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#16 How to Build Listening Skills
A learner on Reddit expressed his frustration that he can speak, read, and write Chinese but can’t understand spoken Chinese. John and Jared discuss …
6 years, 5 months ago
#15 Steven Kaufmann “The Linguist” Interview
Have you ever tried to learn grammar? In this episode, John and Jared discuss the best ways to learn grammar and things you should avoid. You’ll fin…
6 years, 5 months ago
#14 How to Pronounce Like a Pro
How is your pronunciation? In this podcast, John and Jared discuss Chinese pronunciation, common pitfalls, and tips on how to sound even better when …
6 years, 6 months ago
#13 The Four Keys to Learning Chinese You Need to Know
Are you doing the right things to learn Chinese? In this episode, John and Jared discuss the Four Strands of language learning developed by Paul Nati…
6 years, 6 months ago
#12 Knowledge vs Proficiency
You may know a lot of Chinese, but are you proficient in it? Or maybe you’ve studied for a long time but are still unable to speak or hold a simple c…
6 years, 7 months ago
#11 How to Build Reading Fluency
What makes a fluent reader in Chinese? To cut through the wide range of opinions on this subject, this episode delves into the research behind what m…
6 years, 7 months ago
#10 The Stages of Learning Chinese
Jared gives a review of the 2019 National Chinese Language Conference in San Diego, California, and John & Jared discuss the different stages of lear…
6 years, 7 months ago
#9 Skritter CEO Jacob Gill Interview
Jared & John field a question from a listener asking a question pertaining to Chinese linguistics, a subject in which John just happens to have a mas…
6 years, 8 months ago
#8 Tones, Music, and Confidence
Jared & John discuss everything you wanted to know about tones but were afraid to ask. They highlight why they are important, what makes them difficu…
6 years, 8 months ago
#7 The Myth of Learning Chinese Like a Child
Jared & John talk about the myth of adults learning Chinese like a child. If you think this is the best way for someone to learn, you may come away w…
6 years, 9 months ago