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The impact of comprehensible input on language learning: a deep dive
Delver into the topic of comprehensible input in language learning with John & Jared who discuss various approaches and stress the importance of pers…
3 years, 4 months ago
How your personality changes in another language
If you feel like you have a different personality in Chinese, then you’re not alone. Jared & John talk about this fascinating phenomenon on how many …
3 years, 4 months ago
Traveling to the Middle Kingdom: What to know before you go
China has lifted COVID restrictions and is issuing visas. It’s time to visit China! Jared and John talk about what you need to know about visiting Ch…
3 years, 5 months ago
How to increase your listening speed
In this episode, we explore the nuances of rate of speech in Chinese and how it impacts listening comprehension & speaking ability. Plus, we have an …
3 years, 5 months ago
How to focus your learning efforts for the maximum gain
Hosts Jared Turner and John Pasden provide a refreshing take on language learning, offering insightful tips and hilarious anecdotes to make the proce…
3 years, 6 months ago
The vocabulary dilemma
Do you keep learning new vocab but have trouble using it? Jared and John talk about the vocab dilemma in which many learners find themselves caught a…
3 years, 6 months ago
What you should know about Chinese literature
So you want to read Chinese literature? John and Jared talk about the unique aspects of Chinese literature that you should know before jumping in. Gu…
3 years, 6 months ago
Where Chinese Words Come From
How did we get the set of Chinese words we have today? John and Jared talk about how the Chinese language has evolved, adapted, innovated, and borrow…
3 years, 7 months ago
Why we love Chinese (and so should you)
What do you like about learning Chinese? John and Jared talk about all of the reasons they love Chinese! Guest interview is with Jason Brooks, a form…
3 years, 8 months ago
The power of questions
Questions are a fundamental function of language. John and Jared talk about how to use asking and responding to questions to maximize your learning g…
3 years, 8 months ago