Jun 8
From Burnout to Belonging: Emma Jane Sandford's Story
When Emma first came to China for a two-month internship, she had no intention of learning Chinese. In fact, she had spent years telling herself she simply wasn't a "language person." But after returning to China a second time, a desire to communicate her strict vegan diet led he ... Show More
50m 1s
May 11
How Anastasia Changed Her Goals, And Transformed Her Chinese
What happens when your reason for learning Chinese changes?In this interview, Jared talks with Anastasia Tulupova about her journey from a goal-driven teenager in Ukraine, determined to master the “hardest language in the world” and become a translator, to a Chinese teacher who n ... Show More
45m 56s
Oct 2024
Chinese Podcast EP117: Ben is making a big change in life ! Ben叔的人生抉择!
<p>In this episode, the three uncles—Uncle Richard, Uncle Ben, and Uncle
Can—reunite after a long time apart to catch up on our recent lives. We
talk about changes in our personal lives, family health, and share some
personal reflections. There are so many life change moments, ... Show More
47m 52s
Aug 2025
Ep.176 學中文，你做對了嗎？🤩📚Smarter Mandarin: Swap NG Habits for Small Wins
A calm check-in on study habits. Mindy and Joeru unpack common “NG” (no-good) patterns in Mandarin learning and share small tweaks you can try this week. Real examples, clear reasoning, and practical ideas to make everyday conversations feel smoother. In this episode, we cover:Wh ... Show More
15m 40s
Nov 2015
What You Are is What You Say (Language and Identity)
Welcome to Episode 28, a fun collection of language learning news. Lindsay and I shared our progress in Japanese and Welsh, read out wonderful listener feedback, and finally moved on to 3 big news items. What's it like when your language changes to express who you are? The episod ... Show More
1h 15m
If 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 seek a new start.
Links from the episode:Cross-Cultural ... Show More
<p>Many people have asked: "I'm struggling to learn my partner's language, why is it so hard?"</p>
<h2>In this episode:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Why it can be so difficult to learn your partner's language</li>
<li>The danger of looking to your family or loved ones for language practice< ... Show More
