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Tea-Time Chinese

Intermediate podcast spoken mostly in Chinese

Last verified: Jul 1, 2026

茶歇中文 (Tea-Time Chinese) is an intermediate podcast where hosts discuss everyday topics in Mandarin with transcripts and vocabulary notes. More immersive than lesson-style podcasts because explanations happen in Chinese. A good step up from beginner podcasts.

Pros

  • Chinese-only immersion
  • Transcripts available
  • Natural topics

Cons

  • Too hard for beginners
  • Irregular schedule on free tier

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