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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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  • Shanghai's New Year: Fireworks, New Hopes, and New Friendships

    Shanghai's New Year: Fireworks, New Hopes, and New Friendships
    Dec 31 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Shanghai's New Year: Fireworks, New Hopes, and New Friendships Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-31-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 新年的前夕，上海的外滩笼罩在一片节日的欢腾中。En: On the eve of the New Year, Shanghai's The Bund was enveloped in a festive cheer.Zh: 黄浦江的水面反射着历史建筑的灯光，游客和本地人都期盼着午夜的焰火表演。En: The surface of the Huangpu River reflected the lights of historic buildings, as both tourists and locals eagerly awaited the midnight fireworks display.Zh: 梅，一个年轻的女子，站在江边，心中思绪万千。En: Mei, a young woman, stood by the river, her mind filled with countless thoughts.Zh: 过去的一年并不顺利，她希望在新年能找到新的希望。En: The past year had not been smooth, and she hoped to find new hope in the new year.Zh: 她身边是活泼的朋友梁，梁笑着说：“梅，今天晚上，我们一定要尽情享受，不要想太多！”En: Beside her was her lively friend, Liang, who laughed and said, "Mei, tonight, we must enjoy ourselves to the fullest and not think too much!"Zh: 梅微微一笑，En: Mei smiled slightly.Zh: 尽管内心对拥挤的人群感到不安，她决定尝试融入这欢乐的氛围。En: Despite feeling uneasy about the crowded scene, she decided to try and immerse herself in the joyful atmosphere.Zh: 与此同时，君，一个本地的摄影爱好者，在人群中寻找最佳的拍摄点。En: Meanwhile, Jun, a local photography enthusiast, was in the crowd searching for the best spot to shoot.Zh: 他的相机记录着这座城市的每一个动人瞬间。En: His camera was capturing every touching moment of the city.Zh: 君想在新年的一刻，抓住最美的烟火。En: Jun wanted to seize the most beautiful fireworks at the stroke of the new year.Zh: 人群越聚越多，时间也在逼近午夜。En: The crowd grew larger and larger as midnight approached.Zh: 君调整好相机，准备记录下激动人心的一刻。En: Jun adjusted his camera, ready to capture the thrilling moment.Zh: 就在烟火点燃的瞬间，梅和君不约而同地抬头望向天空。En: As the fireworks ignited, both Mei and Jun unintentionally looked up at the sky.Zh: 绚烂的烟火在他们头顶炸开，五彩斑斓，仿佛为新的一年揭开了帷幕。En: The brilliant fireworks exploded above them, colorful and vibrant, as if unveiling the curtain for the new year.Zh: “好漂亮！”梅不由自主地说道。En: "So beautiful!" Mei said involuntarily.Zh: “是啊，”君从相机后面抬起头，看着梅微笑道，“这座城市的夜晚总是充满惊喜。”En: "Yes," Jun replied, lifting his head from behind the camera and smiling at Mei, "the nights in this city are always full of surprises."Zh: 他们开始聊天，分享各自的新年愿望。En: They began to chat, sharing their New Year wishes.Zh: 君说他希望拍到更多感动人心的照片，而梅则希望能忘却过去的不快，迎接崭新的开始。En: Jun said he hoped to capture more touching photographs, while Mei wished to forget the past unhappiness and embrace a fresh start.Zh: 两人聊得很投机，不久就交换了联系方式。En: The two found their conversation congenial and soon exchanged contact information.Zh: 梅感受到了一种久违的轻松和快乐。En: Mei felt a long-lost sense of ease and happiness.Zh: 午夜过后，人群逐渐散去，外滩的灯光依旧明亮。En: After midnight, the crowd gradually dispersed, but the lights of The Bund remained bright.Zh: 梅和君漫步在江边，继续谈论着生活和梦想。En: Mei and Jun strolled along the riverbank, continuing to talk about life and dreams.Zh: 梅意识到，偶然的相遇可能带来意想不到的机遇。En: Mei realized that a chance encounter might bring unexpected opportunities.Zh: 也许正是这个晚上，她终于鼓起勇气，迎接新的可能。En: Perhaps on this very night, she finally mustered the courage to embrace new possibilities.Zh: 当他们分开时，梅的心中充满了对未来的憧憬和希望。En: As they parted, Mei was filled with anticipation and hope for the future.Zh: 她知道，这个新年不仅带来了灿烂的焰火，还有一个值得期待的新朋友。En: She knew that this New Year not only brought dazzling fireworks but also a new friend worth expecting.Zh: 冬夜的寒冷似乎因为心中的温暖而退去。En: The cold of the winter night seemed to retreat due to the warmth in her heart.Zh: 梅决定向未知迈出一步，去探索一个充满变化与成长的未来。En: Mei decided to take a step into the unknown, to explore a future full of changes and growth. Vocabulary Words:eve: 前夕enveloped: 笼罩festive: 节日的cheer: 欢腾reflected: 反射eagerly: 期盼smooth: 顺利immerse: 融入...
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  • Unexpected Stardom: A Night of Joy at Wutuobang Festival

    Unexpected Stardom: A Night of Joy at Wutuobang Festival
    Dec 30 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unexpected Stardom: A Night of Joy at Wutuobang Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-30-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 寒冷的冬夜，乌托邦社会文化节上，灯火辉煌，空气中弥漫着烧烤和糖炒栗子的香气，人头攒动，大家都在期待新的一年。En: On the cold winter night at the Wutuobang Cultural Festival, lights were bright, and the air was filled with the aromas of barbecue and candied chestnuts.Zh: 明和静手挽着手，一边欣赏热闹的表演，一边讨论今晚的计划。En: The place was crowded, with everyone looking forward to the new year.Zh: “明，我希望今晚能平静一点，不要再惹麻烦了，”静小声嘟囔。En: Ming and Jing walked hand in hand, enjoying the lively performances as they discussed their plans for the evening.Zh: “放心吧！En: "Ming, I hope tonight can be a bit calmer, without any more trouble," Jing mumbled softly.Zh: 今天是个特殊的夜晚，我保证会让你难以忘怀。En: "Don't worry!Zh: ”明兴奋地说。En: Tonight is a special night, and I promise it will be unforgettable for you," Ming said excitedly.Zh: 他眼中闪烁着冒险的光芒，迫不及待地想要行动。En: His eyes sparkled with a sense of adventure, eager to take action.Zh: 走着走着，他们发现了一条小路，似乎被节日的热闹遮掩了。En: As they walked, they discovered a small path that seemed to be hidden by the festival's bustle.Zh: 好奇心驱使下，他们走了进去，却不知不觉中进入了一个只有表演者才能进入的区。En: Driven by curiosity, they entered, unwittingly stepping into an area meant only for performers.Zh: 那里灯光璀璨，音乐节奏欢快。En: The place was dazzling with lights and lively music.Zh: 忙忙碌碌的人群没有注意到他们的存在。En: The busy crowd didn't notice their presence.Zh: “明，你确定我们能待在这里吗？En: "Ming, are you sure we can be here?"Zh: ”静拉着明的袖子，显得有些担心。En: Jing tugged on Ming's sleeve, appearing a bit worried.Zh: 就在这时，一位组织者误认为他们是下一个节目表演者，催促他们快些准备。En: At that moment, an organizer mistakenly thought they were the next performers and urged them to prepare quickly.Zh: 明犹豫了一秒，乘机拉着静上了舞台。En: Ming hesitated for a second, then seized the opportunity to lead Jing onto the stage.Zh: 他心想，这是一个实现梦想的好机会。En: He thought this was a perfect chance to fulfill his dream.Zh: “明！En: "Ming!Zh: 你在做什么？En: What are you doing?"Zh: ”静急切地低声说道。En: Jing urgently whispered.Zh: “跟着我，静。En: "Follow me, Jing.Zh: 这是个挑战，也是我们的机会。En: It's a challenge and our opportunity," Ming said, showing a determined look of adventure in his eyes.Zh: ”明眼中透露出冒险的决心。En: On stage, Ming and Jing began an impromptu performance.Zh: 舞台上，明和静开始即兴表演。En: Ming cleared his throat and started singing an old song familiar to everyone in the crowd.Zh: 明先清了清嗓子，然后开始唱一首大家耳熟能详的老歌。En: Although his pitch was somewhat off, it brought about laughter and applause.Zh: 虽然音调有些不准，却掀起了全场的笑声和掌声。En: Jing gradually relaxed and began to join in with a dance.Zh: 静慢慢放松下来，开始加入舞蹈，她的动作灵动优美，和明的歌声相得益彰。En: Her movements were graceful and complemented Ming's singing perfectly.Zh: 观众的欢呼和掌声让他们忘却了初来的紧张和不安。En: The cheers and applause from the audience helped them forget their initial nervousness and unease.Zh: 满怀信心，他们完成了整场表演，彼此对视，两人都忍不住笑了。En: Full of confidence, they completed the entire performance, exchanged glances, and both couldn't help but laugh.Zh: 演出结束后，他们悄悄溜下舞台，手心冒汗，心跳加速，但脸上都挂着灿烂的笑容。En: After their performance, they quietly slipped off stage, palms sweaty and hearts racing, but with bright smiles on their faces.Zh: 没人看出破绽，明和静的意外表演带给观众一场欢乐的盛宴。En: No one noticed the mistake, and Ming and Jing's unexpected performance had brought the audience a feast of joy.Zh: 节日的最后一声钟响，代表新的一年已经到来。En: The final bell of the festival rang, marking the arrival of the new year.Zh: 明感到无比自信，他的心愿实现了，而静也发现，偶尔的冒险并不那么糟糕。En: Ming felt incredibly confident, his wish fulfilled, and Jing realized that an occasional adventure wasn't so bad.Zh: 两人携手离开，走进新年的夜空下，畅谈着刚刚过去的奇妙时刻。En:...
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  • Tradition Meets Modernity: Ming's New Year Transformation

    Tradition Meets Modernity: Ming's New Year Transformation
    Dec 30 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Tradition Meets Modernity: Ming's New Year Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-30-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 明静静地走在故宫的雪地上，心中是一片复杂的情感。En: Ming walked quietly on the snowy ground of the Forbidden City, her heart filled with a complex mix of emotions.Zh: 她刚从海外留学归来，第一次在冬天回到家中。En: She had just returned from studying abroad, visiting home for the first time in winter.Zh: 故宫在冬日的天空下显得更加宏伟，红色的墙壁与白色的雪交相辉映。En: The Forbidden City appeared even more majestic under the winter sky, with the red walls contrasting against the white snow.Zh: 她呼吸着北京冷冽的新鲜空气，心中既兴奋又紧张。En: She breathed in the crisp, cold air of Beijing, feeling both excited and nervous.Zh: 明要回家与家人团圆，迎接即将到来的春节。En: Ming was returning home to reunite with her family and prepare for the upcoming Spring Festival.Zh: 李华奶奶是明最敬佩的人。En: Li Hua Grandma was the person Ming respected the most.Zh: 奶奶喜欢和孙辈们讲述家族的传统和故事。En: Grandma loved to share family traditions and stories with her grandchildren.Zh: 明知道，奶奶希望她能够传承这些珍贵的家族文化。En: Ming knew that Grandma hoped she could carry on these precious family cultures.Zh: 但明内心深处，还有对未来生活的向往，她渴望自由，希望用自己的方式生活。En: However, deep inside, Ming also longed for her future life; she yearned for freedom and wanted to live in her way.Zh: 弟弟金也已经在家等她，他是个不安分的年轻人，总是想要新鲜的冒险。En: Her brother Jin was already waiting for her at home, a restless young man always seeking new adventures.Zh: “明，你回来了！”当明走进家门时，奶奶的脸上绽放出微笑。En: "Ming, you're back!" Grandma's face broke into a smile as Ming walked through the door.Zh: 火炉的温暖驱散了寒冷，屋内挂满了红色的灯笼和对联，春节的气氛浓厚。En: The warmth of the stove dispelled the cold, and the house was filled with red lanterns and couplets, creating a festive atmosphere.Zh: “奶奶，我回来啦！”明笑着回答，但又感到微微紧张。En: "Grandma, I'm back!" Ming replied with a smile, though she felt a bit nervous.Zh: 家人聚在一起享用年夜饭。En: The family gathered for the New Year's Eve dinner.Zh: 奶奶提议明主持今年的拜年仪式。En: Grandma suggested Ming host this year's New Year ceremony.Zh: 明知道这个责任重大，她不想让奶奶失望。En: Ming knew this was a significant responsibility; she didn't want to disappoint Grandma.Zh: 她决定：既然要做，那就大胆创新，加入一些自己在国外学到的元素。En: She decided: if she was going to do it, she would innovate boldly and incorporate some elements she had learned abroad.Zh: “今年我们来试试新的方式。”明说。En: "This year, let's try something new," Ming said.Zh: 全家人都愣住了。En: The entire family was stunned.Zh: 只见明依然尊重着传统的流程，但在每个环节，她加上了自己的解释，以及在国外学习到的文化元素。En: Ming remained respectful of the traditional process, but at each step, she added her explanations and cultural elements she'd learned overseas.Zh: “这很有意思！”金第一个开始鼓掌，打破了寂静。En: "This is interesting!" Jin was the first to start clapping, breaking the silence.Zh: “明，这很独特。”奶奶微笑着，眼神中透出欣赏。En: "Ming, this is very unique," Grandma smiled, her eyes showing admiration.Zh: 就在这一夜，传统和新意碰撞，产生出和谐的火花。En: On this night, tradition and innovation collided, creating harmonious sparks.Zh: 明发现，通过自己的方式，她不仅与家人更加亲近，也使她的家人更了解她在外经历的生活。En: Ming found that by doing things her way, she not only became closer to her family but also helped them understand her experiences abroad.Zh: 随着烟花在夜空中绽放，明在心中决定：她会继续寻找自己在传统和现代之间的平衡。En: As fireworks burst in the night sky, Ming decided in her heart: she would continue to find her balance between tradition and modernity.Zh: 家人因为她的改变而走得更近，她也更加自信地迈向未来。En: Her family came closer together because of her changes, and she moved more confidently toward the future.Zh: 热闹的春节夜渐渐归于宁静，但这个冬天的聚会，给了明和家人永存于心的温暖。En: The lively Spring Festival night gradually returned to tranquility, but this winter gathering gave Ming and her family warmth that would last ...
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