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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…
2 years 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…
2 years 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…
2 years, 1 month 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…
2 years, 1 month 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…
2 years, 2 months ago
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…
2 years, 2 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…
2 years, 3 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…
2 years, 3 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 …
2 years, 4 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 …
2 years, 4 months ago