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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.

Learning Chinese through Stories LCTS

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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.

    《ABB黏糊糊》 Speak like a native using ABB (3)

    《ABB黏糊糊》 Speak like a native using ABB (3)

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    ABB structures consist of two words or phrases that are similar in meaning or sound. It can be used to create a variety of effects, such as emphasis, humor, or vivid imagery.
    黏糊糊 (nián hu hu) is a compound word that combines the words 黏 (nián), the base character, meaning "sticky", 糊 (hu) - meaning "paste-like" or "doughy." When combined, "黏糊糊" (nián hu hu) conveys the idea of something being very sticky or gooey, with an emphasis on its viscosity or adhesive nature.

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    《ABB乱糟糟》 Speak like a native using ABB (2)

    《ABB乱糟糟》 Speak like a native using ABB (2)

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    ABB structures consist of two words or phrases that are similar in meaning or sound. It can be used to create a variety of effects, such as emphasis, humor, or vivid imagery.

    乱糟糟 (luàn zāo zāo) is a compound word that combines the words 乱 (luàn), the base character, meaning "chaotic" or "messy", 糟糟 (zāo zāo), the intensifier, adding emphasis to the "messiness." It doesn't have a precise translation on its own, but serves to make the word more vivid.


    乱-乱糟糟 - messy

     
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    • 9 min
    《ABB乐呵呵》 Speak like a native using ABB (1)

    《ABB乐呵呵》 Speak like a native using ABB (1)

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    ABB structures consist of two words or phrases that are similar in meaning or sound. It can be used to create a variety of effects, such as emphasis, humor, or vivid imagery.
    乐呵呵 (lèhēhē) is a compound word that combines the words 乐 (lè), meaning "happy," and 呵呵 (hēhē), an onomatopoeia for laughter. This word is often used to describe someone who is very happy and cheerful.
    Here are some other examples of ABB structures in Chinese:
    气冲冲 (qì chōngchōng) - to be angry and impatient 香喷喷 (xiāngpēnpēn) - to be fragrant and delicious 慢吞吞 (màntūntūn) - to be slow and deliberate 急匆匆 (jícōngcōng) - to be hurried and rushed 臭烘烘 (chòuhōnghōng) - to be smelly and foul In the next episodes, we'll learn about more common Chinese  ABB-structured words.

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    Interview with Yimin

    Interview with Yimin

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    In this episode, we're excited to bring you a special interview with Yimin, a popular YouTube creator who has helped millions of Chinese learners improve their Mandarin skills. Her videos are clear, concise, and engaging.
    In our interview, Yimin talks about her journey as a Chinese language teacher, her passion for creating educational content, and her advice for other learners. 
    If you're learning Chinese, especially if you're planning to take the HSK exam, we highly recommend checking out Yimin's YouTube channel.











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    • 32 min
    《圣诞节、方言和语言学习》Weekly Mingle in Chinese 1/6

    《圣诞节、方言和语言学习》Weekly Mingle in Chinese 1/6

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    In this episode of the podcast, we talked about a few different topics, such as Christmas, dialects, and language learning. Mark shared that he could only see his grandparents on Christmas when he was a child, because they lived in France but couldn't speak French.Wangyun shared about Canada's language policy, the languages that children learn in school at different ages, and how to stay in touch with overseas relatives and family members when living in a non-Chinese environment. Stuart is a learner who just recently joined our learning community. He shared about his family, hobbies, and his self-study methods for learning Chinese. 
    Hope you enjoy it!

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    2.3.24B《父母的节约法》Story Walkthrough

    2.3.24B《父母的节约法》Story Walkthrough

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    In this episode, we explore the  world of our parents' thriftiness.

    Our host and guests, including @大米 and @小满, share humorous and eye-opening stories about their parents' frugal habits. From saving washing machine water for flushing toilets to repurposing crab strings for bundling newspapers, these tales highlight the innovative, albeit quirky, ways our elders save and reuse. The discussion takes a serious turn with @仙姑 highlighting the health risks associated with extreme frugality, like eating spoiled leftovers.

    This episode offers a heartwarming and enlightening look at the generational differences in understanding and valuing thriftiness.

    What is your own stories of your parents' unique thriftiness ?

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    • 33 min

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495 Ratings

495 Ratings

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Useful and realistic

This is a useful podcast. Both speakers give you a realistic sense of actual Chinese. It doesn’t put me to sleep like most language materials.

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My favorite podcast! 我爱你们!

Teresa O. Richmond CA ,

Great podcast but patron pages disorganized

As a household Mandarin speaker and story lover who needs to improve my vocabulary before visiting Mom in Taiwan, I really love this podcast. However, when I joined as a Patreon I was hoping for transcripts (as promised at $5 level), but then was locked out of MOST story transcripts and was prompted to level up at $7 per month. I don’t mind spending more money, but I don’t like it when I was promised a product at the $5 level then denied that product. Additionally, I was hoping to organize my learning through the patreon membership, but the patreon page and the website are both so disorganized and many portions are locked. So terrible so confusing. After hours of trying to make sense of the sites I gave up. Too bad. What a waste of my time!!

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