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Language learning podcasts
Podcasts for learning Asian languages, from beginner dialogues to native-speed chat.
The short answer
This directory lists podcasts for learning Asian languages, sorted by language and level, with a short verdict on each. Podcasts are an easy way to add listening time on commutes.
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Bahasa Indonesia Bersama WindahBahasa Indonesia Bersama Windah is a podcast for learning Indonesian.Website ↗
Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill) is a podcast for learning Chinese (Mandarin).Website ↗
ChinesePodVeteran Mandarin podcast-and-lesson library (launched in Shanghai in 2005) with thousands of dialogues across all levels.Website ↗
Coffee Break ChineseRadio Lingua's Coffee Break series for Mandarin, episodic lessons with a teacher and learner.Website ↗
Fu-lan Speaking Natural Taiwanese MandarinPodcast in natural, everyday Taiwan Mandarin aimed at intermediate learners.Website ↗
I'm Learning MandarinPodcast and blog by Mischa Wilmers, a UK-born Mandarin teacher, on learning Mandarin.Website ↗
Indonesian.language PodcastIndonesian.language Podcast is a podcast for learning Indonesian.Website ↗
IndonesianPod101IndonesianPod101 is a podcast for learning Indonesian. Part of the Innovative Language Pod101 family.Website ↗
IYAGI - Natural Korean ConversationsIYAGI - Natural Korean Conversations is a podcast for learning Korean.Website ↗
JapanesePod101Innovative Language's huge Japanese audio and video lesson library, from absolute beginner upwards.Website ↗
KoreanClass101Innovative Language's Korean audio and video lesson library, structured by level.Website ↗
Learn Tagalog with TagalogJuanLearn Tagalog with TagalogJuan is a podcast for learning Tagalog (Filipino).Website ↗
Learn Taiwanese MandarinLearn Taiwanese Mandarin is a podcast for learning Taiwanese Mandarin.Website ↗
Learn Vietnamese With AnnieLearn Vietnamese With Annie is a podcast for learning Vietnamese.Website ↗
Learning Chinese Through StoriesLearning Chinese Through Stories is a podcast for learning Chinese (Mandarin).Website ↗
Learning Indonesian - The fun and easy self-paced courseLearning Indonesian - The fun and easy self-paced course is a podcast for learning Indonesian.Website ↗
Nihongo Con TeppeiShort, free, all-Japanese podcast by Teppei, famous among comprehensible-input learners for its beginner episodes.Website ↗
Real-Life Korean Conversations For BeginnersReal-Life Korean Conversations For Beginners is a podcast for learning Korean.Website ↗
Slow Chinese Podcast - 慢速汉语Slow Chinese Podcast - 慢速汉语 is a podcast for learning Chinese (Mandarin).Website ↗
Southern Vietnamese Lessons | HowToVietnameseSouthern Vietnamese Lessons | HowToVietnamese is a podcast for learning Vietnamese.Website ↗
Speak Chinese with Da PengSpeak Chinese with Da Peng is a podcast for learning Chinese (Mandarin).Website ↗
Taiwanese Mandarin with AbbyTaiwanese Mandarin with Abby is a podcast for learning Taiwanese Mandarin.Website ↗
Talk to Me In Korean (TTMIK)Seoul-based Korean learning company (founded 2009) offering free lessons, podcasts, books and courses.Website ↗
The Miku Real Japanese PodcastThe Miku Real Japanese Podcast is a podcast for learning Japanese.Website ↗
VietnamesePod101Innovative Language's Vietnamese audio and video lessons, mostly Northern accent.Website ↗
You too can learn Thai - Listening practiceYou too can learn Thai - Listening practice is a podcast for learning Thai.Website ↗