Learn HOW to learn Chinese with hosts Jared Turner and John Pasden. You will learn tips, strategies, and insights so you can supercharge your language learning. You will also be inspired by guest interviews with people from all over the world who have learned Chinese. Both Jared and John both learned Chinese, lived in China for many years, and have worked with learners all over the world and understand the unique challenges that Chinese learners face. They stay at the forefront of language l ...
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I'm Learning Mandarin is a podcast that dives deep into the questions that matter to Chinese learners. Host, Mischa Wilmers, talks to the world's leading scholars and draws on his experience of self-studying the language to fluency. Visit the Im Learning Mandarin blog. Popular posts include: Your Ultimate Guide To Learning Chinese Tones: https://imlearningmandarin.com/2024/09/16/its-never-too-late-to-learn-chinese-tones-heres-how/ How Long Does It Take To Learn Mandarin: https://imlearningma ...
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A podcast about how to learn Mandarin. In-depth discussions about how to overcome challenges, solve problems and get the most out of your learning. For more information and inspiration, visit https://www.hackingchinese.com!
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I'm here to help you get your foot in the Chinese learning door.
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China Myth Podcast is a self-produced immersion experience of my journey through the fascinating and misunderstood dilemmas of Chinese business culture - a reaction, a behavior, even a suggestion - and asks whether I could have achieved a better outcome with a different attitude, mindset, and approach. Because sometimes, learning how to listen is a lost art of communication.
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Dimsum Hanyu Pinyin - Learn Mandarin Chinese
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Through Dimsum Mandarin, you will learn practical Mandarin Chinese in dimsum-sized chunks at your convenience. Learn useful words and phrases, as well as the skills to confidently put together sentences for everyday situations.
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Yi's Chinese Learning Studio - a quick to speak Chinese
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Listen and Learn Chinese from an intermediate-level, non-native learner perspective. Max and Hasnaien are two Canadians who have been learning Mandarin for a few years and are excited to share their own homemade tips and tricks for learning Mandarin but aren't so far gone that they don't understand the grind of learning Chinese. If you're brand new to learning Chinese or wanting to brush up on your basics, feel free to start right at Episode 1, which is the first episode of our Tones and Pīn ...
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Bite-size Taiwanese is a podcast giving you a taste of real, everyday Taiwanese. Co-hosts Phil & Alan will guide you through the ins and outs of the Taiwanese language (Southern Min/Hokkien) with light-hearted, fun (and occasionally funny) conversations on how it’s used in Taiwan. The Newbie podcast is geared towards newcomers to this language and will handily equip visitors with basic survival Taiwanese skills. Listen to our other podcasts: Bite-size | Elementary, Bite-size | Pronounce it l ...
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Complementary audios for Cantonese book "Learn to Speak Cantonese I"
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Learn a little Taishanese every day! Visit inspirlang.com for more Taishanese lessons or join our group discussion InspirLang on Facebook. You can make a donation at https://inspirlang.com/support/ to help us to continue making the Taishanese language alive and relevant.
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The Audio Long Read podcast is a selection of the Guardian’s long reads, giving you the opportunity to get on with your day while listening to some of the finest longform journalism the Guardian has to offer, including in-depth writing from around the world on current affairs, climate change, global warming, immigration, crime, business, the arts and much more. The podcast explores a range of subjects and news across business, global politics (including Trump, Israel, Palestine and Gaza), mo ...
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What is Hokkien Dialect? Hokkien is a dialect of Min Nan Chinese spoken in southern Fujian, Malaysia, Taiwan, and by many overseas Chinese throughout Southeast Asia. And in this iHokkien Podcast, we're gonna teach you how to SPEAK Penang Hokkien Dialect!
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Hello, everyone, it's Dashu Mandarin here. We're three Chinese teachers that focus on providing authentic and valuable Chinese learning materials for the Chinese learners of intermediate level and above. In this Podcast, we will talk about all kinds of things concerning China and Chinese culture, society, etc. You can also watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfsNycNoClXZA1FuUJSGT0w Welcome to join us.
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You don’t need a PhD in linguistics to explore interesting, unique features of different languages. In this podcast, “Language Matters” by Diplomatic Language Services, we make language accessible to everyday people by discussing features which may not exist in other languages. For instance, unless you have studied a Slavic language, you may not be familiar with “verbs of motion”, but we can teach you! Join us each episode as we host experts to discuss how these unique features impact learni ...
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Struggling to get your kids excited about learning Chinese? Frustrated by the endless drills and resistance to speaking Mandarin at home? Mandarin Mayhem is here to turn that chaos into real, fluent conversations. Join host Julie Liu, founder of Motherly Notes, MBA University of Chicago, now at University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education, as she dives deep with moms, language specialists, progressive educators, and experts who know what *actually* works. We’re busting the myth ...
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From the archive: Alan Yentob: the last impresario
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47:39We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2016: For decades, Alan Yentob was the dominant creative force at the BBC – behind everything from Adam Curtis to Strictly Come Dancing. He was a towering figure in British culture – so why did ma…
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252 - Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 7: How to navigate different types of listening in Mandarin
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16:38Listening is essential when learning Mandarin, but not all listening situations are the same. By recognising different types of listening, you can improve your chances of successfully navigating spoken Mandarin. #learnchinese #listening #conversations #comprehension The best podcasts for learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-best-pod…
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TRUMP CHICKENED OUT 🐔 | Chinese Netizens React | Decoding Mandarin Internet Slang 🇨🇳
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3:52What happens when Trump and ongoing China’s tariffs escalate, pause, and a propaganda battle ensues? 🐉 Chinese netizens say Trump "chickened out" 😆 in a cheeky and blunt way! Learn Mandarin internet slang like "特朗普怂了" (Trump chickened out) and "特总怂了" (Boss Trump chickened out) 🇨🇳🔥! Dive into what these phrases reveal about Chinese culture and psych…
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‘We know what is happening, we cannot walk away’: how the Guardian bore witness to horror in former Yugoslavia
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31:34During the decade-long conflicts, the major powers dithered as Serb militias carried out their brutal campaigns of ethnic cleansing. Guardian reporters became more passionate and more outspoken in their condemnation, attracting praise and criticism By Ian Mayes. Read by Owen McDonnell. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/long…
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The ancient psychedelics myth: ‘People tell tourists the stories they think are interesting for them’
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33:19The narrative of ancient tribes around the world regularly using ayahuasca and magic mushrooms in healing practices is a popular one. Is it true? By Manvir Singh. Read by Sebastián Capitán Viveros. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar 🐛 in Mandarin 🇨🇳 Bi-lingual Chinese Read-Along for Kids & Parents 📚
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6:47In this bi-lingual Chinese read-along, we bring the beloved children’s book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" to life in both English and Mandarin. This is an undated and improved translation from the original Mandarin Storytime video, proving that translations are both art and science. Perfect for parents and kids who are eager to learn Mandarin while…
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251 - Student Q&A: June, 2025: Beginner listening, group conversations, and Chinese news
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16:35How do you get started with listening in Mandarin? What makes group conversations so challenging? And is it true that news broadcasts in Chinese are harder than in other languages? #learnchinese #listening #beginner #news #conversations Chinese listening challenge, June 2025: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-listening-challenge/ The Fluent Li…
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From the archive: The lost Jews of Nigeria
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49:14We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: Until the 1990s, there were almost no Jews in Nigeria. Now thousands have enthusiastically taken up the faith. Why? By Samanth Subramanian. Read by Raj Ghatak. Help support our independent j…
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Generate instant Mandarin podcasts on any topic with this mindblowing AI tool
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14:02Links; Notebook LM: https://notebooklm.google.com/ My website: imlearningmandarin.com -- In this episode, I’m sharing a tool that’s completely blown my mind, it might be one of the most impressive things I’ve ever come across for language learning. It’s called Notebook LM, and it’s a website run by Google. Here’s what makes it so powerful: you can …
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Are AI Tutors the Future of Language Learning?
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36:55AI tutors are everywhere—but are they actually good for learning Chinese? In this episode, Jared and John take a deep dive into the fast-evolving world of AI-powered language learning tools. They explore how these AI tutors work and why tools that work well in English often fall short in Chinese. You'll learn: - The surprising limitations of AI whe…
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Feeling Overwhelmed? 😂 Chinese Idiom to relieve stress 🤯 | Learn Mandarin Phrases
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2:58Feeling overwhelmed or mentally exhausted from too much information? Do Chinese people have a go-to phrase? The Chinese idiom "一个头两个大" (yī gè tóu liǎng gè dà) literally means "one head, two big," but idiomatically, it expresses feeling overloaded or having a headache from stress or complicated problems. In this video, I break down the phrase and ex…
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‘We thought we could change the world’: how an idealistic fight against miscarriages of justice turned sour
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42:06When a no-nonsense lecturer set up a radical solution to help free the wrongfully convicted in the UK, he was hopeful he could change the justice system. But what started as a revolution ended in acrimony By Francisco Garcia. Read by Nicholas Camm. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…
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Chinese Podcast EP150: Learn Chinese Fluently: Native-Like Immersion Tips沉浸式学习中文
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52:15Want to learn Chinese fluently like a native? Join us on [Podcast Name] as we dive into Wei's incredible journey of mastering Mandarin naturally! From zero Chinese to fluent conversations, Wei shares immersive tips that helped him sound like a native speaker through daily life, media, and love. Discover practical strategies for learning Chinese thr…
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Chinese Podcast EP149: Life without phone, internet and electricity 没有手机,电和互联网的生活
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31:15What happens when an entire country loses power? In this episode of Dashu Mandarin Podcast, we dive into the massive 10-hour blackout that hit Spain, Portugal, and parts of France. Join Uncle Ben as he shares his firsthand experience of navigating work stress, a powerless city, and a surprising shift in perspective. From cultural differences betwee…
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Chinese Podcast EP148: Learn Chinese Faster : Motivation to learn Chinese 学习中文的动力
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47:26Ready to supercharge your Chinese learning journey? 🚀 In this episode of our Chinese learning podcast, we've invited Teacher Katrina Lee and dived deep into the secrets of staying motivated while mastering Mandarin. Join our engaging discussion with experienced Teacher Katrina as we explore intrinsic and extrinsic motivation strategies, practical t…
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Chinese Podcast EP147: Chinese Teachers’ Honest Chat: From Childhood to Life Planning大叔真心话
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53:39Join three Chinese uncles in an honest and heartfelt episode of the Dashu Mandarin Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into personal stories, from childhood memories and emotional challenges to life-changing decisions like discipline, fitness, and future planning. Hear how we three uncles navigate work, family, and self-discovery while sharing r…
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Chinese Podcast EP146: A Gen Z Chinese Vlog Teacher’s Life and Love Story 零零后中文老师的爱情观与中文Vlog
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37:55欢迎大家关注和追踪董老师的油管频道https://youtube.com/@chinese-at-dawnPlease subscribe teacher Dong's YouTube Channel
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‘All other avenues have been exhausted’: Is legal action the only way to save the planet?
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32:29Monica Feria-Tinta is one of a growing number of lawyers using the courts to make governments around the world take action By Samira Shackle. Read by Díana Bermudez. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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My ABC Mandarin Love Story 🇺🇸 | What I Learned About Chinese Culture & Communication 🇨🇳
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9:19Mandarin Lets Me Speak 🗣️ Marriage Taught Me What to Say 💍✨ American Born Chinese (ABC) Dream Girl & Cross-Cultural Communication Lessons Fluent in Mandarin, but still misunderstood? This deeply personal episode explores how marrying someone from mainland China transformed my understanding of cross-cultural communication—beyond language and into th…
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Interviewing Chris in Mandarin after 6 months coaching
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20:15Links:Sign up for the I'm Learning Mandarin Newsletter to get updates as soon as new spaces become available at the I'm Learning Mandarin gym: https://imlearningmandarin.com/Find out more about the I'm Learning Mandarin gym: https://imlearningmandarin.com/gymChris Blogpost Month 1: https://imlearningmandarin.com/2024/1...Chris Blogpost Month 2: htt…
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From the archive: Super-prime mover: Britain’s most successful estate agent
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42:26We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: Gary Hersham has been selling houses to the very rich for decades. At first, £1m was a big deal. Now he sells for £50m, £100m, even £200m. What does it take to stay on top in this cut-throat…
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250 - Will Hacking Chinese help you learn Mandarin?
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9:07Is learning how to learn worth your time, or should you just engage directly with Chinese instead? The answer depends, but the longer your perspective, the more important it becomes to tweak your method! #learnchinese #how-to #progress #hackingchinese #efficiency Link to written article on Hacking Chinese: Will reading or listening to Hacking Chine…
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A year of hate: what I learned when I went undercover with the far right
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34:58Working for Hope Not Hate, I infiltrated an extremist organisation, befriended its members and got to work investigating their political connections Written and read by Harry Shukman. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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‘I am not who you think I am’: how a deep-cover KGB spy recruited his own son
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49:36For the first time, the man the KGB codenamed ‘the Inheritor’ tells his story By Shaun Walker. Read by James Faulkner. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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From the archive: What lies beneath: the truth about France’s top serial killer expert
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58:12We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: An intrepid expert with dozens of books to his name, Stéphane Bourgoin was a bestselling author, famous in France for having interviewed more than 70 notorious murderers. Then an anonymous c…
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249 - Zi.Tools: A powerful free resource for exploring Chinese characters
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12:39Zi.Tools is a great free resource for exploring Chinese characters. See what it offers and how you can use it to boost your learning! #learnchinese #chinesecharacters #hanzi #etymology #analysis #dictionary Link to written article on Hacking Chinese: Zi.Tools: A powerful free resource for exploring Chinese characters: https://www.hackingchinese.com…
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City 不 City: How Paul Mike Ashton Memed His Way to Fame in China
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52:29Meet Paul Mike Ashton, the American content creator who turned a quirky catchphrase into a nationwide sensation with his viral "City 不 City" meme. Growing up in a small town in Pennsylvania, Paul's curiosity for Asian cultures led him to study Chinese, setting him on a path that would take him from the Amish countryside to the neon lights of Shangh…
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Meaning of Mandarin phrase 'We Are Descendants of the Dragon' 🐉 | Unpacking Chinese Culture & Language
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4:20In this video, we explore the iconic Mandarin phrase "我们是龙的传人" (Wǒmen shì lóng de chuánrén) 'We Are Descendants of the Dragon' 🐉, which reflects the deep cultural pride of the Chinese people. Notably, President Xi Jinping used this phrase during President Trump's state visit to China at the Forbidden City in 2017, highlighting the symbolic importan…
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‘Why would he take such a risk?’ How a famous Chinese author befriended his censor
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39:25Online dissent is a serious crime in China. So why did a Weibo censor help me publish posts critical of the Communist party? By Murong Xuecun. Read by Zhang Wang Li. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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The mystery of the nameless girl found dead in a Spanish border town
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38:52On a summer morning in 1990, the body of a young woman appeared in a small town close to the frontier. For those who saw her, finding her identity became an obsession that would last 30 years By Giles Tremlett. Read by Luis Soto. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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Chinese Podcast EP145: Speaking fluent chinese in one year? 一年达到流利说中文?
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43:55Join us on Dashu Mandarin as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Spencer, aka "Big Dragon," a Canadian student who mastered fluent Chinese in just one year! Discover his unique "Fluency Formula," from immersive listening with Dashu Mandarin podcasts to leveraging high-frequency vocabulary and real-life conversations with his native-speaking…
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Is Taiwan a good place to study Mandarin?
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11:32My blog: imlearningmandarin.com -- In this episode, I delve into the question: Is Taiwan a good place to study Mandarin? I draw on my experiences of living and studying in Taiwan and give it an overall rating out of 10 across three criteria: 1. Overall as a place to live. 2. Quality of teaching. 3. Immersive opportunities.…
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From the archive: Food fraud and counterfeit cotton: the detectives untangling the global supply chain
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45:32We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: Amid the complex web of international trade, proving the authenticity of a product can be near-impossible. But one company is taking the search to the atomic level By Samanth Subramanian. Re…
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248 - Student Q&A: May, 2025: Learning Chinese characters and words with flashcard apps
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12:51Should you focus on learning many words superficially or few words well? How do you stay motivated when flashcards get boring? And how can you tell if you really know a word? #learnchinese #vocabulary #flashcards #skritter #q&a Link to written article on Hacking Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/student-qa-may-2025-learning-chinese-characters…
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Learn Mandarin from China Trade War 📊🇨🇳 | Chinese Humor, Sarcasm & Social Media Phrases 💬📱
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6:57Analyze and learn to write Mandarin phrases and Chinese cultural insights that have emerged during the China-U.S. trade war 📊🇨🇳. A look at how Chinese humor and sarcasm play a role in how netizens respond to trade tensions and national pride, as well as the cultural significance of certain phrases used on Chinese social media. 00:33 中国不跪 (zhōngguó …
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From acid house to ancient rites: Jeremy Deller’s enormous, collaborative, unsellable art
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38:24The artist Jeremy Deller can’t really draw or paint. Instead of making things, he makes things happen. And later this year, he is planning to unleash a bacchanalian festival that will be his most daring public artwork yet By Charlotte Higgins. Read by Richard Coyle. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…
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What happens when the US declares war on your parents? The Black Panther Cubs know
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51:32The Black Panthers shook America awake before the party was eviscerated by the US government. Their children paid a steep price, but also emerged with unassailable pride and burning lessons for today By Ed Pilkington. Read by Chiké Okonkwo. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…
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The ultimate AI cheat code for nailing daily life interactions in Mandarin
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11:54Links: My blog: imlearningmandarin.com --
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From the archive: The last phone boxes: broken glass, cider cans and – amazingly – a dial tone
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32:20We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: Five million payphone calls are still made each year in the UK. Who is making them – and why? By Sophie Elmhirst. Read by Emma Powell. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.…
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247 - 7 kinds of tone problems in Mandarin and what to do about them
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16:49Tones in Mandarin are tricky, and students face many different kinds of problems. Identifying the type of problem is important for fixing it. #learnchinese #tones #pronunciation #challenges #speaking #listening Link to article: 7 kinds of tone problems in Mandarin and what to do about them: https://www.hackingchinese.com/7-kinds-tone-problems/ Lear…
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Translating: A Tool for Fluency or a Crippling Crutch?
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27:04Is translation a necessary tool or a crutch that slows down your Chinese fluency? In this episode, Jared Turner and John Pasden dive deep into the role of translation in language learning. They explore the history of the grammar-translation method, the rise of communicative language teaching, and how translation can both help and hinder your progre…
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How to Pronounce Chinese Phonetic Character 诶 (ei) 🗣️ | 4 Tones 4 Meanings 🖋️🇨🇳
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4:29Let's explore the Chinese character 诶 (ei), one of the versatile characters in Mandarin! 🖋️🇨🇳 Not only will you learn how to write 诶, but you'll also discover its different pronunciations and meanings in each of the 4 tones. 🎶 PLUS Examples! Chinese tones are crucial for understanding and distinguishing words, and this character is a great example …
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Many life-saving drugs fail for lack of funding. But there’s a solution: desperate rich people
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29:52Each year, hundreds of potentially world-changing treatments are discarded because scientists run out of cash. But where big pharma or altruists fear to tread, my friend and I have a solution. It’s repugnant, but it will work By Alexander Masters. Read by Tom Andrews. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…
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In search of the South Pacific fugitive who crowned himself king
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47:44Noah Musingku made a fortune with a Ponzi scheme and then retreated to a remote armed compound in the jungle, where he still commands the loyalty of his Bougainville subjects By Sean Williams. Read by Simon Darwen. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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Part 2: Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary Builder | What Do You Do With An Idea? 🧠 | Learn Mandarin for Beginners 🇨🇳
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8:46In Part 2 of my Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary Builder series, you can watch me break down HOW I translate famous children's books in Chinese 📚✨. In this video, we continue with What Do You Do With An Idea? 🧠, exploring key phrases and their translations while explaining HOW WE can improve upon the original translations and WHY. This is also a great o…
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Five Mandarin phrases I've learned navigating daily life in Taiwan
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10:15Links: My blog: https://imlearningmandarin.com/ Mandarin Retreats: https://imlearningmandarin.com/uk-mandarin-immersion-retreats/ -- New vocabulary learned: 1. 甜筒 Pinyin: tián tǒng English: Ice cream cone 甜 = sweet 筒 = tube/cone (refers to the cone shape) Together, this means an ice cream cone. 2. 中焙 / 中深焙 (used in the context of coffee roasting) 中…
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From the archive: ‘I pleaded for help. No one wrote back’: the pain of watching my country fall to the Taliban
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30:06We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: As the fighters advanced on Kabul, it was civilians who mobilised to help with the evacuation. In the absence of a plan, the hardest decisions fell on inexperienced volunteers, and the stres…
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