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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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Learn Chinese Podcast! LC Chinese School's Learn Chinese Podcast provides daily Chinese lessons. We invite a special guest to share cultural insights and stories with you, as well as teach you some useful Chinese phrases. Our guests include pop stars, artists, CEOs, founders, adventurers, scientists, and other notable individuals. While learning the fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese, you'll also gain an understanding of the vibrant culture that surrounds the world's most widely spoken languag ...
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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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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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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | LEARN BUSINESS CHINESE: CONTAINER SHIP RATES | HSK 5-6 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.com if you want to learn…
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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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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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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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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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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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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | The Function of '连 (lián)...都 (dōu)' in Emphasizing Extent | HSK 2-3 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.com if you…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | Crafting Certainty with '肯定(kěndìng)': Affirmations | HSK 3-4 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.com if you want t…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | Understanding' 倒 (dào)': Concessions and Contrasts | HSK 4 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.com if you want to l…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | The Interplay of '又 (yòu)' and '再 (zài)': Conveying Continuation and Repetition | HSK 1-2 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchi…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | Expressing Excess and Insufficiency with '太 (tài)...了 (le)' and '不够 (bú gòu)' | HSK 3 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchinese…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | Temporal Markers in Mandarin: '先(xiān)' vs. '后(hòu)' | HSK 1-2 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.com if you want …
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | Harnessing '而已 (éryǐ)': The Art of Understatement in Chinese Grammar | HSK 3-4 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | Navigating '即使 (jíshǐ)' vs. '尽管 (jǐnguǎn)': Conveying Concessions | HSK 4-5 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.com…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | Unpacking '无论(wúlùn)...都(dōu)': Universal Quantification | HSK 5 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.com if you wan…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | The Conditional World of '如果 (rúguǒ)' in Chinese: Structure and Usage | HSK 1-2 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | Delineating '既 (jì)...又 (yòu)': Expressing Compound Actions | HSK 4-5 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.com if yo…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | Perfecting '完 (wán)' in Chinese: Aspect Markers for Completed Actions | HSK 2-3 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | THE USE OF ‘除了 (CHÚLE)…以外 (YǏWÀI)’: INCLUSION AND EXCLUSION | HSK 4 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.com if you …
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese |Mandarin for the Shopaholic: Phrases for Fashion and Shopping | HSK 2 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.com if you…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | The Many Faces of '所(suǒ)': Understanding Its Use in Formal Chinese | HSK 4-5 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.c…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | The Versatility of '对(duì)': Exploring Its Functions Beyond 'Correct' | HSK 3 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.c…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | Understanding the Comparative '比 (bǐ)' Sentence Structure | HSK 3 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.com if you wa…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | Mandarin on the The Grammar Behind '要是...的话 (yàoshi...dehuà)': Understanding Hypotheticals | HSK 3 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at i…
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Learn Chinese | Anatomy of '当(dāng)' in Chinese: Roles and Grammatical Functions | HSK 3 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.com if you want to lear…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | The Use of '一下 (yí xià)' for Softening Requests | HSK 1-2 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.com if you want to le…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | Mandarin on the Road: Phrases for Driving and Car Rental | HSK 3-4 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.com if you w…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | Constructing Purpose with '为了(wèile)': Expressing Intent | HSK 1-2 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.com if you w…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | Distinguishing '里(lǐ)' and '外(wài)': Prepositions for Location | HSK2 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.com if yo…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | Clarifying '向(xiàng)' vs. '对(duì)': Prepositions of Direction | HSK2-3 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.com if y…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | Mastering '不(bù)' vs. '没(méi)': Negation Nuances in Mandarin | HSK1 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.com if you …
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | Expressing Necessity with '得 (děi)': Chinese Modal Particles | HSK2 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.com if you …
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | Navigating Chinese Markets: Essential Vocabulary for Shoppers | HSK2 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.com if you…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | Navigating Chinese Real Estate: Key Terms for Renters and Buyers | HSK4-5 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.com i…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | Using '就 (jiù)' and '才 (cái)': Nuanced Temporal Adverbs | HSK1-2 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.com if you wan…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | Exploring '又(yòu)' and '再(zài)': Repeated Actions in Chinese Grammar | HSK1-2 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.c…
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Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | Chinese Legal Lexicon: Essential Mandarin for Understanding Chinese Law | HSK4 The Learn Chinese Podcast is brought to you by LC Chinese School. Listening to our podcast is an enjoyable way to learn Chinese at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are! Contact our head teacher Chen Huimin at info@lcchineseschool.…
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