Best Ap_language Podcasts (2024)

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高中毕业舞会的故事 Story of Prom 2024 5:18

4d ago5:18

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In this episode of "Five Minutes Chinese," I share the excitement and significance of prom night, a cherished tradition for American high school students. I recount my experience of volunteering at our school's prom, from the meticulous preparations to the elegant attire and the joyous atmosphere created by photographers and DJs. I also reveal the …

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The Frustrated Learner and the Sound of Progress 24:34

14d ago24:34

24:34

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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日食 Solar Eclipse 6:27

16d ago6:27

6:27

In this episode of "5 Minutes Chinese," I delve into the captivating topic of solar eclipses, known as 日食 (rì shí) in Chinese. I recently witnessed a partial solar eclipse on April 8th here in the United States, and I share insights into the scientific principle behind these phenomena. While some regions enjoyed a total eclipse, my East Coast locat…

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Finding Your Voice in Chinese: Happi's Multilingual Melody 48:17

25d ago48:17

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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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315消费者权益保护日 China's Consumer Rights Day 12:55

1M ago12:55

12:55

Hi everyone! Today's episode delves into the significance of March 15th in China, designated as Consumer Rights Day. It aims to heighten awareness about consumer protection, shedding light on issues like deceptive marketing, subpar product quality, and exorbitant pricing. This year's examples range from the sale of inferior food products to overpri…

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AP #85: Aging Like a Walnut 1:29:37

1M ago1:29:37

1:29:37

Subscribe: iTUNES, RSS Support Us On Patreon Discuss This Episode Email Us LINKS: Spice Bag Saint Patrick Podcast Email The Art of Language Invention, Episode 8: Consonant Cluster and Coda Evolution Irish Referendum Referendum Results A Town Hall Debate Abheski Reference Grammar Abheski Livestreams (Patrons Only) Leipzig-Jakarta List Lexifer Navajo…

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Japanese and Chinese: Unraveling the Differences of Two Ancient Tongues 23:36

1M ago23:36

23:36

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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The Making of a YouTube Star: Ari Smith's Transformation into Xiao Ma 38:46

2M ago38:46

38:46

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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我在美国和车的故事 My Story with Cars in the US 8:24

2M ago8:24

8:24

Hello everyone, welcome to the latest episode of "5 Minute Mandarin." Today, I want to chat with you about my experiences with driving in the United States. As you may know, having a car is essential in most parts of the US, unlike in China where I never felt the need to drive. Upon moving to the US, I relied on public transportation and walking, a…

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Bridging Continents and Cultures: How Akeel Alleyne Found His Calling and Career in the Heart of China 44:58

2M ago44:58

44:58

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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AP #84: Rock of the Pigs 1:21:12

2M ago1:21:12

1:21:12

Outlander, Collectives, A Colonial Mutiny, Abheskii Number, Irish Referendum. Subscribe: iTUNES, RSS Support Us On Patreon Discuss This Episode Email Us LINKS: Outlander Number (Greville G. Corbett) A Colonial Mutiny Welcome to Nightvale Carrignamuck Abheskii Reference Grammar Gender (Greville G. Corbett) Irish Referendum Amendments to the Constitu…

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龙年快乐！Happy Year of the Dragon! 5:22

3M ago5:22

5:22

Hello everyone! Happy Lunar New Year! In today's podcast I talk about Lunar New Year celebratory activities at school. We went on a field trip on Tuesday, including a hotpot buffet meal and a visit to the Asian supermarket next door. We also did various other activities such as Chinese paper cutting and a "Cake Day" on Friday, where students brough…

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The Impact of Native Teaching Methods on Chinese Learners: Insights from a Shanghai Classroom 29:28

3M ago29:28

29:28

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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学中文有多难？How hard is learning Mandarin? 8:17

3M ago8:17

8:17

Hello everyone! In this episode I discuss the difficulty of learning Chinese compared to other languages, using the Foreign Service Institute's categorization. It classifies languages into four levels of difficulty for English speakers. Chinese is considered a "super-hard language," requiring approximately 88 weeks (2200 class hours) to achieve gen…

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AP #83: Between a Baguette and a Soda Bread 1:26:04

3M ago1:26:04

1:26:04

Subscribe: iTUNES, RSS Support Us On Patreon Discuss This Episode Email Us LINKS: AP #82: Christmas Quiz 2023 - ft. David & Jessie Peterson Name Explain Conlang Year Langtime Studio After the Liberation Abheski Reference Grammar Voiced Alveolar Fricative Trill Number by Greville G. Corbett Podcast Patreon Main Channel Patreon Outlander Baldur’s Gat…

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新年分享 New Year Updates: Gratitude, Short Winter Break, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 5:28

3M ago5:28

5:28

Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. I want to begin by thanking you for listening to my podcast. I sincerely hope that it helps make learning Mandarin Chinese authentic and fun. Secondly, I want to update you on the busy period from the end of last year to the beginning of 2024. I share the unusually short winter break , l…

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How to use ChatGPT to Learn Chinese 19:45

3M ago19:45

19:45

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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轻断食 Intermittent Fasting 7:21

4M ago7:21

7:21

Hi all! Welcome to another episode of '5 Minutes Chinese'! In today's episode, we delve into the intriguing world of '轻断食' or intermittent fasting. I share my personal experiences with intermittent fasting and talk about the potential benefits, from weight management to improved insulin sensitivity, and overall health. Have you tried light fasting,…

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AP #82: Christmas Quiz 2023 - ft. David & Jessie Peterson 2:06:08

4M ago2:06:08

2:06:08

Subscribe: iTUNES, RSS Support Us On Patreon Discuss This Episode Email Us LINKS: Biblaridion jan Misali Lichen the Fictioneer David’s Tumblr David’s Website David’s Instagram Jessie’s Instagram Langtime Studio Kopikon Thanks for listening, everyone. ❤️By The Artifexian Podcast - Edgar Grunewald & Bill McGrath

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Christmas in China (Ep. 25 Replay) 58:12

4M ago58:12

58:12

Our special Chinese Christmas episode first aired Dec 16, 2019.

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虚拟现实头盔体验 Meta Quest 2 Review 6:36

5M ago6:36

6:36

Hello everyone! In this episode of 5-Minute Chinese, I want to share my personal experience with my recently purchased Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset. I talked about what VR is and my experience with the popular game Beat Saber. I also acknowledge some comfort issues, especially for glasses wearers like me. But overall I'm really satisfied wi…

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奋斗文化和慢生活 Hustle Culture and Slow Living 8:04

5M ago8:04

8:04

Hello everyone! In this episode, I explore the modern hustle culture in the US and the pursuit a slower-paced living. I delve into the good and bad the contrasting worlds of relentless ambition and intentional simplicity and talk about how we can balance both life styles. Support the show It's truly an honor that my podcast can provide help and val…

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中国人过不过感恩节? Does China have Thanksgiving? 2:47

5M ago2:47

2:47

Hello everyone! In today's episode, I answer the question: Do Chinese people celebrate Thanksgiving? The short answer is no. Thanksgiving is not a holiday in China. However, China has its own harvest festival: the Mid-Autumn Festival. Though only a handful of countries celebrate "Thanksgiving", a lot of cultures have harvest festivals with a family…

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The Future of the You Can Learn Chinese Podcast 18:47

5M ago18:47

18:47

John and Jared have some sad news to share and want your feedback on the future of the podcast.

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AP #81: The Time Dilation Of Novelty 1:21:18

5M ago1:21:18

1:21:18

German Word Order, Index diachronic, Business Innovation, Proto-Abheski People & Culture, Holidays Subscribe: iTUNES, RSS Support Us On Patreon Discuss This Episode Email Us LINKS: Index Diachronica Business Innovation Dead Parrot Abheski Spreadsheet Abheski Lexurgy Project Family Trees in Other Languages: our world's 7 kinship systems (NativLang) …

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看舞蹈剧庆生 Watching Beijing Dance Theater to Celebrate My Birthday 5:47

6M ago5:47

5:47

Hello, everyone! Welcome to another episode of 5 Minutes Chinese! In today's episode I want to share how I celebrated my birthday with a wonderful performance by the Beijing Dance Theater based on the Oscar Wilde fairy tale "The Nightingale and the Rose." Thank you for tuning in. Find the script and useful expression below. Have a great week! 大家好欢迎…

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Mandarin reboot: How to get back into learning after taking a break 46:45

6M ago46:45

46:45

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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聊聊朋友最近的中国之行 Chatting about a Friend's recent trip to China 8:59

6M ago8:59

8:59

Hello everyone! Today I talk about a friend's recent trip to China. This episode is not scripted like I always do. As my friend just returned to the US today, I asked her about her experiences. If you recall, in Episode 114, I discussed why you might want to think twice about traveling to China. In today's episode, we talk about how her trip aligns…

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Reframing the 10 worst Chinese learning tips 1:06:18

6M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

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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第一次看越野跑比赛 My First Cross Country Race 5:26

6M ago5:26

5:26

Hello everyone! In today's episode I describe my first time experience watching a cross country race at a local park and share the excitement and joy of seeing my students participate in the race, and the sense of fulfillment that comes from witnessing their accomplishments. It was such a positive experience to be part of students' success and the …

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说中文的外国名人 Celebrities Speaking Chinese 5:56

6M ago5:56

5:56

Hello everyone! Hope you are each well! Today's episode discusses the topic of foreign celebrities who can speak Chinese. The first two notable examples are Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, who made an effort to speak Chinese during a visit to Beijing, and Kevin Rudd, the former Australian Prime Minister, who is known for his deep understanding of…

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黄帝内经的养生原则 The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic's Principles on Wellness 6:32

7M ago6:32

6:32

In this episode of "5 Minutes in Chinese," I discuss the influence of traditional Chinese medicine and wellness principles from the ancient classic The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic or "Huangdi Neijing." I specifically highlights the concept of the "Five Strains," which are habits or postures that can harm health if not managed. I also emphasize t…

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AP #80: Big B

7M ago

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Foundation, LOTS of language stuff, A Company Town Subscribe: iTUNES, RSS Support Us On Patreon Discuss This Episode Email Us LINKS: Fountain (TV Series) Fionnula Murphy Mrs. Brown’s Boys The Origin and Evolution of Word Order Index Diachronica Langtime Studio Kopikon (Jessie’s Talk) A Conlang Venture Kopikon (Bib’s Talk) Map of Lansk Foundation of…

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