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Learn HOW to learn Chinese with hosts Jared Turner and John Pasden. You will learn tips, strategies, and insights so you can supercharge your language learning. You will also be inspired by guest interviews with people from all over the world who have learned Chinese. Both Jared and John both learned Chinese, lived in China for many years, and have worked with learners all over the world and understand the unique challenges that Chinese learners face. They stay at the forefront of language l ...
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Join Abby to explore Taiwan while improving your Mandarin listening skills and learning to talk like a native Mandarin speaker! Each podcast is 100% in Mandarin, best for intermediate to advanced learners. Full transcripts are available on my Patreon. 透過各種話題的分享，希望讓外國朋友們在學習中文的同時能更認識台灣。 ► Patreon(Full transcripts): https://www.patreon.com/TalkTaiwaneseMandarin ► Chinese graded readers & Chinese Lessons: TalkTaiwaneseMandarin.com ► Support my work: https://talktaiwanesemandarin.com/support/ Tip ...
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Just like many Taiwanese people, I grew up watching 80s-90s Hong Kong movies on TV. In this episode, I’d like to share some of my favorite ones with you. 聊聊那些台灣人從小看到大的80、90年代經典港片。 📍Get PDF transcripts & Ad-Free episodes and support this podcast -- Join my Patreon 贊助這個節目＋下載逐字稿: https://www.patreon.com/TalkTaiwaneseMandarin ✨Get daily stories in Chin…
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Raising Bilingual Children: Sunny's Story and Strategies from Spot of Sunshine Chinese
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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 Taiwan to the suburbs of Chicago, discussing the challenges and triumphs of maintaining language and cultural connections. She offers tips and expert advice on effective strategies for parents raising bilin…
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113. 必學台語詞 Common Taiwanese Words You Should Know
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In this episode, I'll teach you some must-know Taiwanese (aka Taiwanese Hokkien) words, especially some classic Taiwanese foods that no one says in Mandarin. (Textbooks don't teach them either!) 分享一些實用的台語詞（課本不會教的！） 📍Get PDF transcripts & Ad-Free episodes and support this podcast -- Join my Patreon 贊助這個節目＋下載逐字稿: https://www.patreon.com/TalkTaiwanese…
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Motivation and the Influence of Cultural Attitudes on Learning
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Jared and John delve into research discussing the crucial role of attitudes and preconceptions of a culture towards learning its language. They explore the many facets of this issue, including how the current state of China’s political relations impacts language learning in the West. Links from the episode: Mandarin Companion graded readers Send us…
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112. 318運動 Sunflower Movement in Taiwan (2014)
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Sunflower Movement(2014), the largest movement since 1990s in Taiwan. I’ll talk about why I chose to participate in the movement 10 years ago, and how this movement influenced me, and its impact on an entire generation of Taiwanese people. 聊聊十年前的318運動（太陽花運動）：當時的我在做什麼、為什麼參加，以及這場運動對我和許多台灣人有什麼影響。 🎵播放歌曲 Music：〈島嶼天光 Island's Sunrise〉— 滅火器(Fire EX.) 🎵Son…
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From American Football to Chinese Films: The Journey of Matt William Knowles
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Jared Turner interviews Matt William Knowles, a former college football player, who turned an unfortunate event into a remarkable life-changing adventure in China. After a career-ending injury left him uncertain about his future, Matt took a volunteer teaching position in one of China's most impoverished regions, Guizhou Province. Here, Matt found …
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Sharing my recent trip to Hanoi, Vietnam. 聊聊四月初到越南河內旅行的經驗。 ✨Get daily stories in Chinese for your level at Maayot: https://www.maayot.com 📍Get PDF transcripts & Ad-Free episodes and support this podcast -- Join my Patreon 贊助這個節目＋下載逐字稿: https://www.patreon.com/TalkTaiwaneseMandarin 👉Book an online Mandarin lesson with an experienced teacher: https:/…
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The Frustrated Learner and the Sound of Progress
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Hosts Jared and John discuss the frustrations of a learner who came to John for help, particularly with pinyin and differentiation of similar sounds in Chinese. They explore why learners often misapply English pronunciation rules to pinyin and how comprehensible input can ease the learning curve. This episode is not just a deep dive into the phonet…
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👉Book an online Mandarin lesson with an experienced teacher now: https://talktaiwanesemandarin.com/lesson/ 📍Get PDF transcripts & Ad-Free episodes and support this podcast --Join my Patreon贊助這個節目＋下載逐字稿: https://www.patreon.com/TalkTaiwaneseMandarin Abby and 日新 discuss whether they consider themselves procrastinators, the reasons behind procrastinat…
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Finding Your Voice in Chinese: Happi's Multilingual Melody
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Driven by her love for Asian cultures, anime, and K-pop, Happi (from Happi Across Cultures) has learned Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Starting with friendships with exchange students, she went on to double major in Chinese and Japanese including studying abroad in Tokyo and Shanghai where she deeply engaged with the local culture. An accomplished …
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✨Get daily stories in Chinese for your level at Maayot: https://www.maayot.com?via=abby Why are most Taiwanese people, especially women, so obsessed with being "thin"? In this episode, I share my experience and thoughts on this topic. 聊聊「瘦」這件事情，為什麼大部分台灣人這麼愛「瘦」？我分享一下自己的經驗以及對這種現象的看法。 📍Get PDF transcripts & Ad-Free episodes and support this podcast --…
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Japanese and Chinese: Unraveling the Differences of Two Ancient Tongues
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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 or untangling the polite intricacies of Japanese, this episode offers a deep dive into the nuances, challenges, and delights of learning these two rich languages. They also discuss invaluable resource…
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108.《流麻溝十五號》A Taiwanese Film About Female Political Prisoners in the 1950s
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✨Get daily stories in Chinese for your level at Maayot: https://www.maayot.com?via=abby I share "Untold Herstory," the first Taiwanese film that explores the experiences of female political prisoners jailed in the concentration camp on Green Island during the White Terror period of the 1950s. 聊電影《流麻溝十五號》，台灣第一部描述白色恐怖女性政治犯的歷史電影。 📍Get PDF transcripts …
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The Making of a YouTube Star: Ari Smith's Transformation into Xiao Ma
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In this riveting episode, a clueless American white guy shocks a podcast host with flawless Chinese using one trick that teachers hate! Our special guest, Ari Smith, widely recognized as Xiao Ma on YouTube, shares the unexpected journey that led him from being a curious American to a Chinese-speaking internet sensation. Our special guest is none ot…
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Bridging Continents and Cultures: How Akeel Alleyne Found His Calling and Career in the Heart of China
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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 Alleyne shares his story from learning Chinese in high school to making the move to live and work in China. He talks about how Chinese has enriched his life, helped find his calling, and enabled him to ca…
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The Impact of Native Teaching Methods on Chinese Learners: Insights from a Shanghai Classroom
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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 taught in Chinese schools. These first-hand insights shed light on how China’s classrooms influence how Chinese is taught around the world. Links from the episode: Memes for Chinese Learners | Instagram …
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107. 高敏感 Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?
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✨Get daily stories in Chinese for your level at Maayot: https://www.maayot.com?via=abby 聊聊「高敏感」有什麼特徵和優缺點。Let's discuss the traits, strengths, and challenges of being a "Highly Sensitive Person" (HSP). 📍Get PDF transcripts & Ad-Free episodes and support this podcast --Join my Patreon贊助這個節目＋下載逐字稿: https://www.patreon.com/TalkTaiwaneseMandarin 📍Chines…
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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 cases, including limitations and tips on how to get the most out of these large language models we call artificial intelligence. Links from the episode: Chat GPT Send us a message | Mandarin Companion fe…
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106. 台灣的發票文化 Taiwan's Unique Receipt Culture
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👉Book an online Mandarin lesson with an experienced teacher now: https://talktaiwanesemandarin.com/lesson/ 📍Get PDF transcripts & Ad-Free episodes and support this podcast --Join my Patreon贊助這個節目＋下載逐字稿: https://www.patreon.com/TalkTaiwaneseMandarin In response to a listener's request, I talk about Taiwan's unique receipt lottery culture and importa…
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👉Book an online lesson with an experienced Mandarin teacher now: https://talktaiwanesemandarin.com/lesson/ 📍Get PDF transcripts & Ad-Free episodes and support this podcast --Join my Patreon贊助這個節目＋下載逐字稿: https://www.patreon.com/TalkTaiwaneseMandarin Talking about my experience with elections in Taiwan. 聊我對台灣選舉的印象和想法。 Powered by Firstory Hosting -- H…
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Our special Chinese Christmas episode first aired Dec 16, 2019.
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104. 年尾閒聊 A Book that Helped me Resolve my Existential Crisis
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📕 Improve Your Chinese Through Abby's Chinese Graded Readers 我的中文分級讀物: https://talktaiwanesemandarin.com/books/ 📍Get PDF transcripts & Ad-Free episodes and support this podcast --Join my Patreon贊助這個節目＋下載逐字稿: https://www.patreon.com/TalkTaiwaneseMandarin In this year-end ramble, I talk about an interesting book I recently read, and how that surprisi…
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📕 Improve Your Chinese Through Abby's Chinese Graded Readers 我的中文分級讀物: https://talktaiwanesemandarin.com/books/ 📍Get PDF transcripts & Ad-Free episodes and support this podcast --Join my Patreon贊助這個節目＋下載逐字稿: https://www.patreon.com/TalkTaiwaneseMandarin Sharing my experience of being scammed while buying a concert ticket in Australia and eventually…
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The Future of the You Can Learn Chinese Podcast
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John and Jared have some sad news to share and want your feedback on the future of the podcast.
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102.《九槍》A Documentary About Migrant Workers in Taiwan
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📍Get PDF transcripts & Ad-Free episodes and support this podcast --Join my Patreon贊助這個節目＋下載逐字稿: https://www.patreon.com/TalkTaiwaneseMandarin 📕 Improve Your Chinese Through Abby's Chinese Graded Readers 我的中文分級讀物: https://talktaiwanesemandarin.com/books/ 分享《九槍》這部探討移工議題的紀錄片。Sharing a Taiwanese documentary I recently watched, "And Miles to Go Before I…
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Mandarin reboot: How to get back into learning after taking a break
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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 an even better experience than before. Guest interview is with Martina Fuchs, who started her career as an Arabic-speaking spy for the Swiss government and later became a TV journalist for China’s sta…
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聊最近感冒/身體不舒服的經驗。Talking about my recent experience of catching the flu and not feeling well, as well as discussing some common symptoms. 📍Join my Patreon--Get PDF transcripts & Ad-Free episodes and support this podcast 贊助這個節目＋下載逐字稿: https://www.patreon.com/TalkTaiwaneseMandarin 📕 Improve Your Chinese Through Abby's Chinese Graded Readers 我的中文分級讀物: h…
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Reframing the 10 worst Chinese learning tips
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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 Chinese, but also reframe them so you know what to do instead. Guest interview is with Dave Landis, a language enthusiast who shares his journey of learning Chinese, the role it played in his relation…
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100. 《亞細亞的孤兒》Taiwanese Literature: Orphan of Asia
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聊台灣文學作品《亞細亞的孤兒》。In this new series, I’m going to talk about some Taiwanese literature works. Today’s book: Orphan of Asia by Wu Chuo-liu(1900-1976). He was born into Japanese-controlled Taiwan, when being Taiwanese was — complicated. He explores this muddled identity in the book. Interestingly, he wrote “Orphan of Asia” in Japanese. It was later tr…
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Fluency now: The power of extensive reading
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Stories about the impact of extensive reading on language fluency pulled from studies and research. Guest interview with Sarah Reinstein, a game developer.
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分享一些我看過的漫畫。 Talking about some manga I read growing up. 📍Join my Patreon--Get PDF transcripts & Ad-Free episodes and support this podcast 贊助這個節目＋下載逐字稿: https://www.patreon.com/TalkTaiwaneseMandarin 📍Read the blog post : Chinese Reading Resources for Intermediate Learners 📍The manga titles I mentioned on the podcast 📕 Improve Your Chinese Through Re…
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You know a lot of Chinese, but can you actually use it? Listen to the stories of 10 years in Xinjiang from John Summers.
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Sharing my recent trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand. 分享我到清邁旅行三個禮拜的經驗。 Access this full, member-only episode (& PDF transcript) on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TalkTaiwaneseMandarin -- Hosting provided by SoundOnBy Real Life Mandarin 台灣 ｜文化 ｜旅行｜生活
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Five tips on taking better notes for learning Chinese
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John and Jared discuss 5 principles to optimize your note-taking for language learning to maximize your learning gains. Guest interview is with Nick Anderson, a cross-cultural consultant and Chinese accent coach in Hollywood.
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