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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese

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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

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11:35

The Chopsticks Chronicles: A Taste of Courage in Beijing

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2024/04/10

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Chopsticks Chronicles: A Taste of Courage in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-chopsticks-chronicles-a-taste-of-courage-in-beijing Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的心脏地带，淹没在万家灯火中，有一家不易察觉的小饭馆。这就是我们的故事开始的地点，而我们的主人公，魏，李，和静也就在这家普普通通的馆子中，预备展开他们惊心动魄的筷子之旅。En: In the heart of Beijing, engulfed by the sea of lights, there exists an inconspicuous small restaurant. This is where our story begins, with our main characters

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13:08

A Lesson in Workplace Etiquette: Wang Wei's...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/04/09

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Lesson in Workplace Etiquette: Wang Wei's Professional Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/a-lesson-in-workplace-etiquette-wang-weis-professional-awakening Story Transcript:Zh: 有一天，北京的天空刚刚被黎明染成一片金黄色的时候，普通人可能还在熟睡。但相反的，一个人名叫王伟的年轻人早早地就醒来了。空气中还弥漫着微微的凉意，王伟换上他的工作服——深色的连身制服，决定赶早去办公室，开始一天的工作。En: One day, just as the sky in Beijing was tinged with a golden hue by dawn, ordinary people were likely still fast asleep. But

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11:47

The Spicy Hot Pot Chronicles: A Beijing Winter Tale

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/04/08

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Spicy Hot Pot Chronicles: A Beijing Winter Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-spicy-hot-pot-chronicles-a-beijing-winter-tale Story Transcript:Zh: 在前所未有的大雾中，两位好友张伟和李梅走在北京的繁忙街道上，犹如两只被放入迷宫中的小老鼠。他们的心似乎被同一个东西俘获，那就是——辣火锅。En: In an unprecedented heavy fog, two friends, Zhang Wei and Li Mei, walked on the busy streets of Beijing like two little mice placed in a maze. Their hearts seemed to be captured by the same

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13:51

Chopstick Chronicles: The Noodle Shop Challenge in...

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2024/04/07

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Chopstick Chronicles: The Noodle Shop Challenge in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/chopstick-chronicles-the-noodle-shop-challenge-in-beijing Story Transcript:Zh: 在世界的中心，也就是中国的首都，北京，一个出乎意料的事件正在发生。京城的三个独特的朋友，张伟、刘英和王涛，正在挑战他们自己。这场挑战可不简单，它需要巧妙摆弄两根简单的木棒---筷子，用它们吃面条。就在那个炎热的夏季午后，这场挑战在五道口的一个小面馆里开始了。En: At the center of the world, in the capital of China, Beijing, an unexpected event is taking place. Three unique friends

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12:12

The Chopstick Challenge: A Tale of Adaptation and...

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2024/04/06

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Chopstick Challenge: A Tale of Adaptation and Triumph in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-chopstick-challenge-a-tale-of-adaptation-and-triumph-in-beijing Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京这座永不熄灭的城市之中，有一位名叫张伟的年轻人，他自南方翻山越岭，来北京寻求自己的前途。以他的信心和热情，这座城市给了他无限的梦想。然而，在他与沙尘洒脱酱油，蘸上辣椒所勾勒出的热辣滋味之间，却有一项技能他至今都还未掌握——使用筷子。En: In the ever-bustling city of Beijing, there was a young man named Zhang Wei who journeyed from the south over

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13:54

A Magical Night: Friendship and Hot Pot in Beijing

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2024/04/03

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Magical Night: Friendship and Hot Pot in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/a-magical-night-friendship-and-hot-pot-in-beijing Story Transcript:Zh: 北京的雾霾天使城市变得透不过气，窗户外面的世界就像被一层薄雾笼罩。张伟暂时推开充斥着市井气息的报纸，推开了公寓的窗户，他下定决心，绝对要让今天变得特别。就像一个魔术师从帽子里抓出兔子一样，他从抽屉里掏出两双没有用过的塑料筷子。电话铃响了，他接了电话，“娜，今晚吃火锅吧”。En: In Beijing, the haze made the city feel stifling, with the outside world appearing shrouded in a thin mist. Zhang Wei

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13:55

An Unexpected Fashion Faux Pas: Love Triumphs in Beijing

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2024/04/01

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: An Unexpected Fashion Faux Pas: Love Triumphs in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/an-unexpected-fashion-faux-pas-love-triumphs-in-beijing Story Transcript:Zh: 在繁华的北京市中央，居住着两个独立的人物，伟和景。北京是他们的社区，他们的家，也是他们每日生活的呼吸。然而，这一天，这个平静的城市却躁动不安，因为伟基于一次错误，即将在传统家庭聚餐中展出一出情境喜剧。有趣的是，伟的错误并不是他自己一开始就意识到的，而是被他的女朋友景在最尴尬的时刻, 聚餐时揭底的。En: In the bustling central district of Beijing, two independent individuals, Wei and Jing, reside. Beijing

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12:56

Spicy Awakening: A Chopstick Clumsy Southerner's...

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2024/03/31

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Spicy Awakening: A Chopstick Clumsy Southerner's Beijing Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/spicy-awakening-a-chopstick-clumsy-southerners-beijing-encounter Story Transcript:Zh: 在闹市中的一个角落，壮观的天安门前面，繁华的长安街旁，有一间小巧而独特的火锅店——"麻辣觉醒"。那里是我们故事的起点，我们的主角——张伟和李娜的遭遇地。En: In a corner of the bustling city, in front of the magnificent Tiananmen Square, beside the vibrant Chang'an Street, there is a small and unique hot pot

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14:31

Lost in the Neon Glow: A Foreigner's Journey Through...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/03/30

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lost in the Neon Glow: A Foreigner's Journey Through Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/lost-in-the-neon-glow-a-foreigners-journey-through-beijing Story Transcript:Zh: 在拥挤的北京过街天桥上，魏京独自站着，他的眼睛在炫目的 neon 灯和川流不息的车流中摆动。En: On the crowded pedestrian overpass in Beijing, Wei Jing stood alone, his eyes swaying amidst the dazzling neon lights and the continuous flow of traffic.Zh: 被高楼大厦和复杂的街区包围，他的心像北京的地图一样千疮百孔，他迷失了方向。En:

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13:10

The Noodle Shop Revelation: A Life-Altering Encounter...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/03/29

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Noodle Shop Revelation: A Life-Altering Encounter in Beijing's Hidden Alleyways Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-noodle-shop-revelation-a-life-altering-encounter-in-beijings-hidden-alleyways Story Transcript:Zh: 在贝京，一条深深的胡同里，有人在这样的一天失路了。那是张伟，一个十分平凡的上班族，因为一次冒险的走动，他迷失在了这迷宫般的胡同中。En: In Beijing, in a deep alley, someone lost their way on such a day. It was Zhang Wei, a very ordinary office worker, who got lost in

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12:59

Spicy Delights and Fiery Bonds: The Dance of the...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/03/28

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Spicy Delights and Fiery Bonds: The Dance of the Devil in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/spicy-delights-and-fiery-bonds-the-dance-of-the-devil-in-beijing Story Transcript:Zh: 在繁华的北京，有个古色古香的四合院。En: In the bustling city of Beijing, there was an ancient and quaint courtyard.Zh: 在这里，三个朋友魏、张和梅正在品尝令人垂涎的火锅。En: Here, three friends Wei, Zhang, and Mei were savoring the mouthwatering hot pot.Zh:

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12:21

Chopsticks and Laughter: A Tale of Friendship in Beijing

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2024/03/27

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Chopsticks and Laughter: A Tale of Friendship in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/chopsticks-and-laughter-a-tale-of-friendship-in-beijing Story Transcript:Zh: 在否决人类理智尽头的繁忙中心，北京，繁华热闹的回民街上，有一个狭窄而细长的家常小馆。En: At the bustling heart of human rationality, Beijing, on the lively and bustling Muslim Quarter, there is a narrow and elongated homey small restaurant.Zh: 在这个看乍一眼甚至会错过的地方，张伟、李娜和王朋发生了一件令人啼笑皆非的事。En: In this place

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14:21

The Chopstick Challenge: A Tale of Friendship and...

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2024/03/26

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Chopstick Challenge: A Tale of Friendship and Perseverance in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-chopstick-challenge-a-tale-of-friendship-and-perseverance-in-beijing Story Transcript:Zh: 当北京的落日金光洒满天空，天安门广场的雕塑披上一层暖黄色的外衣，这就是故事的开始。En: When the golden light of the setting sun filled the sky in Beijing, the sculptures on Tiananmen Square were draped in a warm yellow coat, marking the beginning of the story.Zh:

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12:31

Love Spice Chronicles: A Ridiculous Farce in Beijing

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/03/25

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Love Spice Chronicles: A Ridiculous Farce in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/love-spice-chronicles-a-ridiculous-farce-in-beijing Story Transcript:Zh: 在我国首都北京，一場荒诞的闹剧正开始上演。En: In the capital city of our country, Beijing, a ridiculous farce is beginning to unfold.Zh: 场景是一家名叫“东北老味”的小餐馆，火红的灯笼在夜色中摇曳，好像在热烈地欢迎每一个来客。En: The scene is a small restaurant named "Northeast Old Flavor," with bright red lanterns swaying in

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13:36

Tales of Friendship: Mandarin Mastery at Taiwei Court

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2024/03/24

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Tales of Friendship: Mandarin Mastery at Taiwei Court Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/tales-of-friendship-mandarin-mastery-at-taiwei-court Story Transcript:Zh: 曾经，在北京的一条熙攘半晌的道路旁，有一个叫泰味馆的小餐馆。它的客人之中，有三位特别的朋友：张伟，李颖，和王林。他们都是普通话学习者，有着一颗热切的心，希望能在这座城市的每一角留下他们独特的印记。En: Once, beside a bustling road in Beijing, there was a small restaurant called Taiwei Court. Among its customers were three special friends: Zhang Wei, Li Ying,

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12:20

Navigating Beijing's Urban Labyrinth: Wei's Quest...

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2024/03/23

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Navigating Beijing's Urban Labyrinth: Wei's Quest with an Inverted Map Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/navigating-beijings-urban-labyrinth-weis-quest-with-an-inverted-map Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的蜿蜒街道上，一个名叫魏的男子靠着一张反向的地图，试图在这个都市迷宫中找到他的路径。En: On the winding streets of Beijing, a man named Wei leaned against an inverted map, trying to find his way in this urban maze.Zh:

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13:32

The Beijing Reunion: An Endearing Tale of Friendship

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2024/03/22

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Beijing Reunion: An Endearing Tale of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-beijing-reunion-an-endearing-tale-of-friendship Story Transcript:Zh: 在喧闹的北京一角，位于密云区的一家小餐厅里，两个老朋友伟和林正在享受着久违的周末相聚。伟，身材魁梧，面带微笑，总是有一种亲和力让人感到温暖。林，高挑而安静，眼神深邃，总是在微笑之后藏着故事。En: In a corner of bustling Beijing, nestled in the Miyun District, a small restaurant was where two old friends, Wei and Lin, were enjoying a long-awaited weekend

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13:52

Lost in Translation: A Comedy of Misunderstandings in...

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2024/03/21

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lost in Translation: A Comedy of Misunderstandings in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/lost-in-translation-a-comedy-of-misunderstandings-in-beijing Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的一条繁华街道上，忙碌的人潮中探出三个熟悉的面孔，他们分别是张伟、李娜和王雷。En: On a bustling street in Beijing, amidst the busy crowd of people, three familiar faces emerged - Zhang Wei, Li Na, and Wang Lei.Zh: 马路两旁，灯光照亮了满载着各式各样商品的摊位和店铺，车水马龙的街头充满了城市的生机。En: Along the sides of the

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14:36

Starry Night Market: Lost in Beijing's Glow

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2024/03/20

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Starry Night Market: Lost in Beijing's Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/starry-night-market-lost-in-beijings-glow Story Transcript:Zh: 北京的星光，被城市的霓虹灯掩盖，但在熙熙攘攘的夜市中，两个身影凭着星光微微辨识路。那是张伟和李明，两个来自偏远农村，浓厚乡音调调的年轻人。绕过一道蜿蜒的小巷，他们看见了各种摊位，售卖的物品五颜六色，耀眼夺目。可迷宫般的夜市让他们扭头看看，路可就找不回来了。En: The starlight of Beijing is obscured by the neon lights of the city, but in the bustling night market, two figures rely on the faint starlight to

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13:07

Tofu and Chopsticks: A Culinary Unveiling in Beijing

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/03/19

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Tofu and Chopsticks: A Culinary Unveiling in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/tofu-and-chopsticks-a-culinary-unveiling-in-beijing Story Transcript:Zh: 北京市繁华的大街小巷，烟火的味道噼里啪啦地弥漫开来。正午的阳光落在张伟脸上，面容暴露出刺痛般的慌乱，他焦急地在街角的餐馆里望向对面坐着的李梅。En: The bustling streets and alleys of Beijing were filled with the smell of smoke and firecrackers popping. The midday sun shone down on Zhang Wei's face, revealing a frantic look of panic

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