Sep 2025
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
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
Mar 2025
Your Chinese Accent Is Terrible, But It Doesn’t Have to Be
No matter how long you've been learning Chinese, you’ll still have an accent. But why is that? In this episode, Jared and John talk about your accent in Chinese and how to reduce it. They discuss the differences in how accents are perceived in China versus the West, tackle some o ... Show More
30m 39s
🇹🇼I've made a bonus video for Patreon members! By signing up for my Patreon, you're supporting this podcast and my work. I’m able to create Taiwanese Mandarin learning resources because of you. I'm so grateful:) 非常非常感謝 :) 謝謝你們 You can Improve your Taiwanese Mandarin faster with my thoughtfully designed transcripts (PDFs with Zhuyin, Pinyin, and English tr ... Show More
