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You Can Learn Chinese
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 learne...
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Does It Matter Where You Learn Chinese? Yes And Here’s Why
Ever wonder how the place you study Chinese can shape your accent, comprehension, and even identity as a learner?
In this episode, Jared and Joh...
From Bubble Tea to Boxing Rings: How Freddy Buechel Found His Voice in Chinese
What happens when you move abroad at age 10 and suddenly find yourself in daily Chinese class? For Freddy Buechel, it was the start of an adventure th...
You Can Speak Chinese, but Can You Understand the Reply? (And Other Listener Questions)
Jared and John are back with a full episode dedicated to answering listener questions covering everything from language learning strategies to cultura...
How to Learn to Read Chinese: Developing Fluency Now (Replay)
In this replay of a fan-favorite episode, John and Jared discuss the concept of fluency now as opposed to some distant time in the future and how read...
Fun First, Fluency Follows: Karl Vilhelmsson’s Chinese Strategy
What happens when a Swedish physics student decides to go all-in on Chinese? Meet Karl Vilhelmsson, a particle physics student at Stanford’s SLAC lab...
Too Many Chinese Videos, Too Little Progress? Lets Fix That
Chinese learners today are surrounded by video, TikToks from tutors, YouTube explainers, online courses, sitcoms, and AI-powered tools promising to bo...
Burnout, Breakthrough, and Fluency: Chaniece’s Story
Chaniece Chen didn’t just study Chinese, she built her own major, battled burnout in an intensive language program, and came back for more. In this ep...
Crutch or Catalyst? The Truth About Pinyin
You’re reading Chinese, and there it is, pinyin over every character. It feels helpful, even comforting. But is it actually holding you back? In this...
Starting Over in China: Chimsy’s Story of Risk, Grit, and Growth
In this episode, Jared sits down with Chimsy—marketer, meme connoisseur, and host of the China University Podcast—to dive deep into his unconventional...
Are AI Tutors the Future of Language Learning?
AI tutors are everywhere—but are they actually good for learning Chinese? In this episode, Jared and John take a deep dive into the fast-evolving worl...
City 不 City: How Paul Mike Ashton Memed His Way to Fame in China
Meet Paul Mike Ashton, the American content creator who turned a quirky catchphrase into a nationwide sensation with his viral "City 不 City" meme. Gr...
Translating: A Tool for Fluency or a Crippling Crutch?
Is translation a necessary tool or a crutch that slows down your Chinese fluency? In this episode, Jared Turner and John Pasden dive deep into the rol...
How to Pass the HSK and AP Chinese Tests (replay)
In this replay of a fan-favorite episode, Jared chats with Grant Brown, an expert in HSK and AP Chinese test prep. Grant shares why so many students f...
Why Chinese Learners Know the Language Better Than Natives (Sometimes)
Surprise! When it comes to Chinese, learners sometimes know things native speakers don’t. In this episode, John and Jared explore intriguing aspects o...
Your Chinese Accent Is Terrible, But It Doesn’t Have to Be
No matter how long you've been learning Chinese, you’ll still have an accent. But why is that? In this episode, Jared and John talk about your accent...
Fluent in Funny: Jesse Appell on Learning, Performing, and Laughing in Chinese
What happens when an American comedian immerses himself in Chinese comedy? Jesse Appell’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode,...
RedNote 小红书 Buzz: Can It Really Help You Learn Chinese?
There is a growing buzz around "RedNote" (小红书), as westerners—especially “TikTok refugees"—flock to this Chinese social media platform. But what is...
Persistence, Connection, and Culture: Joseph Vincent’s Journey from Student to Teacher
In this episode, we sit down with Joseph Vincent, a passionate Chinese and Spanish teacher in California. While growing up in rural Ohio, he visited c...
Charting Your Path to Chinese Fluency: Finding Purpose and Making Progress
Ready to turn your Chinese learning aspirations into reality? Jared and John share insights on how to stay focused and motivated by finding your “why”...
The Best of You Can Learn Chinese: Top Stories from 2023-2024
Get ready to laugh, cry, and be inspired! In this milestone 150th episode, we’re looking back on the most incredible stories from our interviews over...
Roll for Initiative: How Learning Chinese is Like a Game of Dungeons & Dragons
Host Jared Turner isn’t just a language enthusiast—he’s also a seasoned Dungeon Master! In this episode, Jared and John dive into thow learning Chines...
Economist by Day, Rapper by Night: Andrew Dougherty (a.k.a. Big Daddy Dough)
Andrew Dougherty first learned Russian and some Spanish and French before pursuing Chinese. Sensing the opportunity China held, Andrew pursued Chinese...
Listener Mailbag: Keeping Fluent with AI, Grammar, and Real-World Practice
In this listener mailbag episode, Jared and John dive into real questions from Chinese learners on topics that every language student encounters. From...
Pinyin Over Characters: the Crippling Crutch (Replay)
John and Jared discuss the all too common situation of pinyin over Chinese characters, something Jared sometimes refer to as the “crippling crutch”. T...
A Shortcut to Chinese Fluency? Narrow Reading in Chinese
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...
From Forgetful to Fluent: Elijah’s Inspiring Persistence in Learning Chinese
Elijah Wilcott never thought he was cut out for learning languages. With a self-proclaimed terrible memory and a history of struggling in language cla...
The 6 Biggest Questions About Chinese Characters—Answered!
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...
Characters, Cocktails, and Karaoke: How Mike Kennedy Blended Passion and Chinese
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 g...
Language Learning Adventures: The Role of Randomness and Unpredictability
Jared and John explore how randomness and unpredictability can prepare you for adventures in your Chinese learning journey. From spontaneous conversat...
From the Classroom to China: Teenagers Putting their Chinese to the Test
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.
Thes...
Is Your Chinese as Good as You Think it is? Confronting the Dunning-Kruger Effect
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 the...
From Reluctant Traveler to Fluent Speaker: Cleopatra’s Chinese Language Adventure
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 be...
When to Start Reading for Maximum Fluency
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 ben...
Raising Bilingual Children: Sunny's Story and Strategies from Spot of Sunshine Chinese
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...
Motivation and the Influence of Cultural Attitudes on Learning
Jared and John delve into research discussing the crucial role of attitudes and preconceptions of a culture towards learning its language. They explor...
From American Football to Chinese Films: The Journey of Matt William Knowles
Jared Turner interviews Matt William Knowles, a former college football player, who turned an unfortunate event into a remarkable life-changing advent...
The Frustrated Learner and the Sound of Progress
Hosts Jared and John discuss the frustrations of a learner who came to John for help, particularly with pinyin and differentiation of similar sounds i...
Finding Your Voice in Chinese: Happi's Multilingual Melody
Driven by her love for Asian cultures, anime, and K-pop, Happi (from Happi Across Cultures) has learned Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Starting with f...
Japanese and Chinese: Unraveling the Differences of Two Ancient Tongues
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...
The Making of a YouTube Star: Ari Smith's Transformation into Xiao Ma
In this riveting episode, a clueless American white guy shocks a podcast host with flawless Chinese using one trick that teachers hate! Our special g...