This special episode features Jared Turner’s keynote address at the Swire Chinese Language conference in June of 2023 in Newcastle, England, along with 6 speed interviews at the conference.
Jun 23
Crutch or Catalyst? The Truth About Pinyin
You’re reading Chinese, and there it is, pinyin over every character. It feels helpful, even comforting. But is it actually holding you back? In this episode, Jared and John explore how pinyin can become a crutch that cripples your Chinese progress and keeps you from truly master ... Show More
27m 40s
Jun 9
Starting Over in China: Chimsy’s Story of Risk, Grit, and Growth
In this episode, Jared sits down with Chimsy—marketer, meme connoisseur, and host of the China University Podcast—to dive deep into his unconventional journey from Costa Rica to China. What started as a challenge to prove a dismissive restaurant owner wrong turned into a life-cha ... Show More
49m 19s
Jan 2025
Chinese Podcast Ep131: Top 3 Trend Words in China for 2024 2024年中国3大流行词
Join us in this episode of our Chinese teaching podcast, hosted by three uncles, as we uncover the Top 3 Trending Phrases in China for 2024! From the buzzword "workplace vibe" (班味) to the ever-popular "sense of ease" (松弛感), and one surprising trend you’ll never guess — we’ll dive ... Show More
35m 31s
Jul 2024
Chinese Podcast EP104: How to study in China in 2025? 2025年如何去中国留学？
Planning to study in China in 2025? How to Study in China? Then it's time to start preparing now. We attended a study abroad fair and gathered the latest information about studying in China, whether it's for undergraduate programs, master's degrees, or language course ... Show More
44m 55s
Nov 2024
Chinese Podcast EP122: The Extreme Work Culture in China 中国人工作的“内卷”
In this episode, we dive into the topic of workplace competition in China, known as 'involution,' and compare it with work environments abroad. We also discuss strategies for coping with the pressures of involution. This video serves as excellent language material for learning Ch ... Show More
34m 25s