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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.

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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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  • A Candlelit Reunion: Finding Joy in Simplicity

    A Candlelit Reunion: Finding Joy in Simplicity
    Feb 3 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Candlelit Reunion: Finding Joy in Simplicity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-03-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京郊区的小镇子，冬天的早晨，空气中弥漫着淡淡的冷意。En: In the small town in the suburbs of Beijing, on a winter morning, a faint chill fills the air.Zh: 春节就要来了，街道上挂满了红色的灯笼和条幅，浓浓的年味侵染了每个角落。En: Spring Festival is just around the corner, and the streets are adorned with red lanterns and banners, with the rich flavor of the New Year permeating every corner.Zh: 丽华和志宏是一对兄妹。En: Lihua and Zhihong are a brother and sister duo.Zh: 今年春节，他们打算在家举办一次特别的家庭团聚，以纪念他们已逝的奶奶。En: This Spring Festival, they plan to host a special family gathering at home in memory of their late grandmother.Zh: 丽华是个细心的人，希望一切都能完美无瑕。En: Lihua is a meticulous person who hopes everything will be perfect, while Zhihong has a more relaxed and easy-going nature, believing that simplicity best conveys emotions.Zh: 而志宏则随性而自在，他认为简单最能传递感情。En: "We need a lot of things," Lihua said while checking the list.Zh: “我们需要好多东西，”丽华一边检查清单一边说，“红对联，年夜饭，还要准备一场特别的纪念仪式。En: "Red couplets, the New Year's Eve dinner, and we also have to prepare a special memorial ceremony."Zh: ”志宏微笑着说：“奶奶喜欢热闹，但她更在意的是全家在一起，有说有笑。En: Zhihong smiled and said, "Grandma loved lively gatherings, but what she cared about most was the family being together, talking and laughing.Zh: 不要太紧张，姐姐。En: Don't worry too much, sister."Zh: ”丽华知道志宏说的有道理，但心中依旧有一些不安。En: Lihua knew Zhihong was right, but she still felt a bit uneasy.Zh: 她想起奶奶过去的团聚，总是充满温暖与笑声，于是她决定听取志宏的建议，简化庆祝活动的流程，把重点放在家人的互动上。En: She thought of past family reunions with her grandmother, which were always filled with warmth and laughter, so she decided to take Zhihong's advice and simplify the celebration process, focusing on family interaction.Zh: 到了除夕夜，家里洋溢着红色的喜庆。En: On New Year's Eve, the house was filled with festive red.Zh: 家人们陆续到达，相互问候。En: Family members arrived one after another, greeting each other.Zh: 美味的年夜饭端上餐桌，大家坐在一起，仿佛时间停止一般享受着欢乐的气氛。En: A delicious New Year's Eve dinner was served on the table, and everyone sat together, enjoying the joyful atmosphere as if time had stopped.Zh: 突然，房间里的灯光熄灭了。En: Suddenly, the lights in the room went out.Zh: 丽华心里一沉，但志宏马上点燃了蜡烛，柔和的光芒让房间变得更加温馨。En: Lihua's heart sank, but Zhihong quickly lit candles, and the soft glow made the room more cozy.Zh: 家人围坐在一起，借着烛光分享故事，追忆奶奶当年的趣闻，笑声在房间里回荡。En: The family sat around, sharing stories in the candlelight, reminiscing about their grandmother's amusing tales from the past, with laughter echoing in the room.Zh: 这时，丽华终于释然了。En: At that moment, Lihua finally felt at ease.Zh: 她明白了，只要有家人在一起，就能感受到真正的快乐和温暖。En: She understood that as long as family was together, true joy and warmth could be felt.Zh: 而这，正是奶奶最希望看到的景象。En: And this was exactly the scene her grandmother wished to see the most.Zh: 蜡烛的光映在每个人的脸上，映出了一片祥和和幸福。En: The candlelight reflected on everyone's faces, casting a serene and happy glow.Zh: 丽华心中的重担消散了，她微笑着对志宏说：“你说得对，简单就是最好的。En: The burden in Lihua's heart dissipated, and she smiled at Zhihong, saying, "You were right, simplicity is the best."Zh: ”夜色渐深，风雪轻拂过窗外。En: As the night deepened, the wind and snow lightly brushed against the windows.Zh: 北京郊区的这个小家，沉浸在简单却充实的团聚中，暖意融融。En: This small home in the suburbs of Beijing was immersed in a simple yet fulfilling reunion, filled with warmth.Zh: 丽华明白了，完美并非是无暇，而是家人的陪伴与分享。En: Lihua understood that perfection does not mean flawlessness but the companionship and sharing of family.Zh: 故事在温暖的氛围中画下了完美的句号。En: The story concluded with a perfect ending in a warm atmosphere. Vocabulary Words:suburbs: 郊区faint: 淡淡的adorned: 挂满了permeating: ...
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  • Rekindling Family Bonds: A Lunar New Year Journey

    Rekindling Family Bonds: A Lunar New Year Journey
    Feb 3 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rekindling Family Bonds: A Lunar New Year Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-03-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 购物中心在冬日午后显得格外热闹。En: The shopping center appeared particularly lively on a winter afternoon.Zh: 人群川流不息，商店里挂满了红色和金色的装饰，这些是迎接农历新年的幸运与繁荣的象征。En: Crowds of people flowed continuously, and the stores were adorned with red and gold decorations, symbols of luck and prosperity for the upcoming Lunar New Year.Zh: 梁站在人群中，望着这些闪闪发光的灯笼和鲜艳的对联，心中感到阵阵焦虑。En: Liang stood among the crowd, gazing at the sparkling lanterns and vivid couplets, feeling waves of anxiety in his heart.Zh: “我们先去看看吧！那家店的装饰特别好看！”美凤兴奋地说，拉着梁往前走。En: "Let's check that out first! The decoration in that store looks especially nice!" Meifeng said excitedly, pulling Liang forward.Zh: 梁点点头，跟在她后面，但内心依旧感到不安。En: Liang nodded and followed her, but his anxiety remained.Zh: 他已经很久没有和家人好好团聚，这次买新年装饰和礼物，他希望能找到一些特别的东西。En: It had been a long time since he gathered with his family properly, and as he shopped for New Year decorations and gifts, he hoped to find something special.Zh: “梁，你看这个灯笼！”美凤指着一只精致的红灯笼，灯笼上画着一只展翅飞翔的凤凰，栩栩如生。En: "Liang, look at this lantern!" Meifeng pointed at a delicate red lantern, with a vividly painted phoenix spreading its wings.Zh: 梁愣了一下，他想起了小时候，爷爷常带他去看新年舞狮舞龙，还有那一排排挂满街道的灯笼。En: Liang was taken aback, recalling how his grandfather used to take him to watch New Year's lion and dragon dances, and the streets lined with lanterns.Zh: “好像很不错，对吧？”美凤微笑着说，En: "It's really nice, isn't it?" Meifeng said, smiling.Zh: “这些东西能带给家人幸福的感觉。”En: "These things can bring happiness to the family."Zh: 梁犹豫了一下，心里开始挣扎，到底要不要买这样的装饰。En: Liang hesitated, struggling within himself about whether to buy such decorations.Zh: “嗯，我想要这个灯笼。”梁终于决定，脸上露出一丝释然的微笑。En: "Mm, I want this lantern," Liang finally decided, a slight relieved smile crossing his face.Zh: 他意识到，或许这些物品可以唤起家庭的温暖，而不只是奢华的表面。En: He realized that perhaps these items could evoke family warmth, beyond just opulence.Zh: 接着，他们继续寻找其他的礼物。En: Then, they continued to search for other gifts.Zh: 梁开始信任自己的感觉，认真挑选一些可以表达他心意的物品。En: Liang started to trust his feelings, carefully selecting items that could express his sentiments.Zh: 美凤则在一旁给予建议，帮他挑选了几样象征健康与幸福的年画和小摆件。En: Meifeng was by his side, offering suggestions and helping him pick out several New Year paintings and trinkets symbolizing health and happiness.Zh: 购物结束后，梁和美凤拎着满满的袋子走出购物中心，En: After shopping, Liang and Meifeng walked out of the shopping center, carrying bags full of purchases.Zh: 冬日的寒风吹过，但他的心却是温暖的。En: Though the winter wind was brisk, his heart felt warm.Zh: 他渐渐明白，传统不仅仅是形式的再现，更是心灵的交流。En: He gradually understood that tradition is not just a reproduction of forms but a communication of the soul.Zh: 新的信心让他期待即将到来的团聚，心里充满了对团圆的期待。En: This newfound confidence made him look forward to the upcoming reunion, filling his heart with anticipation for the gathering.Zh: 走在回家的路上，梁感到一阵轻松，En: Walking on the way home, Liang felt a sense of relief.Zh: 身边有好友相伴，手中是为家人精心挑选的贺礼。En: Accompanied by a good friend and holding gifts thoughtfully chosen for his family, he felt certain that this New Year he would make his family feel his sincerity.Zh: 这个新年，他一定会让家人感受到他的用心，也许，这就是他与家人重新连接的纽带。En: Perhaps, this was the bond reconnecting him with his family.Zh: 最终，梁微微一笑，对未来有了新的期待。En: Finally, Liang smiled slightly, with new hopes for the future.Zh: 他知道这次新年将会成为一个美好的回忆。En: He knew that this New Year would become a beautiful memory.Zh: 他深吸一口气，心头的石头总算落地。En: He took a deep breath, and the weight in his heart finally lifted. Vocabulary ...
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  • Balancing Lanterns and Learning: A Night in Beijing

    Balancing Lanterns and Learning: A Night in Beijing
    Feb 2 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Balancing Lanterns and Learning: A Night in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-02-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京的冬天寒冷而清新，校园里飘着一丝灯节的期待。En: The winter in Beijing is cold yet fresh, with a hint of anticipation for the Lantern Festival lingering throughout the campus.Zh: 宿舍里的每个角落都挂上了红色灯笼，仿佛在告诉大家即将到来的欢乐。En: In every corner of the dormitory, red lanterns are hung up, as if announcing the upcoming joy.Zh: 丽娜坐在书桌前，手中拿着一本沉甸甸的教材。En: Lina sits at her desk, holding a heavy textbook in her hands.Zh: 她的目光时而投向窗外，心里想着今晚的灯节。En: Her gaze occasionally drifts towards the window, as she thinks about tonight's festival.Zh: 那是一个充满希望和团聚的传统节日。En: It is a traditional celebration full of hope and reunion.Zh: 丽娜在心里默默计算着，今晚的灯节是她放松和重新融入同学群体的好机会。En: Lina silently calculates in her mind that tonight's festival is a great opportunity to relax and reintegrate with her classmates.Zh: 然而，明天就是重要的考试，她必须取得好成绩。En: However, there's an important exam tomorrow, and she must score well.Zh: 她心里很是纠结。En: She feels a great deal of internal conflict.Zh: 就在这时，她的朋友伟和晨走进宿舍，脸上带着兴奋的笑容。En: Just then, her friends Wei and Chen come into the dormitory, their faces lit up with excitement.Zh: 伟说：“丽娜，准备好了吗？我们要出发去灯节了！”En: Wei says, “Lina, are you ready? We’re heading to the festival!”Zh: 丽娜犹豫不决，心里似乎有个小小的拉锯战。En: Lina hesitates, feeling a small tug-of-war inside.Zh: “你们先走吧，我再看一会书。”她答道，眼睛依旧没有离开课本。En: “You guys go ahead, I'll read a bit more,” she replies, her eyes never leaving the textbook.Zh: 伟和晨对视了一下，晨对丽娜说：“你已经准备得很好了，今天晚上去感受一下灯节的气氛。En: Wei and Chen exchange a glance, and Chen says to Lina, “You've already prepared well, tonight you should go and soak up the atmosphere of the festival.Zh: 也许这正是你需要的灵感。”En: Maybe it’s just the inspiration you need.”Zh: 丽娜知道，他们说得对。En: Lina knows they are right.Zh: 于是她合上书本，嘴角露出一丝微笑：“好吧，我和你们一起去！”En: So she closes the book, a small smile appearing on her face: “Alright, I’ll go with you!”Zh: 她抓起外套，和朋友们一起踏入了寒冷的夜色。En: She grabs her coat and steps into the cold night with her friends.Zh: 灯节的现场热闹非凡，家家户户的灯笼将冬夜照得温暖如春。En: The festival is bustling with activity, and the lanterns from every household light up the winter night like spring.Zh: 丽娜心中的压力随着热闹的人群渐渐消散。En: The stress in Lina's heart gradually dissipates with the lively crowd.Zh: 灯笼上的各种图案讲述着不一样的故事，让她的思绪也随之飘扬。En: The various patterns on the lanterns tell different stories, letting her thoughts wander.Zh: 她与朋友们分享笑声和传统的美食，心中涌起一股久违的欢喜。En: She shares laughter and traditional foods with her friends, a long-lost joy welling up inside her.Zh: 回到宿舍后，丽娜发现自己的思路变得异常清晰。En: Back at the dormitory, Lina finds her mind unusually clear.Zh: 她感受到了一种新鲜的动力，那是一种来自心灵深处的满足。En: She feels a fresh motivation, a deep sense of satisfaction from within.Zh: 她重新打开书本，脑海中回荡着灯节的欢乐，笔在纸上飞快地滑动。En: She reopens her textbook, the joy of the festival resonating in her mind, her pen swiftly gliding across the paper.Zh: 她知道，自己终于明白了如何在责任和个人生活之间找到平衡。En: She knows she has finally understood how to balance responsibility and personal life.Zh: 丽娜轻声对自己说：“学习和生活都是重要的，我应该好好珍惜。”En: Lina softly says to herself, “Both study and life are important, I should cherish them.”Zh: 这个夜晚，丽娜入睡时，脸上挂着轻松的微笑。En: That night, Lina falls asleep with a relaxed smile on her face.Zh: 灯节的光芒依旧在她的梦中照耀，温暖而明亮。En: The light from the festival continues to shine in her dreams, warm and bright. Vocabulary Words:anticipation: 期待dormitory: 宿舍gaze: 目光reunion: 团聚calculate: 计算opportunity: 机会integrate: 融入conflict: 纠结hesitate: 犹豫不决tug-of-war: 拉锯战atmosphere: 气氛...
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