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Since 2021, we've been using simple Chinese to share China's society, history, culture, and literature…

Our goal is to make Chinese simple and easy to understand.

Last update: October 2, 2026

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Chinese podcasts and reading

Two Mandarin podcasts for intermediate learners, a blog on Chinese language and culture, and Nathan's personal letters.

TeaTime Chinese

TeaTime Chinese

Explore Mandarin with the TeaTime Chinese Podcast. Ideal for intermediate learners, our episodes utilize the Comprehensible Input method to delve into Chinese culture, history, literature, and society.

欢迎来到茶歇中文播客。我们的节目为中级学习者设计,用“可理解输入法”,带你探索中国的文化、历史、文学和社会。
TeaTime News

TeaTime News

TeaTime News is tailored for intermediate learners. In each episode, we bring you the latest hot topics from China and around the globe in clear, comprehensible Chinese.

茶歇新闻为学习中文的外国朋友量身定制。每一集节目里,我们用简单易懂的汉语带来中国和国际热点新闻。
TeaTime Blog

TeaTime Blog

A rich variety of topics: culture, grammar, daily life, and learning advice. A bit of everything to nourish your curiosity and boost your Mandarin!

丰富多元的主题:包含文化、语法、日常生活与学习技巧,满足你对中文的各种好奇心。
TeaTime Letters

TeaTime Letters

Personal letters written directly by Nathan to his readers: authentic reflections, thoughts, and warm insights on learning Chinese.

Nathan 亲自写给读者的随笔信件:分享真实感悟、个人思考与中文学习的独家心得。
Our Method

How TeaTime Chinese Works

A proven 3-step Comprehensible Input approach designed for intermediate Mandarin learners.

01

Listen to Natural Chinese

Immerse yourself in authentic stories, history, and news spoken at a clear, comfortable pace for intermediate learners.

02

Read Interactive Transcripts

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Expand Your Vocabulary

Save unfamiliar words, review context sentences, and move smoothly from intermediate to advanced Chinese.

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