In this episode, John and Jared talk about something close to their hearts: reading in Chinese. They discuss the different types of reading, different techniques...

In this episode, John and Jared respond to a listener question about Cantonese, which leads to a discussion around China’s numerous dialects/languages, which are in...

In this episode John and Jared share the proper way to compare similar words, characters, sounds, and grammar points. There’s a time and a place...

John and Jared talk about three types of research-backed strategies and tips you can employ to improve your listening skills, specifically in the areas where...

Listening is one of the biggest challenges for Chinese learners. In this two part series, John and Jared talk about the most complicating factors to...

John and Jared use research to address issues related to watching movies in Chinese, with and without Chinese subtitles. Find out what the academics say...

How do Chinese people feel about a foreigner with a potty mouth in Chinese? Are curse words worth learning? John and Jared talk about swearing...

Reading a Chinese newspaper is a common goal for many learners, but is it the right goal for you? John and Jared talk about what...

John and Jared answer a listener’s question about the rivalry between China’s two most famous cities: Shanghai and Beijing. They discuss culture, history, and language...

John and Jared are going to revisit and unpack this classic question posed by Dr. David Moser three decades ago and identify what is hard...