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Raising Bilingual Children: Sunny's Story and Strategies from Spot of Sunshine Chinese
Episode 136
Dive into the world of raising bilingual children with Sunny from Spot of Sunshine Chinese. In a chat with Jared, Sunny shares her journey from Taiwa…
1 year, 7 months ago
Motivation and the Influence of Cultural Attitudes on Learning
Jared and John delve into research discussing the crucial role of attitudes and preconceptions of a culture towards learning its language. They explo…
1 year, 8 months ago
From American Football to Chinese Films: The Journey of Matt William Knowles
Jared Turner interviews Matt William Knowles, a former college football player, who turned an unfortunate event into a remarkable life-changing adven…
1 year, 8 months ago
The Frustrated Learner and the Sound of Progress
Episode 133
Hosts Jared and John discuss the frustrations of a learner who came to John for help, particularly with pinyin and differentiation of similar sounds …
1 year, 9 months ago
Finding Your Voice in Chinese: Happi's Multilingual Melody
Driven by her love for Asian cultures, anime, and K-pop, Happi (from Happi Across Cultures) has learned Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Starting with …
1 year, 9 months ago
Japanese and Chinese: Unraveling the Differences of Two Ancient Tongues
Dive into the fascinating world of East Asian languages with hosts Jared Turner and John Pasden. Whether you're navigating the tonal waves of Chinese…
1 year, 10 months ago
The Making of a YouTube Star: Ari Smith's Transformation into Xiao Ma
Season 130
In this riveting episode, a clueless American white guy shocks a podcast host with flawless Chinese using one trick that teachers hate! Our specia…
1 year, 10 months ago
Bridging Continents and Cultures: How Akeel Alleyne Found His Calling and Career in the Heart of China
Episode 129
Some people may find they have a knack for learning Chinese, but deciding to make Chinese a part of your life is another decision entirely. Akeel All…
1 year, 11 months ago
The Impact of Native Teaching Methods on Chinese Learners: Insights from a Shanghai Classroom
Episode 128
Join us as we step into the world of China's educational system. With an extra special guest interview, we pull back the curtain of how Chinese is ta…
1 year, 11 months ago
How to use ChatGPT to Learn Chinese
Hosts Jared Turner and John Pasden give you some pro tips on how to use AI, specifically Chat GPT, to learn Chinese. They explore a variety of use ca…
2 years ago