After successfully learning four languages, I've discovered several key strategies that have greatly facilitated my language learning journey. In this episode, I'll be sharing the four most important aspects based on my personal experience. By implementing these strategies, I hope to assist you in finding an effective approach to language learning. Feel free to share your own experiences and insights!

The five words we will cover in this episode are: “经历”, “目标”, “等等”, “枯燥“, and ”细节”.

To get the most out of this podcast, we recommend using our free curated transcripts (in Chinese characters, characters with Pinyin, and English translations) and YouTube video with bilingual subtitles (and a city-walk video!).

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0:00 Let’s talk about important strategies in learning a language

1:02 Clear goal

2:21 Repetition

3:41 Guidance

4:56 Input

6:46 The five words we will cover in this episode

Many friends have asked me, "Why do you learn so many languages?" For them, learning languages may seem like a chore or a compulsory course at school.

But for me, learning languages is a hobby. I dedicate a significant amount of time every day to language learning, and my dream is to become fluent in eight languages.

Furthermore, I have come to realize the numerous benefits of being multilingual. Something interesting has also happened to me. Curious to know what it is? Check out the podcast!

The five words we will cover in this episode are: “瞬间”, “成就感”, “动漫”, "自然而然“, and "混淆”.

To get the most out of this podcast, we recommend using our free curated transcripts (in Chinese characters, characters with Pinyin, and English translations) and YouTube video with bilingual subtitles (and a city-walk video!).

Transcript download

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To learn more about the podcast and subscribe our newsletter for more resources to help you on your Chinese learning journey: https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/

If you have any feedback or comments, feel free to email Qiuyue at [email protected]

0:00 How many language can I speak?

1:59 Why do I learn so many languages?

4:39 Benefits of being multilingual

9:15 What does it feel like to speak five languages?

12:06 The five words we will cover in this episode

This is our first podcast. First, I'd like to introduce myself: Who am I? Where do I come from? What am I doing now? Then I'll share with you why I wanted to do this podcast. Finally, I'll introduce some features of this podcast and what I think is the best way to use it for learning Chinese.

Real Chinese Talk is designed for Chinese intermediate learners and only uses Chinese to help you get used to a full-Chinese context. We cover interesting topics such as language study skills, culture shocks, Chinese society, etc., so that you can acquire Chinese while enjoying interesting content at a comprehensible level.

The five words we will use in this episode are: "沉浸", "发展爱好", "无论如何", "语言交换", and "顺理成章".

To get the most out of this podcast, we recommend using our free curated transcripts (in Chinese characters, characters with Pinyin, and English translations) and YouTube video with bilingual subtitles (and a city-walk video!).

Transcript download

YouTube Video

To learn more about the podcast and subscribe our newsletter for more resources to help you on your Chinese learning journey: https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/

If you have any feedback or comments, feel free to email Qiuyue at [email protected]

0:00 What this podcast is about?

0:49 Who am I?

3:35 Why do I want to make Real Chinese Talk?

6:03 What’s special about this podcast?

9:23 The five words we will use in this episode