Mandarin Chinese Mp3 Audio Lessons, PDF Transcripts, Worksheets, Situational Dialogues and Chinese Character Videos
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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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Melnyks Chinese Lessons - Mandarin Chinese Audio Lessons
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I'm Learning Mandarin is a podcast that dives deep into the questions that matter to Chinese learners. Host, Mischa Wilmers, talks to the world's leading scholars and draws on his experience of self-studying the language to fluency. Visit the Im Learning Mandarin blog. Popular posts include: Your Ultimate Guide To Learning Chinese Tones: https://imlearningmandarin.com/2024/09/16/its-never-too-late-to-learn-chinese-tones-heres-how/ How Long Does It Take To Learn Mandarin: https://imlearningma ...
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I'm here to help you get your foot in the Chinese learning door. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/achinesespeakingkorean/support
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Listen and Learn Chinese from an intermediate-level, non-native learner perspective. Max and Hasnaien are two Canadians who have been learning Mandarin for a few years and are excited to share their own homemade tips and tricks for learning Mandarin but aren't so far gone that they don't understand the grind of learning Chinese. If you're brand new to learning Chinese or wanting to brush up on your basics, feel free to start right at Episode 1, which is the first episode of our Tones and Pīn ...
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Dimsum Hanyu Pinyin - Learn Mandarin Chinese
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Bite-size Taiwanese is a podcast giving you a taste of real, everyday Taiwanese. Co-hosts Phil & Alan will guide you through the ins and outs of the Taiwanese language (Southern Min/Hokkien) with light-hearted, fun (and occasionally funny) conversations on how it’s used in Taiwan. The Newbie podcast is geared towards newcomers to this language and will handily equip visitors with basic survival Taiwanese skills. Listen to our other podcasts: Bite-size | Elementary, Bite-size | Pronounce it l ...
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Complementary audios for Cantonese book "Learn to Speak Cantonese I"
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Through Dimsum Mandarin, you will learn practical Mandarin Chinese in dimsum-sized chunks at your convenience. Learn useful words and phrases, as well as the skills to confidently put together sentences for everyday situations.
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Yi's Chinese Learning Studio - a quick to speak Chinese
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Struggling to get your kids excited about learning Chinese? Frustrated by the endless drills and resistance to speaking Mandarin at home? Mandarin Mayhem is here to turn that chaos into real, fluent conversations. Join host Julie Liu, founder of Motherly Notes, MBA University of Chicago, now at University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education, as she dives deep with moms, language specialists, progressive educators, and experts who know what *actually* works. We’re busting the myth ...
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What is Hokkien Dialect? Hokkien is a dialect of Min Nan Chinese spoken in southern Fujian, Malaysia, Taiwan, and by many overseas Chinese throughout Southeast Asia. And in this iHokkien Podcast, we're gonna teach you how to SPEAK Penang Hokkien Dialect!
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You don’t need a PhD in linguistics to explore interesting, unique features of different languages. In this podcast, “Language Matters” by Diplomatic Language Services, we make language accessible to everyday people by discussing features which may not exist in other languages. For instance, unless you have studied a Slavic language, you may not be familiar with “verbs of motion”, but we can teach you! Join us each episode as we host experts to discuss how these unique features impact learni ...
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75% of learners make these Chinese tones mistakes
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Links: Peak Mandarin Discord Server: https://discord.gg/b9PAyKwT9p Your ultimate guide to Mastering Chinese tones -- In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most challenging parts of learning Mandarin: mastering tricky tone pairs. I’ll walk you through four of the most commonly mispronounced tone combinations and explain how to get them right…
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Special Live Q&A: Ask me anything with Will Hart
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Links: Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/b9PAyKwT9p Our Peak Mandarin Masterpack for learning Chinese: https://www.peakmandarin.com/masterclass Will's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@willhartmandarin/videos -- In this episode, I share our special live q&a session with Will Hart, co-founder of Peak Mandarin. Will should need no introd…
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Pinyin Over Characters: the Crippling Crutch (Replay)
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John and Jared discuss the all too common situation of pinyin over Chinese characters, something Jared sometimes refer to as the “crippling crutch”. They go into depth on why this is so common, why it is so detrimental, and what to do instead. Guest interview is with Kwadwo [QUĀY.jo] Sampani Kessi, the founder of Elementary Chinese, a popular YouTu…
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In this episode, we bring you the recording of our October 20th session where we tackled questions on how to fix your tones. If you're looking to improve your tones but aren't sure how, this discussion is packed with insights from me, as well as server moderator, Jered. Tune in to hear valuable tips, expert advice, and answers to your questions fro…
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Do you have to memorise all the tones for Mandarin words you know?
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Links: Peak Mandarin Discord Server: https://discord.gg/b9PAyKwT9p -- In this episode, I dive into one of the most common questions Mandarin learners face: Do you really need to memorise the tones for every new word? Drawing from my personal journey of learning Mandarin and my experiences coaching other learners on my Pronunciation Academy, I discu…
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Live Peak Mandarin Discord Q&A: How To Practice Early Output
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Links: Peak Mandarin Discord: https://discord.gg/b9PAyKwT9p -- In a recent episode, we announced the launch of our Peak Mandarin Discord Server. In just over a week we’ve seen the server grow into a thriving hub with nearly 200 learners supporting each other to ace their Mandarin-speaking goals. And in today’s episode you’ll hear our first-ever liv…
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In this episode of Mandarin Mayhem, host Julie Lu explores ancient Chinese proverbs, sharing their meanings and relevance in modern life. Through engaging stories and relatable examples, she illustrates how these proverbs can offer wisdom and guidance in everyday situations, emphasizing the importance of perspective and collaboration. Chapters 00:0…
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A Shortcut to Chinese Fluency? Narrow Reading in Chinese
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In this episode, Jared and John dive into the concept of "narrow reading"—a strategy that involves focusing your language learning on a specific topic or genre to accelerate progress. They explore how this targeted approach deepens vocabulary and comprehension through repeated exposure to related content, making language acquisition more efficient.…
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How to accurately mimic full-speed Mandarin in four simple steps
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Links: Peak Mandarin Discord server: https://discord.gg/BtT6t7fK Interview with Karen Chung: https://imlearningmandarin.com/2022/06/26/how-to-achieve-a-near-native-chinese-accent-with-professor-karen-chung-podcast/ My free Mandarin learning eBook: https://www.peakmandarin.com/free-ebook -- Recently a member of our Peak Mandarin Discord server poste…
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Mandarin Through Music: Sing Your Way to Fluency (With Today’s Pop Hits)
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In this episode of Mandarin Mayhem, we explore how today’s pop music can be your secret weapon for mastering Mandarin. Host Julie Liu shares how singing along to popular hits can help you naturally pick up vocabulary, pronunciation, and tones—all while having fun. Whether you're a music lover or just looking for a fresh way to learn, tune in and di…
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Silly Chinese Tones Game: Mastering Tones Through Laughter
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In this episode of Mandarin Mayhem, we’re turning the tricky world of Chinese tones into a hilarious game! Join Julie Liu as she walks you through funny tone mix-ups like confusing “mom” with “horse” or “sugar” with “soup.” Discover how laughter can help you master Mandarin’s tones and get ready to challenge yourself with fun tongue twisters and si…
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In this hilarious and insightful episode of Mandarin Mayhem, we explore some of the funniest and quirkiest Chinese idioms (成語) and the bizarre stories behind them. From “drawing legs on a snake” to “riding a tiger,” host Julie Liu breaks down these idioms and shows how they’re still relatable today. Whether you’re a beginner or fluent in Mandarin, …
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5 Fun Ways to Sneak Chinese Learning Into Your Morning Routine
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In this fun and lighthearted episode of Mandarin Mayhem, we dive into five easy and quirky ways to sneak Chinese learning into your family's morning routine. From flashcards by the bed to bathroom Post-its, Julie from Motherly Notes shares creative hacks that make learning Chinese characters as natural as brushing your teeth. Tune in for some laugh…
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Learning Chinese with AI: Interview with Joshua Lykes
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Links: My free Mandarin learning eBook: https://www.peakmandarin.com/free-ebook Our Peak Mandarin Discord Server: https://discord.gg/b9PAyKwT9p Joshua's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jlykes -- On today’s episode, I interview Joshua Lykes, an up-and-coming YouTuber whose recent videos on learning Chinese have been creating waves in the c…
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Tired of hearing “I don’t wanna learn Chinese”? *Mandarin Mayhem* is here to flip the script! We’re turning the struggle into a fun adventure, showing you how to get your kids chatting away in Mandarin without the tears or tantrums. Join Julie Liu, founder of Motherly Notes, as she teams up with moms, teachers, language gurus, and kid-whisperers to…
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From Forgetful to Fluent: Elijah’s Inspiring Persistence in Learning Chinese
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Elijah Wilcott never thought he was cut out for learning languages. With a self-proclaimed terrible memory and a history of struggling in language classes, he picked up only a handful of basic phrases after teaching English in China for two years. But when he found a compelling reason to learn Chinese, Elijah dove into full-time language study, and…
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Launching our new Discord community for Mandarin learners!
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Link to Discord Server: https://discord.gg/gvWFSDbj -- One thing I’ve found that’s often missing for a lot of learners is this sense of community, of belonging to a network of other learners who share similar goals and can support each other. This is something I try and provide here through my blog. But I’d like to expand this further. So today, we…
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The 6 Biggest Questions About Chinese Characters—Answered!
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If you're learning Chinese, these are the must-know answers about Chinese characters. Join Jared and John as they dive into key questions like: Should you learn characters right from the start? Is handwriting really necessary? Should you choose simplified or traditional? Get clear, practical advice and actionable tips that will transform the way yo…
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Have you had a Chinese learning wet fish moment?
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Links: My free Mandarin learning eBook: https://www.peakmandarin.com/free-ebook My blog: imlearningmandarin.com In my first few years of learning Chinese, there were many occasions when I’d suddenly be made aware of a huge flaw in my Chinese I had previously been blind to. This might take the form of a direct comment from a native speaker who is le…
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Characters, Cocktails, and Karaoke: How Mike Kennedy Blended Passion and Chinese
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During a trip to Hong Kong, Mike Kennedy haphazardly began studying Chinese characters which started him on a path he could have never imagined. His growing passion for Chinese drove him to co-found Jinbu Pal, a reading app for Chinese, and start a YouTube channel where he makes cocktails in Chinese. From visiting factories in China to karaoke bars…
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Launching new sentence mining app Mandarin Mosaic
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Links: Get 20% off first month of Mandarin Mosaic: https://mandarinmosaic.com/imlearningmandarin Karl's blog on ChatGPT: http://imlearningmandarin.com/2024/05/19/does-chatgpt-speak-authentic-chinese-the-results-of-my-study-may-surprise-you/ -- My guest on this week’s episode is an app designer who has made several appearances here in the past. Karl…
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Language Learning Adventures: The Role of Randomness and Unpredictability
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Jared and John explore how randomness and unpredictability can prepare you for adventures in your Chinese learning journey. From spontaneous conversations with native speakers to the unexpected challenges that push you out of your comfort zone, they delve into why seeking variety and embracing randomness are not only the “spice of life” but also ke…
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We just got back from Mandarin Summer Camp! (5 days of pure language immersion)
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Links: Peak Mandarin Newsletter: https://www.peakmandarin.com/free-ebook My blog reflecting on the summer camp experience: http://imlearningmandarin.com/2024/08/04/5-things-i-learned-from-5-days-of-total-mandarin-immersion/ Will's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@willhartmandarin/videos -- Last week I attended a five-day immersive Mandarin…
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This Mandarin learner set himself an extreme one month Anki challenge
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Links: Phillipps blog: https://philippmarxen.com/?p=256 My free Mandarin learning eBook: https://www.peakmandarin.com/free-ebook My Blog: imlearningmandarin.com -- In this podcast and on my blog, I've often discussed how Anki flashcards can be used to boost your Mandarin learning. Anki is a Spaced Repetition flashcards program that enables you to d…
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From the Classroom to China: Teenagers Putting their Chinese to the Test
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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 teenagers, who have been learning Chinese for years in a dual language immersion program, finally get to put their skills to the test in the wild, navigating real-world challenges, stepping out of their co…
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Fluent Mandarin speaker uses sentence mining to learn Spanish
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Links: Follow along with a transcript and translation on: imlearningmandarin.com Get your free copy of my eBook on: https://www.peakmandarin.com/free-ebook Subscribe to Will's YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@willhartmandarin/videos -- Today's podcast episode features a Chinese learning superstar who should need no introduction. Will Ha…
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From Mandarin learner to teacher & Instagram star: Kristen laoshi's amazing transformation
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Links: Kristen's Instagram Channel: https://www.instagram.com/learnchinesewithkristen/ My Free Mandarin Learning eBook: https://www.peakmandarin.com/free-ebook My blog: imlearningmandarin.com -- On today’s episode, I speak to Kristen, a Mandarin speaker and teacher from Canada. Kristen has been learning Chinese since 2013. Like me, she initially be…
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Is Your Chinese as Good as You Think it is? Confronting the Dunning-Kruger Effect
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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 their proficiency, leading to overconfidence and potential setbacks in their language journey. Jared and John share personal anecdotes and experiences, breaking down the stages of language learning where…
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Insights from a lifelong Mandarin learner
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Links: My free Mandarin learning eBook: https://www.peakmandarin.com/free-ebook My blog: imlearningmandarin.com -- My guest on today’s podcast has a Mandarin can trace his Mandarin learning journey all the way back to the 1980s. Stacy Bridges, from the US, began learning Mandarin at school and has continued studying the language on and off ever sin…
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Links: Follow this episode along with a Chinese transcript and translation: imlearningmandarin.com My free Mandarin learning eBook: https://www.peakmandarin.com/free-ebook -- One of the most rewarding parts of running this podcast and creating Mandarin-learning content is receiving messages from learners whose lives have been changed in profound wa…
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From Reluctant Traveler to Fluent Speaker: Cleopatra’s Chinese Language Adventure
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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 became a transformative experience that sparked her interest in learning the language. She embarked on a quest to learn Chinese which ended up with her working in Taiwan, Beijing, and later working for …
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Channeling jealousy into curiosity is the key to Mandarin progress
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My free Mandarin learning eBook: https://www.peakmandarin.com/free-ebook My Mandarin learning blog: imlearningmandarin.com Our Peak Mandarin Masterclasses: https://www.peakmandarin.com/masterclass -- Hello and welcome back to the I’m Learning Mandarin podcast. On today’s episode, I have a really insightful chat with one of our Peak Mandarin student…
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App developer reveals 5 tips for Chinese sentence mining
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Links: My free Mandarin learning eBook: https://www.peakmandarin.com/free-ebook Karl's Mandarin Mosaic App: https://mandarinmosaic.com/ Episode transcript and translation: imlearningmandarin.com -- On today’s I’m Learning Mandarin podcast episode, app developer Karl Baker gives us his five top tips for mining Chinese sentences. Karl began learning …
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When to Start Reading for Maximum Fluency
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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 benefits of extensive reading and offer tips on how to integrate graded readers into your study routine for maximum impact. Whether you're a beginner or intermediate learner, find out how reading can acc…
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Language exchange app leads composer to Chinese speaking breakthrough
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Links: My free eBook: https://www.peakmandarin.com/free-ebook My Blog: imlearningmandarin.com Daniel's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DanielLeoSimpson -- Recently on the I’m Learning Mandarin podcast, I’ve had the fortune of interviewing a number of fascinating learners in our community. And today’s guest is a perfect example of this. Da…
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Practicing output is every bit as important as Comprehensible Input
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Links: My Mandarin learning eBook Chinese Transcript & translation: imlearningmandarin.com A few weeks ago, I received a message from an I'm Learning Mandarin listener from the US called Jered. Jered was responding to my callout inviting listeners to produce their own short podcast episodes in Chinese, with my support. Jered is an accomplished tech…
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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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How to practice Mandarin speaking (Live subscriber Q&A)
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Links: To get updates on future Peak Mandarin live Q&A events subscribe to our free newsletter. Follow this podcast along with a Chinese transcript on imlearningmandarin.com -- If you’ve listened to this podcast for long, you’ll know that our purpose here is to support learners like you to achieve your Mandarin-speaking goals. So on today’s podcast…
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From Zero to Fluent in Two Years: I’m Learning Mandarin Listener Nails Spoken Mandarin
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Links: My free Mandarin learning eBook: https://www.peakmandarin.com/free-ebook Chinese transcript and translation: imlearningmandarin.com Clement's Twitter: https://x.com/cjpgverrier -- On today’s podcast, I broadcast the first of what I hope will be many Chinese monologues submitted by listeners to this podcast. Today’s recording is by Clement, a…
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