Latest Hsk_2 Podcast Episodes
#82 Music, learning Chinese, and Bohan Phoenix
You Can Learn Chinese - February 21, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsIf you’re into music, this episode is for you! John and Jared talk about how Chinese songs can help you learn Chinese. Interview is with Bohan Phoenix, a Chinese American hip-hop artist straddling two cultures. If you’ve not yet heard of him, then don’t miss this one! Links from the episode:我的...
Music, learning Chinese, and Bohan Phoenix
You Can Learn Chinese - February 21, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsIf you’re into music, this episode is for you! John and Jared talk about how Chinese songs can help you learn Chinese. Interview is with Bohan Phoenix, a Chinese American hip-hop artist straddling two cultures. If you’ve not yet heard of him, then don’t miss this one! Links from the ...
#82 Music, learning Chinese, and Bohan Phoenix
You Can Learn Chinese - February 21, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsIf you’re into music, this episode is for you! John and Jared talk about how Chinese songs can help you learn Chinese. Interview is with Bohan Phoenix, a Chinese American hip-hop artist straddling two cultures. If you’ve not yet heard of him, then don’t miss this one! Links from the ...
#81 Tones: Answers to questions you didn't know to ask
You Can Learn Chinese - February 07, 2022 13:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsDo native speakers know the tones? How well do you need to know tones to listen or speak? Jared and John delve into these and other questions with answers that might surprise you! You’ll come away with a longer-term strategy for learning tones, even if you’re as tone-deaf as John once was. Inte...
Tones: Answers to questions you didn't know to ask
You Can Learn Chinese - February 07, 2022 13:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsDo native speakers know the tones? How well do you need to know tones to listen or speak? Jared and John delve into these and other questions with answers that might surprise you! You’ll come away with a longer-term strategy for learning tones, even if you’re as tone-deaf as John once w...
Games for learning Chinese
You Can Learn Chinese - January 24, 2022 13:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsSometimes we forget how easy it can be to practice Chinese. In this episode, Jared and John talk about everyday games, like Uno and charades, you can use to practice Chinese. Suitable for all ages and learning levels, these are guaranteed to inject some fun into your Chinese learning! ...
#80 Games for learning Chinese
You Can Learn Chinese - January 24, 2022 13:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsSometimes we forget how easy it can be to practice Chinese. In this episode, Jared and John talk about everyday games, like Uno and charades, you can use to practice Chinese. Suitable for all ages and learning levels, these are guaranteed to inject some fun into your Chinese learning! Interview...
#79 Why typing characters is better than handwriting
You Can Learn Chinese - January 10, 2022 14:59 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsJared and John talk about why typing characters leads to better learning outcomes than handwriting. They dispel conventional wisdom backed by science from an academic research study by Dr. Phyllis Zhang (张霓). You may have an opinion on the matter, but now it’s time to find out what the actual res...
Why typing characters is better than handwriting
You Can Learn Chinese - January 10, 2022 14:59 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsJared and John talk about why typing characters leads to better learning outcomes than handwriting. They dispel conventional wisdom backed by science from an academic research study by Dr. Phyllis Zhang (张霓). You may have an opinion on the matter, but now it’s time to find out what the ...
#78 Top 10 Stories of 2021
You Can Learn Chinese - December 24, 2021 14:10 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsJohn and Jared have pulled the best stories out of all of the guest interviews of 2021. Get ready to laugh, reflect, and be inspired as we look back on the year. Links from the episode:#70 Reading the News: Do’s and Don'ts#60 How Chinese Food Can Help Your Chinese#59 Bridging to Breakthrough an...
Top 10 Stories of 2021
You Can Learn Chinese - December 24, 2021 14:10 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsJohn and Jared have pulled the best stories out of all of the guest interviews of 2021. Get ready to laugh, reflect, and be inspired as we look back on the year. Links from the episode: #70 Reading the News: Do’s and Don'ts #60 How Chinese Food Can Help Your Chinese #59 Bridging to...
Reading Techniques to Master Chinese
You Can Learn Chinese - December 13, 2021 12:41 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsIn this episode, John and Jared talk about something close to their hearts: reading in Chinese. They discuss the different types of reading, different techniques for advanced learners, and specifically how you can harness the power of extensive reading to accelerate your Chinese. Gues...
#77 Reading Techniques to Master Chinese
You Can Learn Chinese - December 13, 2021 12:41 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsIn this episode, John and Jared talk about something close to their hearts: reading in Chinese. They discuss the different types of reading, different techniques for advanced learners, and specifically how you can harness the power of extensive reading to accelerate your Chinese. Guest intervie...
#76 Cantonese and the uniqueness of Chinese dialects
You Can Learn Chinese - November 29, 2021 12:52 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsIn this episode, John and Jared respond to a listener question about Cantonese, which leads to a discussion around China’s numerous dialects/languages, which are in fact “topolects.” Guest interview is with Daniel Pang, who grew up speaking Cantonese at home, became a doctor, then quit his job t...
#76 Cantonese and the uniqueness of Chinese dialects
You Can Learn Chinese - November 29, 2021 12:52 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsIn this episode, John and Jared respond to a listener question about Cantonese, which leads to a discussion around China’s numerous dialects/languages, which are in fact “topolects.” Guest interview is with Daniel Pang, who grew up speaking Cantonese at home, became a doctor, then quit...
#75 How to learn similar words the right way
You Can Learn Chinese - November 15, 2021 16:31 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsIn this episode John and Jared share the proper way to compare similar words, characters, sounds, and grammar points.
#74 Improving your listening skills (Part 2 of 2)
You Can Learn Chinese - November 01, 2021 14:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsJohn and Jared talk about three types of research-backed strategies and tips you can employ to improve your listening skills, specifically in the areas where you struggle. Guest interview is with Gabrielle Barnett from Jamaica, whose quest to learn Chinese has opened doors and taken her around ...
#73 Improving your listening skills (Part 1 of 2)
You Can Learn Chinese - October 18, 2021 09:32 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsListening is one of the biggest challenges for Chinese learners. In this two part series, John and Jared talk about the most complicating factors to understanding spoken Chinese. You’ll become aware of these and be able to pinpoint where you may be struggling. Guest interview is with Marc Dupont...
#72 The Truth about Chinese subtitles
You Can Learn Chinese - October 04, 2021 12:58 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsJohn and Jared use research to address issues related to watching movies in Chinese, with and without Chinese subtitles. Find out what the academics say and stick around for the practical advice! Guest interview is with Jeremy Bai, a translator, author, and ENNIE-winning game designer who turned...
#71 Colorful or clean? Swearing in Chinese
You Can Learn Chinese - September 20, 2021 19:52 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsHow do Chinese people feel about a foreigner with a potty mouth in Chinese? Are curse words worth learning? John and Jared talk about swearing in Chinese and what you should be aware of. Guest interview is with Ashleigh Au, who combined her language skills and life experiences to create career o...
#70 Reading the News: Do’s and Dont's
You Can Learn Chinese - September 06, 2021 14:32 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsReading a Chinese newspaper is a common goal for many learners, but is it the right goal for you? John and Jared talk about what you need to know about the news in Chinese, how to get started, and the options available to you. Guest interview is with Michael Berry, a professor at UCLA who specia...
#69 The rivalry: Beijing vs. Shanghai
You Can Learn Chinese - August 23, 2021 16:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsJohn and Jared answer a listener’s question about the rivalry between China’s two most famous cities: Shanghai and Beijing. They discuss culture, history, and language, and even provide one additional view from a mystery correspondent! The guest interview is with William White, a professional si...
#68 Why is Chinese so damn hard?
You Can Learn Chinese - August 09, 2021 16:14 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsJohn and Jared are going to revisit and unpack this classic question posed by Dr. David Moser three decades ago and identify what is hard about Chinese, what is easier now, and whether Chinese really is harder than other languages. The guest interview is with Sarah Kutulakos, a lifetime Chinese ...
#68 Why is Chinese so damn hard?
You Can Learn Chinese - August 09, 2021 16:14 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsJohn and Jared are going to revisit and unpack this classic question posed by Dr. David Moser three decades ago and identify what is hard about Chinese, what is easier now, and whether Chinese really is harder than other languages. The guest interview is with Sarah Kutulakos, a lifetim...
#67 Pop-up dictionaries: Helpful or not?
You Can Learn Chinese - July 26, 2021 15:43 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsElectronic pop-up dictionaries are all the rage! But are they really helping you improve your Chinese? John and Jared take a research-based look at the impact of pop-up dictionaries and answer the question “Can you really click your way to fluency?” The guest interview is with Chris Max, a famou...
#66 8 Tips for Using Your Dictionary
You Can Learn Chinese - July 12, 2021 13:05 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsA dictionary is frequently one of the first things you buy when learning a language. In this episode, John and Jared will give you tips and tricks and do’s and don’ts on Chinese dictionaries, so you can get the most out of them for your learning gain. The guest interview is with Matt Coss, a Ch...
#65 Going all the way: Graduate studies in Chinese
You Can Learn Chinese - June 28, 2021 12:23 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsWhat does it take to pursue a graduate-level degree in Chinese in China? With our resident expert, John Pasden, we’ll pull back the curtain to show you what it takes for a non-Chinese person to get admitted into an all-Chinese university program and what studying in China at a graduate level is l...
#64 Tips and tricks for typing Chinese
You Can Learn Chinese - June 15, 2021 13:15 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsYou’ve got the basics down. Sounds like you’re ready to type Chinese! John and Jared talk about how Chinese input methods work and, for the more advanced learners, teach you tips and tricks to make Chinese input less painful and time-consuming. Interview is with Suzy Williams who learned Chines...
#63 The truth about vocabulary
You Can Learn Chinese - June 02, 2021 20:45 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsLanguage is words, so learn enough words and you’ll be fluent, right? As a sophisticated learner, you know it’s not that simple. In this episode, we discuss the subtleties of vocabulary learning, how it is (and isn’t) like Legos, what “high-frequency” means, and how to apply all of this...
#63 The truth about vocabulary
You Can Learn Chinese - June 02, 2021 20:45 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsLanguage is words, so learn enough words and you’ll be fluent, right? As a sophisticated learner, you know it’s not that simple. In this episode, we discuss the subtleties of vocabulary learning, how it is (and isn’t) like Legos, what “high-frequency” means, and how to apply all of this to your s...
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