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
038 - It Is Snowing in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
February 07, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MBShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh talk about snow in this winter special! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
037 - Champion in Chinese with ShaoLan and Nelson Dellis the Four-time US Memory Champion
February 06, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.57 MBAn unmissable episode in which four-time USA memory champion Nelson Dellis returns to share the secret to remembering Chinese words first time around! ShaoLan puts his theory to the test. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
036 - Competition in Chinese with ShaoLan and Nelson Dellis the Four-time US Memory Champion
February 05, 2024 00:00 - 5 minutes - 5.45 MBFour-time USA memory champion Nelson Dellis talks to ShaoLan about how he first started competing in memory competitions and learns how to say "competition" in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
035 - Facebook in Chinese with ShaoLan and Product Director Erick Tseng from Facebook
February 04, 2024 00:00 - 5 minutes - 5.1 MBWith almost a third of the world's citizens using Facebook every day, it is a big honour to hear from the Head of Facebook Mobile Products Erick Tseng. He learns how to say "Facebook" in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
034 - Sing A Song in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
February 03, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MB“I am a singer!” In this episode, explore how singing has become a major part of Chinese culture and the differences in mindset between east and west. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
033 - I Am in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
February 02, 2024 00:00 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MBThis simple and effective episode will enable you to introduce your name and vocation in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
032 - Welcome And Thanks For Coming in Chinese with ShaoLan and the artist Sarah Butterfield
February 01, 2024 00:00 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBIn China, every time you enter a shop you will hear this phrase. Discover what it really means and the origins of the word with ShaoLan and renowned British artist Sarah Butterfield. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
031 - Numbers From Five To Nine in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
January 31, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MBHow do you say bye-bye in Chinese using only numbers? ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke work hard to make it easy for you to quickly learn the Chinese numbers 5 - 9! The episode also features insightful comments about the cultural significance of each number. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
030 - I Dont Know in Chinese with ShaoLan and 13-year-old British student Astrid
January 30, 2024 00:00 - 4 minutes - 3.94 MBDo you know how to say "I don’t know!"? Top Chinese student Astrid returns to share with ShaoLan and the Talk Chineasy listeners her own experience in China and why this phrase can be useful in so many different areas. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
029 - I'm Sorry in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
January 29, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.55 MB"Sorry my Chinese isn't good," a hit song from Transition. In this episode, Jesse shares with ShaoLan the story behind this song. The song was originally a light-hearted way for the band to share some of the mistakes they made learning Chinese, but now with over half a million shares on Facebook and over 2 million views on YouTube, the song has been learned by students studying Chinese all over the world. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language...
028 - Formidable In Chinese with ShaoLan and Entrepreneur Josh Weinstein
January 28, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MB"Formidable or severe!" - The literal English translation of this word is different from its extended use in Chinese. New York tech entrepreneur and chess master Josh Weinstein shares with ShaoLan how he first learned the phrase and ShaoLan teaches Josh how he should respond. It is not what you would expect. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
027 - See A Doctor in Chinese with ShaoLan and Daniel Kraft from Exponential Medicine
January 27, 2024 00:00 - 12 minutes - 6.95 MBThe amazing Daniel Kraft, doctor, tech entrepreneur and scientist returns to Talk Chineasy to learn how to say "see a doctor" in Mandarin Chinese. ShaoLan also discovers some surprising new technologies that are helping to revolutionise the quality of healthcare around the world. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
026 - Whatever In Chinese with ShaoLan and Entrepreneur Josh Weinstein
January 26, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 4.29 MBWant to make your Chinese friends laugh? Learn this useful phrase which when used in a light-hearted way means "whatever!" ShaoLan and tech entrepreneur and chess master Josh Weinstein discuss the way in which this word has become embedded in Chinese culture. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
025 - Tiger Mum in Chinese with ShaoLan and Melissa Bethell from Bain Capital
January 25, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.22 MBEver wonder how tiger moms earned their stripes? In this Talk Chineasy Episode, learn how to say "tiger mom" and "tiger dad" in Chinese as ShaoLan and star investor Melissa Bethell discuss the cultural roots of Chinese "tiger parenting." 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
024 - May You Be Prosperous In Chinese with ShaoLan and Entrepreneur Josh Weinstein
January 24, 2024 00:00 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MB"Live long and prosper!" In this episode tech entrepreneur and chess master, Josh Weinstein calls in from New York so ShaoLan can wish him a "Happy Chinese New Year" as well as teaching other greetings that are suitable for this festive period! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
023 - Conservation in Chinese with ShaoLan and Environmentalist Stanley Johnson
January 23, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.47 MBLeading conservationist and writer Stanley Johnson drops into the London studio to share his incredible journey in campaigning to protect the environment. ShaoLan teaches him the Chinese words for "conservation" and ponders the correct term for "chimpanzee." 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
022 - Take A Break in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
January 22, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MBTime to "take a break!" ShaoLan and Transition singer Jesse laugh about the different uses of this phrase in Chinese. Highly personable and insightful, make sure you understand the cultural significance of the word. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
022 TakeABreak JesseEdbrooke
January 22, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MBTime to "take a break!" ShaoLan and Transition singer Jesse laugh about the different uses of this phrase in Chinese. Highly personable and insightful, make sure you understand the cultural significance of the word. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
021 - Convenient in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
January 21, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MB"Convenient" in Chinese has many different uses. Be the first to stay on top of these uses as ShaoLan shares with Transition singer Jesse her first-hand experiences. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
020 - Terrible In Chinese with ShaoLan and Entrepreneur Josh Weinstein
January 20, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MB"Terrible!" - ShaoLan finds out the real reason why tech entrepreneur and chess master Josh Weinstein loves this phrase and why it is so frequently used in Mandarin Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
019 - I Remember & I Forgot in Chinese with ShaoLan & Nelson Dellis the Four-time US Memory Champion
January 19, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.26 MBWhat is the easiest way to remember all these new Chinese words you’re learning? Cue the four-time USA memory champion Nelson Dellis, who tells ShaoLan the secrets to remembering. Also, learn how to say "I forgot" as well as "I remember." 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
017 - Beautiful in Chinese with ShaoLan and the artist Sarah Butterfield
January 17, 2024 00:00 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MBSo beautiful! A must learn phrase for new Chinese learners. This episode’s guest Sarah Butterfield is an internationally acclaimed artist who has recently exhibited in Shanghai. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
016 - Robot in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Erik Brynjolfsson from MIT
January 16, 2024 00:00 - 5 minutes - 3.17 MBErik Brynjolfsson returns for another fascinating episode in which you can learn how to say the word for robot in Chinese. He and ShaoLan also discuss the future of robotic technologies and how they will continue to shape our lives in the coming years. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
014 - Husband and Wife in Chinese with ShaoLan and Nelson Dellis the Four-time USA Memory Champion
January 14, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBLearn the most affectionate way of referring to your better half (the words for husband and wife) thanks to ShaoLan and four-time USA memory champion Nelson Dellis. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
013 - China in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
January 13, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.34 MBChina, a vast country with an incredibly rich history. It is shaping the world we live in, ShaoLan and Transition singer Jesse explore the etymology of the word China and some of the highlights of Jesse’s touring there. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
012 - One Two Three Four in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
January 12, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.34 MBThe fastest and easiest way to learn the numbers from 1 - 4 with ShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh. Also, discover some unexpected meanings hidden under the surface of these numbers! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
011 - Why in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
January 11, 2024 00:00 - 5 minutes - 3.77 MBWhen you want to get below the surface of Chinese culture, you need to be able to ask why things are done in certain ways! In this episode, ShaoLan and Transition singer Jesse teach you how to ask "why." 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
010 - Chinese in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
January 10, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.39 MBWhy learn Chinese? To communicate with 1.3 billion people! ShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh explore the word for the Chinese language and other useful phrases that can be easily constructed from its two characters. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
009 - Thank You in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
January 09, 2024 00:00 - 5 minutes - 3.65 MBOne of the most important words you can learn in Chinese… "Thank you." But it’s easy for non-native speakers to mispronounce the words with potentially embarrassing consequences! ShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh let you know how to get it right the first time. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
008 - Cheers in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
January 08, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MB"Never drink alone!" What’s the best way to toast your friends in China? Will you offend anyone if you get it wrong? In this episode, ShaoLan and Transition singer Jesse share some funny first-hand experiences whilst explaining how to say "cheers" and the etiquette in Chinese culture when proposing a toast. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
007 - No Problem In Chinese with ShaoLan and Entrepreneur Josh Weinstein
January 07, 2024 00:00 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBHow do you say "no problem" in Chinese? Tech Entrepreneur Josh Weinstein Skype’s in from New York City to chat with ShaoLan in an informative and entertaining episode in which you can also practice a few of the different accents from around China. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
006 - Boss in Chinese with ShaoLan and Melissa Bethell from Bain Capital
January 06, 2024 00:00 - 5 minutes - 4.6 MBShaoLan and star investor Melissa Bethell reveal how to refer to a boss in Chinese. Find out why the literal translation of boss, "old plank" is not as insulting as the direct translation would have you believe! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
005 - Goodbye in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
January 05, 2024 00:00 - 4 minutes - 3.12 MBDiscover how to say "see you next time" in Chinese. ShaoLan and Transition’s drummer Josh ensure that your goodbye will not be forever! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
004 - How Are You in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
January 04, 2024 00:00 - 5 minutes - 3.8 MBShaoLan shares with Transition drummer and fluent Chinese speaker Josh the secret to pronouncing a perfect "hello" in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
367 - To Fight in Chinese with ShaoLan and Kung Fu Instructor Martine Niven
January 02, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MBToday’s Talk Chineasy guest is martial arts specialist and instructor Martine Niven. She is well qualified to learn the main words "to fight" in Chinese along with Talk Chineasy host ShaoLan. If you listen in, you will also find out why the verb "hit" in Chinese is so useful. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
366 - Instructor in Chinese with ShaoLan and Ski Instructor George Stoy
January 01, 2024 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBLegendary ski and surf instructor George Stoy shares with ShaoLan the secrets of being a great coach. Learn the origins of the Chinese characters and the Chinese philosophy of teaching well. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
365 - Happy New Year in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse & Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
December 31, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 9.16 MB"Happy New Year" is a super useful phrase in Mandarin Chinese and can be used to congratulate each other at the Western New Year and Chinese New Year. In this special edition, Jesse and Josh Edbrooke from Transition join ShaoLan in London to learn and to share about their most memorable New Years. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
364 - Get Married in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-Founder, President & COO Lea Tarnowski from Averon
December 30, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBLearn how to say “get married,” “wedding” and “propose” in Chinese along with Lea Tarnowski, who celebrated her marriage in 3 different countries! ShaoLan also shares some fascinating insights into the role that marriage plays in Chinese society and some of the traditions associated with marriage in China that are different to those in the West. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
363 - Start Up in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Shalini Khemka from E2Exchange
December 29, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.7 MBDo you know why creativity is a key asset to founding a start-up? Discover the fascinating origins of the word for “start-up” in Chinese with ShaoLan and today's special guest, advisor to the Mayor of London Shalini Khemka. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
362 - Politics in Chinese with ShaoLan and Cambridge Politics Graduate Eleanor Olcott
December 28, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MBCambridge politics graduate Eleanor Olcott calls in from Taipei to learn the Chinese word for “politics.” She also shares her hope for bridging the gap between the East and West in the future. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
361 - Judge in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Shalini Khemka from E2Exchange
December 27, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.43 MBAdvisor to the Mayor of London, Shalini Khemka is today's special guest. ShaoLan shares with her the way to say “judge” in Chinese and the different uses of the word when compared with the literal translation in English. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
360 - Chess in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professional Poker Player Alistair Hill
December 26, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MBToday's Chinese word is “chess” with ShaoLan and guest Alistair Hill. Learn how to differentiate between “Western” and “Chinese” chess and also Alistair gives his tips on how to think strategically! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
359 - Feast in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
December 25, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MBCelebrating a significant life event in China is often done with a feast. ShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke discuss which events merit a feast and how to say it in Mandarin Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
358 - Merry Christmas in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse & Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
December 24, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.33 MBMerry Christmas! Find out how to say it in Chinese and what the Chinese do to celebrate. This special episode features both Jesse and Josh Edbrooke from Transition and of course the amazing creator of Chineasy, ShaoLan. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
357 - Skiing in Chinese with ShaoLan and Ski Instructor George Stoy
December 23, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBLearn how to say “skiing” in Chinese and all the associated vocabulary along with today's amazing guest, ski instructor George Stoy. ShaoLan herself is an avid skier and the two engage in some great conversation. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
356 - Snow in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
December 22, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBWhat's your favorite thing to do in the snow?! Find out how to say “snow” and all the important fun things associated with snow in Chinese with Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke and Talk Chineasy creator ShaoLan. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
355 - Badminton in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professional Poker Player Alistair Hill
December 21, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MBBadminton is a hugely popular sport in China and today's guest Alistair Hill is not only a professional poker player, but also a keen badminton enthusiast. Find out how the Chinese word for badminton differs from the English and what key concepts are. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
354 - Give Birth in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-Founder, President & COO Lea Tarnowski from Averon
December 20, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MBLearn the Chinese word for “give birth” in Chinese with Talk Chineasy Creator Shaolan and today's guest Co-founder and COO of Averon, Lea Tarnowski. She shares the recent experience giving birth to her baby daughter and even finds out how to say her birthday in Chinese! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
352 - Angel in Chinese with ShaoLan and Angel Investor Lea Tarnowski
December 18, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.6 MBLea Tarnowski is today's Talk Chineasy guest, learning how to say “angel” in Chinese. She is a long-term “angel investor” and has funded many successful technology start-ups including Experiment.com, Boosterfuels.com and Muse.ai. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
351 - Bridge in Chinese with ShaoLan and Cambridge Politics Graduate Eleanor Olcott
December 17, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBDo you know which bridge is the longest bridge in the world? Is it possible for the word “bridge” to be used metaphorically in Chinese? Find out the answer in this episode along with Cambridge graduate Eleanor Olcott and Talk Chineasy creator ShaoLan. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.