Mandarin Blueprint
247 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsMandarin Blueprint is the most ambitious online Chinese learning curriculum ever attempted. Not only because it integrates pronunciation, characters, vocabulary & grammar acquisition materials, but more importantly because it teaches how to relate everything you need to know about Chinese to your personal lived experience.
Everything about your past is a potential connection you can make to Mandarin, and we're experts at helping you find them. Not to mention, Chinese is a super cool language! Once you get several characters under your belt, you're going to have a paradigm shift about language. Meaning is expressed using entirely different component parts, and we've only become more fascinated by it the deeper we've delved into it. Join Luke Neale & Phil Crimmins as we explore not only Chinese but how connecting Mandarin to our past lived experiences helped us learn in a fraction of the time.
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Episodes
Yann’s 4th Language is Mandarin, How Is It Learning the MB Way?
June 09, 2021 15:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBThis case study is about Yann who is already fluent in three languages and decided that Mandarin Chinese was the next challenge.
Learning Mandarin for Hip-Hop? James’ Chinese Journey
June 04, 2021 10:51 - 35 minutes - 65.5 MBThis case study is about James who started learning Mandarin hoping to use Mandarin to expand the possible word play in his hip-hop writing.
142. Am I Doomed to Fail at Chinese?
June 01, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Phil answers the important question of "am I doomed to fail at Chinese"?
141. Progressing Too Slowly?
May 25, 2021 01:00 - 39 minutes - 72.4 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Luke tells us not too worry about progressing too slowly with Mandarin.
140. The Mandarin Blueprint – Go Fund Me
May 18, 2021 01:00 - 53 minutes - 99.3 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Phil announces the Go Fund Me campaign for the MB Advanced Course.
Andrew Coleshill Interview No. 2 – Acquiring 80% of Mandarin in 6 Months
May 16, 2021 02:00 - 40 minutes - 68.4 MBPeter has already completed Phase 2 of our foundation course and is now smashing his way through Phase 3, where he’s starting to read Chinese without pinyin. Peter is learning Chinese primarily to communicate better with his wife and Chinese friends. In this interview, he shares his thoughts on how The Mandarin Blueprint Method has helped him do this.
Andrew Coleshill Interview No. 2 – Acquiring 80% of Mandarin in 6 months
May 16, 2021 02:00 - 40 minutes - 68.4 MBPeter has already completed Phase 2 of our foundation course and is now smashing his way through Phase 3, where he’s starting to read Chinese without pinyin. Peter is learning Chinese primarily to communicate better with his wife and Chinese friends. In this interview, he shares his thoughts on how The Mandarin Blueprint Method has helped him do this.
139. How “Face” Works in China
May 11, 2021 01:00 - 58 minutes - 108 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Luke tells us all about how "face" works in China and what it means.
138. “I spoke Chinese today!”
May 04, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Phil tells us a few stories of members being amazed they finally can speak Chinese.
137. Starting Over With Mandarin Chinese
April 27, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 159 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Phil tells us how to go about when starting over with learning Chinese.
137. Starting Over
April 27, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 159 MB欢迎光临! Welcome! You can now subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or you can subscribe by copying the following URL into your favorite podcast APP: https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/feed/podcast The Mandarin Blueprint Podcast focuses primarily on The Mandarin Blueprint Method online curriculum. Creators Luke Neale & Phil Crimmins answer questions and comments, discuss topics related to China […]
136. Finishing Your Foundation & Trusting Your Brain
April 20, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Luke tells us about trusting your brain and finishing your foundation.
135. Trust the Chinese Character Process
April 13, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 176 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Phil tells us that it is important to trust the Chinese Character Process.
134. The Inspiring Achievements of Our Members
April 06, 2021 01:00 - 40 minutes - 74.9 MBIn this week's episode, Luke tells us about the inspiring achievements of Mandarin Blueprint Curriculum members.
133. SEAHORSE Memory Technique
March 30, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Luke tells us all about the SEAHORSE memory technique.
132. The Rollercoaster of Mandarin Acquisition
March 23, 2021 01:00 - 37 minutes - 68.9 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Luke tells us all about the rollercoaster of learning Chinese.
131. Pushing & Pulling Toward Fluency
March 16, 2021 01:00 - 50 minutes - 94.6 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Phil tells us how to stay motivated and keep pushing toward fluency.
Kairi Shikari – Interview No. 2
March 12, 2021 02:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBThanks to Kairi once again for sharing his experiences as an intermediate user of The Mandarin Blueprint Method.
Kairi Shikari – Interview No. 2 (Phase 5 Complete)
March 12, 2021 02:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBThanks to Kairi once again for sharing his experiences as an intermediate user of The Mandarin Blueprint Method. In this episode, Luke and Kairi talk about the following: * What it's like to make it 740 characters deep into our curriculum and b able to read & understand Chinese * How to utilize SRS software effectively as an independent learner * How to learn Chinese through video games. * How to plan sessions with online tutors to improve speaking & writing * And much more! Kairi is a mus...
Interview with Benjamin Pence
March 10, 2021 02:00 - 42 minutes - 77.5 MBThanks to Benjamin for taking the time to share his experience learning Chinese with MB! Benjamin has already completed our foundation course (Phases 1 - 5) and is now smashing his way through the intermediate course. He's working his way through all kinds of graded reading content and has kindly agreed to share his thoughts on the process.
130. Using Memory Palaces to Make Tones Unforgettable
March 09, 2021 01:00 - 45 minutes - 84.8 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Luke tells us about using memory palaces to make Chinese tones unforgettable.
129. Learn Chinese Grammar By Yourself
March 02, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 173 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Phil teaches us how to easily learn Chinese grammar by ourselves.
128. How to Master Any Mandarin Sound
February 23, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Luke teaches us how to master any Mandarin sound in a short time.
Adam DiFrisco – Bilingual Tour Guide on How He Mastered Mandarin
February 17, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBThis in an interview with Adam DiFrisco and we discussed a wide range of topics regarding learning Chinese and being in China.
127. What’s Special About Mandarin & Happy CNY!
February 16, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Luke tell us what is so special about Mandarin & wishes a happy Chinese new year.
Gyms, GTD & Mandarin Blueprint – An Interview w/ Nathan Holiday
February 10, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 86.6 MBThis case study is about Nathan Holiday founder of "Level Method" and his journey on learning Mandarin with the Mandarin Blueprint Method.
126. Mr. T Loans His Hook Swords to Janet Jackson
February 09, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Phil answers lots of questions of community members of the MBM course.
Interview with John Nomura – University Learning vs. Mandarin Blueprint
February 03, 2021 15:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MBThis case study is about John and how TMBM has helped him improve his Chinese compared to his classes at the University of Minnesota.
125. Translating the Untranslatable
February 02, 2021 01:00 - 51 minutes - 95 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Luke tells us how to translate the untranslatable Chinese.
A Pro User’s Pro Tips – Interview with Christine Anderssen
January 27, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 90.1 MBThis is part two of Christine's case study and she gives highly useful tips and tricks that any Mandarin learner would find useful.
124. Analyzing Chinese vs. Acquiring Chinese
January 26, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Phil tells us about the difference between analyzing and acquiring Chinese.
Betting on Fluency – a Chat with Robert Toms
January 20, 2021 15:00 - 54 minutes - 99.4 MBThis case study is about Robert Toms who is an actor that choose to learn Chinese with The Hanzi Movie Method of the MB course.
123. Learning Goals for 2021
January 19, 2021 01:00 - 33 minutes - 62.9 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Luke talks about learning goals you could have for the year 2021.
Interview with Chris Young on Study Techniques, Motivation & Understanding China
January 13, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 85.3 MBIn this case study, we discuss a range of topics from Chris's experiences traveling around China to why he's finding so much value in MB.
122. How to Use 把 bǎ in Chinese
January 12, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 175 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Phil teaches us how to use 把 bǎ in Chinese correctly and what it means.
The DRAGON Lady! Becca’s Business Benefits from Chinese
January 06, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 81 MBThis case study is about Becca Golins and she started learning Chinese to relax her mind and she will need it for business in the near future.
121. The Two-headed (Friendly) Monster of Chinese Fluency
January 05, 2021 01:00 - 26 minutes - 50 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Luke tells us about the two-headed but friendly monster of Chinese fluency.
120. Layers of Chinese Success
December 29, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Phil teaches us about the different layers of success when learning Chinese.
119. Gamify your learning & Who has the best Chinese?
December 22, 2020 01:00 - 51 minutes - 95.6 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Luke tells us about how to gamify your Chinese learning and make it more fun.
Brennan’s Company Asked Him to Learn Chinese
December 16, 2020 15:00 - 47 minutes - 88.7 MBMany members of The Mandarin Blueprint Method decided to learn Chinese for love of the language, culture, or to pursue romance. Brennan Pimpinella’s motivation, however, is far more specific. His company set him the assignment of becoming fluent and literate in Chinese so they can more easily liaise with their Chinese counterparts. Luckily for Brennan’s […]
118. Shocking Native Mandarin Speakers
December 15, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 115 MB欢迎光临! Welcome! You can now subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or you can subscribe by copying the following URL into your favorite podcast APP: https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/feed/podcast/ The Mandarin Blueprint Podcast focuses primarily on The Mandarin Blueprint Method online curriculum. Creators Luke Neale & Phil Crimmins answer questions and comments, discuss topics related to China […]
117. Chinese Idioms
December 08, 2020 01:00 - 42 minutes - 77.8 MB欢迎光临! Welcome! You can now subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or you can subscribe by copying the following URL into your favorite podcast APP: https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/feed/podcast/ The Mandarin Blueprint Podcast focuses primarily on The Mandarin Blueprint Method online curriculum. Creators Luke Neale & Phil Crimmins answer questions and comments, discuss topics related to China […]
Oscar Haglund shares his awesome progress with Mandarin Blueprint
December 07, 2020 02:00 - 34 minutes - 60.5 MBOscar is a software developer who found our curriculum fascinating due to its super logical structure. He wants to become proficient in Mandarin Chinese to better communicate with his wife's family and keep up with his son's Chinese instruction. Due to Oscar's suggestions in this interview, we decided to add more practice material for improving listening skills to our course. Let's hear what he has to say!
Peter Byrd Finally Found Success In Mandarin After 20 Years Of Trying
December 01, 2020 13:37 - 20 minutes - 34 MBPeter is a professional ballroom dance teacher who has been trying to learn Mandarin Chinese for 20 years, with limited success. After using the MB curriculum, this has all changed for the better. Now, he can't wait to start conversing with his Chinese students in Mandarin!
116. Beginner Or Intermediate?
December 01, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes - 77.9 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Luke answers questions for beginners and also intermediate learners.
115. A New Chinese Learning Landscape
November 24, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 209 MBIn this week's episode of the MB Podcast Phil is telling us all about the new Chinese learning landscape they are bringing in.
114. When to Speak & Foundation Building
November 17, 2020 01:00 - 48 minutes - 89.4 MBIn this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Luke tells us about when it is the right time to start speaking Chinese.
113.Chinese Vocab Mnemonics
November 10, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 170 MB欢迎光临! Welcome! You can now subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or you can subscribe by copying the following URL into your favorite podcast APP: https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/feed/podcast The Mandarin Blueprint Podcast focuses primarily on The Mandarin Blueprint Method online curriculum. Creators Luke Neale & Phil Crimmins answer questions and comments, discuss topics related to China […]
113. Chinese Vocab Mnemonics
November 10, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 170 MB欢迎光临! Welcome! You can now subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or you can subscribe by copying the following URL into your favorite podcast APP: https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/feed/podcast/ The Mandarin Blueprint Podcast focuses primarily on The Mandarin Blueprint Method online curriculum. Creators Luke Neale & Phil Crimmins answer questions and comments, discuss topics related to China […]
112. Two Types of Expat Life in China
November 03, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 212 MB欢迎光临! Welcome! You can now subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or you can subscribe by copying the following URL into your favorite podcast APP: https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/feed/podcast/ The Mandarin Blueprint Podcast focuses primarily on The Mandarin Blueprint Method online curriculum. Creators Luke Neale & Phil Crimmins answer questions and comments, discuss topics related to China […]