Brewing Heritage: Li Wei's Journey to a Perfect Cup of Tea

    Brewing Heritage: Li Wei's Journey to a Perfect Cup of Tea
    Feb 4 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Brewing Heritage: Li Wei's Journey to a Perfect Cup of Tea Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-04-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 冬天的早晨，空气清新而寒冷，茶园的茶树上覆着一层薄霜，如同一片银白色的海洋。En: On a winter morning, the air was fresh and cold, and the tea trees in the tea garden were covered with a thin frost, like a silver-white ocean.Zh: 在杭州的乡村，古老的木屋中，有一间温暖的茶艺教室，铜壶中的蒸汽轻轻飘荡。En: In the countryside of Hangzhou, in an ancient wooden house, there was a warm tea art classroom with steam gently drifting from a copper kettle.Zh: 这天，李伟正坐在教室里。En: On this day, Li Wei was sitting in the classroom.Zh: 他是一个勤奋的学生，非常热爱文化传承。En: He was a diligent student who had a strong passion for cultural heritage.Zh: 他特地来到这里，参加一个传统茶艺课。En: He had specifically come here to attend a traditional tea art class.Zh: 他心中有一个小小的愿望：在春节家庭聚会的时候，为奶奶泡一杯完美的茶。En: He had a small wish in his heart: to brew a perfect cup of tea for his grandmother during the Spring Festival family gathering.Zh: 茶艺的制作并不简单。En: The art of tea making is not simple.Zh: 李伟发现，每一步都有讲究，从选茶到泡茶，每一个动作都需谨慎。En: Li Wei found that every step was crucial, from selecting the tea to brewing it, and each action required caution.Zh: 特别是在卷制茶叶的时候，他总是手忙脚乱，感到非常苦恼。En: Especially when rolling the tea leaves, he was always flustered and felt very troubled.Zh: 他不敢停下来，怕失败会令家人失望。En: He didn't dare to stop, fearing that failure would disappoint his family.Zh: 夜幕降临，其他学生都离开了，但李伟选择留下。En: As night fell, the other students had left, but Li Wei chose to stay.Zh: 他请教老师，希望得到更多的指导。En: He sought advice from the teacher, hoping to receive more guidance.Zh: 他一边听老师细细讲解一边默默练习。En: While listening to the teacher's detailed explanations, he practiced silently.Zh: 李伟逐渐明白，茶艺不仅是一项技艺，更是一种传承。En: Li Wei gradually realized that tea art was not only a skill but also a form of heritage.Zh: 经过长时间的练习，李伟终于泡出了一杯完美的茶。En: After long hours of practice, Li Wei finally brewed a perfect cup of tea.Zh: 老师微笑着品茶，点头称赞道：“这茶闻起来就像你奶奶的手艺。En: The teacher sipped it with a smile and nodded in praise, saying, "This tea smells just like your grandmother's craftsmanship."Zh: ”李伟心中如释重负。En: Li Wei felt a weight lifted from his heart.Zh: 春节到了，家人都聚在一起。En: When Spring Festival arrived, the family gathered together.Zh: 李伟端出自己精心泡制的茶，将其献给奶奶。En: Li Wei presented the tea he had carefully brewed to his grandmother.Zh: 奶奶喝了一口，赞叹不已，眼中闪烁着喜悦。En: She took a sip and praised it endlessly, her eyes sparkling with joy.Zh: 她开始讲起自己年轻时在杭州的故事，仿佛过去的岁月都在那茶香中重现。En: She began to recount stories from her youth in Hangzhou, as if the past years were recreated in the fragrance of the tea.Zh: 李伟感到无比自豪。En: Li Wei felt an immense sense of pride.Zh: 他不仅获得了家人的赞誉，也重新找到了对家族文化的深刻理解。En: He not only received praise from his family but also found a profound understanding of his family's culture.Zh: 他明白，传承文化，连接的不只是茶香，还有那些珍贵的回忆与情感。En: He understood that passing on culture connects not only the aroma of tea but also those precious memories and emotions.Zh: 通过这次经历，李伟不仅变得更加自信，也更加感激那代代相传的文化瑰宝。En: Through this experience, Li Wei not only became more confident but also more grateful for the cultural treasures passed down through generations. Vocabulary Words:frost: 薄霜drifting: 飘荡diligent: 勤奋passion: 热爱heritage: 传承caution: 谨慎flustered: 手忙脚乱troubled: 苦恼disappoint: 失望guidance: 指导explanations: 讲解sip: 品茶craftsmanship: 手艺endlessly: 不已sparkling: 闪烁recount: 讲起immense: 无比profound: 深刻treasures: 瑰宝generations: 代代brew: 泡制decorated: 精心house: 木屋winter: 冬天fragrance: 茶香understanding: 理解confidence: 自信thankful: 感激memories: 回忆emotions: 情感
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