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A Cup of Chinese 中文小馆

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练中文 谈文化 Intermediate Chinese Podcast with Cultural Intelligence Level A2 to B2 Natural Real-life Chinese New Podcasts Every Monday & Wednesday FREE full transcript, Speech Shadowing & more (see below) at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oUBUnegg9mCg7p5sUQ8oq?si=f1e12d572f384587 HI! I'm Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher. I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study. JOIN to practice Chinese and learn about cultural differences. Buy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese Thank you! Enjoy! **************************************************************** Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each Podcast on my Patreon: --- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures. --- extra weekly podcast: Chinese speech shadowing --- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts --- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences. --- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.)

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Episodes

A2 Chinese | Hidden Rules of Drinking 喝酒的潜规则 HSK3 HSK5 HSK4 HSK2 听力 Chinese Listening Immersion Podcast

FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese *********************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!******************************************************* 请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ********************...

Jun 10, 20269 min

B2 Chinese | Hidden Rules of Drinking 喝酒的潜规则 HSK3 HSK5 HSK4 HSK6 听力 Chinese Listening Immersion Podcast

FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese *********************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!******************************************************* 请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ********************...

Jun 06, 202613 min

A2 Chinese | Restaurants, Elevators & Cars: All seats are NOT equal 座位的学问 HSK3 HSK2 HSK5 HSK4 听力 Chinese Listening Immersion Podcast

FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese ********************************************************* HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!******************************************************* 请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese **********************...

Jun 03, 20267 min

B2 Chinese | Restaurants, Cars & Elevators: All seats are NOT equal 座位的学问 HSK3 HSK5 HSK4 HSK6 听力 Chinese Listening Immersion Podcast

FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese *********************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!******************************************************* 请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ********************...

May 30, 202612 min

A2 Chinese | Dining Manners in China 饭桌上的规则 HSK3 HSK5 HSK4 HSK2 听力 Chinese Listening Immersion Podcast

FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese ********************************************************* HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!******************************************************* 请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese **********************...

May 27, 202610 min

B2 Chinese | Dining Manners in China 饭桌上的规则 HSK3 HSK5 HSK4 HSK6 听力 Chinese Listening Immersion Podcast

FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese *********************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!******************************************************* 请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ********************...

May 23, 202615 min

A2 Chinese | Chinese Lies Decoded 善意的谎言 HSK3 HSK4 HSK2 听力 Chinese Listening Immersion Podcast

FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese ********************************************************* HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!******************************************************* 请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese **********************...

May 20, 20267 min

B2 Chinese | Chinese Lies Decoded 善意的谎言 HSK3 HSK5 HSK4 HSK6 听力 Chinese Listening Immersion Podcast

FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese *********************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!******************************************************* 请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ********************...

May 15, 202610 min

A2 Chinese | The Hidden Meaning Behind Eating Together in China 饭桌文化 HSK3 HSK2 HSK4 HSK1 Chinese Listening Immersion Podcast

Why do Chinese always order way too much food? Why should pay for the meals? Why are streets full of restaurants? Why are Chinese restaurants always so noisy? ... and more... ********************************************************* FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese *********************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Ch...

May 13, 202612 min

B2 Chinese | The Hidden Meaning Behind Eating Together in China 饭桌文化 HSK3 HSK5 HSK4 HSK6 听力 Chinese Listening Immersion Podcast

Why do Chinese always order way too much food? Why should pay for the meals? Why are streets full of restaurants? Why are Chinese restaurants always so noisy? ... and more... ********************************************************* FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese *********************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Ch...

May 09, 202614 min

A2+ Chinese | Lucky Numbers 幸运数字 HSK2 HSK4 HSK3 Chinese Listening Immersion Podcast

*********************************************************** FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese *********************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!****************************************************** *请琳如喝一杯咖啡:...

May 06, 202612 min

B2 Chinese | Lucky Numbers 幸运数字 HSK5 HSK4 HSK3 HSK6 Chinese Listening Immersion Podcast

*********************************************************** FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese *********************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!******************************************************* 请琳如喝一杯咖啡:...

May 02, 202616 min

A2 Chinese | A Chinese Superhero Most Loved: Monkey King 美猴王孙悟空 HSK4 HSK3 HSK2 Chinese Listening Immersion Podcast

Money King, the Chinese Superhero and a Chinese household name! Chinese phrases inspired by him *********************************************************** FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese *********************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many ...

Apr 29, 202612 min

B2 Chinese | The Monkey King Went to India in the 7th Century (Chinese Superhero Series: 1 ) 美猴王孙悟空 HSK5 HSK4 HSK3 HSK6 Chinese Listening Immersion Podcast

Money King, the Chinese Superhero and a Chinese household name! Chinese phrases inspired by him **************************************************************************** FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese ******************************************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher. I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study. Join to practice Chinese ...

Apr 25, 202617 min

A2 Chinese | Top 5 Jobs Chinese Gen Z want in 2025 中国大学生现在最想学什么 HSK3 HSK4 HSK2 听力 Chinese Listening Immersion Podcast

Changes in Chinese mindset and lifestyle, reflected in most popular university majors in 2025 ********************************************************* FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese *********************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many than...

Apr 22, 202610 min

B2 Chinese | Top 5 Jobs Chinese Gen Z want in 2025: 中国大学生现在最想学什么 HSK3 HSK5 HSK4 听力 Chinese Listening Immersion Podcast

***************************************************************************** Changes in Chinese mindset and lifestyle, reflected in most popular university majors in 2025 **************************************************************************** FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese ***************************************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher. I hope to bring...

Apr 18, 202613 min

A2 Chinese | The Art of Presents: Must-dos & Taboos HSK3 HSK2 HSK1 听力 Chinese Listening Immersion Podcast

Present giving in China When to give What to give What not to do *********************************************************** FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese *********************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!...

Apr 15, 20269 min

B2 Chinese | The Art of Presents: Must-dos & Taboos HSK3 HSK5 HSK4 听力 Chinese Listening Immersion Podcast

Present giving in China When to give What to give What not to do **************************************************************************** FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese ***************************************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher. I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study. Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures...

Apr 11, 202613 min

A2 Chinese | A viral western health hack powered by Chinese logic: Drink hot water ♨️ 喝热水 HSK2 HSK3 HSK4 Chinese Listening Immersion Podcast

Health benefits & the WHY behind this important part of Chinese lifestyle ********************************************************* FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese ***********************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher. I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study. Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures. Many thanks for your su...

Apr 08, 20269 min

B2 Chinese | This viral western health hack is actually a Chinese Must-do for thousands of years ♨️ 喝热水 HSK3 HSK5 HSK4 听力

Health benefits & the WHY behind this important part of Chinese lifestyle****************************************************************************FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese*****************************************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different c...

Apr 04, 20269 min

A2 Chinese | Spring the Chinese Way: Food, Sports, Emotion Management & More 跟着春天的脚步 HSK2 HSK3 HSK4 Chinese Listening Immersion Podcast

The Chinese Way for Spring: Lifestyle, food, emotion management & more****************************************************************************FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese*****************************************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cult...

Apr 01, 20267 min

B1 B2 Chinese | Spring the Chinese Way: Food, Sports, Emotion Management & More 跟着春天的脚步 HSK5 HSK4 HSK3 HSK6 Chinese Listening Immersion Podcast

The Chinese Way for Spring: Lifestyle, food, emotion management & more****************************************************************************FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese*****************************************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cult...

Mar 28, 20269 min

A2 Chinese | Jackie Chan is 'becoming a dragon'? 正确打开中国人名 HSK3 HSK4 HSK2 听力 Listening Immersion Podcast

Unpack Chinese names How to create a name for a Chinese What are the most common Chinese last names What are the differences from the West **************************************************************************** FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese ******************************************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to you...

Mar 25, 20268 min

B2 Chinese | Jackie Chan is 'becoming a dragon'? 正确打开中国人名 HSK5 HSK4 听力 Listening Immersion Podcast

Unpack Chinese namesHow to create a name for a ChineseWhat are the most common Chinese last namesWhat are the differences from the West****************************************************************************FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese********************************************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chine...

Mar 21, 202611 min

A1 A2 Chinese | Chopsticks: reasons, taboos & brain benefits! HSK1 HSK2 HSK3 Listening Immersion Podcast

Where does the name come from?Why chopsticks instead of knives and forks?What chopstick behaviors are rude?*************************************************FREE full transcript & more at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChineseBuy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ********************************************************* HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chin...

Mar 18, 20267 min

B1 B2 Chinese | Chopsticks: reasons, taboos & brain benefits! HSK3 HSK4 HSK5 Listening Immersion

Where does the name come from?Why chopsticks instead of knives and forks?What chopstick behaviors are rude?************************************************* FREE full transcript & more at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese Buy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ********************************************************* HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Ch...

Mar 13, 20269 min

A2 Chinese | The magical bird of Yin-Yang balance 不一样的凤凰 | HSK2 HSK3 HSK4 听力 Chinese Immersion Listening

Differences between 凤凰 and phoenix凤凰不是一只,而是两只神鸟?凤凰在什么地方, 什么时间出现?*************************************************FREE full transcript & more at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese********************************************************* HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!Buy me a coffee at: https:/...

Mar 11, 20265 min

A2 Chinese | Chinese Birthdays: Peaches, Noodles & Red Eggs | HSK2 HSK3 听力 Chinese Immersion Podcast

*************************************************Everyone has two birthdays and two ages?What are the birthday taboos?Which birthdays are big deals and which ones should be low-key?*************************************************FREE full transcript & more at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChineseBuy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ********************************************************* HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to...

Mar 08, 20269 min

B2 Chinese | The magical bird of Yin-Yang Balance | 不一样的凤凰 | HSK5 HSK6 听力 Chinese Immersion Listening Podcast

Differences between 凤凰 and phoenix凤凰不是一只,而是两只神鸟?凤凰在什么地方, 什么时间出现?*************************************************FREE full transcript & more at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChineseBuy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ********************************************************* HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many...

Mar 06, 20268 min

B2 Chinese | Chinese Birthdays: Noodles, Peaches & Red Eggs | HSK4 HSK5 听力 Chinese Listening Immersion Podcast

Everyone Chinese has two birthdays and two ages? What are the birthday taboos? Which birthdays are big deals and which ones should be low-key? ************************************************* FREE full transcript & more at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese Buy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ********************************************************* HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher. I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to y...

Feb 28, 202612 min
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