Apr 2025

104 - Sweet Dreams in Chinese with ShaoLan and Lucid Dreaming Teacher Charlie Morley

Lucid dreaming specialist learns how to wish someone “sweet dreams” in Chinese. ShaoLan shares more formal and less formal ways of saying this and which situations it will be appropriate in. And find out why Charlie recommends taking a nap when you’re busy. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand ... Show More

10m 6s

Apr 2025

103 - Question in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and CEO Michael Schneider at Service

Creator of the amazing app “Service”, which helps people around the globe solve any kind of service-related questions, Michael Schneider learns how to say the Chinese word for “question.” ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download ... Show More

11m 4s

Apr 2025

102 - Chinese Literature in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

Chinese culture is steeped in history, going back thousands of years. The written form of the language even originated from pictograms. ShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh discuss the word for “Chinese literature.” ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the ... Show More

6m 28s

Nov 2022

Let's Learn English! Topic: Kids' Toys! 🪀🧸🔫

In this English lesson I'll be helping you learn vocabulary used to talk about kids toys. I'll be talking about old toys, new toys, common toys, and more. It's getting close to Christmas and many people will be starting to shop for gifts. If they have kids or nephe ... Show More

29m 8s

Aug 14

Grown-ups buying kids’ toys

What was your favourite toy as a child? And would you consider playing with it as an adult...? It's not just kids who like to play with toys – many adults like to buy kids' toys for themselves! Phil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Find a full transcript, w ... Show More

6m 38s

Oct 2024

Chatterbox #327 – Kidults and nostalgia

In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna talk about the “Kidult” trend and how strong nostalgia can be. They talk about their favorite childhood toys, like Barbies, Beanie Babies, Legos, and video games. They also discuss how many adults today are returning to these toys by co ... Show More

30m 34s

Feb 2025

RedNote 小红书 Buzz: Can It Really Help You Learn Chinese?

There is a growing buzz around "RedNote" (小红书), as westerners—especially “TikTok refugees"—flock to this Chinese social media platform. But what is beyond the hype and can you use it to learn Chinese? In this episode, Jared and John dive into how you, as a Chinese learner, can us ... Show More

24m 46s

Sep 8

You Can Speak Chinese, but Can You Understand the Reply? (And Other Listener Questions)

Jared and John are back with a full episode dedicated to answering listener questions covering everything from language learning strategies to cultural quirks. They explore the challenges of using sarcasm in Mandarin, how to prepare for a trip to China if you're not yet fluent, a ... Show More

32m 54s

Nov 2020

One Chinese Word a Day – 果 (Fruit / Result)

'One Chinese Word a Day' is a show where Teacher Lin (林老师 Lín lǎoshī) from Everyday Easy Chinese introduces a new Chinese word daily to help you expand your Chinese vocabulary. In each episode, you will learn: A new Chinese word How to combine this word with other words to c ... Show More

2m 39s

Jun 2024

Dollar stores dominate rural America (Fall out of fashion)

Today's story: Dollar stores started as a novelty, a place where consumers could hunt for amusing bargains. But now, they're a big business. Customers can buy cleaning supplies, hardware, clothes, and some food there, all for rock-bottom prices. But not everyone loves dollar stor ... Show More

21m 2s

Nov 2023

The Power of Fewer Toys

Maximizing Playtime - Less is More! Episode Summary: In today's extra-bite-sized podcast, we delve deeper into the world of play and its impact on child development. We explore how fewer, open-ended toys can enhance creativity, and discuss organizing play spaces, toy rotations, a ... Show More

9m 10s

May 2022

【 Why Taiwanese Love to Go to KTV?】Taiwanese Mandarin Listening (conversation)

☀️ You love this kind of cultural series? Share with me how they help you improve your Chinese? Please take a minute to fill out this here:) ➡️Survey ☀️Want to speak Chinese naturally with confidence? My Conversation Training Course for Beginners /Pre-intermediate learners ➡️ ht ... Show More

9m 39s

Feb 2024

Chinese Vocabulary Drill with 书 (shū) - Book

What does the Chinese word 书 (shū) mean and what related words can we create from it? Listen to this podcast episode where Teacher Lin will explain the points below in under 5 minutes! Listen to learn: - The definition of 书 (shū) - Related words that you can create with the word ... Show More

2m 35s

235 - Toy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Fo...