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
143 - What in Chinese with ShaoLan and Content Chief Gina Pell at The What
May 23, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MBGina Pell, editor of one of the trendiest publications around, “The What” learns how to say just that in Chinese. Want to know how to ask “what to eat, what to drink, what to watch?” Listen on as ShaoLan teaches Gina these other highly useful questions in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
142 - Bag in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Helen Wright
May 22, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBHelen Wright learns the word for “bag” in Chinese. With handbags retailing for over $15,000, she certainly knows something about the luxury market! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
140 - Jet Lag in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
May 20, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.47 MBHaving flown 6,000 miles to be at the London studio, Transition drummer Josh is well qualified to speak about and learn about the word “jetlag” in Chinese. ShaoLan shares her tips on how to cross time zones and adapt to the new time zone as quickly as possible. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
139 - Good Mood in Chinese with ShaoLan and Writer and Mental Health Campaigner Rachel Kelly
May 19, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MBExpert Chef Rachel Kelly has spent over 5 years researching the science of food and how it can affect our mood. ShaoLan coaches her on how to say “good mood” in Chinese and finds out some of the touching journeys that Rachel has been on to help change the lives of those with mental health conditions. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
138 - Generation in Chinese with ShaoLan and Renowned Leader, Economist and Author Noreena Hertz
May 18, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MBBestselling author and TV presenter Noreena Hertz has spent many years researching “Generation K.” Find out about her fascinating theory and discover the word for “generation” in Chinese in this fascinating discussion. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
137 - Universe in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Max Tegmark from MIT
May 17, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MBCosmologist Max Tegmark not only is an expert on the universe that we live in, but he can also speak great Chinese! He calls from the USA to chat with ShaoLan about how to say “universe” in Chinese and explains how our understanding of the universe continues to amaze him. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
136 - Design in Chinese with ShaoLan and Illustrator Noma Bar
May 16, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.9 MBThe original Illustrator of all the incredible Chineasy characters Noma Bar learns how to say “design” and “I am a graphic designer!” A humorous and engaging character, Noma also shares his amazing new collection of sketches and drawings that will soon be released. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
135 - Expensive in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Helen Wright
May 15, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.75 MBHelen Wright learns how to say “expensive” and “cheap” in Chinese. In certain situations in China, bargaining is very important and these words will equip you to be a champion bargainer! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
134 - Kitchen in Chinese with ShaoLan and Writer and Mental Health Campaigner Rachel Kelly
May 14, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBThe author of the “The Happy Kitchen” Rachel Kelly learns how to say “kitchen” in Chinese and explains the science of how what we eat affects not just our physical but also our mental wellbeing. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
133 - Chopsticks in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
May 13, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MBTransition drummer Josh and ShaoLan discuss the origins of chopsticks and how to pronounce it just right in Chinese. The chopsticks in every Asian country have slightly different characteristics. Which style do you find easiest to use? 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
132 - Challenge in Chinese with ShaoLan and Renowned Leader, Economist and Author Noreena Hertz
May 12, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.16 MBNoreena Hertz is a bestselling author and chief economics editor of the UK’s ITV. ShaoLan asks her to reveal why having a challenge in life is so important and how she has motivated herself to grow and reach new heights. In this fascinating conversation, learn the word for “challenge” in Chinese! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
131 - Brothers & Sisters in Chinese with ShaoLan and Young Ballet Dancer Luke Wragg
May 11, 2024 00:00 - 5 minutes - 5.31 MBShaoLan shares with rising star dancer of the Royal Ballet, Luke Wragg how to let your friends know whether you have any brothers or sisters in Chinese. Find out why it is important in Chinese society whether a brother or sister is older or younger than you. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
130 - Relationship in Chinese with ShaoLan and CBE, Author & Radio Broadcaster Carole Stone
May 10, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBRelationship is everything in China. The best step to getting “guanxi” is right here on the Talk Chineasy episode and who better to learn the word than one of London’s best-connected people, the “queen of networking” Carole Stone CBE. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
129 - Diet in Chinese with ShaoLan & Founder Dean Ornish from Preventive Medicine Research Institute
May 09, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBShaoLan teaches renowned doctor Dean Ornish how to say “diet” in Chinese. Dean looks at the reasons why a healthy diet is so important. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
128 - Interview in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Genevieve Lydstone from Scout Technologies
May 08, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MBIn this special episode, ShaoLan teaches the co-founder of Scout Technologies Genevieve Wolff Lydstone the word for “interview” in Chinese. Find out Genevieve’s tips on how to perfect your interview technique and find out how Scout is revolutionising the way in which companies search for their employees. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
127 - Take Care in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
May 07, 2024 00:00 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBHow do you say “take care” in Chinese? Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke finds out that ”protecting your weight” has a fascinating origin rooted in ancient Chinese culture and isn’t as offensive as it may first seem. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
126 - Year(s)-old in Chinese with ShaoLan and Young Ballet Dancer Luke Wragg
May 06, 2024 00:00 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MBFind out how to say how old you are in Chinese with a rising star dancer of the Royal Ballet, Luke Wragg. ShaoLan shares the fascinating history of the original characters in Chinese too. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
125 - Friend in Chinese with ShaoLan and Content Chief Gina Pell at The What
May 05, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.25 MBEditor of the amazing publication “The What,” Gina Pell joins ShaoLan to find out how to say “friend” in Chinese. Find out how friendship is viewed in Chinese culture and also learn bonus words “girlfriend” and “boyfriend.” 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
124 - Dance in Chinese with ShaoLan and Young Ballet Dancer Luke Wragg
May 04, 2024 00:00 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBCan you dance? The 11-year-old star of the Royal Opera House ballet Luke Wragg certainly can! In this episode, he joins ShaoLan in the London studio to chat about how to say “dance” and also “ballet” in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
123 - Buddha in Chinese with ShaoLan and Lucid Dreaming Teacher Charlie Morley
May 03, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MBLucid dreaming teacher Charlie Morley shares his experiences with Buddhism and learns how to say “Buddha” in Chinese. Also as a bonus feature, you can listen to one of his Buddhist rap songs. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
122 - Office in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder and Chairman Edward Shenderovich from Knotel
May 02, 2024 00:00 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBHighly successful businessman and entrepreneur Edward Shenderovich learns how to say “office” in Chinese. ShaoLan also how to distinguish between different types of work in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
121 - Work in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Erik Brynjolfsson from MIT
May 01, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MBWorld leading economist Erik Brynjolfsson visits the Talk Chineasy studio in London to learn a hugely important word for our lives in Chinese, “work”! Also, find out how to say “I want to work!” and “I don’t want to work”! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
120 - Philanthropy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Philanthropist Nicolas Berggruen
April 30, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.34 MBPhilanthropist Nicholas Berggruen speaks with ShaoLan about the importance of “holistic” philanthropy and the best ways to empower people. He has already endowed the Berggruen Institute and joined the “Giving Pledge” to donate most of his wealth to charity. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
119 - To Believe in Chinese with ShaoLan and Chief Science Officer Guruduth Banavar from IBM
April 29, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.53 MB“Do you believe me?” ShaoLan jokes with Guruduth Banavar, VP and Chief Science Officer of IBM. Guruduth discovers the word for “believe” in Chinese and shares a touching story of helping a friend rediscover how to believe in themselves. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
118 - Juice in Chinese with ShaoLan and Oncologist and Bestselling Author David Agus
April 28, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MB“Eat the real thing!” recommends renowned doctor David Agus, as he learns the Chinese word for “juice” and shares with the listeners about his bestseller “A Short Guide To a Long Life.” 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
117 - Fat & Skinny in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
April 27, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.95 MBTransition drummer Josh learns these descriptive words in Chinese in a funny and engaging lesson. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
116 - Stuff in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
April 26, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MBSuch a useful word in Chinese… “stuff!” Transition’s singer Jesse returns and finds out the fascinating reason why the word for “stuff” in Chinese is made up of the words East and West. Also, find out how to avoid insulting people. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
115 - Economy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Erik Brynjolfsson from MIT
April 25, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.53 MBThe economy affects almost every area of our lives and who better to learn the Chinese word for the economy than world leading economist and author of “The second machine age” Erik Brynjolfsson. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
114 - Success in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Serial Entrepreneur & Mentor Sunny Bates
April 24, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MBSuccessfully learn Chinese with Talk Chineasy! Sunny Bates learns how to say “success” in Chinese and chats with ShaoLan about how we define success. Also, learn how to wish someone a success in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
113 - By The Way in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
April 23, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.97 MBShaoLan shares with Transition drummer Josh how to say “by the way” in Chinese. Bonus words taught in the lesson include “a little bit”, which is a hugely useful phrase in everyday conversation. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
112 - Crowd in Chinese with ShaoLan and Principal Research Scientist Andrew McAfee from MIT
April 22, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 8.08 MBThe highly entertaining, world-leading economist Andrew McAfee returns to share his thoughts on the way in which “the crowd” is changing the world that we live in. ShaoLan ensures that his Chinese pronunciation of the word is spot on! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
111 - Philosophy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Philanthropist Nicolas Berggruen
April 21, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.95 MBIn this special episode, ShaoLan teaches philanthropist Nicolas Berggruen how to say “philosophy” in Chinese. Nicholas then gives his remarkable views on philanthropy and how he is making a positive difference in the world. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
110 - New York in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Serial Entrepreneur & Mentor Sunny Bates
April 20, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MBHow do you say “New York” in Chinese? ShaoLan teaches Sunny Bates and in return is treated to Sunny’s recommendations on where to visit in one of the world’s most iconic cities. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
109 - Hour in Chinese with ShaoLan & VP Strategic Communications Bruce Upbin
April 19, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MBHow long will the journey take? Learn how to reply in Chinese as ShaoLan teaches Hyperloop One’s Bruce Upbin. Test your comprehension along with Bruce at 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.
108 - Transportation in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and CEO Michael Schneider at Service
April 18, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MBWhat distance is it faster to cycle in LA? Find out that and how to say “transportation” in Chinese with the help of ShaoLan and today’s special guest and tech entrepreneur Michael Schneider. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
107 - From To in Chinese with ShaoLan & VP Strategic Communications Bruce Upbin
April 17, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBMoving from somewhere to somewhere is a phrase you will hear every day in China. Find out how to say it in Chinese with Hyperloop One’s Bruce Upbin. ShaoLan also explains to Bruce that it can also be used to describe moving jobs as well as physical places. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
106 - To Come Back in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
April 16, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.26 MBWhy do people say “You’re back!” in Chinese culture? What feeling does it express? Find out why as Transition’s singer Jesse is back in the studio in London for another entertaining Chinese masterclass with ShaoLan. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
105 - Have A Holiday in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
April 15, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.75 MBNeed a holiday? ShaoLan teaches Transition drummer Josh the phrase and helps him to distinguish between the summer vacation, school holidays and just taking a holiday. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
104 - Sweet Dreams in Chinese with ShaoLan and Lucid Dreaming Teacher Charlie Morley
April 14, 2024 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.26 MBLucid dreaming specialist learns how to wish someone “sweet dreams” in Chinese. ShaoLan shares more formal and less formal ways of saying this and which situations it will be appropriate in. And find out why Charlie recommends taking a nap when you’re busy. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
103 - Question in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and CEO Michael Schneider at Service
April 13, 2024 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBCreator of the amazing app “Service”, which helps people around the globe solve any kind of service-related questions, Michael Schneider learns how to say the Chinese word for “question.” 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
101 - Smart in Chinese with ShaoLan and and Author, Serial Entrepreneur & Mentor Sunny Bates
April 11, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MBThe amazing Sunny Bates calls in from New York to learn how to say “smart” in Chinese. A hugely successful individual, she is the CEO of Sunny Bates Associates and is on the board of some of the world’s most exciting companies, including Kickstarter and Creative Capital Foundation. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
100 - Teacher in Chinese with ShaoLan and Lucid Dreaming Teacher Charlie Morley
April 10, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.26 MBLucid dreaming specialist Charlie Morley shares invaluable insights as to why teachers are highly respected in Far Eastern culture and his own journey to accepting the title of the teacher himself. And find out which language ShaoLan most often dreams in! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
099 - Red & Green Color in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
April 09, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MBWhy is the color red so significant in Chinese culture? How does it differ from Western culture? Transition’s drummer Josh chats with ShaoLan and offers some fascinating insights. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
097 - Lucky in Chinese with ShaoLan and Oncologist and Bestselling Author David Agus
April 07, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MBDavid Agus is a doctor to the stars and author of the New York Times bestselling “A Short Guide to a Long Life.” In this episode, he joins ShaoLan to help Talk Chineasy listeners make their own luck and stay healthy in the long term. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
096 - Dissertation in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and CEO Richard Price from Academia.edu
April 06, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.75 MBHow many million dissertations can you read on academia.edu? Find out the answer and more in this fascinating episode as the founder Richard Price chats with ShaoLan about how access to elite knowledge is improving people’s lives all around the world. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
095 - Today Tomorrow Yesterday in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
April 05, 2024 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBJesse shares an exclusive clip of Transition’s hit song “jin tian wan shang” (今天晚上) and learns how to say Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday. Test your Chinese comprehension of the words at the end of the lesson along with Jesse. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
094 - Mountain Climbing in Chinese with ShaoLan & Nelson Dellis the 4x US Memory Champion
April 04, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MB4x USA Memory Champion Nelson Dellis talks about his love of climbing mountains and his attempt to climb Mount Everest. Thanks to expert teacher ShaoLan, he learns how to say it in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
093 - 8 Times in Chinese with ShaoLan and Chief Science Officer Guruduth Banavar from IBM
April 03, 2024 00:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBOne of IBM’s top stars Guruduth Banavar is also an accomplished composer. He shares the inspiration to one of his top songs Rise 8 times. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
092 - Orange Color in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
April 02, 2024 00:00 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MBTalk Chineasy’s resident special guest Josh learns how to say “orange” in Chinese. Find out why the Chinese love to eat a lot of oranges, especially during Chinese New Year. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
091 - What Do You Want in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
April 01, 2024 00:00 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MBIf you don’t learn any other Chinese today, then learn this! Transition drummer Josh discovers how to ask and how to answer the question “What do you want?” In China, you will use this phrase every day. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.