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Christmas in China (Ep. 25 Replay)
Our special Chinese Christmas episode first aired Dec 16, 2019.
2 years, 1 month ago
The Future of the You Can Learn Chinese Podcast
John and Jared have some sad news to share and want your feedback on the future of the podcast.
2 years, 1 month ago
Mandarin reboot: How to get back into learning after taking a break
So you want to get back into learning Chinese after taking a break. John and Jared give you tips on how to get back into learning Chinese and make it…
2 years, 2 months ago
Reframing the 10 worst Chinese learning tips
There is no shortage of advice on how to learn Chinese, but in this episode, hosts John and Jared not only talk about 10 common bad tips for learning…
2 years, 2 months ago
Fluency now: The power of extensive reading
Stories about the impact of extensive reading on language fluency pulled from studies and research. Guest interview with Sarah Reinstein, a game deve…
2 years, 3 months ago
Knowledge vs Proficiency (Ep. 12 Replay)
You know a lot of Chinese, but can you actually use it? Listen to the stories of 10 years in Xinjiang from John Summers.
2 years, 4 months ago
Five tips on taking better notes for learning Chinese
John and Jared discuss 5 principles to optimize your note-taking for language learning to maximize your learning gains. Guest interview is with Nick …
2 years, 4 months ago
Imperfectly fluent: Letting go of perfection
What if your perfectionism is holding you back from progressing in Chinese? Learn how perfectionism can both help and hinder you. Interview is with R…
2 years, 4 months ago
How To Find The Perfect Tutor (Ep. 36 Replay)
What does a great tutor do differently and how do you find them? Tune in for the answer. Guest interview with Lucy Jak-Lax, an aspiring musician who …
2 years, 5 months ago
Unleashing the power of motivation: Swire Chinese language conference
This special episode features Jared Turner’s keynote address at the Swire Chinese Language conference in June of 2023 in Newcastle, England, along wi…
2 years, 5 months ago