Best ChineseClass101 Podcasts (2024)

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The Frustrated Learner and the Sound of Progress 24:34

11h 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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Daily Conversations for Beginners #4 - Man vs. Printer in China — Video Conversation 2:24

1d ago2:24

2:24

learn how to answer questions with this video conversation

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Throwback Thursday S1 #122 - How to Learn Chinese While On a Walk or a Commute 3:37

2d ago3:37

3:37

discover effective strategies and tips for learning Chinese

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Daily Conversations for Beginners #3 - Last Minute Travel Panic in China — Video Conversation 2:33

4d ago2:33

2:33

learn the uses of 在 with localizers with this video conversation

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Living in China S1 #15 - Sichuan: Part 3 - Architecture 2:22

12d ago2:22

2:22

learn about Sichuan

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

8d ago48:17

48:17

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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Chinese Vocab Builder S1 #126 - School Subjects 2:24

12d ago2:24

2:24

learn essential vocabulary for talking about school subjects

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Chinese Vocab Builder S1 #78 - Top 15 Words for Winter Snow Days 4:07

19d ago4:07

4:07

learn top 15 words for Winter Snow Days

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

23d 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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Upper Beginner S1 #12 - The Case of the Missing Chinese Cellphone 11:51

27d ago11:51

11:51

learn about prepositions and where you put them

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Chinese Vocab Builder S1 #29 - Plants 2:15

1M ago2:15

2:15

learn words and phrases related to plants

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

1M 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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Monthly Review Video #64 - Three Tactics for Maximizing Time & Making More Chinese Progress | Chinese March 2024 Review 6:11

1M ago6:11

6:11

discover your new learning strategies, free resources of the month and website updates.

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Throwback Thursday S1 #17 - Core Words: How to Say "Machine," "Factory," and More! 7:21

1M ago7:21

7:21

learn 10 high-frequency expressions, including factory-related words and phrases

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Video News #83 - Free Chinese Gifts of the Month - March 2024 1:30

2M ago1:30

1:30

Get your learning gifts for the month of March 2024

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Beginner Fun & Easy Chinese #12 - Learn Chinese Through Easy Story #7 - A Clever Crow 聪明的乌鸦 (cōng ming de wū yā) 6:42

2M ago6:42

6:42

learn Chinese with Chinese poems

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Elementary Season 1 S1 #32 - Ladies Night 12:40

2M ago12:40

12:40

learn a good deal about deciding where to go for a date, and also interesting and useful vocabulary for the verbs "spend" and "save"

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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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Must-Know Chinese Slang Words & Phrases S1 #24 - Chinese Slang Expressions for Saying No 5:25

2M ago5:25

5:25

learn slang expressions for saying no

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

2M 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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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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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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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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Mandarin reboot: How to get back into learning after taking a break 46:45

5M 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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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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Fluency now: The power of extensive reading 1:04:44

6M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

Stories about the impact of extensive reading on language fluency pulled from studies and research. Guest interview with Sarah Reinstein, a game developer.

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Knowledge vs Proficiency (Ep. 12 Replay) 50:59

7M ago50:59

50:59

You know a lot of Chinese, but can you actually use it? Listen to the stories of 10 years in Xinjiang from John Summers.

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Five tips on taking better notes for learning Chinese 59:02

7M ago59:02

59:02

John and Jared discuss 5 principles to optimize your note-taking for language learning to maximize your learning gains. Guest interview is with Nick Anderson, a cross-cultural consultant and Chinese accent coach in Hollywood.

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Imperfectly fluent: Letting go of perfection 1:14:22

8M ago1:14:22

1:14:22

What if your perfectionism is holding you back from progressing in Chinese? Learn how perfectionism can both help and hinder you. Interview is with Rob Neal from Manchester, England.

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How To Find The Perfect Tutor (Ep. 36 Replay) 1:00:02

8M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

What does a great tutor do differently and how do you find them? Tune in for the answer. Guest interview with Lucy Jak-Lax, an aspiring musician who fell in love with China.

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Unleashing the power of motivation: Swire Chinese language conference 53:47

9M ago53:47

53:47

This special episode features Jared Turner’s keynote address at the Swire Chinese Language conference in June of 2023 in Newcastle, England, along with 6 speed interviews at the conference.

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Listener questions answered: learning habits, immersion, and the power of extensive reading 56:04

9M ago56:04

56:04

Jared and John answer listener questions about learning Chinese and interview Shannon Kennedy, a polyglot who shares her experiences learning the language.

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The Frustrated Learner and the Sound of Progress 24:34

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Daily Conversations for Beginners #4 - Man vs. Printer in China — Video Conversation 2:24

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Throwback Thursday S1 #122 - How to Learn Chinese While On a Walk or a Commute 3:37

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Daily Conversations for Beginners #3 - Last Minute Travel Panic in China — Video Conversation 2:33

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Living in China S1 #15 - Sichuan: Part 3 - Architecture 2:22

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

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Chinese Vocab Builder S1 #126 - School Subjects 2:24

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Chinese Vocab Builder S1 #78 - Top 15 Words for Winter Snow Days 4:07

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

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Upper Beginner S1 #12 - The Case of the Missing Chinese Cellphone 11:51

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Chinese Vocab Builder S1 #29 - Plants 2:15

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

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Monthly Review Video #64 - Three Tactics for Maximizing Time & Making More Chinese Progress | Chinese March 2024 Review 6:11

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Throwback Thursday S1 #17 - Core Words: How to Say "Machine," "Factory," and More! 7:21

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Video News #83 - Free Chinese Gifts of the Month - March 2024 1:30

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Beginner Fun & Easy Chinese #12 - Learn Chinese Through Easy Story #7 - A Clever Crow 聪明的乌鸦 (cōng ming de wū yā) 6:42

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Elementary Season 1 S1 #32 - Ladies Night 12:40

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

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Must-Know Chinese Slang Words & Phrases S1 #24 - Chinese Slang Expressions for Saying No 5:25

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

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How to use ChatGPT to Learn Chinese 19:45

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

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

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

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

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Fluency now: The power of extensive reading 1:04:44

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Knowledge vs Proficiency (Ep. 12 Replay) 50:59

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Five tips on taking better notes for learning Chinese 59:02

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Imperfectly fluent: Letting go of perfection 1:14:22

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How To Find The Perfect Tutor (Ep. 36 Replay) 1:00:02

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Unleashing the power of motivation: Swire Chinese language conference 53:47

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Listener questions answered: learning habits, immersion, and the power of extensive reading 56:04

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