You Can Learn Chinese

About the podcast You Can Learn Chinese

You can Learn Chinese, a podcast by Jared Turner and John Pasden of Mandarin Companion. Hear Chinese learning experts discuss how to learn Mandarin!

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2022
Game-based learning with Fred Poole, Ph.D.
In this special episode, John and Jared interview game-based learning expert Fred Poole who is a professor at Michigan State University, an avid gamer, and also an advanced speaker of Chinese and Spanish. Links from the episode: Fred Poole at Github Game and Activity Book by Fred Poole (PDF) Identity RPG game Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Curly Haired Company | Mandarin Companion Level 1 graded reader See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 25, 2022
48 min
A rude awakening: Chinese norms and niceties
Have you ever had comments in Chinese about your weight, asked how much money you make, or experienced just a general lack of “please” and “thank-you”? John and Jared talk about common usages of Chinese that at times can be perceived as “rude” by non-native speakers. Plus we’ll talk about how YOU can avoid being perceived as rude to Chinese speakers. Interview is with Randy Telfer who was first drawn to Chinese by martial arts and today has built a life and career around Chinese. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 11, 2022
61 min
Brain exhaustion and building stamina
How long can you use Chinese before your “brain is full”? John and Jared talk about endurance in Chinese, how to build stamina, and what to expect as your Chinese progresses to the next level. Interview is with Tyler Christler, an American based in Dalian speaking Dongbei-flavored Mandarin who produces videos on Chinese social media. Links from the episode: Chinese Vocabulary Wiki | AllSet Learning #30 Second Language or Foreign Language: What Type of Learner Are You? Tyler Christler is “铁蛋儿Tyler” on Douyin and Bili Bili See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
June 27, 2022
51 min
When the dictionary is wrong
What do you do when your dictionary says one thing but native speakers say it differently? John and Jared will talk about how to handle this and put it to use in your own studies. Interview is with Ryan Alexander Holmes, an actor, popular TikTocker, and black Afro Asian American, or Blasian. Links from the episode: Prescriptivism vs. Descriptivism | YouTube Pronunciation Variants | Chinese Pronunciation Wiki The Ransom of Red Chief | Level 1 Graded Reader Reading is the original SRS | Sinosplice Ryan Alexander Holmes | TikTok and Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
June 13, 2022
56 min
Vocab apps and learner engagement
Jared and John discuss a research paper on learner engagement with vocabulary apps. Whether you’re an independent learner or a teacher, there are plenty of surprises and takeaways! Interview is with Jonathan Coveny, whose obsession with Chinese took him on a winding path of learning the language. Especially for all you study nerds out there, don’t miss this one. Links from the episode: Research Paper: Stimulating learner engagement in app-based L2 vocabulary self-study: Goals and feedback for effective L2 pedagogy by Xuehong (Stella) He, Shawn Loewen Episode 40 How to Set Goals for Learning Chinese Xiao Ming, Boy Sherlock | Breakthrough Graded Reader The Chinese Nickname for “Love, Death & Robots” | Sinosplice Stories from our Readers: From Flash Cards to Martial Arts -Jonathan’s Story | Mandarin Companion Episode 61 interview with Jonathan Becker | You Can Learn Chinese See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 30, 2022
56 min
The importance of anticipation in learning
Learning a language is much more than learning vocabulary. This includes understanding and anticipating interactions within a cultural context. John and Jared discuss exactly what this means and what you should know to maximize your gains. Interview is with Elise Ferrero, a native of Italy who learned English to learn Chinese and today is a Chinese teacher to Spanish speakers in Argentina. Links from the episode: AllSet Learning 1-on-1 Live Lessons You Can Learn Chinese in Taiwan (even now!) HSK Level | vocab level assessment Elisa Ferrero website | ElisaLaoshi.com (Spanish) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 16, 2022
55 min
The six types of Chinese learners
In 2021, Jared and John at Mandarin Companion surveyed over a thousand Chinese learners worldwide. Based on a statistical analysis, they found six main types of Chinese learners. Which one are you? Interview is with Dillon Jaghory who achieved a high level of Chinese proficiency while living in the U.S. Links from the episode: Country of the Blind | Mandarin Companion Level 1 Chinese Character Challenge | Ridiculously basic & somewhat nostalgic game for reviewing HSK characters 天天跳绳 | Exercise app in Chinese See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 2, 2022
63 min
Learning Chinese slang
Slang words in Chinese are always evolving, but is it worth it to learn? As always, it depends. Guest interview is with language enthusiast, author, academic, and polyglot Kyle Anderson. Links from the episode: Kyle Anderson | New Books Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Curly Haired Company | Mandarin Companion Graded Reader Slow Chinese 每周漫闻 | Weekly Chinese slang newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
April 18, 2022
62 min

About the podcast You Can Learn Chinese

You can Learn Chinese, a podcast by Jared Turner and John Pasden of Mandarin Companion. Hear Chinese learning experts discuss how to learn Mandarin!

You Can Learn Chinese

About the podcast You Can Learn Chinese

Categories

Game-based learning with Fred Poole, Ph.D.

A rude awakening: Chinese norms and niceties

Brain exhaustion and building stamina

When the dictionary is wrong

Vocab apps and learner engagement

The importance of anticipation in learning

The six types of Chinese learners

Learning Chinese slang

About the podcast You Can Learn Chinese

Categories