Best Hsk Podcasts (2024)

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Mount 泰山 Tourism: The Challenge of Overcrowding [HSK 7] 2:21

7h ago2:21

2:21

黄刚 and 陈花 discussed the phenomenon of overcrowded tourists during the 泰山 holiday and explored suggestions for improving scenic area management and the tourism experience. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Learn Chinese …

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Gameday Forecast - November 2 vs. HSK 19:36

2h ago19:36

19:36

After a 4-1 win in Henderson on Friday, the Ontario Reign aim for the same result on Saturday night at Toyota Arena. Jared Shafran and Paige Capistran break down the victory at Lee's Family Forum and preview the final matchup of the week between the two teams set to be contested at Toyota Arena. Marco Sturm and Erik Portillo also give their thought…

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Barracuda Bonus (10.25.24) SJ: 5 HSK: 3 10:09

5d ago10:09

10:09

The San Jose Barracuda (5-1-0-0) scored five times on Friday afternoon at the Lee’s Family Forum and got three points from sophomore forward Ethan Cardwell (1+2=3) en-route to a 5-3 win over the Henderson Silver Knights (1-5-0-0).

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HSK 2 Dialogue (Episode 004) 2:09

7d ago2:09

2:09

For this episode, listen to an HSK 2 level dialogue that is happening at a train station. Open the transcript to follow the story live, or find the story in Chinese and English below: Story in Chinese: 今天我是第一次坐中国的高铁，有点兴奋。你呢？你坐过高铁吗？当然，我常常坐高铁。它很快，也很方便。我刚到车站，还不太懂怎么找到我的车厢和座位。没关系，我可以帮你。你有车票吗？让我看看。有的，这就是我的车票。哦，你要去北京。你的车厢在八号，上车后往右边走。谢谢你。车上有没有什么我需要注意…

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Slow Chinese Listening Practice HSK4 Standard Course Lesson 3 Listenging Q4 1:26

1h ago1:26

1:26

Slow Chinese Listening Practice HSK4 Standard Course Lesson 3 Listenging Q4 大学毕业以后，他去了一家公司。公司经常让他去国外，短短一年的时间，就去了十几个国家。同学们都很羡慕他。 ★ 他去过很多国家。√By Ellen Laoshi

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Visiting the Art Gallery [HSK 4] 0:55

12h ago0:55

0:55

小宝 and 小美 visit the art gallery, discussing different paintings and art styles, while learning vocabulary related to art. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Learn Chinese | 중국어 배우기 | 中国語を学ぶ | Изучать китайский язык | Học…

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The Inspiration of the Bright Path [HSK 6] 1:45

5h ago1:45

1:45

陈智高 and 王明月 discuss the 75-year development journey of New China, exploring the insights gained from the modernization process. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Learn Chinese | 중국어 배우기 | 中国語を学ぶ | Изучать китайский язык…

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Beginner | 你们两个的性格真的很不一样 | Your two personalities are really very different | Mandarin Chinese Story 0:47

3d ago0:47

0:47

Zhang Li says Gao Yue and her brother have different personalities despite growing up in the same environment. Zhang Li thinks it's because they take after different parents. Gao Yue agrees and says her brother doesn't want to be like their mom. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese read…

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Intermediate | 【对话】袁隆平的研究成果确实帮助了很多人 | [Dialogue] Yuan Longping's research results have indeed helped many people | Mandarin Chinese Story 1:19

3d ago1:19

1:19

Wang Jun realizes the importance of Yuan Longping's agricultural research in Africa. An African farmer regards Yuan as his teacher. A Nigerian farmer learned planting techniques from a Changsha expert. Zhang Jun hopes both Africa and us get better. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese r…

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Advanced | 【对话】一些房产项目正在积极通过开发旅居服务来维持运营 | [Dialogue] Some real estate projects are actively maintaining operations by developing residential tourism services | Mandarin Chinese Story 1:21

3d ago1:21

1:21

Wang Jun says that although the government is addressing the issue of unfinished buildings, research institutions and influencers still remain unoptimistic about Chinese real estate companies. Zhang Jun remarks that this is normal as it is for homebuyers rather than for real estate companies. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning j…

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China's Education is Amazing [HSK 3] 0:56

6h ago0:56

0:56

小刚 tells 小宝 that China has over 18 million teachers, more than many countries. He also shares that there are many more children attending kindergarten and university compared to before, making 小宝 very happy. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8…

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Gameday Forecast - November 1 at HSK 14:10

27m ago14:10

14:10

As the Reign prepare for Friday night's game in Henderson, Jared Shafran and Paige Capistran get caught up with Aatu Jamsen, who scored his first AHL goal in last week's loss to the Silver Knights.By Jared Shafran, Paige Capistran, Aatu Jamsen

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Slow Chinese Listening Practice HSK4 Standard Course Lesson 3 Listenging Q3 1:16

4h ago1:16

1:16

Slow Chinese Listening Practice HSK4 Standard Course Lesson 3 Listenging Q3 去面试的时候衣服要穿得正式一些，不能太随便，这样能给面试者留下一个好的第一印象。 ★ 面试时必须准时到。×By Ellen Laoshi

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The Bibimbap Dispute [HSK 5] 1:15

2h ago1:15

1:15

黄刚 and 陈花 learned from the news about the cultural dispute between China and South Korea over the ownership of bibimbap, sparking their thoughts on cultural heritage and exchange. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Learn…

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Train Comparison [HSK 3] 0:49

2h ago0:49

0:49

小刚 and 小宝 watched a video comparing Chinese and Indian trains and found that Chinese trains are cleaner and more comfortable, making them feel proud of China's trains. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Learn Chinese | 중…

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Slow Chinese Listening Practice HSK4 Standard Course Lesson 3 Listenging Q2 1:15

5h ago1:15

1:15

Slow Chinese Listening Practice HSK4 Standard Course Lesson 3 Listenging Q2 小林，这次招聘是你负责吧？李教授介绍了他的一个学生，还不错，这是他的材料，你看看。 ★ 小林正在找工作。×By Ellen Laoshi

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A Trip to the Hair Salon [HSK 3] 0:48

6d ago0:48

0:48

小宝 and 小美 go to the hair salon for a haircut, learning how to have a simple conversation with the hairstylist and trying out new hairstyles. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Learn Chinese | 중국어 배우기 | 中国語を学ぶ | Изучать к…

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HSK2 Dialogue: Halloween! (Ep. 07) 4:12

20h ago4:12

4:12

Welcome to Mandarin with Stories. As the spooky season is in full swing, we'll have 2 stories about Halloween for you. Let's get started. Story 1: 你好！今天是万圣节，我们一起去参加活动吧？ Nǐ hǎo! Jīntiān shì wànshèngjié, wǒmen yīqǐ qù cānjiā huódòng ba? Hello! Today is Halloween, shall we go join the activities together? 好啊！我很喜欢万圣节的活动，我经常参加！ hǎo ā ！ wǒ hěn xǐhuān wàn…

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Opportunities and Risks in the Stock Market Surge [HSK 7] 1:35

3d ago1:35

1:35

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Pinyin Over Characters: the Crippling Crutch (Replay) 1:05:18

2d ago1:05:18

1:05:18

John and Jared discuss the all too common situation of pinyin over Chinese characters, something Jared sometimes refer to as the “crippling crutch”. They go into depth on why this is so common, why it is so detrimental, and what to do instead. Guest interview is with Kwadwo [QUĀY.jo] Sampani Kessi, the founder of Elementary Chinese, a popular YouTu…

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Dialogue: Talking about nature & parks (Ep. 006) 5:04

4d ago5:04

5:04

Welcome to Mandarin with Stories. Today, we'll listen to 2 conversations about going to parks and enjoying nature. Let's get started. Story 1: 你喜欢自然环境吗？ nǐ xǐhuān zìrán huánjìng ma? Do you like the natural environment? 我非常喜欢，尤其是植物和动物。 wǒ fēicháng xǐhuān, yóuqí shì zhíwù hé dòngwù. I really like it, especially plants and animals. 我也是。你知道北京的动物园吗？ wǒ …

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Slow Chinese Listening Practice HSK4 Standard Course Lesson 3 Listenging Q1 1:28

4d ago1:28

1:28

Slow Chinese Listening Practice HSK4 Standard Course Lesson 3 Listenging Q1 我通过那家公司的面试了。经理对我印象不错，他要我明天就正式去上班。真没想到，找工作这么容易。 ★ 他在等面试通知。×By Ellen Laoshi

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Visiting the Hospital [HSK 3] 1:02

3d ago1:02

1:02

小宝 and 小美 visit a hospital to learn about the work of doctors and nurses, while also learning medical-related vocabulary. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Learn Chinese | 중국어 배우기 | 中国語を学ぶ | Изучать китайский язык | Học…

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Gameday Forecast - October 27 vs. HSK 18:06

3d ago18:06

18:06

The Ontario Reign prepare for the first of three meetings vs. the Henderson Silver Knights in the next week, beginning Sunday at Toyota Arena. Jared Shafran and Paige Capistran take a look back at Friday's loss in Coachella Valley and look ahead to Sunday's matchup with thoughts from Marco Sturm and Francesco Pinelli.…

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Going to the Bookstore to Buy Books [HSK 3] 0:52

4d ago0:52

0:52

小宝 and 小美 go to the bookstore to find books they like, learning about book categories and the purchasing process. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Learn Chinese | 중국어 배우기 | 中国語を学ぶ | Изучать китайский язык | Học tiếng T…

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Intermediate | 为什么越来越多的人开始网恋？ | Why are more and more people starting online relationships? | Mandarin Chinese Story 0:41

10d ago0:41

0:41

Many people who find life dull want to be in a relationship. However, in their regular lives, they can hardly meet new people and are afraid to date acquaintances. So, more and more people start to make new friends online and even date netizens. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese read…

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Beginner | 家庭出游选目的地不容易 | It is not easy to choose a destination for family travel | Mandarin Chinese Story 0:42

10d ago0:42

0:42

Gao Jin says that young people and the elderly consider different things when choosing a travel destination. Li Yang agrees, stating that the elderly like places with a good environment while young people prefer interesting places. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandari…

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Advanced | 年轻人的养老之忧 | The worries about old-age care of young people | Mandarin Chinese Story 1:03

4d ago1:03

1:03

After clearly understanding the retirement wages of different occupations, a large number of young people lament that they will definitely not be able to rely on retirement wages to live. At the same time, they also understand that ordinary people cannot expect their children to support them in old age. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese…

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Dialogue: Talking about health; Coffee chat at work (Ep. 005) 4:08

9d ago4:08

4:08

Welcome to Mandarin with Stories. Todays first dialogue will be a conversation about staying healthy. The second conversation will be a casual chat between two colleagues in an office. The vocabulary is based on SUBTLEX-500 (500 most common words in movie subtitles). Story 1 in Chinese / Pinyin: 你最近身体怎么样？听说你去医院了。 Nǐ zuìjìn shēntǐ zěnme yàng? Tīng…

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The Battle to Protect Health Insurance Funds [HSK 6] 1:39

6d ago1:39

1:39

黄刚 and 陈花 learned about health insurance fraud through a news report and discussed the importance of health insurance funds and how to safeguard their security based on their own experiences. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on th…

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Gameday Forecast - October 25 at CV 13:37

5d ago13:37

13:37

The Reign play their first road game of the 2024-25 season tonight in Coachella Valley at Acrisure Arena. Jared Shafran and Paige Capistran catch you up on all the latest info heading into the game, and they speak with Reign forward Taylor Ward about the matchup and last season's playoff series.By Jared Shafran, Paige Capistran, Taylor Ward

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Slow Chinese Listening Practice HSK4 Standard Course Lesson 2 Listenging Q21-Q22 2:57

5d ago2:57

2:57

Slow Chinese Listening Practice HSK4 Standard Course Lesson 2 Listenging Q21-Q22 在城市，一回家就把门一关，从不和邻居聊天儿，住了几年还不知道邻居姓什么。其实，邻居应该成为住在旁边的好朋友，大家有事多联系，互相多帮助，这样生活会更好。 21．城市中很多邻居间的关系怎么样？C A 很好 B 经常聊特然 C 不联系 D像家人一样 22．这段话主要谈什么？B A 邻居的爱好 B和邻居的关系 C交朋友的好处 D城市里的生活By Ellen Laoshi

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Pandas from Ueno Zoo Returning Home [HSK 3] 0:54

7d ago0:54

0:54

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Barracuda Bonus (10.23.24) SJ: 5 HSK: 2 9:59

6d ago9:59

9:59

The San Jose Barracuda (4-1-0-0) got a pair of goals from rookie defenseman Luca Cagnoni and three assists from rookie forward Colin Graf en-route to a 5-2 win over the Henderson Silver Knights (1-4-0-0) on Wednesday night at the Lee’s Family Forum. Yaroslav Askarov was sharp, improving to 3-0 on the season as he made 26 stops…

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Sending a Package at the Post Office [HSK 4] 0:55

7d ago0:55

0:55

小宝 and 小美 go to the post office to send a package, learning how to fill in the address, weigh the package, and pay the postage. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Learn Chinese | 중국어 배우기 | 中国語を学ぶ | Изучать китайский язык…

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Why is Chinese Football Mocked? [HSK 3] 1:02

13d ago1:02

1:02

小刚 explains to 小宝 why many people mock the Chinese national football team and guides 小宝 to view it in the right way. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Learn Chinese | 중국어 배우기 | 中国語を学ぶ | Изучать китайский язык | Học tiến…

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Slow Chinese Listening Practice HSK4 Standard Course Lesson 2 Listenging Q19-Q20 2:56

8d ago2:56

2:56

Slow Chinese Listening Practice HSK4 Standard Course Lesson 2 Listenging Q19 一天，小张和女朋友一起去爬山。他们爬了三个小时，女朋友累坏了。这时小张说：“快看下面哪，多美啊！”女朋友回答：“下面那么美，我们为什么要花三个小时爬到上面来呢？” 19．山下面怎么样？C A 很一般 B很奇怪 C很漂亮 D 不好看 20．关于小张的女朋友，可以知道什么？A A 累坏了 B 很瘦 C 爱干净 D 爱运动By Ellen Laoshi

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Animals on the Farm [HSK 4] 1:02

9d ago1:02

1:02

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Barracuda Bonus (10.20.24) SJ: 7 IA: 3 10:52

9d ago10:52

10:52

The San Jose Barracuda (3-1-0-0) exploded for five goals in the second period on Sunday at Tech CU Arena and rolled to a 7-3 win over the Iowa Wild (0-4-0-0). The five goals matched the most in a period in franchise history.

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苏州, The Next 深圳? [HSK 5] 1:31

10d ago1:31

1:31

苏州's GDP has surpassed 3 trillion yuan, earning it the status of a megacity, sparking discussions about its development model and future. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Learn Chinese | 중국어 배우기 | 中国語を学ぶ | Изучать кита…

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Barracuda Bonus (10.19.24) SJ: 5 IA: 0 12:17

10d ago12:17

12:17

The San Jose Barracuda (2-1-0-0) got 26 saves from Yaroslav Askarov en-route to a 5-0 win over the Iowa Wild (0-3-0-0) on Saturday night at Tech CU Arena in front of 3,942 fans. In the victory, Donovan Houle scored his first two AHL goals and Luca Cagnoni also netted his first in the AHL. Askarov now has shutouts in his first two games with the Bar…

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The Culture Behind Surnames [HSK 6] 2:33

11d ago2:33

2:33

A discussion on the similarities and differences in surname cultures among China, Japan, and Korea, analyzing the historical and social factors behind them. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Learn Chinese | 중국어 배우기 | 中国…

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Beginner | 这么大年龄的人还能滑雪呢？ | How can someone so old still ski? | Mandarin Chinese Story 0:52

17d ago0:52

0:52

Gao Yue comments that Zhang Li's grandma looks very young. Zhang Li agrees and attributes it to her grandma's love for sports and good sleep. Gao Yue then asks what sports a seventy - year - old can do. Zhang Li says her grandma likes running, swimming and skiing sometimes. Gao Yue is surprised that an old person can ski. Join other motivated learn…

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Advanced | 【对话】我已婚未育的女性朋友找工作找的心态都崩了 | 【Dialogue】My female friend who is married but childless is on the verge of a breakdown while looking for a job | Mandarin Chinese Story 1:33

17d ago1:33

1:33

Lin Meng and Zhang Ying discuss that married but childless women face difficulties in the job market. Companies worry they might get pregnant soon. If so, companies pay during maternity leave and hire replacements. Therefore many recruiters prefer men or women with kids and mortgages. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey w…

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Intermediate | 【对话】你先用招聘软件吧 | 【Dialogue】You can use recruitment software first | Mandarin Chinese Story 1:06

17d ago1:06

1:06

Wang Jun wants to change his job and asks Zhang Jun for advice on job - hunting methods. Zhang Jun suggests using recruitment software first as there are more opportunities on it. But he also mentions that Wang Jun should perfect his resume. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading …

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Special Names [HSK 3] 1:20

12d ago1:20

1:20

The changing names of elementary school students reflect the shifts in times and parents' unique expectations for their children. Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | Website Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Learn Chinese | 중국어 배우기 | 中国語を学ぶ | Изучать китайский яз…

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Cuda Confidential (Vol. 5, Ep. 11 – Talkin' with Tristen) 19:47

12d ago19:47

19:47

Nick Nollenberger catches up with Barracuda forward Tristen Robins in the latest episode of Cuda Confidential to talk about dealing with injury last year, maturing as a player and some of his hobbies away from the rink.

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Introducing Paige Capistran - Gameday Forecast - OCT 18 v BAK 15:57

12d ago15:57

15:57

Jared Shafran kicks off a new season of The Reign Check and Ontario Reign hockey with a look ahead at the Reign's matchup against the Bakersfield Condors. Shafran also welcomes Paige Capistran to the broadcast team for the Reign.By Paige Capistran, Jared Shafran

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Slow Chinese Listening Practice HSK4 Standard Course Lesson 2 Listenging Q18 2:23

12d ago2:23

2:23

Slow Chinese Listening Practice HSK4 Standard Course Lesson 2 Listenging Q18 男：今天是小王请客？他有什么高兴事啊？女：他搬新家了，晚上请老同学们去家里吃饭，正好看看他的新房子。男：是吗？他在哪儿买的房子？女：他那儿的名字好像是“城市花园”，环境很好，很安静。问：小王为什么请客？C A 结婚了 B毕业了 C买新房子了 D 当经理了By Ellen Laoshi

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