Talk Chineasy - Learn Chinese every day with ShaoLan
382 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 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
296 - Sugar & Milk in Chinese with ShaoLan and Non Executive Chairman David He at Jinchun Group
October 23, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBA must-listen episode! ShaoLan and the director of Nanyang Tea House, David He, teach you how to customize your tea with different amounts of milk, sugar and heat, all in Chinese. After listening you will be able to order and customize your drink to your heart's content! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
295 - Where in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
October 22, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MB“Where” and “There” in Chinese are very similar words. Learn how to distinguish between the two and where to use them in this entertaining episode with Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke and Chineasy creator, ShaoLan. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
294 - Business Trip in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
October 21, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.3 MBDo you need to travel for business? If so, is it something that you enjoy, or is it a bit of a pressure? ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke talk about the word for “business trip” in Chinese, while also discussing what they do and don't like about going on business trips. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
293 - Single in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
October 20, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MB“Single” in Chinese is a common word that is used in many situations. Transition band's singer Jesse Edbrooke drops in to the studio in London to find out the origins of the word and how it can be mixed and matched with other Chinese words to create some fascinating meanings. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
292 - Female in Chinese with ShaoLan and Adventurer & Trendsetter Shuangyi Li
October 19, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.26 MBFind out how to say “female” in Chinese with Chineasy creator ShaoLan and today's guest Shuangyi Li. Also, find out how Chinese culture is changing and evolving and allowing more women to have a larger influence on modern society in China. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
291 - Internet Celebrity in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
October 18, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.96 MBWhy would a “net red” mean an internet celebrity in Chinese? Find out with Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke and ShaoLan as they discuss the origins of the newly created term and how internet celebrity in China is impacting popular culture. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
290 - Classmate in Chinese with ShaoLan and Super Chineasian Charlie Hoffs
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.34 MB“Classmate” in Chinese is the word for the day as ShaoLan enlightens today's guest Charlie Hoffs with the origins of the word. As ever, the word for classmate can be joined with other Chinese words to create new and relevant meanings. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
289 - Dictionary in Chinese with ShaoLan and Adventurer & Trendsetter Shuangyi Li
October 16, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBShuangyi Li has a thirst for knowledge and an amazing vocabulary that has stemmed from consistently looking up words that she didn't know in the dictionary. ShaoLan reveals her love of the Chinese dictionary and why she took it to the USA when she traveled there for business. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
288 - This & That in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
October 15, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.41 MB“This and that” in Chinese are two of the most useful words you can learn! Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke chats with ShaoLan about the possible ways of using the word and how it is not as offensive in Chinese culture as it can sometimes sound! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
287 - Motorbike in Chinese with ShaoLan & Coordinator James Trapp - UCL IOE Confucius Institute
October 14, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.4 MBMotorbike enthusiast and fluent Chinese speaker James Trapp chats with ShaoLan about the Chinese words for motorbike and other types of vehicles. Listen and discover the similarities between riding a motorbike and meditating! Would you dare ride a motorbike on a 10 lane motorway in Beijing? 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
286 - Store in Chinese with ShaoLan and Non Executive Chairman David He at Jinchun Group
October 13, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.53 MBDavid He is the Non-executive Chairman at Jinchun Group. The company already has over 75 tea stores in Shanghai. Find out how to say “store” or “shop” in Chinese and how to differentiate between different types of stores. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
285 - Book in Chinese with ShaoLan and Adventurer & Trendsetter Shuangyi Li
October 12, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MBLearn the Chinese word for “book” in this episode with Shuangyi Li, a fascinating individual who has a huge love of books. ShaoLan shines a light on the reasons why the Chinese character for “book” has developed and evolved into its modern form. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
284 - Scholarship in Chinese with ShaoLan and Super Chineasian Charlie Hoffs
October 11, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBShaoLan shares with listeners how to say “scholarship” in Chinese with today's guest Charlie Hoffs. Charlie has recently won a scholarship from the Confucius Institute to compete in a Chinese speaking competition in Beijing. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
283 - Code in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Jennifer Pahlka from Code for America
October 10, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MBFounder and executive director of Code For America, Jennifer Pahlka joins this podcast to learn the word for “code” or “coding” in Chinese. Her amazing initiative aims to harness the incredible advances in technology in the 21st Century and enable them to make the government work for a fairer society. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
282 - Be Late in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
October 09, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBFind out how to say the super useful phrase “sorry I'm late” in Chinese with ShaoLan and Transition drummer, Josh Edbrooke. Follow the conversation and the other useful applications of “late” but be careful who you say them to (listen in to find out why)! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
281 - Get Angry in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
October 08, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 8.19 MBExpress your emotion in Chinese with ShaoLan and Transition's singer Jesse Edbrooke. Find out how to say “I am angry” or how to directly ask others why they are feeling angry. The Chinese words embody something of the Chinese philosophy of emotion and ShaoLan's explanation is fascinating. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
280 - Good People in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Anthony Tjan from the Cue Ball Group
October 07, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MBNew York Times Bestselling author and CEO of The Cue Ball Group Anthony Tjan joins ShaoLan to teach how to say “good people” in Chinese. Find out why he believes finding good people is “the only leadership decision that really matters.” 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
279 - Smile in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Mandeep Rai from Creative Visions Global
October 06, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.36 MBMandeep Rai, the CEO of Creative Visions Global, is someone who likes to wear a smile! She joins ShaoLan in the London studio to talk about smiling and how to say the word in Chinese (which works best when you are smiling). ShaoLan teaches all kinds of different ways to describe smiling, smirking, laughing and joking in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
278 - So-so in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
October 05, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MBThe Chinese word for “so-so” is often one of the first words that non-native speakers learn to say. ShaoLan teaches Transition singer Jesse the humorous origins of the word and why Chinese people find it a funny thing to hear. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
277 - Tea in Chinese with ShaoLan and Non Executive Chairman David He at Jinchun Group
October 04, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBDiscover the word for “tea” in Chinese and how to say some of the most common types of tea, such as Oolong, black and green tea. Today's guest is David He and he knows a thing or two about tea as he is the CEO of one of the coolest tea brands in Shanghai, Nanyang Tea House. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
276 - Bus in Chinese with ShaoLan and Adventurer & Trendsetter Shuangyi Li
October 03, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBListen in to learn the many different words for “bus” in Chinese. ShaoLan interviews today's special guest, Shuangyi Li, about an encounter on a bus in China when she was 13 that changed the course of her life. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
275 - Like in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
October 02, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.81 MBStart expressing your opinions in Chinese by learning the word for “to like” with ShaoLan and Transition singer, Jesse Edbrooke. Do you like to sleep? Do you like me?! Discover the ways of using the word in both formal situations and in a lighthearted way. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
274 - Birthday in Chinese with ShaoLan and Super Chineasian Charlie Hoffs
October 01, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.93 MBLearn how to wish your friends happy birthday in Chinese in this special episode with Californian student Charlie Hoffs. ShaoLan shares the varying birthday customs in China and Charlie talks about how she likes to celebrate her birthday. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
273 - Jazz in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Adam Foss at Prosecutor Impact
September 30, 2023 12:27 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MBAdam Foss joins Talk Chineasy today to talk about his love of “jazz” and learn the word in Chinese. In this episode, find out why the word for “jazz” in Chinese and “noble scholar” are connected! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
272 - Chinese Characters in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
September 29, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.13 MBDon’t miss out on how to say “Chinese Characters” with Transition drummer, Josh Edbrooke! ShaoLan shares about the origins of the words and how they came to mean what they do. Do you know why there are 2 different kinds of characters, simplified and traditional? Listen in to find the answer! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
271 - Outstanding in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Martin Talvari at Myriad.live & Wanderfeel
September 28, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.68 MBMartin Talvari, co-founder of Myriad.live spends a lot of his time with and looking for “outstanding people.” Listen in and find out the word for “outstanding” in Chinese and how to use it in the best context! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
270 - Nature in Chinese with ShaoLan & Stef Roberts at Stef Roberts Motion Design & Illustration
September 27, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBToday “nature” is the Chinese word for the day and you can learn it with Stef Roberts, animator and popular blogger who shares about his amazing lifestyle appreciating nature through living in the forest. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
269 - Automatic in Chinese with ShaoLan and Senior Editor Will Knight at MIT Technology Review
September 26, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBWill Knight is the senior editor of world-leading university MIT’s “Technology Review.” He gets to see new technologies before the rest of the world. In this episode, you can find out how to say “automation” and “automatic” in Chinese. These words are super useful in everyday life, listen in to find out why. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
268 - Winner in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author & Columnist Kevin Maney
September 25, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.54 MBLearn to say “winner” in Chinese! Today’s guest is the bestselling author of the book “Play Bigger,” Kevin Maney. Find out about his fascinating research and how playing bigger can help your business in a world where the “winner takes all.” 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
267 - Law in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Adam Foss at Prosecutor Impact
September 24, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MBFind out how to say “law” in Chinese and why the original meaning of the words are important in Chinese culture in this fascinating episode with special guest Adam Foss and ShaoLan. Adam is a former US Prosecutor and has some valuable insights into the way our legal system can be changed to help improve our society. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
265 - To Turn in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founding Director Matthew Kressy from MIT IDM
September 22, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MBFounding Director of MIT Integrated Design and Management Matthew Kressy learns the words for “turn” and “left and right” in Chinese. Very useful if you ever take a taxi in China but can not remember the address of where you need to go! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
264 - Eloquence in Chinese with ShaoLan and International Curator Bruno Giussani from TED
September 21, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.19 MBCurator of TED’s speeches Bruno Giussani shares extensively with ShaoLan about how eloquence is far more than the words that we say. He also learns the word for “eloquence” in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
263 - Face to Face in Chinese with ShaoLan and TED Resident & Conversation Expert Susan Bird
September 20, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MBThese days with all the new digital media and communication technology, it's as important as ever to be able to meet face-to-face. This is also still a huge part of Chinese culture, so learn how to say “face to face” in Chinese in this episode with ShaoLan TED resident and Podcast host Susan Bird. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
262 - Monsters in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder & Co-CEO Michael Acton Smith OBE at Calm.com
September 19, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBCreator of Moshi Monsters Michael Acton Smith learns the word in Chinese for “monsters” with Chineasy creator ShaoLan. Listen in and discover how to distinguish between cute monsters and evil monsters. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
261 - Forest in Chinese with ShaoLan & Stef Roberts at Stef Roberts Motion Design & Illustration
September 18, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBDiscover the word for “forest” in Chinese and what its significance is in Chinese culture along with today’s special guest Stef Roberts. Stef is an award-winning animator who has produced animations for top companies such as Coke, Adidas and of course, Chineasy. He has a truly surprising lifestyle. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
259 - Grapes in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Matteo Berlucchi at Your.MD
September 16, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBMatteo Berlucchi owns several high-class wine shops in central London all selling and importing the best quality Italian wines. In this episode, learn with him how to say something in Chinese that is crucial to making wine… “grapes!” 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
258 - To Choose in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Adam Foss at Prosecutor Impact
September 15, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.22 MBLife is about “choices”! Find out how to say “choices” and “to choose” in Chinese with ShaoLan and this episode’s special guest Adam Foss. Adam is helping many people around the world make better choices so listen and be inspired! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
257 - Life in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Max Tegmark from MIT
September 14, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MBWorld famous cosmologist Max Tegmark shares with ShaoLan his thoughts on the origins of life and the universe and moves on to discover the word for ”life” in Mandarin Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
256 - Eyes in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Speaker & Entrepreneur Isaac Lidsky
September 13, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MBAuthor of the bestselling book “Eyes Wide Open” Isaac Lidsky calls in to share with ShaoLan his amazing story. As he shares his insights as to how we can shape the reality around us, you will learn the word for “eyes” and all other bonus words in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
255 - Video Game in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder & Co-CEO Michael Acton Smith OBE at Calm.com
September 12, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes - 5.24 MBFind out the word for “video game” in Chinese along with today’s special guest Michael Acton Smith. He is the creator of Moshi Monsters, a game which teaches children positive skills and has millions of players around the globe. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
254 - Bed in Chinese with ShaoLan & Stef Roberts at Stef Roberts Motion Design & Illustration
September 11, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MBFeeling sleepy?! Learn how to say “bed” in Chinese with ShaoLan and award-winning animator Stef Roberts. The majority of his resting time is spent in a hammock in the forest. You can also learn the bonus word for “hammock” in Chinese! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
253 - Grandparents in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & President Kara Dyer at Storytime Toys Inc.
September 10, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.86 MBFounder of Storytime Toys joins ShaoLan to find out how to say “grandparents” in Chinese. Listen in to discover why it is more descriptive than the English translation and also how Kara’s family influenced her in her journey to create the awesome Storytime Toys. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
252 - To Talk/To Say in Chinese with ShaoLan and TED Resident & Conversation Expert Susan Bird
September 09, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBLearn the art of conversation and how to say “to talk” in Chinese along with ShaoLan and TED resident and Conversation Expert Susan Bird. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
251 - To Review in Chinese with ShaoLan and Senior Editor Will Knight at MIT Technology Review
September 08, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MBLearn the word for “review” in Chinese with the senior editor of MIT’s “Technology Review” Will Knight. The word is an interesting mix as it includes elements of the Chinese characters for commenting objectively and discussing. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
250 - Justice in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Adam Foss at Prosecutor Impact
September 07, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBLearn the word for “justice”, “fair” and “unfair” with today’s special guest Adam Foss. As a former Prosecutor in the USA, he shares some fascinating insights into the US criminal justice system and how his organization Prosecutor Impact is working not just to punish people, but to give them positive ways to change. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
249 - Animation in Chinese with ShaoLan & Stef Roberts at Stef Roberts Motion Design & Illustration
September 06, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MBWho better to learn the word for “animation” in Chinese than top animator Stef Roberts?! Find out how the ancient Chinese characters reflect the meaning of the word animation and what kind of animation ShaoLan enjoys watching! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
248 - Pig in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and President Kara Dyer at Storytime Toys Inc.
September 05, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MBFind out why pigs are some of ShaoLan’s favorite animals! And discover why they are significant in Chinese culture along with today’s special guest, Kara Dyer, the founder of Storytime Toys. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
247 - Skill in Chinese with ShaoLan and Senior Editor Will Knight at MIT Technology Review
September 04, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBListen in to discover what the Chinese word for “skill” is. Will Knight, the senior editor of MIT's “Technology Review”, shares his views on which new skills we will need to acquire in the future and how technology will shape our lives. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
246 - Family (Member) in Chinese with ShaoLan and Managing Director Laura Esnaola at Care.com Europe
September 03, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MBManaging Director of Care.com Europe Laura Esnaola joins ShaoLan to say the words “family member” in Chinese. Listen in and discover more of what family means in Chinese culture. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.
245 - Important in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Matteo Berlucchi at Your.MD
September 02, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.93 MBLearn how to say “important” in Chinese along with this episode’s special guest Matteo Berlucchi. Matteo is the founder of Your.MD which has an incredibly important mission - giving free, accurate medical advice to the 2.5 billion people in the world who do not have access to a doctor. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.