Luke, here. In this episode, I go into the many different ways to apologize in Chinese. I explore a variety of phrases to convey apologies, including “Excuse me,” “I’m sorry,” “Can you forgive me?” and more. Join me as I discuss the appropriate contexts for each phrase, how to respond to apologies, and how to apologize in specific situations. Whether you are a Mandarin enthusiast, a traveler, or simply curious about other cultures, this episode will teach you proper Chinese etiquette and practical language skills. ✅ FREE RESOURCES Free Web Class - "How To Speak Fluent Chinese 3x Faster Than A Full Time Student Part Time, Without Ever Feeling Overwhelmed Or Wasting Thousands Of Dollars" ▶▶https://mandarinbp.com/webclass What type of Chinese learner are you? Take this 2-minutes quiz to find out now! ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/quiz Subscribe to the Mandarin Insights Newsletter ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/newsletter Free course: "The Legends Of Language Learning" (interviews with experts): ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/LOLL Free Tone Pair Chart with audio flashcards ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/tonepairs 418 Phrases to sound more fluent In Mandarin (with pdf and audio flashcards) ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/phrases Get our free study checklist: "How to Speak Fluent Mandarin" ▶▶ https://go.mandarinblueprint.com/fluent-chinese-checklist Blog: Useful articles on Mandarin Chinese posted regularly ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/blog Podcast: Luke & Phil diving into everything Mandarin-related ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/podcast ✅ OUR COURSES The Blueprint: An ingenious step-by-step online course that makes learning simple & fun ▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses ⛰️ The Mandarin Blueprint CHALLENGE! - Achieve basic literacy in Chinese in 15 days: ▶▶www.mandarinblueprint.com/challenge _______________________________ ✅ LET’S CONNECT Instagram ▶▶ https://www.instagram.com/mandarinblueprint Twitter ▶▶ https://twitter.com/mandarinbp Tiktok ▶▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@mandarinblueprint Facebook ▶▶ https://www.facebook.com/mandarinblueprint Pinterest ▶▶ https://www.pinterest.com/mandarinblueprint/ LinkedIn ▶▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mandarin-blueprint _____________________________________ ✅ CONTACT US We’ll get back to you within a few hours: contact@mandarinblueprint.com

Phil here. This week, I tackle the question that's on many language learners' minds - can you really become fully fluent in a new language? I explain why the answer is yes, as long as you prioritize the language by connecting it to your core values. I also discuss building confidence to speak to native speakers, as well as the role that mindset plays in language learning. While mindset is essential, the wrong method can still stymie your progress. I'll explain why. Tune in to this week's episode for more insights and inspiration on how to become fluent in a new language.

Luke here. In this week’s episode, we delve into the struggles and breakthroughs of learning Mandarin. It's natural to feel overwhelmed and discouraged at times, but we're here to guide you on how to appreciate the language through immersion. We've had students who have become so immersed that they have needed a dictionary to understand their own thoughts in Chinese. Consistent practice is key, and even just 30 minutes a day can make a significant difference. As a language learner myself with a busy life, I share my personal experiences on how to make language learning a priority. Tune in for valuable insights and inspiration to fuel your language-learning journey. _____________________________________ Join our free webinar ➜ https://go.mandarinblueprint.com/free-webinar-faster-Chinese-fluency 🔴 Subscribe for more free Mandarin Chinese training: https://www.youtube.com/@MandarinBlueprint?sub_confirmation=1 _____________________________________ ✅ WATCH THESE NEXT How I Made Chinese Easy ▶ ▶ https://youtu.be/dDK4aC7U3xI How I Grew The Hell Up To Learn Chinese ▶ ▶ https://youtu.be/tieAGl7L_gs How to Use SMART Goals to Learn Chinese Faster ▶ ▶ https://youtu.be/ipIMDrlNN8I _____________________________________ ✅ FREE RESOURCES Free checklist: "How to Speak Fluent Mandarin" ▶ ▶ https://go.mandarinblueprint.com/fluent-chinese-checklist Chinese Fluency Quiz: Take our quiz and for personalized advice on how to learn Chinese 3-5 x faster without teachers, textbooks, or classes ▶ ▶ https://mandarinblueprint.typeform.com/fluency-quiz Free Tone Pair Chart With Audio Flashcards ▶ ▶ https://mandarinbp.com/tonepairs 418 Phrases to sound more fluent In Mandarin (with pdf and audio flashcards) ▶ ▶ https://mandarinbp.com/phrases Legends Of Learning Learning (Free Video Course): A collection of full-length interviews and clips with polyglots on everything to do with language acquisition ▶ ▶ https://mandarinbp.com/LOLL Newsletter: Join Our Newsletter “Mandarin Insights” for education, motivation, and inspiration on Mandarin learning ▶ ▶ https://mandarinbp.com/newsletter Blog: Useful articles on Mandarin Chinese posted regularly ▶ ▶ https://mandarinbp.com/blog Podcast: Luke & Phil diving into everything Mandarin-related and answer questions from course members ▶ ▶ https://mandarinbp.com/podcast _____________________________________ ✅ GET THE BLUEPRINT Access the our series of courses that form the ultimate step-by-step path to Mandarin fluency and literacy! Master reading, listening, speaking, and even writing with this ground-breaking curriculum ▶ ▶ https://go.mandarinblueprint.com/buy-the-blueprint _____________________________________ ✅ LET’S CONNECT Instagram ▶ ▶ https://www.instagram.com/mandarinblueprint Twitter ▶ ▶ https://twitter.com/mandarinbp Tiktok ▶ ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@mandarinblueprint Facebook ▶ ▶ https://www.facebook.com/mandarinblueprint Pinterest ▶ ▶ https://www.pinterest.com/mandarinblueprint/ LinkedIn ▶ ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mandarin-blueprint _____________________________________ ✅ CONTACT US We’ll get back to you within a few hours: contact@mandarinblueprint.com _____________________________________ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:52 Email from Gavia on needing a dictionary to understand her thoughts in Chinese 13:51 Email from Annette on the Character 处 14:47 Luke responding to Annette giving different example sentences using 处 18:13 Brian on Level 30 Complete, Phase 4 Complete and the importance of setting aside at least 30 minutes per day for language learning 20:01: Tim Malinowski on (BONUS) The Language Learning Tripod Part 3: Time 22:34 Karen DeWitt on Choose Your Challenge 22:40 Zaz Bloomberg on Choose Your Challenge 22:50 Luke explaining the Mandarin Blueprint Insanity Challenge 23:23 Evere on 所以 in Context 25:20 Merideth Ezell on 美女 in Context 26:06 Hector Pulido on (BONUS) The Language Learning Tripod Part 2: Attentiveness and the importance of pronunciation and phonetics 27:57 Luke discusses the difference between formal vs. spoken Chinese 29:58 Sue Bridges on Building the Chinese Habit (This Video is Life-Changing!)

Phil here. In this week’s episode, I explore the idea of "playing to understand" when it comes to language acquisition. I believe that instead of focusing on memorization and knowledge about a language, we should adopt a more childlike attitude and focus on playing an understanding game to learn Chinese. By doing so, we can achieve real fluency and understand language patterns on a deeper level. I also emphasize that understanding does not equal memorization and that our brains are wired to extract patterns from languagess 🔴 Subscribe for more free Mandarin Chinese training: https://www.youtube.com/@MandarinBlueprint?sub_confirmation=1 _____________________________________ ✅ WATCH THESE NEXT Master THIS Emotion to Reach Fluency ▶▶ https://youtu.be/9ytfqwfFgAg TWO daily actions that will get you fluent▶▶https://youtu.be/yc5wf-ktb7I How To Develop An UNBREAKABLE Chinese Study Habit ▶ ▶ https://youtu.be/c_VzkF8GzbU _____________________________________ ✅ FREE RESOURCES What type of Chinese learner are you? Take this 2-minutes quiz to find out now! ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/quiz Subscribe to the Mandarin Insights Newsletter ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/newsletter Free course: "The Legends Of Language Learning" (interviews with experts): ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/LOLL Free Tone Pair Chart with audio flashcards ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/tonepairs 418 Phrases to sound more fluent In Mandarin (with pdf and audio flashcards) ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/phrases Get our free study checklist: "How to Speak Fluent Mandarin" ▶▶ https://go.mandarinblueprint.com/fluent-chinese-checklist Blog: Useful articles on Mandarin Chinese posted regularly ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/blog Podcast: Luke & Phil diving into everything Mandarin-related ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/podcast ___________________________________ ✅ OUR COURSES All-Course Bundle: Get all of our courses as a bundle and save 40% ▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/bundle/ Pronunciation Mastery: ▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/chinese-pronunciation/ The Mandarin Blueprint Method: Our flagship course ▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/mandarin-blueprint-method/ Mandarin Immersion Masterclass: ▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/mandarin-immersion-masterclass/ Habit-Building Bootcamp: ▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/habit-building-bootcamp/ The Mandarin Blueprint CHALLENGE! - Achieve basic literacy in Chinese in 15 days: ▶▶https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/challenge _____________________________________ ✅ LET’S CONNECT Instagram ▶▶ https://www.instagram.com/mandarinblueprint Twitter ▶▶ https://twitter.com/mandarinbp Tiktok ▶▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@mandarinblueprint Facebook ▶▶ https://www.facebook.com/mandarinblueprint Pinterest ▶▶ https://www.pinterest.com/mandarinblueprint/ LinkedIn ▶▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mandarin-blueprint _____________________________________ ✅ CONTACT US We’ll get back to you within a few hours: contact@mandarinblueprint.com _____________________________________ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Thank you for your support 1:12 Phil explains playing the understanding game and how to adopt a more childlike attitude 4:24 Thomas Brand on How You’re Going to Get to Fluency 5:00 The one true hack to adult language learners in comparison to children learning languages 7:18 Understanding the Chinese language through thoughts and patterns 16:18 Masterofpowers by Email on the importance of immersion and with a warning on how SRS is for long term, not short term gains. 27:31 Phil breaks down Christopher Weeks’ Email discussing his tutor sessions and how his current biggest issue is grammar 36:00 Responding to Christopher’s email, Phil explains why input is the only thing that matters to help you solve grammatical problems 44:40 Jack Wyldeck by Email in response to MB villain series talking about the serpents of safety and staying in your comfort zones 46:29 Richard Ashbrooke by Email seeing if he could speed up his Mandarin learning by only focusing on reading and pronunciation and NOT writing characters 48:58 Stevie on What Next? The final lesson of Habit Building Bootcamp 52:22 Kevin Swan 凯文 on 大 in Context 54:56 Kyano Maddock on Vocab Unlocked from 层 57:47 Kevin Swan 凯文 on Level 1 - Navigating the Desert

This week, Luke Neale explores the topic of using AI tools such as ChatGPT to improve Chinese learning. Luke discusses using Chat GPT for tutoring, and emphasized the benefits of the conversational aspect. It seems like it provides a comprehensive list of vocabulary, pinyin, and English translations, and allows for follow-up questions related to previous topics as if you’re having a real conversation. Luke also discusses the benefits of using flashcards and handwriting. Additionally, he discusses the best memory palace technique for Chinese learning that Mandarin Blueprint recommends to all of their students. No matter where you are in your Chinese language journey, this episode is packed with valuable insights and tips that can help you advance to the next level. Join the conversation and tune in to make the most out of this opportunity! 🔴 Subscribe for more free Mandarin Chinese training: https://www.youtube.com/@MandarinBlueprint?sub_confirmation=1 ------------------------------------- ✅ FREE RESOURCES What type of Chinese learner are you? Take this 2-minutes quiz to find out now! ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/quiz Subscribe to the Mandarin Insights Newsletter ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/newsletter Free course: "The Legends Of Language Learning" (interviews with experts): ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/LOLL Free Tone Pair Chart with audio flashcards ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/tonepairs 418 Phrases to sound more fluent In Mandarin (with pdf and audio flashcards) ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/phrases Get our free study checklist: "How to Speak Fluent Mandarin" ▶▶ https://go.mandarinblueprint.com/fluent-chinese-checklist Blog: Useful articles on Mandarin Chinese posted regularly ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/blog Podcast: Luke & Phil diving into everything Mandarin-related ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/podcast _____________________________________ ✅ OUR COURSES All-Course Bundle: Get all of our courses as a bundle and save 40% ▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/bundle/ Pronunciation Mastery: ▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/chinese-pronunciation/ The Mandarin Blueprint Method: Our flagship course ▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/mandarin-blueprint-method/ Mandarin Immersion Masterclass: ▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/mandarin-immersion-masterclass/ Habit-Building Bootcamp: ▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/habit-building-bootcamp/ The Mandarin Blueprint CHALLENGE! - Achieve basic literacy in Chinese in 15 days: ▶▶https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/challenge _____________________________________ ✅ LET’S CONNECT Instagram ▶▶ https://www.instagram.com/mandarinblueprint Twitter ▶▶ https://twitter.com/mandarinbp Tiktok ▶▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@mandarinblueprint Facebook ▶▶ https://www.facebook.com/mandarinblueprint Pinterest ▶▶ https://www.pinterest.com/mandarinblueprint/ LinkedIn ▶▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mandarin-blueprint _____________________________________ ✅ CONTACT US We’ll get back to you within a few hours: contact@mandarinblueprint.com _____________________________________ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Victor on ChatGPT 11:00 - Dan on the insanity challenge 15:14 - Darlin on Hanzi Movie Method 18:35 - Teodor on knowing 2000 characters 21:48 - Tosha on habit building bootcamp 25:17 - Jack on ‘I submit to you’

This week, Phil Crimmins delves into the topic of improving Chinese grammar by connecting with your local Chinese community. Phil shares his personal experience of how immersing himself in the Chinese community helped him to master the language and provides tips on how you can do the same. He also talks about the Mandarin Blueprint team's recent YouTube videos, which will provide you with even more practical insights and strategies to accelerate your Mandarin learning journey. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, this episode will provide you with valuable insights and inspiration to take your Chinese to the next level. So tune in and join the conversation! 🔴 Subscribe for more free Mandarin Chinese training: https://www.youtube.com/@MandarinBlueprint?sub_confirmation=1 _____________________________________ ✅ FREE RESOURCES What type of Chinese learner are you? Take this 2-minutes quiz to find out now! ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/quiz Subscribe to the Mandarin Insights Newsletter ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/newsletter Free course: "The Legends Of Language Learning" (interviews with experts): ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/LOLL Free Tone Pair Chart with audio flashcards ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/tonepairs 418 Phrases to sound more fluent In Mandarin (with pdf and audio flashcards) ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/phrases Get our free study checklist: "How to Speak Fluent Mandarin" ▶▶ https://go.mandarinblueprint.com/fluent-chinese-checklist Blog: Useful articles on Mandarin Chinese posted regularly ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/blog Podcast: Luke & Phil diving into everything Mandarin-related ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/podcast _____________________________________ ✅ OUR COURSES All-Course Bundle: Get all of our courses as a bundle and save 40% ▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/bundle/ Pronunciation Mastery: ▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/chinese-pronunciation/ The Mandarin Blueprint Method: Our flagship course ▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/mandarin-blueprint-method/ Mandarin Immersion Masterclass: ▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/mandarin-immersion-masterclass/ Habit-Building Bootcamp: ▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/habit-building-bootcamp/ The Mandarin Blueprint CHALLENGE! - Achieve basic literacy in Chinese in 15 days: ▶▶https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/challenge _____________________________________ ✅ LET’S CONNECT Instagram ▶▶ https://www.instagram.com/mandarinblueprint Twitter ▶▶ https://twitter.com/mandarinbp Tiktok ▶▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@mandarinblueprint Facebook ▶▶ https://www.facebook.com/mandarinblueprint Pinterest ▶▶ https://www.pinterest.com/mandarinblueprint/ LinkedIn ▶▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mandarin-blueprint _____________________________________ ✅ CONTACT US We’ll get back to you within a few hours: contact@mandarinblueprint.com _____________________________________ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro About Finding Chinese Communities in your area & MB's YouTube channel 8:08 Matt on finding advanced grammar materials 17:56 Jack on less common usages of Chinese characters 20:00 Lucas asking about Chinese Idioms or 成语 25:16 Jack Wyldeck on Time to Get Real About Sentences 26:15 David Knudsen on the insanity challenge 28:05 Jack Wyldeck comparing the differences of the word 'life' 30:37 Florine van Meer on writing stuff down 32:08 Jack Wyldeck on cultural differences 35:16 Merideth Ezell on morpheme’s 37:50 Jack Wyldeck on sentence structure 40:48 Merideth Ezell on different meanings to questions 43:27 Jack Wyldeck on using hell as a prop 44:21 Merideth Ezell on taking questions too literal 45:45 Kimberly Wong on 'for a moment' 47:25 Abigail on direct translations

In this Podcast episode, we showcase the progress of some of our students while providing valuable tips and strategies for Chinese language learning. Improve your grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills with our insights and efficiently absorb the language. Practice regularly and follow our suggestions to achieve your language goals faster than traditional methods. 🔴 Subscribe for more free Mandarin Chinese training: https://www.youtube.com/@MandarinBlueprint?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ FREE RESOURCES What type of Chinese learner are you? Take the Test to find out Now! ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/quiz Subscribe to our Mandarin Insights Newsletter for the best advice on Mandarin learning ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/newsletter Our Free Legendary "Legends Of Language Learning" Course: ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/LOLL Free Tone Pair Chart With Audio Flashcards ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/tonepairs 418 Phrases to sound more fluent In Mandarin (with pdf and audio flashcards) ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/phrases Get Our Free checklist: "How to Speak Fluent Mandarin" ▶▶ https://go.mandarinblueprint.com/fluent-chinese-checklist Blog: Useful articles on Mandarin Chinese posted regularly ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/blog Podcast: Luke & Phil diving into everything Mandarin-related ▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/podcast ✅ OUR COURSES All-Course Bundle: Get all of our courses as a bundle and save 40% ▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/bundle/ Pronunciation Mastery: ▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/chinese-pronunciation/ The Mandarin Blueprint Method: Our flagship course ▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/mandarin-blueprint-method/ Mandarin Immersion Masterclass: ▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/mandarin-immersion-masterclass/ Habit-Building Bootcamp: ▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/habit-building-bootcamp/ _____________________________________ ✅ LET’S CONNECT Instagram ▶▶ https://www.instagram.com/mandarinblueprint Twitter ▶▶ https://twitter.com/mandarinbp Tiktok ▶▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@mandarinblueprint Facebook ▶▶ https://www.facebook.com/mandarinblueprint Pinterest ▶▶ https://www.pinterest.com/mandarinblueprint/ LinkedIn ▶▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mandarin-blueprint _____________________________________ ✅ CONTACT US We’ll get back to you within a few hours: contact@mandarinblueprint.com ----------------- Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 3:40 - James Rogers email 14:27 - Christopher Dolman on make a movie 17:00 - Teodor Ruokolainen on level 58 review 23:46 - John McCann on pick a prop 29:00 - Dean Depenbrock question ----------------- ✅ WATCH THESE NEXT How to Learn Chinese: The Ultimate Guide ▶▶ https://youtu.be/VhwofFr4Lck The Ultimate Guide To Chinese Pronunciation ▶▶ https://youtu.be/FlaJ12tmtu4 20 Powerful Ways To Improve Your Chinese Pronunciation FAST ▶▶ https://youtu.be/aLrvTLuu_HY

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