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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 …
9 months, 2 weeks 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…
10 months, 2 weeks 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,…
11 months 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 b…
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Charting Your Path to Chinese Fluency: Finding Purpose and Making Progress
Ready to turn your Chinese learning aspirations into reality? Jared and John share insights on how to stay focused and motivated by finding your “why…
1 year ago
The Best of You Can Learn Chinese: Top Stories from 2023-2024
Get ready to laugh, cry, and be inspired! In this milestone 150th episode, we’re looking back on the most incredible stories from our interviews over…
1 year ago
Roll for Initiative: How Learning Chinese is Like a Game of Dungeons & Dragons
Host Jared Turner isn’t just a language enthusiast—he’s also a seasoned Dungeon Master! In this episode, Jared and John dive into thow learning Chine…
1 year, 1 month ago
Economist by Day, Rapper by Night: Andrew Dougherty (a.k.a. Big Daddy Dough)
Andrew Dougherty first learned Russian and some Spanish and French before pursuing Chinese. Sensing the opportunity China held, Andrew pursued Chines…
1 year, 1 month ago
Listener Mailbag: Keeping Fluent with AI, Grammar, and Real-World Practice
In this listener mailbag episode, Jared and John dive into real questions from Chinese learners on topics that every language student encounters. Fro…
1 year, 2 months ago