Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we bring you the story of 王磊, a programmer who came to Beijing three years ago, full of hope and ambition. Like many in the bustling city, his days were a blur of crowded subway rides, late-night work, and a seemingly endless cycle of routine. But one fateful evening, when his phone unexpectedly broke, he was forced to pause—and in that pause, he began to truly see the city around him. We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your comments and let us know how this story resonates with you. LCTS ************************************************************ Support Our Podcast If our podcast brings value to your life and you'd like to help us continue creating great content, consider becoming a patron for as little as $7 a month. As a patron, you will enjoy: ✨ Ad-free episodes for an uninterrupted listening experience. 📜Access to all story and story walkthrough transcripts. 📚 Comprehensive vocabulary lists. 🎧 Exclusive patron-only episodes. 💬 The opportunity to join our member community for weekly online meetups. Your support means the world to us and allows us to keep delivering the content you love. Thank you for considering becoming a part of our community! 💖 - LCTS ************************************************************ Check out our playlists on Spotify Chinese for Intermediate-Playlist Chinese for Intermediate High-Playlist Chinese for Advanced-Playlist Chinese for Superior- Playlist Chinese for Beginners-Playlist
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2.3.31A《隐形的城市》Story
Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we bring you the story of 王磊, a programmer who came to Beijing three years ago, full of hope and ambition. Like many in the bustling city, his days were a blur of crowded subway rides, late-night work, and a seemingly endless cycle of routine. But one fateful evening, when his phone unexpectedly broke, he was forced to pause—and in that pause, he began to truly see the city around him. We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your comments and let us know how this story resonates with you. LCTS ************************************************************ Support Our Podcast If our podcast brings value to your life and you'd like to help us continue creating great content, consider becoming a patron for as little as $7 a month. As a patron, you will enjoy: ✨ Ad-free episodes for an uninterrupted listening experience. 📜Access to all story and story walkthrough transcripts. 📚 Comprehensive vocabulary lists. 🎧 Exclusive patron-only episodes. 💬 The opportunity to join our member community for weekly online meetups. Your support means the world to us and allows us to keep delivering the content you love. Thank you for considering becoming a part of our community! 💖 - LCTS ************************************************************ Check out our playlists on Spotify Chinese for Intermediate-Playlist Chinese for Intermediate High-Playlist Chinese for Advanced-Playlist Chinese for Superior- Playlist Chinese for Beginners-Playlist
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2.3.30B《“精彩极了”和“糟糕透了”》Story Walkthrough
Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today’s episode takes us into the childhood of 巴德·舒尔伯格, a celebrated writer who grew up between the warm encouragement of his mother and the strict criticism of his father. At just eight or nine years old, he wrote his first poem, sparking a moment of pride and excitement. His mother’s glowing praise—“精彩极了！”—filled him with confidence, while his father’s harsh critique—“糟糕透了！”—brought him back to reality. We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your comments and let us know how this story resonates with you. LCTS ************************************************************ Support Our Podcast If our podcast brings value to your life and you'd like to help us continue creating great content, consider becoming a patron for as little as $7 a month. As a patron, you will enjoy: ✨ Ad-free episodes for an uninterrupted listening experience. 📜Access to all story and story walkthrough transcripts. 📚 Comprehensive vocabulary lists. 🎧 Exclusive patron-only episodes. 💬 The opportunity to join our member community for weekly online meetups. Your support means the world to us and allows us to keep delivering the content you love. Thank you for considering becoming a part of our community! 💖 - LCTS ************************************************************ Check out our playlists on Spotify Chinese for Intermediate-Playlist Chinese for Intermediate High-Playlist Chinese for Advanced-Playlist Chinese for Superior- Playlist Chinese for Beginners-Playlist
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2.3.29A《“精彩极了”和“糟糕透了”》Story
Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today’s episode takes us into the childhood of 巴德·舒尔伯格, a celebrated writer who grew up between the warm encouragement of his mother and the strict criticism of his father. At just eight or nine years old, he wrote his first poem, sparking a moment of pride and excitement. His mother’s glowing praise—“精彩极了！”—filled him with confidence, while his father’s harsh critique—“糟糕透了！”—brought him back to reality. We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your comments and let us know how this story resonates with you. LCTS ************************************************************ Support Our Podcast If our podcast brings value to your life and you'd like to help us continue creating great content, consider becoming a patron for as little as $7 a month. As a patron, you will enjoy: ✨ Ad-free episodes for an uninterrupted listening experience. 📜Access to all story and story walkthrough transcripts. 📚 Comprehensive vocabulary lists. 🎧 Exclusive patron-only episodes. 💬 The opportunity to join our member community for weekly online meetups. Your support means the world to us and allows us to keep delivering the content you love. Thank you for considering becoming a part of our community! 💖 - LCTS ************************************************************ Check out our playlists on Spotify Chinese for Intermediate-Playlist Chinese for Intermediate High-Playlist Chinese for Advanced-Playlist Chinese for Superior- Playlist Chinese for Beginners-Playlist
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2.3.29B《桂花雨》Story Walkthrough
Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we’re sharing a nostalgic tale of 桂花雨, or "Osmanthus Rain," a story that takes us back to the author’s childhood in her coastal hometown. It’s a time when the air is filled with the enchanting fragrance of blooming osmanthus flowers, and the entire village comes together to harvest this delicate treasure before the looming threat of typhoon season. Through the eyes of a child, we’ll experience the joy of shaking the trees, watching the golden petals fall like fragrant rain, and the warmth of family traditions that turn these blossoms into tea and festive treats. This episode is a celebration of memory, scent, and the deep connection between people and their homeland. So, sit back, listen closely. We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your comments and let us know how this story resonates with you. Happy listening! LCTS ************************************************************ Support Our Podcast If our podcast brings value to your life and you'd like to help us continue creating great content, consider becoming a patron for as little as $7 a month. As a patron, you will enjoy: ✨ Ad-free episodes for an uninterrupted listening experience. 📜Access to all story and story walkthrough transcripts. 📚 Comprehensive vocabulary lists. 🎧 Exclusive patron-only episodes. 💬 The opportunity to join our member community for weekly online meetups. Your support means the world to us and allows us to keep delivering the content you love. Thank you for considering becoming a part of our community! 💖 - LCTS ************************************************************ Check out our playlists on Spotify Chinese for Intermediate-Playlist Chinese for Intermediate High-Playlist Chinese for Advanced-Playlist Chinese for Superior- Playlist Chinese for Beginners-Playlist
Using more than 99% target language, LCTS听故事说中文 creates authentic and immersive Chinese language podcast. It covers a wide range of topics and proficiency levels(Novice, Intermediate, Advanced). Every story has two parts: story (A) and story explanation (B), accompanied by annotated vocabulary and transcript. For example, an episode titled "2.3.12 A" means this episode is at the level of Intermediate High (2.3), is the 12th episode created for this level, and is the story, not story explanation. You can also read along with the stories and explanations by becoming our patrons.
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