365读书 Chinese Podcast Review

Name of podcast:365读书(dú shū)

What topics are covered? Basically it presents many articles written by famous writers, they’re mainly about society, thought, emotion, literature, relationships, etc.

Why is it good to listen to? The articles selected in this Chinese podcast are very good generally, they’re profound and meaningful. You can gain much wisdom and inspiration through this podcast. On top of this, the podcaster has a very soft and nice voice, which sounds great. Also, the speaking speed is slow, so it should be appropriate material for Chinese learners to listen. You can practice your Chinese while deepening your mind.

To listen or subscribe to the podcast, you can search 365读书 on iTunes.

How often are the podcasts updated? It’s updated on a daily basis.

Length of the podcast: It varies from 10 to 30 mins.

Description of the podcast: The podcaster has a Southern Chinese accent, his voice is very soft and good, which makes you feel comfortable. Each time he will share a good article written by famous writers (both from inside China and around the world), these articles are very significant and profound mostly. They can inspire you in many areas of life, like relationships, society, manners, thought, etc. During the podcast, a light background music is always playing. As the podcaster is speaking at a slow speed with clear pronunciation, this program would be good material for intermediate and advanced Chinese learners. At the end of each podcast, a song will be played to conclude the program.

Summary: This podcast is designed for intellectuals mainly and those who love reading will also have an interest in it. If you want to know more about Chinese literature and famous writers, then this podcast is for you. You can enrich your ways of expressing yourself in Chinese through this program.