Struggling with listening comprehension in Chinese? You're not alone—and this episode is here to help. Jared Turner and John Pasden dive into practical, tech-powered strategies for sharpening your Chinese listening skills using AI transcription tools and other smart resources.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to use AI tools to turn Chinese audio into transcripts you can study.

• Why listening comprehension is often one of the hardest skills—and how to make it easier.

• How to “train your ear” with slowed-down, AI-generated audio.

• Ways to leverage native content such as TV shows, songs, podcasts, YouTube videos, and make them more accessible for learning.

• The value of transcribing your own Chinese speaking to catch patterns, mistakes, and growth areas.

John and Jared walk you through real-world workflows, tools they’ve personally used, and the best types of media for improving listening. Whether you’re trying to understand a native podcast, follow along with a Chinese drama, or make sense of a street conversation you recorded, this episode gives you a clear roadmap for turning audio into insight and comprehension.

Listening doesn’t have to be your weak spot. With today’s tools, it can become your strength.

Links from the episode:

• TurboScribe | AI transcription tool

• Language Jones & Anki Hyper TTS | YouTube

• "Duìbùqǐ Wǒ de Zhōngwén Bù Hǎo" | Sung by Transition on YouTube

• “One Semester of Spanish - Love Song” | YouTube

• Mandarin Companion Graded Readers