Chinese Cafe Pod

Cozy conversations in Chinese for every level, with a transcript that follows the audio, pinyin, and translations in your language.

Everything you need to learn Chinese from podcasts

Real conversations
Podcast lessons from HSK 1 to HSK 9, to listen to as audio or watch on YouTube.
Read along
The transcript follows the audio. Show or hide the characters, pinyin and translation as you like.
你好！
nǐ hǎo!
Hello!
In your language
Use the site in 8 languages, with lessons translated into yours.
One-tap dictionary
Coming soon
Tap a word to see its pinyin and meaning, and hear how it sounds.
Practice
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Write down what you hear, and repeat after the speakers to work on your pronunciation.
Progress and review
Coming soon
Track your progress, save words, and review them at the right time with spaced repetition.

Pick a lesson at your level
Choose your HSK level and a conversation that interests you.
Listen and read along
Follow the transcript, with pinyin and the translation when you need them.
Practice
Listen again, repeat the sentences, and review the new words.

HSK is the official scale of Chinese proficiency, from HSK 1 (beginner) to HSK 9 (advanced).

Pick a conversation at your level and start listening.