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From American Football to Chinese Films: The Journey of Matt William Knowles
You Can Learn Chinese - April 29, 2024 11:23 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsJared Turner interviews Matt William Knowles, a former college football player, who turned an unfortunate event into a remarkable life-changing adventure in China. After a career-ending injury left him uncertain about his future, Matt took a volunteer teaching position in one of China's most imp...
The Frustrated Learner and the Sound of Progress
You Can Learn Chinese - April 13, 2024 00:01 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsHosts Jared and John discuss the frustrations of a learner who came to John for help, particularly with pinyin and differentiation of similar sounds in Chinese. They explore why learners often misapply English pronunciation rules to pinyin and how comprehensible input can ease the learning curve...
Finding Your Voice in Chinese: Happi's Multilingual Melody
You Can Learn Chinese - April 01, 2024 09:07 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsDriven by her love for Asian cultures, anime, and K-pop, Happi (from Happi Across Cultures) has learned Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Starting with friendships with exchange students, she went on to double major in Chinese and Japanese including studying abroad in Tokyo and Shanghai where she d...
Japanese and Chinese: Unraveling the Differences of Two Ancient Tongues
You Can Learn Chinese - March 18, 2024 11:09 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsDive into the fascinating world of East Asian languages with hosts Jared Turner and John Pasden. Whether you're navigating the tonal waves of Chinese or untangling the polite intricacies of Japanese, this episode offers a deep dive into the nuances, challenges, and delights of learning these two...
The Making of a YouTube Star: Ari Smith's Transformation into Xiao Ma
You Can Learn Chinese - March 04, 2024 11:35 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsIn this riveting episode, a clueless American white guy shocks a podcast host with flawless Chinese using one trick that teachers hate! Our special guest, Ari Smith, widely recognized as Xiao Ma on YouTube, shares the unexpected journey that led him from being a curious American to a Chinese-s...
Bridging Continents and Cultures: How Akeel Alleyne Found His Calling and Career in the Heart of China
You Can Learn Chinese - February 19, 2024 12:30 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsSome people may find they have a knack for learning Chinese, but deciding to make Chinese a part of your life is another decision entirely. Akeel Alleyne shares his story from learning Chinese in high school to making the move to live and work in China. He talks about how Chinese has enriched hi...
The Impact of Native Teaching Methods on Chinese Learners: Insights from a Shanghai Classroom
You Can Learn Chinese - February 05, 2024 12:08 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsJoin us as we step into the world of China's educational system. With an extra special guest interview, we pull back the curtain of how Chinese is taught in Chinese schools. These first-hand insights shed light on how China’s classrooms influence how Chinese is taught around the world. Links f...
How to use ChatGPT to Learn Chinese
You Can Learn Chinese - January 15, 2024 11:30 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsHosts Jared Turner and John Pasden give you some pro tips on how to use AI, specifically Chat GPT, to learn Chinese. They explore a variety of use cases, including limitations and tips on how to get the most out of these large language models we call artificial intelligence. Links from the epi...
Christmas in China (Ep. 25 Replay)
You Can Learn Chinese - December 18, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsOur special Chinese Christmas episode first aired Dec 16, 2019.
The Future of the You Can Learn Chinese Podcast
You Can Learn Chinese - November 20, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsJohn and Jared have some sad news to share and want your feedback on the future of the podcast.
Mandarin reboot: How to get back into learning after taking a break
You Can Learn Chinese - November 06, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsSo you want to get back into learning Chinese after taking a break. John and Jared give you tips on how to get back into learning Chinese and make it an even better experience than before. Guest interview is with Martina Fuchs, who started her career as an Arabic-speaking spy for the Swiss govern...
Reframing the 10 worst Chinese learning tips
You Can Learn Chinese - October 23, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsThere is no shortage of advice on how to learn Chinese, but in this episode, hosts John and Jared not only talk about 10 common bad tips for learning Chinese, but also reframe them so you know what to do instead. Guest interview is with Dave Landis, a language enthusiast who shares his journey of...
Fluency now: The power of extensive reading
You Can Learn Chinese - October 02, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsStories about the impact of extensive reading on language fluency pulled from studies and research. Guest interview with Sarah Reinstein, a game developer.
Knowledge vs Proficiency (Ep. 12 Replay)
You Can Learn Chinese - September 18, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsYou know a lot of Chinese, but can you actually use it? Listen to the stories of 10 years in Xinjiang from John Summers.
Five tips on taking better notes for learning Chinese
You Can Learn Chinese - September 04, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsJohn and Jared discuss 5 principles to optimize your note-taking for language learning to maximize your learning gains. Guest interview is with Nick Anderson, a cross-cultural consultant and Chinese accent coach in Hollywood.
Five tips on taking better notes for learning Chinese
You Can Learn Chinese - September 04, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsJohn and Jared discuss 5 principles to optimize your note-taking for language learning to maximize your learning gains. Guest interview is with Nick Anderson, a cross-cultural consultant and Chinese accent coach in Hollywood. Links from the episode: Shirts for Chinese Learners | Manda...
Imperfectly fluent: Letting go of perfection
You Can Learn Chinese - August 21, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsWhat if your perfectionism is holding you back from progressing in Chinese? Learn how perfectionism can both help and hinder you. Interview is with Rob Neal from Manchester, England.
How To Find The Perfect Tutor (Ep. 36 Replay)
You Can Learn Chinese - August 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsWhat does a great tutor do differently and how do you find them? Tune in for the answer. Guest interview with Lucy Jak-Lax, an aspiring musician who fell in love with China.
Unleashing the power of motivation: Swire Chinese language conference
You Can Learn Chinese - July 24, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsThis special episode features Jared Turner’s keynote address at the Swire Chinese Language conference in June of 2023 in Newcastle, England, along with 6 speed interviews at the conference.
Listener questions answered: learning habits, immersion, and the power of extensive reading
You Can Learn Chinese - July 10, 2023 13:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsJared and John answer listener questions about learning Chinese and interview Shannon Kennedy, a polyglot who shares her experiences learning the language.
Why are dialogues so popular in language learning?
You Can Learn Chinese - June 26, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsJohn and Jared discuss the benefits of dialogues in language learning. Guest interview is with Bohan Phoenix, a Chinese-American hip hop artist.
Beyond memorization: Higher order thinking skills in language learning
You Can Learn Chinese - May 29, 2023 13:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsIn this episode, Jared Turner and John Pasden delve into the topic of higher order thinking skills in language learning, with a focus on learning Chinese. They explore Bloom's Taxonomy and how it can be applied to language learning, and the challenges and rewards of creating in language learning....
Will technology replace language learning?
You Can Learn Chinese - May 15, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsJared and John discuss the role of technology in language learning and whether it can replace the need to learn a foreign language. Guest interview is with Ben McMahon who shares his unique story of waking up from a coma speaking only Chinese and how he developed his language skills to pursue opp...
Breaking down emotional walls: the key to successful language learning
You Can Learn Chinese - May 01, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsIn this episode, Jared Turner and John Pasden discuss the affective filter hypothesis and its relevance to language learning. They explain the three key categories of the affective filter: motivation, self-confidence, and anxiety, and how teachers and learners can help lower the affective filter ...
The impact of comprehensible input on language learning: a deep dive
You Can Learn Chinese - April 17, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsDelver into the topic of comprehensible input in language learning with John & Jared who discuss various approaches and stress the importance of personalized learning, along with an interview with Mandarin teacher Emma Jamen.
How your personality changes in another language
You Can Learn Chinese - April 03, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsIf you feel like you have a different personality in Chinese, then you’re not alone. Jared & John talk about this fascinating phenomenon on how many act and feel differently when speaking a 2nd language. Guest interview is with Taha Shlibek from Libya, who left his stable job to learn Chinese and...
Traveling to the Middle Kingdom: What to know before you go
You Can Learn Chinese - March 20, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsChina has lifted COVID restrictions and is issuing visas. It’s time to visit China! Jared and John talk about what you need to know about visiting China that has opened back up. Guest interview is with Sophia Xavier from Portugal whose fascination with China led her to study in China and pursue c...
How to increase your listening speed
You Can Learn Chinese - March 06, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsIn this episode, we explore the nuances of rate of speech in Chinese and how it impacts listening comprehension & speaking ability. Plus, we have an inspiring interview with Susan St. Dennis about her journey into learning Chinese!
How to focus your learning efforts for the maximum gain
You Can Learn Chinese - February 20, 2023 13:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsHosts Jared Turner and John Pasden provide a refreshing take on language learning, offering insightful tips and hilarious anecdotes to make the process more enjoyable and effective. They discuss everything from the 10,000-hour rule to improving flashcard practice, while also embracing the importa...
The vocabulary dilemma
You Can Learn Chinese - February 06, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsDo you keep learning new vocab but have trouble using it? Jared and John talk about the vocab dilemma in which many learners find themselves caught and discuss the balance between knowledge and proficiency. Guest interview is with Amy Celico, international political and economic consultant, forme...
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