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Pinyin Over Characters: the Crippling Crutch (Replay)
John and Jared discuss the all too common situation of pinyin over Chinese characters, something Jared sometimes refer to as the “crippling crutch”. …
1 year, 2 months ago
A Shortcut to Chinese Fluency? Narrow Reading in Chinese
In this episode, Jared and John dive into the concept of "narrow reading"—a strategy that involves focusing your language learning on a specific topi…
1 year, 3 months ago
From Forgetful to Fluent: Elijah’s Inspiring Persistence in Learning Chinese
Elijah Wilcott never thought he was cut out for learning languages. With a self-proclaimed terrible memory and a history of struggling in language cl…
1 year, 3 months ago
The 6 Biggest Questions About Chinese Characters—Answered!
If you're learning Chinese, these are the must-know answers about Chinese characters. Join Jared and John as they dive into key questions like: Shoul…
1 year, 4 months ago
Characters, Cocktails, and Karaoke: How Mike Kennedy Blended Passion and Chinese
During a trip to Hong Kong, Mike Kennedy haphazardly began studying Chinese characters which started him on a path he could have never imagined. His …
1 year, 4 months ago
Language Learning Adventures: The Role of Randomness and Unpredictability
Jared and John explore how randomness and unpredictability can prepare you for adventures in your Chinese learning journey. From spontaneous conversa…
1 year, 5 months ago
From the Classroom to China: Teenagers Putting their Chinese to the Test
Episode 140
In this special episode, host Jared Turner takes you inside a study abroad trip to China with a group of teenagers including his two sons.
These tee…
1 year, 5 months ago
Is Your Chinese as Good as You Think it is? Confronting the Dunning-Kruger Effect
Do you think your Chinese skills are better than they actually are? You might not be alone. This cognitive bias can cause learners to overestimate th…
1 year, 6 months ago
From Reluctant Traveler to Fluent Speaker: Cleopatra’s Chinese Language Adventure
Cleopatra Wise initially had no desire to learn a foreign language but after being convinced to go to China for a class trip, her visit to Shanghai b…
1 year, 6 months ago
When to Start Reading for Maximum Fluency
Discover why reading in Chinese is a game-changer for fluency and learn the best time to start using graded readers. Jared and John break down the be…
1 year, 7 months ago