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Learning Chinese: expectation vs. reality
We all come into language learning with different expectations. John and Jared talk about common expectations many learners have versus the reality o…
3 years, 9 months ago
100th Episode Special
After nearly 4 years since the first episode, Jared and John celebrate their 100th podcast episode with two special interviews with two special guest…
3 years, 9 months ago
Nine signs your Chinese is getting better
You’re learning Chinese, but are you getting better? Chances are you’re improving but it can be hard to notice the progress. John and Jared discuss 9…
3 years, 10 months ago
The 10 worst pieces of advice for learning Chinese
There are a lot of opinions about how to learn Chinese with some of it being just plain bad! John and Jared share some of the worst advice they’ve co…
3 years, 10 months ago
Should you take the HSK?
Many people study for the HSK exam but will focusing your language learning on your interests and needs be better and faster? Well, yes…maybe! In thi…
3 years, 11 months ago
Do music skills make you better at Chinese?
Does a musical background make you better at Chinese? Believe it or not, there is research on this very subject that John and I are going to delve in…
3 years, 11 months ago
Five qualities of good language learners
Anyone can learn a language, but in this episode, John and I are going to talk about five qualities of good language learners. Call them qualities, c…
4 years ago
Four types of teachers to avoid
The Ultra-Traditional, the “Buddy”, the Know-it-All, and the “Too Nice” are all teacher types that John and Jared are going to break down and you sho…
4 years ago
Game-based learning with Fred Poole, Ph.D.
Special episode with Fred Poole, a language acquisition expert from Michigan State University who shares his experience with game-based learning and …
4 years ago
A rude awakening: Chinese norms and niceties
Have you ever had comments in Chinese about your weight, asked how much money you make, or experienced just a general lack of “please” and “thank-you…
4 years, 1 month ago