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.
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Jan 19
Alexander Brose on Juilliard, the Royal Conservatory, and the Power of Language
in this episode, Jared sits down with Alexander Brose, President & CEO of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Canada, to trace his remarkable journey learning Chinese and how it shaped his life and career in unexpected ways.From his early years living in South Korea with ... Show More
49m 46s
Dec 23
Learning Chinese Through Life, Not Lessons: How Matthew McGuire Did It
What began as a teenage crush became a lifelong journey into Chinese for Matthew McGuire, an Australian creator and accent coach. In this episode, Jared sits down with Matthew to discuss how he learned Mandarin without textbooks, grammar drills, or writing practice. Instead, he i ... Show More
30m 14s
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
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?
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1h 15m
Oct 17
[B1] Why Do You Want to Learn a New Language?
Why do so many people around the world want to learn a new language? 🌍 Is it for travel, work, or just for fun? In this episode of the 5-Minute English Podcast, you’ll practice listening to a natural English conversation and improve your speaking step by step.👉 Don’t forget to ... Show More
4m 21s