Name of podcast:仓央嘉措诗歌情(cāng yāng jiā cuò shī gē qíng )
What topics are covered? It’s mainly about good poetry in ancient and modern China, and sometimes the podcast will introduce prose and some famous celebrities in the 20th century of China.
Why is it good to listen to? This podcast will give you lots of knowledge about Chinese literature and society. These prose and poems are all very good works, which have very high value to appreciate. As authors, poets and writers always have the best mastery of a language in their own race, so the Chinese learners can learn many advanced expressions and phrases through their works.
To listen or subscribe to the podcast, you can go to http://www.lizhi.fm/452958/ .
How often are the podcasts updated? It’s updated two times a week generally.
Length of the podcast: It varies from 10 mins to 1 hour.
Description of the podcast: This podcaster speaks Mandarin with a Southern China accent and her voice sounds good. This program introduces Chinese poems and prose at most times, while in some episodes it also has specific program for celebrities in 20th century China. Also, this podcast has a series for music as bonus. The language in these works is very beautiful and profound, and the podcaster is speaking at a slow speed with clear pronunciation, which is easier for intermediate and advanced Chinese learners to follow. The BGM in this podcast is very melodic and soundful, overall it gives people a peaceful and good feeling.
Summary: This podcast suits those who love literature especially poetry, through it you will learn many deep and profound Chinese sayings and know more about Chinese history and culture. The level is very suitable for Chinese learners to practice.