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Starting Over in China: Chimsy’s Story of Risk, Grit, and Growth
In this episode, Jared sits down with Chimsy—marketer, meme connoisseur, and host of the China University Podcast—to dive deep into his unconventional journey from Costa Rica to China. What started a…
Published on 5 months ago
Are AI Tutors the Future of Language Learning?
AI tutors are everywhere—but are they actually good for learning Chinese? In this episode, Jared and John take a deep dive into the fast-evolving world of AI-powered language learning tools. They exp…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
City 不 City: How Paul Mike Ashton Memed His Way to Fame in China
Meet Paul Mike Ashton, the American content creator who turned a quirky catchphrase into a nationwide sensation with his viral "City 不 City" meme. Growing up in a small town in Pennsylvania, Paul's c…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Translating: A Tool for Fluency or a Crippling Crutch?
Is translation a necessary tool or a crutch that slows down your Chinese fluency? In this episode, Jared Turner and John Pasden dive deep into the role of translation in language learning. They explo…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
How to Pass the HSK and AP Chinese Tests (replay)
In this replay of a fan-favorite episode, Jared chats with Grant Brown, an expert in HSK and AP Chinese test prep. Grant shares why so many students fail, and more importantly, what you need to do to…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Chinese Learners Know the Language Better Than Natives (Sometimes)
Surprise! When it comes to Chinese, learners sometimes know things native speakers don’t. In this episode, John and Jared explore intriguing aspects of the Chinese language that learners often unders…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Your Chinese Accent Is Terrible, But It Doesn’t Have to Be
No matter how long you've been learning Chinese, you’ll still have an accent. But why is that? In this episode, Jared and John talk about your accent in Chinese and how to reduce it. They discuss the…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Fluent in Funny: Jesse Appell on Learning, Performing, and Laughing in Chinese
What happens when an American comedian immerses himself in Chinese comedy? Jesse Appell’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, Jesse shares how his curiosity about language led…
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago
RedNote 小红书 Buzz: Can It Really Help You Learn Chinese?
There is a growing buzz around "RedNote" (小红书), as westerners—especially “TikTok refugees"—flock to this Chinese social media platform. But what is beyond the hype and can you use it to learn Chinese…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
Persistence, Connection, and Culture: Joseph Vincent’s Journey from Student to Teacher
In this episode, we sit down with Joseph Vincent, a passionate Chinese and Spanish teacher in California. While growing up in rural Ohio, he visited cousins living in France which sparked his interes…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago