Listen with the text
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Chinese Listening Practice
Chinese Listening Practice
Train your ear with 95 Chinese stories narrated by native speakers — every one shown with the full text so you can listen and read along. From slow, clear A0 narration to natural-speed B2, this is graded listening practice that grows with you, with key vocabulary and comprehension quizzes built in.
95verhalen95verteld met audio~5min gemiddelde leestijd
Luister naar de opening爷爷的口哨只吹一半
▶ NarratedA02 minMusic & Arts
爷爷的口哨只吹一半
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- 爷爷的口哨只吹一半A0 · 2m
- 傣族泼水节第一瓢该泼给谁A0 · 2m
- 共用一把伞的两个人A0 · 2m
- 迟到五分钟引发的误会A0 · 2m
- 菜市场那杆总缺一克的秤A0 · 2m
- 詹天佑图纸上那道人字弯A0 · 2m
How to practice Chinese listening
Listening grows fastest when you pair audio with text and then gradually take the text away.
Listen without looking
Play the audio again with your eyes off the screen. See how much you can follow by ear alone — the real workout.
Shadow the narrator
Replay short sections and repeat out loud right after the narrator, copying rhythm and intonation. Shadowing builds listening and speaking at once.
Move up in speed
Start with slow A0–A1 narration, then climb toward natural-speed B1–B2 audio as your ear adjusts.
Narrated stories to listen to
All with native-speaker audioMusic & Arts
爷爷的口哨只吹一半
A short story about a grandfather who remembers a special song with the help of his grandson.
A02 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
Culture & Travel
傣族泼水节第一瓢该泼给谁
A story about a girl participating in the traditional Dai Water Splashing Festival.
A02 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
Relationships & Drama
共用一把伞的两个人
A short story about a woman who meets a new friend while waiting in the rain.
A02 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
Daily Life
迟到五分钟引发的误会
A short story about a small misunderstanding at a coffee shop between two friends.
A02 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
Mystery
菜市场那杆总缺一克的秤
A little girl helps a vegetable seller discover a secret hidden under her scale.
A02 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
History
詹天佑图纸上那道人字弯
An engineer named Zhan Tianyou finds a clever way to build a railway through a tall mountain.
A02 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
Food & Cuisine
奶奶灶台上那罐陈醋
Grandma's favorite jar of vinegar is missing from the kitchen, and her granddaughter helps her find it.
A02 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
History
岳飞背上刺的那四个字
A story about a brave man named Yue Fei and the meaning of the words his mother tattooed on his back.
A02 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
Myths & Legends
De regels van het konijn dat medicijnen stampt op de maan
A hardworking rabbit makes medicine on the moon to keep it shining bright.
A03 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
Relationships & Drama
转学生课桌里那架纸飞机
A new student named Xiao Mei finds a special paper plane on her desk that leads to a new friendship.
A03 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
History
De granaatappelboom die de prinses van de Tang-dynastie plantte
A princess in the Tang Dynasty plants a pomegranate tree and cares for it as it grows over time.
A03 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
Myths & Legends
石狮子眼睛红了的那天
A little girl discovers a warning from a stone lion that saves her village from a flood.
A03 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
Nature & Adventure
漓江竹筏上掉进水里的草帽
A young girl and her father enjoy a ride on a bamboo raft until an unexpected gust of wind creates a small problem.
A03 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
Nature & Adventure
De brug van één plank in de mist
A brave girl helps a scared puppy cross a dangerous bridge in the mountains.
A03 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
Sports
跳绳比赛数错的那一下
A story about a skipping rope competition where the teacher makes a mistake while counting.
A03 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
History
皇帝吃剩的那道菜
An emperor shares his leftover food with a hungry boy, leading to a happy day for everyone.
A03 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
Music & Arts
皮影戏艺人手里那盏马灯
An elderly shadow puppet artist finds a way to keep his traditional performance alive with the help of a friend.
A03 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
Relationships & Drama
值日表上被划掉的那个名字
A story about a student who discovers her name has been crossed off the duty roster and finds out why.
A03 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
Sports
De handen die plotseling loslieten tijdens het touwtrekken
A story about a fun and friendly tug-of-war match between the Red Team and the Blue Team.
A03 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
Culture & Travel
夜市摊主记住的老顾客
A friendly noodle stall owner recognizes his regular customer and remembers her specific taste preferences.
A03 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
Food & Cuisine
腊八节那勺分给邻居的粥
A young boy shares a warm bowl of traditional Laba porridge with his neighbor on a cold winter day.
A03 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
Daily Life
电梯里贴的那张寻物启事
A kind neighbor finds a missing cat after seeing a notice in the elevator.
A03 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
Mystery
钟表店橱窗里倒着走的表
A curious girl discovers a watch in a shop window that runs backward and learns the touching reason behind it.
A13 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
Culture & Travel
早茶店里排队的暗号
A grandmother teaches her granddaughter a secret code to get a table faster at a crowded morning tea restaurant.
A13 min luistertijdVerteldQuiz
Listening practice by level
Chinese StoriesA0 Chinese listening
Alles bekijken →爷爷的口哨只吹一半
A short story about a grandfather who remembers a special song with the help of his grandson.
傣族泼水节第一瓢该泼给谁
A story about a girl participating in the traditional Dai Water Splashing Festival.
共用一把伞的两个人
A short story about a woman who meets a new friend while waiting in the rain.
迟到五分钟引发的误会
A short story about a small misunderstanding at a coffee shop between two friends.
菜市场那杆总缺一克的秤
A little girl helps a vegetable seller discover a secret hidden under her scale.
詹天佑图纸上那道人字弯
An engineer named Zhan Tianyou finds a clever way to build a railway through a tall mountain.
奶奶灶台上那罐陈醋
Grandma's favorite jar of vinegar is missing from the kitchen, and her granddaughter helps her find it.
岳飞背上刺的那四个字
A story about a brave man named Yue Fei and the meaning of the words his mother tattooed on his back.
A1 Chinese listening
Alles bekijken →钟表店橱窗里倒着走的表
A curious girl discovers a watch in a shop window that runs backward and learns the touching reason behind it.
早茶店里排队的暗号
A grandmother teaches her granddaughter a secret code to get a table faster at a crowded morning tea restaurant.
兰州拉面师傅手腕那道弯
An old noodle master teaches his apprentice the secret to making perfect noodles through a physical lesson about his own wrist.
竹林深处迷路的那只羊
A young girl named Xiaoyu searches for her missing sheep in a misty bamboo forest and encounters a friendly giant panda along the way.
自动售货机吞硬币后弹出的字条
A heartwarming story about a daily interaction between a girl and a vending machine repairman through handwritten notes.
越剧后台没扣好的那颗盘扣
A young Yue opera actress finds comfort in a special jade pendant hidden inside her costume before her performance.
外婆藏起来的辣椒油配方
A story about a girl who learns the true secret behind her grandmother's famous chili oil recipe.
武术比赛前折断的那杆枪
A young martial arts student learns a valuable lesson when his spear breaks right before a big competition.
A2 Chinese listening
Alles bekijken →
旧照相馆底片里多出的人影
A story about a grandfather and his grandson discovering a mysterious figure in old photo negatives that leads to a touching family reunion.
省队选拔赛上假装受伤的对手
A story about a girl who learns that honesty is more important than winning a competition after her friend fakes an injury.
昆曲牡丹亭改了三次的唱词
A story about a Kunqu teacher who teaches his student the deep emotional meaning behind changing lyrics over time.
羽毛球赛前收到的纸条
A girl finds a mysterious note before a badminton match and learns to trust her partner.
古琴谱里缺的那个音
A student learns that silence and space are just as important as the notes themselves when performing a piece of music.
灶王爷上天前吃的那块糖
A story about a young boy who learns the value of honesty after accidentally breaking his grandmother's bowl before the Kitchen God ascends to heaven.
西安事变前夜没下完的那盘棋
A story about a young soldier and his sergeant on the night of the historic Xi'an Incident.
阳台上那盆没人认领的绿萝
A story about a woman who finds an unclaimed plant on her balcony and builds a friendship with the person who left it behind.
B1 Chinese listening
Alles bekijken →
喜马拉雅雪线上失踪的向导
A story about a photographer and her guide who encounters a dangerous blizzard in the Himalayas while searching for a snow leopard.
两代人争的那坛月子米酒
A heartwarming story about two grandmothers whose competitive love for their postpartum daughter-in-law leads to a creative solution to their disagreement over rice wine recipes.
不能推开的第九扇门
After returning to her late grandmother's old house, a young woman named Lin Xue faces the mystery of a forbidden door that holds a family secret.
兵马俑工匠为何一夜消失
A touching story about a veteran artisan who makes a life-saving sacrifice for his apprentice as the construction of the Terracotta Army reaches its final, secret stage.
包子铺每天多出的那一笼
A story about a kind-hearted steamed bun shop owner and a secret act of charity that brings warmth to a neighborhood.
张大千临摹敦煌壁画的三年
This story follows artist Zhang Daqian as he spends three years in Dunhuang meticulously copying ancient murals despite financial hardship and moral dilemmas.
小区群里那条从没回复的消息
A story about a resident who discovers an old, unanswered message in her neighborhood chat group and learns the value of real-world connections.
那场输了三十年的龙舟赛
A young girl discovers the secret behind her village's thirty-year losing streak in a dragon boat race and leads her team to an unexpected victory.
Listen anywhere with the app
The Inklingo app lets you listen to narrated Chinese stories on the go, save the words you hear, and review them with spaced repetition so your listening keeps improving.
Chinese listening practice FAQ
How can I practice Chinese listening for free?
Every story here includes free native-speaker audio with the full text. Listen while reading, then listen again without the text to train your ear — no sign-up.
What is the best way to improve Chinese listening?
Combine listening with reading at your level, then gradually drop the text. Listening to graded stories you mostly understand, and shadowing the narrator out loud, beats passive listening.
Is the audio slow enough for beginners?
Yes. A0 and A1 stories are narrated slowly and clearly, while B1 and B2 use more natural speed. Because the collection is graded, you can step up gradually.
Can I read along while listening?
Yes — every narrated story shows the full Chinese text alongside the audio, with tap-to-translate vocabulary.