Slow Chinese: Topics in Chinese Culture and Society

Looking to take your Chinese beyond the classroom? Slow Chinese is designed to help you suppliment textbook learning to real-world understanding—at a pace that’s relaxed, clear, and beginner-friendly.

Each lesson dives into meaningful topics from everyday life and modern Chinese culture, helping you grow your listening skills, expand your vocabulary, and build a stronger feel for natural Chinese grammar and expressions.

Every lesson includes:

  • A carefully paced video with Chinese, Pinyin, and English subtitles
  • A downloadable MP3 audio so you can review anywhere
  • A complete PDF transcript to study comfortably
  • An interactive reader with pop-up word explanations and built-in review tools
  • A short quiz to help you check your understanding and reinforce what you’ve learned

Ideal for early intermediate learners (HSK 3+), this course is designed to help you grow confidence and fluency.

Start anytime. Learn at your own pace. And enjoy the journey into real Chinese.


Course Curriculum


  Welcome
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  Slow Chinese Listening Practice
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  Appendix
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.

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