Dashu Mandarin 大叔中文
Three Chinese teachers debating culture and society at close to natural speed.
PodcastsYouTubeFreemiumIntermediateAdvancedB2–C1
What it actually is
Unscripted multi-speaker conversation is the hardest listening skill and this is the best learner-oriented source of it: real interruptions, opinions and slang, but from teachers who keep things intelligible. Excellent preparation for native podcasts. Free on YouTube and podcast apps, with transcripts and vocabulary behind a paid tier; the pace will overwhelm you below solid B1.
What it covers
- Listening
- Vocabulary
- Immersion
How it teaches
- Comprehensible Input — Acquire a language by understanding lots of messages slightly above your level, rather than by studying rules.