Outlier Linguistics

Get Listening Mandarin Podcast

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🎧 Get Listening: The Mandarin Podcast by Outlier Learning to understand Mandarin is one of the biggest challenges learners face. That’s why we created the Get Listening Mandarin Podcast —a free, graded listening resource designed to help you build comprehension step by step. Each episode features carefully crafted stories at different levels, which also line up with our Get Speaking Mandarin (GSM) course series: Foundations (HSK 1–2 / GSM1) Basic (HSK 2–3 / GSM2) Intermediate (HSK 3–4 / GSM3) Advanced (HSK 4–5 / GSM4) Mastery (HSK 5+) Whether you’re just starting out or already reading and co...

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Episode 10 - Foundations: Chinese Idiom 成語：一箭雙鵰 | 成语：一箭双雕 16.09.2025 3:18

📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 10 – Foundations: Chinese Idiom 成語：一箭雙鵰 | 成语：一箭双雕 Have you ever done just one thing and ended up with two great results?...

Episode 9 - Foundations: The weather I like 14.09.2025 3:31

📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 9 – Foundation: Weather and Feelings How does the weather affect your mood? In this foundation-level episode, you’ll hear a story about...

Episode 8 – Intermediate: The same dish reveals a different flavor in every place 12.09.2025 5:45

📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 8 – Intermediate: The Same Dish Reveals a Different Flavor in Every Place Have you ever noticed how the same dish can taste completely d...

Episode 7 - Basic: Weather and Feelings 10.09.2025 3:25

📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 7 – Basic: Weather and Feelings How does the weather affect your mood? In this Basic-level episode, you’ll hear a story about rainy days...

Episode 6 - Foundations: I Went on a Trip to the Zoo 08.09.2025 2:52

📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 6 – Basic: I Went on a Trip to the Zoo Do you remember your last trip? In this Basic-level episode, you’ll hear about a family outing to...

Episode 4 – Advanced: The Rhythm of the Seasons and Life 29.08.2025 6:18

📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 4 – Advanced: The Rhythm of the Seasons and Life Seasons don’t just change the weather—they shape what we eat, how we live, and even how...

Episode 5 – Mastery: Traveling Taught Me to Live Within the Unknown 29.08.2025 7:52

📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 5 – Mastery: Traveling Taught Me to Live Within the Unknown Travel isn’t always about destinations—it’s often about stepping away from r...

Episode 1 – Foundations: The Food I Like 29.08.2025 2:53

📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Welcome to the Get Listening Mandarin Podcast ! This is a free graded series to help you build listening comprehension step by step. Each level...

Episode 2 – Basic: Night Market 29.08.2025 2:56

📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 2 – Basic: Night Market For many people, night markets are more than just a place to eat—they’re a way to experience life. In this Basic...

Episode 3 – Intermediate: My Eating Habits 29.08.2025 4:49

📖 Want the transcript (and more)? Join our free Outlier Mandarin Community to get full transcripts of every episode—plus a space to ask questions and connect with other learners. 👉 https://start.outlier-linguistics.com/join-community-podcast-transcripts Episode 3 – Intermediate: My Eating Habits As kids, many of us loved fried chicken and fries. But as we grow older, our eating habits often chan...