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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Learn Chinese | CHINESE NOUNS AND ASSOCIATED CLASSIFIERS: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE | HSK 2-3
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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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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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Learn Chinese | CHINESE BAKING AND COOKING TERMS | HSK 2-3
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Learn Chinese | HOW TO TALK ABOUT HEALTH IN CHINESE | HSK 2-3
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Send us a Text Message. Today's Episode: Learn Chinese | HOW TO TALK ABOUT HEALTH IN CHINESE | 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 yo…
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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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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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Learn Chinese | MUSIC TO YOUR EARS: VOCABULARY FOR DISCUSSING MUSIC | HSK 3-4
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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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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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Learn Chinese | LEARN BUSINESS CHINESE: CONTAINER SHIP RATES | HSK 5-6
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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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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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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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Learn Chinese | Understanding' 倒 (dào)': Concessions and Contrasts | HSK 4
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Learn Chinese | The Function of '连 (lián)...都 (dōu)' in Emphasizing Extent | HSK 2-3
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Learn Chinese | Crafting Certainty with '肯定(kěndìng)': Affirmations | HSK 3-4
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Learn Chinese | The Interplay of '又 (yòu)' and '再 (zài)': Conveying Continuation and Repetition | HSK 1-2
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Learn Chinese | Expressing Excess and Insufficiency with '太 (tài)...了 (le)' and '不够 (bú gòu)' | HSK 3
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Learn Chinese | Temporal Markers in Mandarin: '先(xiān)' vs. '后(hòu)' | HSK 1-2
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Learn Chinese | Harnessing '而已 (éryǐ)': The Art of Understatement in Chinese Grammar | HSK 3-4
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Learn Chinese | Unpacking '无论(wúlùn)...都(dōu)': Universal Quantification | HSK 5
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Learn Chinese | Navigating '即使 (jíshǐ)' vs. '尽管 (jǐnguǎn)': Conveying Concessions | HSK 4-5
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Learn Chinese | Delineating '既 (jì)...又 (yòu)': Expressing Compound Actions | HSK 4-5
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Learn Chinese | The Conditional World of '如果 (rúguǒ)' in Chinese: Structure and Usage | HSK 1-2
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Learn Chinese | Perfecting '完 (wán)' in Chinese: Aspect Markers for Completed Actions | HSK 2-3
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Learn Chinese | THE USE OF ‘除了 (CHÚLE)…以外 (YǏWÀI)’: INCLUSION AND EXCLUSION | HSK 4
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Our special Chinese Christmas episode first aired Dec 16, 2019.
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Learn Chinese |Mandarin for the Shopaholic: Phrases for Fashion and Shopping | HSK 2
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Learn Chinese | The Versatility of '对(duì)': Exploring Its Functions Beyond 'Correct' | HSK 3
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Learn Chinese | The Many Faces of '所(suǒ)': Understanding Its Use in Formal Chinese | HSK 4-5
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Learn Chinese | Understanding the Comparative '比 (bǐ)' Sentence Structure | HSK 3
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Learn Chinese | Mandarin on the The Grammar Behind '要是...的话 (yàoshi...dehuà)': Understanding Hypotheticals | HSK 3
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Learn Chinese | Anatomy of '当(dāng)' in Chinese: Roles and Grammatical Functions | HSK 3
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Learn Chinese | The Use of '一下 (yí xià)' for Softening Requests | HSK 1-2
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Learn Chinese | Mandarin on the Road: Phrases for Driving and Car Rental | HSK 3-4
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