Talk Chineasy - Learn Chinese every day with ShaoLan
382 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 217 ratingsLearn Chinese with ease!
Talk Chineasy brings you 7-minute daily Chinese lessons. Each day, ShaoLan and a special guest share interesting cultural insights and stories as they teach you a useful Chinese phrase. Our amazing guests include rock stars, artists, CEOs, professors, adventurists, scientists, and more. You’ll discover the rich culture behind the most widely spoken language while learning how to converse in essential Mandarin Chinese.
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Episodes
195 - Get Naked in Chinese with ShaoLan and Oncologist and Bestselling Author David Agus
July 14, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MBEver wondered how to say ”get naked” in Chinese? World famous doctor David Agus phones in from California to find out. He also shares his views that ”getting naked” can help us to prevent disease and live a long and healthy life. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
194 - Internet in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Tom Ilube from Crossword Cybersecurity
July 13, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBCEO of cyber security firm Crossword Cybersecurity Tom Ilube knows a thing or two about keeping yourself protected online. He shares his valuable knowledge and learns how to say ”internet” in Chinese in the process. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
193 - Limit in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director of International Sean Leow From Kickstarter
July 12, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MBSean Leow of Kickstarter calls in from New York to learn how to say “limit” and “unlimited” in Chinese. Both words are key in different situations, so be sure to listen in. Also, find out why limited editions are often more desired by Kickstarter backers than unlimited versions! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
192 - Reward in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director of International Sean Leow From Kickstarter
July 11, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MBSean Leow of Kickstarter and founder of Neo Cha in China joins ShaoLan for an exciting episode of Talk Chineasy. Throughout the conversation, you will learn how to say Reward in Chinese. Also, find out why Kickstarter believes giving backers rewards is the best way to finance creative projects. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
191 - Have A Meeting in Chinese with ShaoLan and Mandeep Rai from Creative Visions Global
July 10, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBDo you prefer to work by yourself or have meetings with other people? Mandeep Rai drops into the studio in London to learn how to say ”have a meeting” in Chinese. Listen and grasp which contexts to use the phrase in. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
190 - Red Sox in Chinese with ShaoLan and CMO Adam Grossman from Boston Red Sox
July 09, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.67 MBChief Marketing Officer for the Boston Red Sox Adam Grossman joins ShaoLan to learn how to say ”Red Sox” in Chinese. Bonus words taught in this lesson include how to cheer on your team to get a home run! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
189 - Cocktail in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-Founder & Chairman Chafic Kazoun from B-Line Medical
July 08, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MBChafic Kazoun is passionate about cocktails and even has his own cocktail bar at home! Listen in to hear more about the secrets to a good cocktail and most importantly what the word is in Mandarin Chinese! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
188 - Market in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Bill Gross from Idealab
July 07, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MBSerial entrepreneur Bill Gross generously shares his thoughts and ideas about new trends that we are seeing in markets around the world. He also discovers the Mandarin Chinese words for ”market” and shares the fascinating story of creating a product that was unintentionally a hit in China! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
187 - Jealousy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
July 06, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.4 MBWhat is the link in Chinese culture between jealousy and drinking vinegar? Discover that and more in this entertaining episode with Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke and Chineasy founder ShaoLan. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
186 - Water in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
July 05, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.4 MB”A touch of class!” Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke learns how to say ”water” and ”sparkling water” in Chinese. ShaoLan makes the words easy to remember by describing the visual origins of the characters. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
185 - Baseball in Chinese with ShaoLan and CMO Adam Grossman from Boston Red Sox
July 04, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MBChief Marketing Officer for the Boston Red Sox Adam Grossman calls in from Boston to learn how to say ”baseball” in Mandarin Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
184 - To Launch in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director of International Sean Leow From Kickstarter
July 03, 2024 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MBChineasy launched an amazing new project as part of the amazing Kickstarter Gold initiative. ShaoLan teaches Sean Leow of Kickstarter how to say “to launch” in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
183 - To Jog in Chinese with ShaoLan and Global Economist & Author Dr. Dambisa Moyo
July 02, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MBDambisa is a world leading economist and New York Times bestselling author. She is also a keen runner and has completed numerous marathons, which is no mean feat! In this episode, she learns the word for ”to jog” in Chinese and finds out why it is not as straightforward as you would imagine! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
182 - To Influence in Chinese with ShaoLan and Global Economist & Author Dr. Dambisa Moyo
July 01, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MBNew York Times bestselling author Dambisa Moyo is this episode’s guest as ShaoLan teaches her how to say ”influence” in Chinese. Listen to Dambisa’s fascinating views on global economic trends. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
181 - Period in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & Executive Director Nadya Okamoto
June 30, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MBIt's a fact of life that over half of the world’s population will have to deal with periods at some point in their lifetime. The remarkable Nadya Okamoto has used her youth organisation Period to help in the fight to empower women around the world by providing education and sanitary products. ShaoLan teaches her how to say ”period” in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
180 - Confidence in Chinese with ShaoLan and Content Chief Gina Pell at The What
June 29, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.25 MBChief Editor of The What, Gina Pell rejoins ShaoLan to share her secrets to being a confident person. ShaoLan teaches her the word for confidence in Chinese and the beautiful history of the character for confidence will surprise you! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
179 - Optimistic in Chinese with ShaoLan and Renowned Leader, Economist and Author Noreena Hertz
June 28, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBSuccessful TV presenter Noreena Hertz shares her secrets to being optimistic and her answer may surprise you! ShaoLan coaches her how to say “optimistic” and “pessimistic” in Chinese, with a bonus recap of “I love you” in Chinese near the end of the lesson. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
178 - Timing in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Bill Gross from Idealab
June 27, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.27 MBPossibly the most important thing you will learn today! ”Timing” in Chinese and who better to learn the word than hugely successful entrepreneur Bill Gross. He shares the most important secrets he has learned along his journey starting businesses and ShaoLan shows him how he could have saved a lot of time! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
177 - Go To Work in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder and Chairman Edward Shenderovich from Knotel
June 26, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.5 MBShaoLan speaks to Russian-American poet Edward Shenderovich about “going to work” in Chinese. Edward is the Managing Director of the successful New York flexible workspace company Knotel and also learns the bonus words ”work from home” in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
176 - To Have Free Time in Chinese with ShaoLan and Stephen Turban from Harvard College
June 25, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.16 MBKnow the difference between ”do you have time” and ”do you have the time” in Mandarin Chinese in this cute episode with Chineasy founder and presenter ShaoLan and Harvard senior Stephen Turban. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
175 - Dear in Chinese with ShaoLan and Super Chineasian Charlie Hoffs
June 24, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MBCharlie Hoffs became fluent in Chinese at 16 years old. ShaoLan teaches her the different uses of the word “dear.” Listen carefully so you can avoid any embarrassing situations by saying the word in the wrong context! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
174 - Volunteer in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & Executive Director Nadya Okamoto
June 23, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MBWith over 75,000 volunteers across the globe, Period is an amazing organisation providing hygiene products to women all over the world. In this episode, ShaoLan interviews Nadya about the journey and how she has recruited so many volunteers. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
173 - Ringtone in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Ralph Simon from Mobilium Global
June 22, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MBThe ”Father of the ringtone” Ralph Simon learns how to say ”ringtone” in Chinese! You can also learn how to specify whether the ringtone is a mobile ringtone or not in Mandarin thanks to Chineasy founder ShaoLan. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
172 - Gig in Chinese with ShaoLan and Singer & Songwriter Ida M. Paul
June 21, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MBIda M Paul talks about concerts with ShaoLan and learns the Chinese word for ”gig.” The literal translation of the phrase will surprise you. Also, listen out for the bonus Chinese words ”singer” and ”song.” 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
171 - Mobile in Chinese with ShaoLan and Chief Executive & Founder Ralph Simon from Mobilium Global
June 20, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MBThe ”Father of the ringtone” Ralph Simon joins ShaoLan in London to learn how to say ”mobile” in Chinese. Listen to find out why Ralph believes smartphone technology will continue to be one of the most important technologies driving change in the world and why we need to have trust in our apps and devices. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
170 - Most in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
June 19, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MBTransition singer Jesse Edbrooke learns a dangerous new word in Mandarin Chinese - ”most”! ShaoLan shares with him situations where it is a useful word to say and situations where its use could lead to trouble! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
169 - Dad & Mom in Chinese with ShaoLan and Stephen Turban
June 18, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MBIn Chinese culture, it's not as simple as just calling your parents ”dad and mom.” Learn how to respectfully address your parents and friend’s parents in this fascinating insight into Chinese family dynamics with Stephen Turban. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
168 - To Give/To See off in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
June 17, 2024 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MBAre you being given a present or being taken to the door?! Find out how to distinguish between the two meanings with Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke and Chineasy founder ShaoLan. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
167 - Spicy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Stephen Turban from Harvard College
June 16, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.82 MBFluent Chinese speaker Stephen Turban returns to chat about the uses of the word ”spicy” in Chinese. Which three parts of China are famed for their spicy cuisine? Find out in this entertaining episode! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
166 - Curious in Chinese with ShaoLan and Content Chief Gina Pell at The What
June 15, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MBChief Editor of The What Gina Pell shares how her curiosity has led her to amazing new challenges in life. ShaoLan shares with her the fascinating history behind the Chinese character for ”curious.” 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
165 - Good Wine in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-Founder & Chairman Chafic Kazoun from B-Line Medical
June 14, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MBDo you enjoy wine? Entrepreneur and CEO of Beeline Medical Chafic Kazoun is also an avid drinker of fine wines! ShaoLan teaches him the essential words in Chinese to know how to ask for and how to describe fine wine. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
164 - Basketball in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Ralph Simon from Mobilium Global
June 13, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MBRalph Simon is today’s special guest and ShaoLan teaches him how to say ”basketball” in Chinese along with a lot of other super useful words that you will need to know when talking about or playing basketball! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
163 - Software in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-Founder & Chairman Chafic Kazoun from B-Line Medical
June 12, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MBHow do you say ”software” in Chinese? Software engineer turned entrepreneur Chafic Kazoun calls in from the USA to find out more from ShaoLan. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
162 - Free (of charge) in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
June 11, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MBTransition drummer and fluent Chinese speaker Josh Edbrooke calls in from Taiwan to learn from ShaoLan the origins of the word ”free” (of charge) in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
161 - Queen in Chinese with ShaoLan and CBE, Author & Radio Broadcaster Carole Stone
June 10, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MBThe “Networking Queen” of London Carole Stone CBE drops into the studio to learn how to say “king and queen” in Chinese. Sharing some deeply personal and heartwarming stories, this is truly an episode not to be missed. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
160 - Gifted in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Tom Ilube from Crossword Cybersecurity
June 09, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.3 MBTom Ilube gives scholarships gifted students from all over Africa. They then have the opportunity to focus on science and mathematics. It's only right that he then learns the word in Chinese for ”gifted” with Chineasy’s expert teacher ShaoLan. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
159 - Idea in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Bill Gross from Idealab
June 08, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MBAfter starting over 150 different companies through Idea Lab, Bill Gross knows a thing or two about eureka moments. He chats with Chineasy founder ShaoLan about his best ideas and most importantly learns how to say ”idea” in Mandarin Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
158 - Hygiene in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & Executive Director Nadya Okamoto
June 07, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MBToday ShaoLan is joined in the Boston studio by Period’s incredible founder, Nadya Okamoto. Throughout the course of the interview, learn all the Chinese words for the most important women’s sanitary products. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
157 - To Feel/To Think in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
June 06, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MBEver wanted to express an opinion in Mandarin Chinese?! Transition singer and songwriter Jesse Edbrooke joins ShaoLan in London to find out the best way to share your thoughts and feelings in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
156 - Annoying in Chinese with ShaoLan and Stephen Turban from Harvard College
June 05, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.49 MBWant to learn how to say something is ”annoying” in Mandarin Chinese? And what is the link between someone eating a dog and the Chinese word for ”annoying”?! Find out in this excellent episode featuring Harvard College senior Stephen Turban and ShaoLan. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
155 - Recipe in Chinese with ShaoLan and Writer and Mental Health Campaigner Rachel Kelly
June 04, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBAfter recently publishing her top selling healthy recipe book, Rachel Kelly shares the secrets behind making a great recipe whilst learning how to say “recipe” in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
154 - Fashion in Chinese with ShaoLan and Entrepreneur Helen Wright
June 03, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MBTruly fashionable or just a fad?! Find out how to say these words in Chinese as luxury brand CEO Helen Wright chats with ShaoLan. Listen out for the bonus word “popular” and challenge yourself to say all the major fashion weeks in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
153 - Guitar in Chinese with ShaoLan and Singer & Songwriter Ida M. Paul
June 02, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.38 MBFinnish musician and actor Ida M Paul drops into the Talk Chineasy Boston studio to learn how to say ”guitar” in Chinese. She already has 2 singles that have hit the Spotify top 20 and has studied Mandarin in the past. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
152 - Kid in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director of Marketing Ken Yahnhs from LEGO Education
June 01, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.66 MBLearning Chinese is child’s play! Lego’s Ken Yahns finds out the word for ”kid” in Chinese and ShaoLan discovers more about Ken’s life as he works hard to make sure that children all over the world can play hard using Lego. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
151 - Radio in Chinese with ShaoLan and Sound Recordist, Designer & Mixer Suzy Robins
May 31, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBTop studio engineer Suzy Robins has worked on the audio for top movies and radio productions for a number of years. In this special episode, she is on the other side of the microphone learning how to say “radio” in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
150 - Poem in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder and Chairman Edward Shenderovich from Knotel
May 30, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MBIn this episode, ShaoLan trades poems with Russian-American poet Edward Shenderovich. Listen and learn how to perfectly pronounce the word for “poem” in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
149 - Lose Weight in Chinese with ShaoLan & Founder Dean Ornish from PMRI
May 29, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.53 MBHow do you say “lose weight” in Chinese? ShaoLan teaches Dean Ornish how to get the pronunciation right and Dean reveals his secrets to losing weight quickly and healthily. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
148 - Baddies in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
May 28, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.92 MBChinese films also feature lots of “baddies”! Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke learns how to say the word in Chinese and what other situations the phrase is useful in. Can you guess where a film is made based on the nationality of the bad guys in it?! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
147 - Humor in Chinese with ShaoLan and Illustrator Noma Bar
May 27, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.84 MBIllustrator of the original Chineasy characters Noma Bar shares how his sense of humor was crucial to designing the multi-award-winning characters. ShaoLan asks what kinds of humor influenced him when he was young and the secrets of becoming so successful. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
146 - Detox in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Genevieve Lydstone from Scout Technologies
May 26, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.41 MBCo-founder of Scout Technologies, Genevieve Wolff Lydstone talks “detox” in Chinese with ShaoLan. Find out whether fasting is part of Chinese culture and why Genevieve among other things stopped drinking fruit juice for 30 days. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.