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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