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Mandarin Blueprint

247 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings

Mandarin 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

【Case Study】”You Don’t Need to Look Elsewhere for a Chinese Course” – Rudolf

April 13, 2020 14:00 - 28 minutes - 52.7 MB

Below is a transcript from the podcast. Check out more testimonials here, and click to learn more about The Mandarin Blueprint Method. Phil Crimmins:Welcome back to the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast. I’m here with Rudolf and Rudolf has been on the Mandarin Blueprint course for, well, when did you start doing the course, Rudolf? Rudolf Krempasky:Well, […]

“You Don’t Need to Look Elsewhere for a Chinese Course” – Rudolf

April 13, 2020 14:00 - 28 minutes - 52.7 MB

This case study of Mandarin Blueprint is about Rudolf and his success learning Mandarin with the Mandarin Blueprint Method.

82. How to Use 地

April 07, 2020 13:09 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MB

In this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Luke teaches us how to use 地 (de particle) in Mandarin Chinese grammar.

81. How to Become Literate in Mandarin in Less Than a Year

March 31, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

In this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint podcast Phil tells us how to become literate in Mandarin in less than a year.

80. Emphasizing Details In Mandarin

March 24, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 124 MB

In this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Luke teaches you all you need to know about emphasizing Details in Mandarin.

【CASE STUDY】Dom Loves Recommending MB

March 18, 2020 01:05 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MB

Below is a transcript from the podcast. Check out more testimonials here. Luke: Everyone, welcome back to the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast. I have with me another very special guest, Dom. Hi Dom. Dom: Hi, Luke. How’s it going? Luke: Hi, I’m great, thanks. Would you like to just tell everyone who you are, give yourself […]

【CASE STUDY】Neil’s Improving His Life in Taiwan with Mandarin Blueprint

March 18, 2020 00:53 - 32 minutes - 59.1 MB

Below is a transcript from the podcast. Check out more testimonials here, and click to learn more about The Mandarin Blueprint Method. Neil: It’s kind of cool because I’ve only seen you in videos before and it’s like oh wow, I’m talking to a movie star. Luke: Why didn’t you wait until I start the […]

Neil’s Improving His Life in Taiwan with Mandarin Blueprint

March 18, 2020 00:53 - 32 minutes - 59.1 MB

This case study is about Neil Keleher and how learning Mandarin with our pat. pending video curriculum has improved his life in Taiwan.

79. How to Change Your Tone of Voice in Chinese

March 17, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 145 MB

In this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Phil teaches us all you need to know about how to change your tone of voice in Chinese.

78. Mandarin Adverbs of Time

March 10, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 117 MB

In this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Luke teaches us all you need to know about Mandarin Adverbs of Time.

77. Always? Sometimes? Often? Seldom?

March 03, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 148 MB

In this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Phil teaches us about how to use "always", "sometimes", "often" and "seldom" in Chinese.

【CASE STUDY】Howard Goes From Skeptic to Believer in Mandarin Blueprint

February 27, 2020 05:29 - 16 minutes - 31.4 MB

Below is a transcript from the podcast. Check out more testimonials here. Phil Crimmins: I am here with Howard, who is in the Mandarin Blueprint Method Course and has agreed to do a short interview case study about how it’s going. So just before we get started, Howard what level are you in the course? […]

【CASE STUDY】Kika Learns About Her Chinese Grandfather by Using Mandarin Blueprint

February 26, 2020 01:00 - 35 minutes - 66.9 MB

Below is the transcript from Phil & Kika’s conversation. To see more feedback from people like Kika, visit our testimonials page. Phil Crimmins: All right. Welcome back to the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast. I’m here with Kika Bisogno, is that correct? Bisogno? Kika Bisogno: Yes. That’s- Phil Crimmins: Awesome. Kika Bisogno: … perfect Phil Crimmins: You’ve […]

76. Mandarin Adverbs of Range

February 25, 2020 01:09 - 1 hour - 119 MB

In this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint podcast, Luke teaches us about Mandarin Adverbs of Range and then answers member questions.

75. How Much Do You Love Me on Valentine’s Day?

February 18, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 197 MB

This weeks episode Phil shares Luke's heartwarming Valentines love story of how he met his wife, proposed to her and is now expecting a baby.

74. How to say “No” in Mandarin

February 11, 2020 01:09 - 54 minutes - 102 MB

In this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint podcast Luke tells us how to say "No" in Mandarin and then goes on to questions from members.

73. Coronavirus Update from Mandarin Blueprint

February 04, 2020 01:09 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Phil gives an update on the coronavirus in China and then goes on to answer questions from member emails and forum discussions.

72. Expansion Complete!

January 28, 2020 01:00 - 35 minutes - 64.9 MB

In this episode of the Chinese Mandarin Video Course Podcast by Mandarin Blueprint, Phil answers questions from members and explains the new course content.

71. How to Use The Most Common Character in Chinese 的

January 21, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 141 MB

In this episode from Mandarin Blueprint we discuss how to use the most common Character in Chinese and answer member questions.

70. Learn Chinese Grammar

January 14, 2020 01:09 - 44 minutes - 82.7 MB

This episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast goes into detail on how to learn Chinese grammar and the hosts answer member questions in their podcast.

69. 1000s of Brains Are Better Than One

January 07, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 120 MB

In this episode, Phil tells us about the Christmas and different Chinese New Year. He goes on to answer questions from community members.

68. How to Maintain a Positive Mindset When Learning Chinese

December 31, 2019 01:00 - 51 minutes - 95.1 MB

In this Episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast, Luke gives tips on how to stay positive and motivated when learning Chinese.

67. Learning, Reviewing & Acquiring Mandarin Chinese

December 24, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 124 MB

In this week's episode from Mandarin Blueprint, Phil answers questions from members to help them with learning and announces the new course content.

66. How to Achieve Mandarin Fluency in Six Months

December 17, 2019 01:00 - 26 minutes - 49.2 MB

This episode goes into detail about how to reach Mandarin Chinese fluency in six months. Luke and Phil answer questions in their podcast.

65. Zero Days Off – Ben Metcalf Case Study

December 11, 2019 14:00 - 52 minutes - 96.4 MB

Ben Metcalf stopped by the studio to share his experience of the online Chinese course and leave his testimonial. Spoiler: He loves Mandarin Blueprint.

64. Turning Water Into Juice

December 10, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 117 MB

In this week's episode Phil tells us about how Mandarin Blueprint was featured in the news and all the new updates surrounding the course.

63. Characters: Gotta catch ’em all!

December 03, 2019 01:00 - 51 minutes - 94.1 MB

This episode contains learning Chinese characters fast with the Mandarin Blueprint Method. Luke discusses Chinese Character acquisition.

63. Characters: Gotta Catch ’em All!

December 03, 2019 01:00 - 51 minutes - 94.1 MB

This episode contains learning Chinese characters fast with the Mandarin Blueprint Method. Luke discusses Chinese Character acquisition.

62. ‘Today is the Day I Die!’

November 26, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 172 MB

Great questions & comments from course members today! Jonathan even shares a story of his magician mentor and how he always wrote 'Today is the Day I Die!'

61. Lesley Nearly Quit Learning Mandarin Before Mandarin Blueprint!

November 20, 2019 09:35 - 44 minutes - 82.9 MB

This Mandarin Blueprint case study is about Lesley Scott who almost quit learning Mandarin altogether before she found the Mandarin Blueprint course.

60. How To Build & Maintain A Study Habit

November 19, 2019 15:00 - 47 minutes - 86.8 MB

In this week's episode Luke tells us all about how to build and also maintain a good study habit for learning Mandarin Chinese.

61. Lesley Nearly Quit Learning Mandarin Before MB!

November 15, 2019 09:35 - 44 minutes - 82.9 MB

This Mandarin Blueprint case study is about Lesley Scott who almost quit learning Mandarin altogether before she found the Mandarin Blueprint course.

59. Don’t Over-think!

November 12, 2019 01:00 - 43 minutes - 79.3 MB

In this week's podcast Phil tells you all about what problems you might be facing if you are over-thinking certain things when learning Mandarin.

58. How to Stop Struggling With Mandarin

November 05, 2019 01:00 - 51 minutes - 94.1 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 […]

58. How to stop struggling with Mandarin

November 05, 2019 01:00 - 51 minutes - 94.1 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 […]

58 – How to stop struggling with Mandarin

November 05, 2019 01:00 - 51 minutes - 94.1 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 […]

57. Zero Days Off

October 29, 2019 01:00 - 50 minutes - 93.2 MB

In this week's podcast of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Phil explains to us how to best learn Chinese by having zero days off and what it really means.

56. The Intermediate Struggle

October 22, 2019 01:00 - 59 minutes - 110 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 […]

55. Pinnochio Revives Sinéad O’Connor

October 15, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 120 MB

In this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast, both Luke and Phil tell you about the recent Updates and explain how the memory palace works.

54. Imaginer Discretion is Advised

October 10, 2019 12:06 - 37 minutes - 43.4 MB

In this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint Podcast Phil teaches us how to best use mnemonics to learn Mandarin Chinese.

53. Zoolander And His Siamese Twins

October 03, 2019 10:43 - 50 minutes - 92.4 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 […]

52. 【CASE STUDY】Ken’s Mission to Master Mandarin

September 28, 2019 09:42 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

This Mandarin Blueprint Case study is about Ken and his mission to master Mandarin with the help of our pat. pending online course>

51. The Children of the Corn Sing Beatles Songs

September 26, 2019 11:09 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

In this week's episode of the Mandarin Blueprint we share again the most interesting memory palace sets and movies to help you learn Chinese the easy way.

50. 600 Characters in Six Weeks – Sino-Star Sandy!

September 21, 2019 12:58 - 12 minutes - 23.4 MB

This week's episode is a Mandarin Blueprint case study about Sino Star Sandy and how she managed to learn 600 Characters in just 6 weeks.

49. Ricky Gervais Bathes His Ducklings

September 18, 2019 21:49 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

In this weeks episode of the Mandarin Blueprint podcast we read out the most interesting memory palace sets and movies from our members.

48. 1500 Characters Coming Soon!

September 12, 2019 09:26 - 41 minutes - 76 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 […]

47. Yoko Ono Discovers The Meaning Of Life

September 04, 2019 09:10 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

In this episode of the Mandarin Blueprint podcast we share some of the most interesting memory palace movies that will help you learn Chinese in a fun way.

46. Foundational Chinese

August 28, 2019 10:42 - 59 minutes - 110 MB

In this weeks episode of the Mandarin Blueprint podcast we can announce we have been selected and put on the top 15 list of Chinese learning podcasts.

45. Chuck Norris Starts World War Two

August 21, 2019 12:44 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

This podcast explains the theory behind props and Chinese character components.

44. 【CASE STUDY】William Edmeades Part 2 – Progress!!!

August 19, 2019 13:25 - 21 minutes - 38.5 MB

This is part 2 of the Mandarin Blueprint case study about William Edmeades. We ask him how far along he is in the course now and various other things.

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