Best Chineasy by ShaoLan Podcasts (2024)

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265 - To Turn in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founding Director Matthew Kressy from MIT IDM 9:15

3h ago9:15

9:15

Founding Director of MIT Integrated Design and Management Matthew Kressy learns the words for “turn” and “left and right” in Chinese. Very useful if you ever take a taxi in China but can not remember the address of where you need to go! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for buil…

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264 - Eloquence in Chinese with ShaoLan and International Curator Bruno Giussani from TED 10:02

1d ago10:02

10:02

Curator of TED’s speeches Bruno Giussani shares extensively with ShaoLan about how eloquence is far more than the words that we say. He also learns the word for “eloquence” in Chinese. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. Visit our …

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263 - Face to Face in Chinese with ShaoLan and TED Resident & Conversation Expert Susan Bird 8:53

10h ago8:53

8:53

These days with all the new digital media and communication technology, it's as important as ever to be able to meet face-to-face. This is also still a huge part of Chinese culture, so learn how to say “face to face” in Chinese in this episode with ShaoLan TED resident and Podcast host Susan Bird. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is no…

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262 - Monsters in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder & Co-CEO Michael Acton Smith OBE at Calm.com 9:28

11h ago9:28

9:28

Creator of Moshi Monsters Michael Acton Smith learns the word in Chinese for “monsters” with Chineasy creator ShaoLan. Listen in and discover how to distinguish between cute monsters and evil monsters. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from …

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261 - Forest in Chinese with ShaoLan & Stef Roberts at Stef Roberts Motion Design & Illustration 9:54

11h ago9:54

9:54

Discover the word for “forest” in Chinese and what its significance is in Chinese culture along with today’s special guest Stef Roberts. Stef is an award-winning animator who has produced animations for top companies such as Coke, Adidas and of course, Chineasy. He has a truly surprising lifestyle. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is n…

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260 - Europe in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Plamen Russev from Webit.Foundation 7:10

4h ago7:10

7:10

Learn the word for “Europe” in Chinese along with today’s special guest Plamen Russev. In this episode, you can find out why Plamen thinks Bulgaria is such an important country in Europe’s history and future. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/260-europe/ ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy Ap…

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259 - Grapes in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Matteo Berlucchi at Your.MD 8:45

14h ago8:45

8:45

Matteo Berlucchi owns several high-class wine shops in central London all selling and importing the best quality Italian wines. In this episode, learn with him how to say something in Chinese that is crucial to making wine… “grapes!” ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for buildin…

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258 - To Choose in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Adam Foss at Prosecutor Impact 7:52

4d ago7:52

7:52

Life is about “choices”! Find out how to say “choices” and “to choose” in Chinese with ShaoLan and this episode’s special guest Adam Foss. Adam is helping many people around the world make better choices so listen and be inspired! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building y…

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257 - Life in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Max Tegmark from MIT 8:29

4d ago8:29

8:29

World famous cosmologist Max Tegmark shares with ShaoLan his thoughts on the origins of life and the universe and moves on to discover the word for ”life” in Mandarin Chinese. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. Visit our website f…

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256 - Eyes in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Speaker & Entrepreneur Isaac Lidsky 5:49

13h ago5:49

5:49

Author of the bestselling book “Eyes Wide Open” Isaac Lidsky calls in to share with ShaoLan his amazing story. As he shares his insights as to how we can shape the reality around us, you will learn the word for “eyes” and all other bonus words in Chinese. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download a…

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255 - Video Game in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder & Co-CEO Michael Acton Smith OBE at Calm.com 5:42

1d ago5:42

5:42

Find out the word for “video game” in Chinese along with today’s special guest Michael Acton Smith. He is the creator of Moshi Monsters, a game which teaches children positive skills and has millions of players around the globe. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building you…

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254 - Bed in Chinese with ShaoLan & Stef Roberts at Stef Roberts Motion Design & Illustration 7:33

9d ago7:33

7:33

Feeling sleepy?! Learn how to say “bed” in Chinese with ShaoLan and award-winning animator Stef Roberts. The majority of his resting time is spent in a hammock in the forest. You can also learn the bonus word for “hammock” in Chinese! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for buildi…

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253 - Grandparents in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & President Kara Dyer at Storytime Toys Inc. 8:35

7d ago8:35

8:35

Founder of Storytime Toys joins ShaoLan to find out how to say “grandparents” in Chinese. Listen in to discover why it is more descriptive than the English translation and also how Kara’s family influenced her in her journey to create the awesome Storytime Toys. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to dow…

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252 - To Talk/To Say in Chinese with ShaoLan and TED Resident & Conversation Expert Susan Bird 7:35

4d ago7:35

7:35

Learn the art of conversation and how to say “to talk” in Chinese along with ShaoLan and TED resident and Conversation Expert Susan Bird. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. Visit our website for more info about the app.…

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251 - To Review in Chinese with ShaoLan and Senior Editor Will Knight at MIT Technology Review 8:27

5d ago8:27

8:27

Learn the word for “review” in Chinese with the senior editor of MIT’s “Technology Review” Will Knight. The word is an interesting mix as it includes elements of the Chinese characters for commenting objectively and discussing. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your…

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250 - Justice in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Adam Foss at Prosecutor Impact 9:24

11d ago9:24

9:24

Learn the word for “justice”, “fair” and “unfair” with today’s special guest Adam Foss. As a former Prosecutor in the USA, he shares some fascinating insights into the US criminal justice system and how his organization Prosecutor Impact is working not just to punish people, but to give them positive ways to change. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk …

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249 - Animation in Chinese with ShaoLan & Stef Roberts at Stef Roberts Motion Design & Illustration 9:39

7d ago9:39

9:39

Who better to learn the word for “animation” in Chinese than top animator Stef Roberts?! Find out how the ancient Chinese characters reflect the meaning of the word animation and what kind of animation ShaoLan enjoys watching! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your …

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248 - Pig in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and President Kara Dyer at Storytime Toys Inc. 7:12

12d ago7:12

7:12

Find out why pigs are some of ShaoLan’s favorite animals! And discover why they are significant in Chinese culture along with today’s special guest, Kara Dyer, the founder of Storytime Toys. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. Visi…

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247 - Skill in Chinese with ShaoLan and Senior Editor Will Knight at MIT Technology Review 7:40

9d ago7:40

7:40

Listen in to discover what the Chinese word for “skill” is. Will Knight, the senior editor of MIT's “Technology Review”, shares his views on which new skills we will need to acquire in the future and how technology will shape our lives. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for buil…

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246 - Family (Member) in Chinese with ShaoLan and Managing Director Laura Esnaola at Care.com Europe 6:31

10d ago6:31

6:31

Managing Director of Care.com Europe Laura Esnaola joins ShaoLan to say the words “family member” in Chinese. Listen in and discover more of what family means in Chinese culture. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. Visit our websit…

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245 - Important in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Matteo Berlucchi at Your.MD 8:39

11d ago8:39

8:39

Learn how to say “important” in Chinese along with this episode’s special guest Matteo Berlucchi. Matteo is the founder of Your.MD which has an incredibly important mission - giving free, accurate medical advice to the 2.5 billion people in the world who do not have access to a doctor. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on th…

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244 - Education in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Tom Ilube from Crossword Cybersecurity 8:55

12d ago8:55

8:55

Educational philanthropist and serial entrepreneur Tom Ilube is ranked first in the Powerlist 2017. Listen to his fascinating thoughts on education and pick up the word for ”education” in Mandarin Chinese. Find out more about his amazing foundation that gives opportunities to gifted students in Africa. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, …

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243 - Student in Chinese with ShaoLan & Coordinator James Trapp - UCL IOE Confucius Institute 7:55

13d ago7:55

7:55

The primary coordinator for London’s famous UCL College James Trapp joins ShaoLan to teach how to say “student” in Chinese. Are you a good student or a bad student?! Find out how to say it in this entertaining episode! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking…

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242 - Karaoke in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band 8:22

14d ago8:22

8:22

Karaoke is a cultural phenomenon in China and Taiwan. Find out why the Chinese love it and how it differs from Karaoke in the UK with Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke and ShaoLan. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. Visit our websi…

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241 - True in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Speaker & Entrepreneur Isaac Lidsky 8:05

15d ago8:05

8:05

Speaker, entrepreneur and bestselling author of “Eyes Wide Open,” Isaac Lidsky joins ShaoLan to learn how to say “true” and “false” in Chinese. Find out why when you add the character “order” to “true,” the meaning is perspective and vision in Chinese. In the episode, Isaac also shares his thoughts about how we achieve a true vision. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ O…

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240 - Heart in Chinese with ShaoLan and Managing Director Laura Esnaola at Care.com Europe 8:39

16d ago8:39

8:39

How is the Chinese character for “heart” drawn? What significance does it still have today and which other Chinese words does heart join with? Find out with Managing Director of care.com Europe Laura Esnaola and Chineasy Creator ShaoLan. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for bui…

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239 - Relax in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder & Co-CEO Michael Acton Smith OBE at Calm.com 7:33

17d ago7:33

7:33

Learn how to say “relax” in Chinese with ShaoLan and Michael Acton Smith, creator of the meditation app Calm. Find out how the word “fun” in English and “relax” in Chinese are similar and why this makes it an easy word to remember. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building …

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238 - Pasta in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Matteo Berlucchi at Your.MD 7:47

19d ago7:47

7:47

This episode is almost guaranteed to make you feel hungry as ShaoLan teaches true Italian Matteo Berlucchi how to say “pasta” in Chinese and lets Matteo know why the Chinese words are connected to “big profit”! Matteo also fills ShaoLan in on the most authentic types of pasta. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Sto…

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237 - BBQ in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Martin Talvari at Myriad.live & Wanderfeel 6:24

20d ago6:24

6:24

ShaoLan and Martin discuss some cultural traditions relating to BBQ’s, not just in Australia but also in Taiwan. Of course, ShaoLan also takes the chance to teach Martin the Chinese word for BBQ and for many of the delicious things that go on the BBQ! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and p…

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236 - Factory in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founding Director Matthew Kressy from MIT IDM 8:35

21d ago8:35

8:35

Chinese manufacturing has changed the world that we live in. Find out how to say “factory” in Chinese in this episode with Founding Director of MIT Integrated Design and Management Matthew Kressy. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1…

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235 - Toy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and President Kara Dyer at Storytime Toys Inc. 7:48

22d ago7:48

7:48

Everyone loves toys! Kara Dyer, founder of Storytime Toys calls in from the USA to learn how to say “toys” and “play with toys.” ShaoLan also teaches another phrase which can be used to describe a fun-loving person! Listen in to find out how! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect fo…

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234 - Move (Home) in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band 8:29

23d ago8:29

8:29

What are the Chinese superstitions when moving house? How do you say move house in Chinese? Find out with superstar drummer from Transition Josh Edbrooke and Chineasy creator ShaoLan. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. Visit our w…

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233 - To Take Care in Chinese with ShaoLan and Managing Director Laura Esnaola at Care.com Europe 8:31

24d ago8:31

8:31

Who better to learn the how to say “to take care of someone” than Managing Director Laura Esnaola at Care.com Europe. Care.com helps millions of people around the world receive the care that they need. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from …

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232 - Name in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band 7:25

26d ago7:25

7:25

What is your name in Chinese? Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke chats with ShaoLan about the different ways of using the word “name” and how to ask “what is your name?” in Chinese. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. Visit our websi…

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231 - Exciting / Excited in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Matteo Berlucchi at Your.MD 8:09

27d ago8:09

8:09

How do you say “exciting” or “excited” in Chinese? Find out with ShaoLan and Matteo Berlucchi, CEO and founder of Your.MD which is aiming to give everyone in the world free access to accurate medical information through its revolutionary new app. Exciting! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download …

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230 - Speech in Chinese with ShaoLan and International Curator Bruno Giussani from TED 9:27

28d ago9:27

9:27

Curator of TED speeches Bruno Giussani is an expert when it comes to public speaking. Find out how to say “speech” in Chinese and listen closely to discover Bruno’s tips on how to deliver a great speech. Expand and become a bigger version of yourself when you act on the stage! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Sto…

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229 - Topic in Chinese with ShaoLan and TED Resident & Conversation Expert Susan Bird 7:26

29d ago7:26

7:26

Find out the word for “topic” in Chinese with Podcast host and TED resident Susan Bird. She hosts the amazing “Asia and the West” podcast which focuses on interesting individuals that are contributing to building a bridge between cultures. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for b…

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228 - Handmade in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founding Director Matthew Kressy from MIT IDM 9:11

30d ago9:11

9:11

Founding Director of MIT Integrated Design and Management Matthew Kressy ensures that his many students in Boston have to “get their hands dirty” and learn how to make things themselves. Listen in to the fascinating interview and find out how to say “handmade” in Chinese. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! F…

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227 - Pretty in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band 8:06

1M ago8:06

8:06

“Pretty,” an essential compliment that you can learn to say in Chinese in this episode. Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke calls in from Taiwan to speak with ShaoLan about the origins of the word and more importantly how and who to say it to in modern-day China! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to downl…

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226 - Text Messages in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band 7:28

1M ago7:28

7:28

A hugely important method of communication in our modern world are text messages and the messaging apps we have on our smartphones. Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke finds out how to say it in Chinese along with Chineasy Creator ShaoLan. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for buil…

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225 - Second in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author & Columnist Kevin Maney 6:49

1M ago6:49

6:49

How do you say “second” in Chinese? How much is a 2-second advantage worth?! Find out in this engaging episode with ShaoLan and best-selling author Kevin Maney. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/6476/ ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and …

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224 - Future in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Plamen Russev from Webit.Foundation 7:44

1M ago7:44

7:44

Can you predict the future? Learn the word for “future” in Chinese with ShaoLan and also find out some of the future technologies that will shape and disrupt our world in the next 10 years with the hugely influential Plamen Russev. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building …

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223 - Kung Fu in Chinese with ShaoLan & Coordinator James Trapp - UCL IOE Confucius Institute 9:21

1M ago9:21

9:21

“You work to achieve power!” Find out what the Chinese characters that represent “Kung Fu” mean and why Kung Fu is related to Tai Chi. Listen in and enjoy as Chineasy creator ShaoLan talks to Tai Chi expert James Trapp. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speakin…

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222 - Story in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and President Kara Dyer at Storytime Toys Inc. 8:27

1M ago8:27

8:27

What is the word for “story” in Chinese? Find out with fairy tale enthusiast and super toy designer Kara Dyer. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. Visit our website for more info about the app.…

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221 - Digital in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Plamen Russev from Webit.Foundation 7:14

1M ago7:14

7:14

We are still in the throes of a startling digital revolution and Plamen Russev calls in from Bulgaria to talk about his conference Webit and how he is trying to use digital technologies to make our world a better place. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speakin…

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220 - Leave A Message in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band 7:58

1M ago7:58

7:58

Discover how to say “leave a message” in Chinese with Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke and Chineasy Creator ShaoLan. Super useful when you want to leave a message or ask someone else to do it for you! Find out why the Chinese words for “leave a message” have in common with “rumor”! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the Ap…

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219 - Colleague in Chinese with ShaoLan and TED Resident & Conversation Expert Susan Bird 8:15

2M ago8:15

8:15

TED resident, successful CEO and Podcast host Susan Bird learns the word for “colleague” in Chinese. ShaoLan asks her to share some pearls of wisdom when choosing colleagues. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. Visit our website fo…

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218 - Debate in Chinese with ShaoLan & Economic advisor to the Secretary of State Tony Curzon Price 11:42

2M ago11:42

11:42

ShaoLan and Tony Curzon Price teach the word for ”debate” in Chinese and engage in some serious debating in the process! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. Visit our website for more info about the app.…

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217 - Always in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band 7:53

1M ago7:53

7:53

In this super funny episode, Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke and ShaoLan look at the positive and negative ways you can use “always” in Chinese. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. Visit our website for more info about the app.…

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216 - Conference in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Martin Talvari at Myriad.live & Wanderfeel 7:36

1M ago7:36

7:36

Learn the Chinese word for “conference” with a real “Conference Guru” Martin Talvari. He is a co-founder of Myriad.live and was involved in running one of the biggest technology and investment conferences in the world, Slush. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your s…

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