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RealTime Mandarin

About the Substack

A resource to help you bridge the gap to real-world fluency, stay informed about China, and communicate with confidence in Mandarin.

Free Subscription Benefits

  • Weekly posts every Saturday

Paid Subcription Benefits

  • 🔈 Content: weekly podcasts and newsletters for intermediate, advanced & native level
  • 📚 Tailored resources: app integrations, transcripts, print outs & curated articles
  • 👥 Personalised onboarding: tutorials, 1:1 welcome call & one-month check-in, ongoing support

Paid Subscription Plans

  • $220 a year
  • $30 a month

About Andrew Methven

Creator of RealTime Mandarin, a resource helping you learn contemporary Chinese in context, and stay on top of the latest language trends in China.

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