You Can Learn Chinese

By Jared TurnerEducation Language Learning

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You Can Learn Chinese episodes

June 15, 2021 #64 Tips and tricks for typing Chinese
You’ve got the basics down. Sounds like you’re ready to type Chinese! John and Jared talk about how Chinese input methods work and, for the more advanced learners, teach you tips and tricks to make Chinese input less painful and time-consuming.
Interview is with Suzy Williams who learned Chinese fully immersed in Taiwan while serving as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Links from the episode:Chinese Input Methods (Hacking Chinese)Mandarin Companion graded readers are now available as addons in PlecoZhihu (知乎), Chinese Q&A site (best to find articles via Google searches)Hack Chinese Flashcard platform
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48 min
June 02, 2021 #63 The truth about vocabulary
Language is words, so learn enough words and you’ll be fluent, right? As a sophisticated learner, you know it’s not that simple. In this episode, we discuss the subtleties of vocabulary learning, how it is (and isn’t) like Legos, what “high-frequency” means, and how to apply all of this to your studies.
The guest interview is with Mischa Wilmers from England. For all of you who wanted to learn Chinese during lockdown, Mischa did it and shares how he achieved proficiency with little interaction with others.
Links from the episode:YCLC Episode #13: The four keys to learning Chinese you need to knowVocabulary as puzzle pieces (Sinosplice article)Great Expectations: Part 1 (Chinese graded reader)SUBTLEX-CH (movie subtitle corpus project)Scientists find 'missing link' behind first human languagesWhy I’m a fan of Chinese graded readers, by Mischa Wilmers
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49 min
May 17, 2021 #62 Make your language learning learner-centric
John and Jared discuss what it means to be “learner-centric” and how you can adapt your learning methods to fit your own goals. You’ll get insights into the new HSK and other standardized tests, ACTFL’s “Can-Do” statements, and Mandarin Companion standards. These are all things you can use right away!
The guest interview is with Robin MacPherson, a highly enthusiastic polyglot who speaks eight languages and documents his language learning on YouTube.
Links from the episode:Why I’m a Fan of Chinese Graded Readers (Micha’s blog post)你好 Compilation YouTube Video (omitted from last week’s show notes)NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do StatementsNovice Can-Do Statements (PDF)Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Curly-Haired Company (Mandarin Companion Graded Reader)How To Develop Spoken Fluency Through Reading (four-part YouTube series)Robin MacPherson YouTube ChannelJournaly (An online journal used to improve language learning)Subtitle Hero (An interactive subtitle service for Chinese-language shows)Shanghai Russians (The story behind the Russian diaspora in Shanghai)
Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please write John and Jared a review on Apple Podcasts and they’ll give you a shout-out! They are also taking questions from listeners. If you have a question, reach them at [email protected]. Follow them on Facebook and catch their latest Chinese-learning memes on Instagram.
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1 hr 1 min
May 03, 2021 #61 National Chinese Language Conference 2021 Report: Hope for all Chinese learners
Recently, Mandarin Companion participated in the 2021 National Chinese Language Conference (NCLC), and the topics discussed provided quite a bit of insight into what is in store for the future of Chinese learning, since methods applied in schools trickles down to affect all learners. Spoiler alert: the future is bright!
Guest interview with Jonathan Becker, a college student who was placed into his Universities intermediate Chinese level after just 4 months of learning all due to, yep, you guessed it, extensive reading.
Links from the episode:NCLC: Breakout SessionsNCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do StatementsCC-CEDict (free Chinese dictionary) on MDBG.netAllSet Learning Chinese Grammar Wiki
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1 hr
April 19, 2021 #60 How Chinese food can help your Chinese
Everyone loves Chinese food, but if only there were a way to tie your love for the cuisine into progress learning the language. Well, there is! ...sort of. Tune in to learn what to do and what not to do so that your stomach stays full as your Mandarin levels up.
Guest interview with James Wong who, despite a severe hearing disability, worked hard to overcome the odds and made impressive progress towards learning Chinese. Prepare to be inspired by James’ journey.
Links from the episode:You Can Learn Chinese Episode 43How to Learn to Order Food in Chinese (Sinosplice)10 Vegetables China Taught Me to Love (Sinosplice -- John’s rave)Chinese Cooking Demystified (YouTube Channel -- Jared’s rave)The Misadventures of Zhou Haisheng (Mandarin Companion Graded Reader)
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1 hr 5 min
April 05, 2021 #59 Bridging to Breakthrough and Abigail Washburn
What if you are still struggling to get to the point where you can read the lowest level graded readers? What techniques can get you there? John and Jared will discuss steps you can take to bridge the gap to real reading and also begin to experience the snowball effect of reading in Chinese.
Guest interview is with Abigail Washburn, a Grammy Award winning bluegrass musician, whose plans to attend law school in Beijing were derailed by a record deal.
Links from the episode:How to Learn to Read Chinese: Baby Steps to Real Reading (Part 2 of 4)Xiao Ming, Boy Sherlock (Mandarin Companion Breakthrough Level book)Mandarin CornerAbigail Washburn - Official siteAbigail Washburn & Wu Fei - Banjo and Guzheng collaboration
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1 hr 14 min
March 22, 2021 #58 Will Chinese become the next global language?
Will Chinese one day unseat English to become the dominant language around the world? Jared and John discuss a paper by professor Jeffery Gil who predicts that one day it will. Guest interview is with Amani Core who provides a philosophical perspective on how Chinese shapes our view of humanity.
Links from the episode:“Chinese to Rise as a Global Language” by Jeffery GilThese Violent Delights by Chloe Gong (Amazon)
Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please write John and Jared a review on Apple Podcasts and they’ll give you a shout-out! They are also taking questions from listeners. If you have a question, reach them at [email protected]. Follow them on Facebook and catch their latest Chinese-learning memes on Instagram.
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1 hr 2 min
March 08, 2021 #57 What’s in a Chinese surname?
You probably know a bit about Chinese surnames, but in this episode you’ll learn how they relate to both Chinese culture and language acquisition plus how they can even help you forge new relationships in Chinese. Guest interview is with Chris Marquis (of the China Corner Office podcast), business professor from Cornell University specializing in China, who has been using Chinese all across China for years as part of his research.
Links from the episode:The Top 100 Chinese Surnames (Sinosplice)Chinese surname (Wikipedia)Mapping China's Surnames 制图 "老百姓"Just Friends? / 我们是朋友吗？ (Mandarin Companion graded reader)China Corner Office (SupChina podcast)Chris Marquis
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57 min
February 22, 2021#56 When should you start learning characters?
John and Jared unpack when you should start learning Chinese characters so you can find your own answer that might be later or earlier than you might think. Guest interview is with Adam DiFrisco who found the courage to make huge life changing decisions that brought him to China.
Links from the episode:
Chinese Grammar Wiki Book: Upper Intermediate
Mandarin Companion grammar points on the Chinese Grammar Wiki
Character-based Sign Language
Learning Chinese via Twitch – Wired
Speak Chinese With Me T-Shirt
Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please write John and Jared a review on Apple Podcasts and they’ll give you a shout-out! They are also taking questions from listeners. If you have a question, reach them at [email protected]. Follow them on Facebook and catch their latest Chinese-learning memes on Instagram.
1 hr 5 min
February 08, 2021 #55 Flashcards, spaced repetition software, and building proficiency
John and Jared talk about flashcards and spaced repetition software, how they can help, their limits, and how to use them to build your Chinese skills. This guest interview is with Mandarin Blueprint cofounder Luke Neale, who felt the call of Chinese pulling him back to China, changing his life forever.
Links from the episode:
SRS flashcards: Pros and cons – Sinosplice
Jekyll and Hyde – level 2 graded reader
uNoGS.com – Netflix movie finder for other languages
Mandarin Companion T-shirts
Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please write John and Jared a review on Apple Podcasts and they’ll give you a shout-out! They are also taking questions from listeners. If you have a question, reach them at [email protected]. Follow them on Facebook and catch their latest Chinese-learning memes on Instagram.
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1 hr 6 min

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