RealTime Mandarin
by Andrew MethvenRealTime 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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