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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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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 …
3 years 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…
3 years ago
Listener questions answered: learning habits, immersion, and the power of extensive reading
Jared and John answer listener questions about learning Chinese and interview Shannon Kennedy, a polyglot who shares her experiences learning the lan…
3 years, 1 month ago
Why are dialogues so popular in language learning?
John and Jared discuss the benefits of dialogues in language learning. Guest interview is with Bohan Phoenix, a Chinese-American hip hop artist.
3 years, 1 month ago
Beyond memorization: Higher order thinking skills in language learning
In this episode, Jared Turner and John Pasden delve into the topic of higher order thinking skills in language learning, with a focus on learning Chi…
3 years, 2 months ago
Will technology replace language learning?
Jared and John discuss the role of technology in language learning and whether it can replace the need to learn a foreign language. Guest interview i…
3 years, 3 months ago
Breaking down emotional walls: the key to successful language learning
In this episode, Jared Turner and John Pasden discuss the affective filter hypothesis and its relevance to language learning. They explain the three …
3 years, 3 months ago