Podcasts about learning chinese

想让自己的中文更流利吗？想学的词句都能用在生活中吗？给大家推荐一个超棒的方法：每天读中文故事！加入 maayot，每天你都会收到一篇和你水平相匹配的中文故事。你学到的都是日常生活中能用到的表达，不用担心学过就忘。更棒的是，你还可以和中文老师互动，练习听、说、读、写，就像有一个私人助教一直在你身边。现在 maayot 还可以追踪每个词的熟练度和难易度，让学习更清晰。不管是为了考试，还是想轻松说中文，maayot 都能帮你每天进步一点点。快加入 maayot.com，认识更多像安娜和高月这样的中国朋友，听听他们的生活故事吧。特别福利：只要输入“podcast”，你就可以五折优惠加入我们哦！对话原文：安娜：亲爱的，我最近想换个手机。但是手头有点紧，在考虑是要买一个新的还是二手的，你有没有什么建议？高月：嗯，我看你平时并不常用手机，要是只是聊聊微信，刷刷视频，就没必要买功能非常齐全的。不过……安娜：对啊，我也不是追剧迷，不用超清屏幕；也不打游戏，拍照也就随便拍拍。高月：嗯，不过，我不建议你买二手的。你现在的手机就是因为电量消耗得快你才想换。二手手机一般都会有电池的问题。我感觉你可以买一个新的基础款，基础款一般性价比都挺高的。不用追求最新款。安娜：嗯，有道理。喔，还得要一个内存大一点的。不然老是提示“内存不足”，烦死了。高月：啊，是要卖一个内存大一点的。512G的就可以。这就会又点贵了。嗯……我可以帮你去靠谱的二手平台看一看，也许能遇到最新款式的二手机。因为有的人总是追新款，用了不到一年就想卖了。还是很划算的。安娜：嗯嗯，那就拜托你了。我对电子产品一窍不通。高月：好的，放心吧。我会找那种卖家信用和评价都很好，还能当面试机的那种。万一遇到合适的，我们就可以下手。安娜：好的，交给你办我放心。 

I started learning Chinese well over a decade ago, and I have encountered many great teachers. But I have also seen truly terrible teaching, especially when it comes to Chinese characters.#learnchinese #characters #hanzi #teachingLink to the article on Hacking Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-not-teach-chinese-characters-to-beginners-a-12-step-approach/Note: This is an updated version of episode 3, originally published in 2020.How to learn Chinese characters as a beginner: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-chinese-characters-as-a-beginner/Should you learn the names of the strokes in Chinese characters? https://www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-learn-the-names-of-the-strokes-in-chinese-characters/Real communication: What it is, why you want it and how to get it: https://www.hackingchinese.com/real-communication-what-it-is-why-you-want-it-and-how-to-get-it/The building blocks of Chinese, part 1: Chinese characters and words in a nutshell: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-building-blocks-of-chinese-part-1-chinese-characters-and-words-in-a-nutshell/Why you should think of characters in terms of functional components: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-you-should-think-of-characters-in-terms-of-functional-components/Should you learn the pronunciation of radicals? https://www.hackingchinese.com/learn-pronunciation-of-radicals/Learning Chinese characters through pictures: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-characters-through-pictures/Phonetic components, part 1: https://www.hackingchinese.com/phonetic-components-part-1-the-key-to-80-of-all-chinese-characters/5 levels of understanding Chinese characters: https://www.hackingchinese.com/5-levels-of-understanding-chinese-characters-superficial-forms-to-deep-structure/An introduction to spaced repetition software: https://www.hackingchinese.com/an-introduction-to-spaced-repetition-software/Handwriting Chinese characters: The minimum requirements: https://www.hackingchinese.com/handwriting-chinese-characters-the-minimum-requirements/A minimum effort approach to writing Chinese characters by hand: https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-minimum-effort-approach-to-writing-chinese-characters-by-hand/Learn to read Chinese with ease: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learn-to-read-chinese-with-ease/Chinese character learning for all students: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-character-learning-for-all-students/Should you learn to speak Chinese before you learn Chinese characters?: https://www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-learn-to-speak-chinese-before-you-learn-chinese-characters/Simplified and traditional Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/simplified-and-traditional-chinese/Are simplified characters really simpler to learn? https://www.hackingchinese.com/are-simplified-characters-really-simpler-to-learn/Skritter review: Boosting your Chinese character learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/skritter-review-boosting-your-character-learning/Pleco: http://hackingchinese.com/plecoOutlier Linguistics character dictionary review: https://www.hackingchinese.com/review-the-outlier-linguistics-dictionary-of-chinese-characters-with-discount-code/More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at https://www.hackingchinese.comMusic: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

加入maayot，我们每天会给你发送一个适合你中文水平的对话故事，都是生活化口语对话。你不仅能自由设置拼音汉字、还有词汇解释和问题练习，让你轻松在日常故事中提高中文。而且，你可以和中文老师互动，无论是听、说、读、写，都像有一个私人助教在身边，帮你纠正发音和书写。播客听众输入 podcast，还能享受五折优惠哦！Podcast listeners can enter podcast to enjoy a 50% discount!对话原文：安娜：嗨，你醒啦。昨晚睡得好吗？高月：嗯，睡得还可以。就是半夜被冷醒了一次，幸好带了睡袋。没想到夏天的晚上也能这么冷。安娜：嗯，对啊。夜里真的很凉。昨晚睡觉前我都告诉过你要用睡袋了。这里早晚还是很凉的，因为这里到处都是树。高月：哇，不过你看，这早上的景色也太美了吧？！湖水像一面镜子一样，好平静啊。安娜：是啊，我都起来拍了好多照片啦。准备发朋友圈“炫耀”一下。高月：哈哈，别忘了，我们在这深山老林里。没有网络！安娜：哎呀，我知道。但是照片还是可以拍了存起来嘛。快起来吧，我们还要拆帐篷，吃完早饭后我们就要继续走了。高月：好的。哎？昨晚有没有蚊子咬你？我总是感觉耳边有嗡嗡嗡地蚊子叫，但是好像我没被咬。安娜：没有啊，我们日落前不是喷了防蚊喷雾吗？很管用。高月：哇，这空气也太好了。我们现在就真的住在一个天然氧吧里。哎？你今早做了瑜伽吗？安娜：做了呀。你还在呼呼大睡的时候，我就起来做了瑜伽，拍了照片，甚至都把我的行李整理好了。今天我们大概要走六个半小时才能到下一个露营地点，你准备好了吗？高月：我？我看是你准备好了吗？昨天是谁徒步到一半就说“哎呀，我走不动啦，休息一下吧！”安娜：啊啊啊啊？你说什么？我听不到我听不到。啦啦啦啦。哈哈哈，放心，今天我一定能做到“不抱怨”，我现在的状态感觉能爬到月球去。高月：你就吹吧！

从高进的健身效果看，坚持真的可以看到成果，而且小小的改变也能带来大大的成就感！如果你也想让你的中文水平每天进步一点点，maayot 会是一个非常好的帮手。我们每天会给你发送一个根据你水平量身定做的中文故事，都是生活里用得到的表达。还有很多实用小功能帮助学习更有效率。你可以练阅读、听力，还能和中文老师互动，加强你的口语。现在给想要加入maayot的播客听众准备了特别的福利！输入 podcast，就可以享受五折优惠！对话原文：高月：哇，两个星期不见你，感觉你真的瘦了。看来你这段时间对自己很严格啊！高进： 没错，我自己也能感觉到自己的状态不一样了。运动真的有用。高月：不错。这次你令我刮目相看。高进：希望我可以坚持下来。我前两天量了一下腰围，瘦了两厘米。高月：恭喜你。不容易啊。来，我请你吃饭，庆祝庆祝！高进：啊，有个事我还没有告诉你。我这段时间开始自己做饭了。我决定这段时间不吃外卖了。高月：哇，你这回真是下定决心了啊！在家做饭确实比在外面点外卖健康。高进：对啊，自己做饭至少我可以好好地控制我的饮食，可以少放点油，少放盐。高月：嗯，这点我就没有你强。我做不到每天在家做饭。太麻烦了！又是买食材，又是切菜洗菜，又是煮，然后还要洗碗洗锅！高进：听起来很麻烦，但慢慢上手了就好了。高月：嗯，让我猜猜。你是不是和上次约会那个对象好上了？你们有没有再约？高进：没错，我们又约会了两三次。高月：你看你看，我就说嘛！这么积极地健身做饭，一定有什么原因。可以啊，为你高兴。高进：哈哈哈。我就不能为了我自己健身做饭吗？你真是奇怪！高月：这是一个好兆头。别不承认。不过，不管是因为什么原因，我都为你高兴。

Believing the wrong things about learning Chinese can waste time and lead you astray. Let's explore 8 more myths that might be holding you back!#learnchinese #myths #hanzi #input #studyLink to the article on Hacking Chinese: 16 myths about learning Chinese that are holding you back: https://www.hackingchinese.com/myths-about-learning-chinese-that-are-holding-you-back/Learning Chinese through comprehensible input: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-comprehensible-input/Learning to unicycle, learning anatomy and learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-to-unicycle-learning-anatomy-and-learning-chinese/Learning the third tone in Mandarin Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-third-tone-mandarin-chinese/Learn Chinese implicitly through exposure with a seasoning of explicit instruction: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learn-chinese-implicitly-exposure-seasoning-explicit-instruction/The building blocks of Chinese, part 1: Chinese characters and words in a nutshell: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-building-blocks-of-chinese-part-1-chinese-characters-and-words-in-a-nutshell/Learning Chinese characters through pictures: A warning and a how-to: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-characters-through-pictures/Phonetic components, part 1: The key to 80% of all Chinese characters: https://www.hackingchinese.com/phonetic-components-part-1-the-key-to-80-of-all-chinese-characters/Kickstart your learning with the Skritter Character Course: https://www.hackingchinese.com/kickstart-your-learning-with-the-skritter-character-course/Are there any shortcuts for learning Chinese? https://www.hackingchinese.com/are-there-any-shortcuts-for-learning-chinese/ Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 4: Learning to process spoken Mandarin quickly and effortlessly: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beyond-ting-bu-dong-part-4-learning-to-process-spoken-mandarin-quickly-and-effortlessly/Which words you should learn and where to find them: https://www.hackingchinese.com/which-words-you-should-learn-in-and-where-to-find-them/The importance of knowing many words: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-importance-of-knowing-many-words/How to become fluent in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-become-fluent-in-chinese/ An introduction to extensive reading for Chinese learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/introduction-extensive-reading-chinese-learners/20 Actually Useful Chengyu (Carl Gene Fordham) https://carlgene.com/blog/2010/07/20-actually-useful-chengyu-%E6%88%90%E8%AF%AD/Chengyu, a magic key to Chinese language and culture, or a waste of time? https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-right-chengyu-the-right-way/More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at https://www.hackingchinese.comMusic: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

看到这里，你一定对学中文很感兴趣。今天给大家推荐一个超棒的方法：每天读中文故事！在 maayot，我们每天会给你发送一个适合你中文水平的中文故事。而且，在maayot， 你还可以和中文老师互动，无论是听、说、读、写，都像有一个私人助教在身边，帮你纠正发音和书写，帮你每天进步一点。快加入maayot.com，听听maayot人物的生活故事吧！播客朋友还有福利，只要输入podcast，就可以五折加入哦！每天一点点，你会发现自己能听懂、能说出更多真实的中文。故事原文：高月：怎么了？脸色这么差？！安娜：哎，你还记得经常到我们家逛的“不速之客”吗？高月：喔，邻居家的橘猫吗？记得，它怎么了？安娜：我刚刚跟邻居聊天。她说她们家的橘猫前些日子去世了。高月：啊！？天啊，怎么去世的？！安娜：邻居说前些日子橘猫就老打喷嚏，一开始她没有注意。结果这个情况越来越严重，邻居就带它去宠物医院做了一堆检查……高月：是生了什么病吗？安娜：嗯。我也不知道是什么病。她跟我提了一下，我忘了。但是就是橘猫过了两个星期后就去世了。邻居可伤心了。高月：天啊。她们家的橘猫好像岁数也不小了吧？对吗？安娜：嗯……八岁吧。 是一只老猫了。不过还是很难过。我也很难过。想起以前它来我们家的时候……哎！高月：嗯，确实。猫死不能复生。我们节哀顺变吧。安娜：邻居跟我说的时候，我看到她眼睛里的泪一直流一直流，好替他难过啊。她以前那么爱它的猫咪。每次跟我们在路上遇见的时候，她总是会提到她的猫咪。现在突然这个珍贵的东西在她的生命里消失了……高月：好啦。你别哭了。安娜：也许这就是“如果你选择爱，你就选择了痛吧。”因为我们总会失去我们珍爱的东西。高月：嗯嗯。好啦好啦。别哭了。我们出去走走散散心吧。

Most Chinese learners want one thing above all: to speak better. Many turn to a teacher for guidance, but that is only the first step. True progress depends on how you work with that teacher.#learnchinese #tutor #teacher #speaking #lessonsLink to the article on Hacking Chinese: How to improve your Mandarin speaking skills with a tutor: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-improve-your-mandarin-speaking-skills-with-a-tutor/The best podcasts for learning Chinese in 2025: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-best-podcasts-for-learning-chinese/The 10 best free Chinese listening resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-10-best-free-chinese-listening-resources-for-beginner-intermediate-and-advanced-learners/The best resources for learning Chinese through listening in 2025: https://www.hackingchinese.com/guides/chinese-listening-resources/Beginner Chinese listening practice: the best resources and tools: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beginner-chinese-listening-practice/The best YouTube channels for learning Chinese in 2025: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-best-youtube-channels-for-learning-chinese/Unlocking Chinese: The Ultimate Course for Beginners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/unlocking-chinese-the-ultimate-course-for-beginners/The Fluent Listener: Navigating Spoken Mandarin Like a Fish in Water: https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/the-fluent-listener-navigating-mandarin-like-a-fish-in-water/Classroom Mandarin: Essential expressions for learning Chinese in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/classroom-mandarin-essential-expressions-for-learning-chinese-in-chinese/Is taking a Chinese course that's too hard good for your learning? https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-taking-a-chinese-course-thats-too-hard-good-for-your-learning/How to become fluent in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-become-fluent-in-chinese/Learning too many words at once: Consequences and solutions: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-too-many-words-at-once-consequences-and-solutions/Don't try to improve everything at once: Focus on one thing at a time instead: https://www.hackingchinese.com/dont-try-to-improve-everything-at-once-focus-on-one-thing-at-a-time-instead/Will a Chinese-only rule improve your speaking ability?https://www.hackingchinese.com/will-chinese-only-rule-improve-your-speaking-ability/Learning Chinese through comprehensible input: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-through-comprehensible-input/Why you should preview before every Chinese lesson: https://www.hackingchinese.com/preview-every-chinese-lesson/How I learnt Chinese, part 4: My second year in Taiwan: https://www.hackingchinese.com/i-learnt-chinese-part-4%EF%BC%9A-second-year-taiwan/More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at https://www.hackingchinese.comMusic: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

如果你想要看到自己学习汉语的进步，来 maayot.com 试试吧。我们每天给你一个贴近生活的小对话，就像今天的故事一样。学过就能用，不会再觉得“只会课本里的中文”。你还能有私人助教帮助你练习学到的故事并给你反馈。播客听众输入 podcast，就能五折加入。故事原文：雨晴：回来啦？学得怎么样？同屋：嗯，我自己感觉挺好的。两个星期前我还什么都不会呢。现在就可以用日语说一些简单的对话啦！雨晴：哇，好羡慕你啊。又多了一门技能。同屋：技能说不上。爱好是真的。雨晴：挺好的啊。同屋：喔！对啦！忘了告诉你，我正在联系一个在日本的蜜蜂农场。如果一切顺利的话，我下个月打算去那个农场里做志愿者！雨晴：啊？什么什么什么？！做志愿者？怎么做？同屋：就是我只要提供一天四小时的工作时间帮他们打理农场里的农活，农场那边就可以给我提供食宿。雨晴：哇，那太棒啦。不用花食宿钱。还能练习你的日语！同屋：我就是这样想的。省下了食宿钱，练习我的日语，剩下的时间我还能到处逛逛！ 太棒啦！就是不知道能不能成，还在联系中。雨晴：希望一切顺利！啊，你说是一个蜜蜂农场？同屋：对！是一个专门养蜜蜂的农场。听说他们那个农场能酿出好多不同品种的蜜！我非常激动。想看看他们是怎么养蜜蜂的。哈哈哈。随便学一些技能。雨晴：太羡慕你了。可以到处走。哎！不像我，苦命的打工人！同屋：别这样说，你的假期不是也快到了吗？

不管你是在准备考试，还是想轻松说中文，今天给大家推荐一个超棒的方法：每天读中文故事！maayot 能帮你每天进步一点。快加入maayot.com，认识更多像安娜和高月这样的中国朋友，听听他们的生活故事吧。我还给我们播客的朋友准备了一份礼物。只要你输入podcast，你就可以以五折的价格加入我们。故事原文：安娜：哎，一周半了。感觉每天的时间都好短。每天都在路上走的感觉真好啊。除了每天和蚊子打仗以外。高月：哈哈，是啊，不过说实话，我开始享受这种“断网”的生活。虽然每天都要徒步个六七小时，但是脑袋却可以很轻松。一路上看山看水，走到下一个营地就可以休息，然后吃一份山里面人家做的饭菜，多美妙！安娜：是啊 ，我觉得我也会想念这山里面的饭菜。那天我看到我们点菜后，那个农家人就直接去菜园里摘菜做菜的。怪不得吃起来那么新鲜。高月：嗯。还喜欢早上被小鸟的叫声叫醒的感觉，空气也特别好。最重要的是，晚上一抬头就可以看到满天的星星。有没有？比城市里的灯光好多了。安娜：嗯，这是真的。我也很喜欢这个。我还记得我们刚认识的时候，你就说过你会带我们常常看这样的星空。高月：喜欢就好。安娜：这次我们准备的东西刚刚好。天气也很给力。高月：是啊。我感觉这次露营挺值得的。这可是我们在一起的第一次长时间露营。我们做到啦！安娜：还没呢。还有两座山要爬呢。高月：哈哈，下山比上山容易。我们没问题。安娜：喔？你觉得下山更容易吗？我怎么觉得下山更难呢？高月：嗯……下山比上山容易。但是下山比上山更伤膝盖。你要小心。安娜：好。

Can you really learn Mandarin through listening and reading alone? What is comprehensible input, and how do you get enough of it?And how do speaking, writing, grammar, and flashcards fit in?#learnchinese #comprehensibleinput #ci #input #reading #listeningLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Learning Chinese through comprehensible input: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-comprehensible-input/Are authentic texts good for learning Chinese or is graded content better? https://www.hackingchinese.com/are-authentic-texts-good-for-learning-chinese-or-is-graded-content-better/Learning the third tone in Mandarin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-third-tone-mandarin-chinese/20 tips and tricks to improve your Chinese writing ability: https://www.hackingchinese.com/20-tips-and-tricks-to-improve-your-chinese-writing-ability/How to become fluent in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-become-fluent-in-chinese/Playing word games to practise fluency: https://www.hackingchinese.com/playing-word-games-to-practise-fluency/Reading is a lot like spaced repetition, only better: https://www.hackingchinese.com/reading-is-a-lot-like-spaced-repetition-only-better/Why flashcards are great for learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-flashcards-are-great-for-learning-chinese/Why spaced repetition software is uniquely well-suited to learning Chinese characters: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-spaced-repetition-software-is-uniquely-well-suited-to-learning-chinese-characters/An introduction to comprehension-based Chinese teaching and learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/introduction-comprehension-based-chinese-teaching-learning/More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found  at https://www.hackingchinese.comMusic: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

The fastest way to learn to communicate in Chinese is to learn classroom expressions first. Master essential phrases that help you learn Mandarin without relying on English!#learnchinese #classroom #teaching #expressions #phrases #vocabularyLink to article on Hacking Chinese:  Classroom Mandarin: Essential expressions for learning Chinese in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/classroom-mandarin-essential-expressions-for-learning-chinese-in-chinese/Unlocking Chinese: The ultimate course for beginners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/unlocking-chinese-ultimate-guide-beginner/Will a Chinese-only rule improve your learning? https://www.hackingchinese.com/are-chinese-only-rules-good-for-learning/Why you should learn Chinese in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-you-should-learn-chinese-in-chinese/Categories in the list:Ensuring comprehension and seeking clarification: https://www.hackingchinese.com/classroom-mandarin-essential-expressions-for-learning-chinese-in-chinese/#section1Lesson and learning activity flow: https://www.hackingchinese.com/classroom-mandarin-essential-expressions-for-learning-chinese-in-chinese/#section2Feedback and encouragement: https://www.hackingchinese.com/classroom-mandarin-essential-expressions-for-learning-chinese-in-chinese/#section3Talking about the Chinese Language in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/classroom-mandarin-essential-expressions-for-learning-chinese-in-chinese/#section4Online and technology-related phrases: https://www.hackingchinese.com/classroom-mandarin-essential-expressions-for-learning-chinese-in-chinese/#section5Formal education-specific phrases: https://www.hackingchinese.com/classroom-mandarin-essential-expressions-for-learning-chinese-in-chinese/#section6Everything in traditional characters: https://www.hackingchinese.com/classroom-mandarin-essential-expressions-for-learning-chinese-in-chinese/#tradMore information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found  at https://www.hackingchinese.comMusic: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

We bring back ShanghaiMailbox! Thanks for your questions. Here are the questions you submitted that Ali and I answered on today's podcast. 1. If you had your own money, what's one Chinese startup or trend you'd invest in right now that most foreigners have never heard of? 2. Learning Mandarin used to be the rage, but now it's less popular. With all the powerful apps and AI is it still worth learning a second language? 3. How do you think of online dating in China? That is, the online “Relationship-shopping” culture. 4. What differentiates agencies if everyone is using the same AI tools or platform? 5. What lessons have been learned from the latest and successful Coca-Cola + Pop Mart Labubu collaboration?

Send us a textMusical tones, grammar traps, aha moments.  Chinese sounds simple—until it isn't. From tone tricks to missing tenses, Steph and Angie chat about  the unexpected complexity of learning Mandarin, especially for speakers of English and German. Their conversation unpacks how tonal cues, filler sounds like “ma” and “ah,” and even body language all shape meaning, while verbs and grammar markers leave learners scratching their heads. Hear what surprised them most and what finally clicked in this honest, funny, and relatable episode on navigating a famously “easy” language—until you try speaking it.Full conversation:https://geopatsabroad.buzzsprout.com/2039972/episodes/11201561-german-chinese-languages-in-shanghai-with-bookish-youtuber-angie-dumasAngie's YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6LBSm1HZjecZt7EVnyUImwTraveling Mailbox: https://travelingmailbox.com/?ref=3422Top 3 services that have help me while living in different countries: Affiliate links so I'll get a small commission.

Send us a textMusical tones, grammar traps, aha moments.  Chinese sounds simple—until it isn't. From tone tricks to missing tenses, Steph and Angie chat about  the unexpected complexity of learning Mandarin, especially for speakers of English and German. Their conversation unpacks how tonal cues, filler sounds like “ma” and “ah,” and even body language all shape meaning, while verbs and grammar markers leave learners scratching their heads. Hear what surprised them most and what finally clicked in this honest, funny, and relatable episode on navigating a famously “easy” language—until you try speaking it.Full conversation:https://geopatsabroad.buzzsprout.com/2039972/episodes/11201561-german-chinese-languages-in-shanghai-with-bookish-youtuber-angie-dumasAngie's YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6LBSm1HZjecZt7EVnyUImwTraveling Mailbox: https://travelingmailbox.com/?ref=3422Top 3 services that have help me while living in different countries: Affiliate links so I'll get a small commission.

Welcome to the maayot podcast — where you learn Mandarin through short daily stories filled with useful expressions and real-life situations.Here is today's Mandarin story script: 散步的诱惑力不大李阳：天气热了，没什么食欲。妻子：别说你了，咱家儿子也是这样。最近饭量明显减少了。不过老是吵着要吃各种水果。李阳：胃口不好的时候，水果是可以帮我们开开胃。特别是酸甜酸甜那种水果。呀，说到这里，我也想吃水果了。妻子：家里有西瓜和橙子。你想来点吗？李阳：嗯……那天买的芒果吃完了吗？那些味道很好，香香甜甜的。妻子：早吃完了，儿子也非常喜欢。要不我们出去买点？也不远。李阳：现在外面太燥热了，只想呆在家里。好不容易有一两天休息。妻子：一点也不运动也不行啊，晚上太阳下山后我们推着儿子走去超市，就当散步了。怎么样？李阳：好吧，散步的诱惑力不大，但那些芒果诱惑力还挺大的。妻子：多走走，对胃口不佳也会有帮助。李阳：好好好，出去呼吸一下新鲜空气也好。妻子：一言为定！And if you're only listening to the podcast, you're missing all the interactive features! Check out maayot.com ✅ Daily bite-sized stories + native audio✅ Natural expressions + Culture insights✅ One-tap vocabulary breakdown✅ Speaking + writing exercises with teacher's feedback✅ A personal progress tracker to keep your streak alive!See you !

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A great tutor can transform your Chinese learning, but how do you know if a tutor is good? Let's explore the key qualities that make a tutor truly effective!#learnchinese #tutor #teacherLink to article on Hacking Chinese: 7 characteristics of a great Chinese tutor or private teacher: https://www.hackingchinese.com/characteristics-of-a-great-chinese-tutor-or-private-teacher/Take responsibility for your own learning now: https://www.hackingchinese.com/take-responsibility-for-your-own-learning/What your Chinese course will not teach you: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-course-will-not-teach/The Hacking Chinese Podcast: https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast/The virtues of language exchanges: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-virtues-of-language-exchanges/How to get the most out of your Chinese tutoring sessions: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-chinese-tutoring-sessions/Real communication: What it is, why you want it and how to get it: https://www.hackingchinese.com/real-communication-what-it-is-why-you-want-it-and-how-to-get-it/Should you learn to speak Chinese before you learn Chinese characters?: https://www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-learn-to-speak-chinese-before-you-learn-chinese-characters/How to become fluent in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-become-fluent-in-chinese/Learning Chinese comprehensible input: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-comprehensible-input/Preview every Chinese lesson: https://www.hackingchinese.com/preview-every-chinese-lesson/Time quality and studying Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/time-quality-and-studying-chinese/How to learn Chinese in the long term with intrinsic motivation: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-chinese-in-the-long-term-with-intrinsic-motivation/Learn Chinese faster by leaving your comfort zone: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learn-chinese-faster-leaving-comfort-zone/How to get honest feedback to boost your Chinese speaking and writing: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-art-of-being-corrected/More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at: ⁠https://www.hackingchinese.com/⁠Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

痛并快乐着/ 28th May maayot Featured Story安娜：这周末一起去吃麻辣火锅吗？张丽：你不是不能吃辣吗？安娜：我的胃受不了很辣。但是嘴巴还是想吃。张丽：对啊，上次看到你边吃火锅边哭。安娜：我是“痛并快乐着”！张丽：哈哈，对我来说，我是“无辣不欢”。Do you know ? You can slow down or speed up the audio to match your listening level at maayot. You can get personal feedback from real teachers—just click the

In this episode I am joined by Johan Hausen, Taoist teacher, translator, Chinese medicine practitioner, and founder of Purple Cloud Press. Johan shares his life story from years of competitive Tae Kwon Do, through his travels and travails in China in search of a master, and to his eventual training and discipleship in the Wu Dang mountains. Johan reflects on his years learning Classical and spoken Chinese, considers the challenges of translating ancient literature for modern readers, and reveals the unique metaphors and analogies used in textual descriptions of Internal Alchemy. Johan also describes the Taoist quest for immortality, explains his research into the dantien and the mineralogy of cinnabar, and recounts stories of his own encounters with spiritually advanced beings. … Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. ... Topics Include: 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Admiration for Mattias Daly 02:56 - Learning Chinese to better learn Taoism 04:53 - How Johan learned Classical vs Spoken Chinese 08:11 - Language is about communication 08:47 - Should we consult living masters about textual translation problems? 10:24 - Metaphors and analogies used in Internal Alchemy 12:53 - Why are there different ideas about the dantian? 14:12 - Is the dantian constructed or inherent? 16:12 - Elixir fields? 17:37 - Johan's research on the mineralogy of cinnabar using Chinese texts 18:04 - The old alchemists' surprisingly good understanding of organic chemistry 20:56 - Johan's childhood and training in Tae Kwon Do 22:47 - Johan's competitive Tae Kwon Do career of over 100 fights 25:18 - Injury and travel to China for healing 26:24 - Travelling to China at 20 years old to train Shaolin kung fu 28:48 0 Training methods of Shaolin kung fu 30:35 - Demystifying the myths of Shaolin training 33:08 - Recovery routine 34:26 - Illness and leaving China 36:15 - Returning to Germany and feelings of failure 37:47 - Leaving a film course in London to train in the Wu Dang mountains 40:32 - Meeting Li Shifu at the Five Immortals Temple 41:54 - Curriculum at the Five Immortals Temple 43:08 - Studying acupuncture and dedication to learning 44:19 - Years of study under Li Shifu and joining the lineage 47:26 - Struggles with being treated as a foreigner in China 50:50 - Growing resentment and leaving China 55:26 - Johan's Dragon Gate Lineage 56:28 - The quest for immortality 58:53 - Details about Taoist Immortals 01:00:34 - Difficulty of becoming an Immortal 01:02:10 - Consolation prize if you fail to achieve immortality 01:03:38 - Ethical rules of the Dragon Gate Lineage 01:04:59 - A typical daily practice routine 01:06:47 - Singing the scriptures to communicate to spirits 01:09:26 - Taoist patron spirit of Wudang 01:14:45 - The remarkable qualities of Li Shifu 01:15:52 - Praise is bad in traditional Chinese teaching 01:17:05 - Is Li Shifu an Immortal? 01:18:02 - Johan's reverence for his teacher 01:19:29 - Explaining culture clashes to Lif Shifu 01:20:33 - Is charisma and spiritual power inherent or cultivated? 01:24:45 - Li Shifu does not have attained disciples 01:26:05 - Is it really possible to achieve success in Taoism, or is it mostly just natural talent? 01:33:11 - Using gifted practitioners as inspiration 01:34:18 - Purple Cloud Press 01:35:56 - Johan's goal to create community and preserve texts 01:37:09 - Search for location and funds
 To find out more about Johan Hausen, visit: - https://purplecloudinstitute.com/about-us/who-we-are-2/ … For more interviews, videos, and more visit. - www.guruviking.com … Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

Having a tutor can be great for learning Chinese, but how much progress you make depends as much on you as on the tutor. Come prepared, stay engaged, and make the most of each session!#learnchinese #tutor #teacher #studentLink to article on Hacking Chinese: How to get the most out of your Chinese tutoring sessions: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-chinese-tutoring-sessions/Take responsibility for your own learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/take-responsibility-for-your-own-learning/What your Chinese course will not teach you: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-course-will-not-teach/The virtues of language exchanges: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-virtues-of-language-exchanges/How to get the most out of your Chinese tutoring sessions: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-chinese-tutoring-sessions/Real communication: What it is, why you want it, and how to get it: https://www.hackingchinese.com/real-communication-what-it-is-why-you-want-it-and-how-to-get-it/Learning Chinese comprehensible input: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-comprehensible-input/Preview every Chinese lesson: https://www.hackingchinese.com/preview-every-chinese-lesson/Time quality and studying Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/time-quality-and-studying-chinese/More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at: ⁠https://www.hackingchinese.com/⁠Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

Believing the wrong things about learning Chinese can waste time and lead you astray. Let's explore eight myths that might be holding you back!#learnchinese #myths #hanzi #pronunciation #studyLink to article on Hacking Chinese: 8 myths about learning Chinese that are holding you back: https://www.hackingchinese.com/myths-about-learning-chinese-that-are-holding-you-back/6 things in Chinese that are harder to learn than they seem: https://www.hackingchinese.com/6-things-in-chinese-that-are-harder-to-learn-than-they-seem/Chinese is possible to learn as an adult: https://www.hackingchinese.com/you-might-be-too-lazy-to-learn-chinese-but-youre-not-too-old/Is Chinese difficult to learn? https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-chinese-difficult-to-learn/How long have you studied Chinese: 200 years or 58,992 hours? https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-long-have-you-studied-chinese-290-years-or-58-992-hours/How to become fluent in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-become-fluent-in-chinese/Learning Chinese is useful no matter how much or how little you learn: https://www.hackingchinese.com/long-study-chinese-make-useful/Chinese courses won't teach you everything: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-course-will-not-teach/Using the HSK as a roadmap to learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/using-the-hsk-as-a-roadmap-to-learning-chinese/Should you throw away your Chinese textbook? https://www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-throw-away-your-chinese-textbook/Take responsibility for your own learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/take-responsibility-for-your-own-learning/⁠Immersion at home or why you don't have to go abroad: https://www.hackingchinese.com/immersion-at-home-or-why-you-dont-have-to-go-abroad/The 10 best free Chinese listening resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-10-best-free-chinese-listening-resources-for-beginner-intermediate-and-advanced-learners/The 10 best free Chinese reading resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/10-best-free-chinese-reading-resources-beginner-intermediate-advanced/You won't learn Chinese simply by living abroad: https://www.hackingchinese.com/you-wont-learn-chinese-simply-by-living-abroad/Love and language: Challenges and opportunities in learning Chinese with a partner.: https://www.hackingchinese.com/language-learning-with-a-chinese-girlfriend-or-boyfriend/The Hacking Chinese guide to Mandarin tones: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-hacking-chinese-guide-to-mandarin-tones/The importance of tones is inversely proportional to the predictability of what you say: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-importance-of-tones-is-inversely-proportional-to-the-predictability-of-what-you-say/Tone errors in Mandarin that actually can cause confusion: https://www.hackingchinese.com/tone-errors-in-mandarin-that-actually-can-cause-confusion/What native speakers know and what they don't: https://www.hackingchinese.com/what-native-speakers-know-and-what-they-dont/Standardised pronunciation in Chinese and why you want it: https://www.hackingchinese.com/standardised-pronunciation-in-chinese-and-why-you-want-it/How to learn Chinese characters as a beginner: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-chinese-characters-as-a-beginner/The building blocks of Chinese, part 1: Chinese characters and words in a nutshell: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-building-blocks-of-chinese-part-1-chinese-characters-and-words-in-a-nutshell/My best advice on how to learn Chinese characters: https://www.hackingchinese.com/my-best-advice-on-how-to-learn-chinese-characters/More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at: ⁠https://www.hackingchinese.com/⁠Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

Story in Mandarin characters:三天打鱼，两天晒网 / Inconsistent Effort张丽：好羡慕你这肌肉线条啊！高月：谢谢，这些都是去健身房锻炼出来的。张丽：你才有这个耐心。 我总是三分钟热度。哎！高月：你不是三分钟热度， 你是三天打鱼，两天晒网。 你不觉得吗？张丽：嗯，有道理。 我按照这个节奏，得什么时候才能像你这样啊。高月：锻炼需要持之以恒，你这样间断性的锻炼不会有理想的效果的。张丽：哎呀, 那该怎么办好？每天去健身房我感觉我坚持不下来。高月：你下定决心做就一定可以。 想想你也有这健美的线条时穿衣服得多好看啊。If you've been on-and-off with Chinese learning — don't worry. You're not alone. Start small, keep showing up, and you'll surprise yourself! We help you stay on track with short, fun Mandarin stories every day. ✨ Start your journey here: maayot.com

Listening is essential when learning Mandarin, but not all listening situations are the same. By recognising different types of listening, you can improve your chances of successfully navigating spoken Mandarin.#learnchinese #listening #conversations #comprehensionThe best podcasts for learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-best-podcasts-for-learning-chinese/The best YouTube channels for learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-best-youtube-channels-for-learning-chinese/Listen more than once: How the replay button can help you learn more Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/listen-more-than-once-how-the-replay-button-can-help-you-learn-more-chinese/Listening strategies: Diversify your listening practice: https://www.hackingchinese.com/listening-strategies-diversify-your-listening-practice/Learning Chinese through audiobooks: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-through-audio-books/Learning Chinese as an introverted student: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-as-an-introverted-student/The virtues of language exchanges: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-virtues-of-language-exchanges/The Input Pyramid: Chinese Listening for Any Situation: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-input-pyramid-chinese-listening-for-any-situation/The Fluent Listener: Navigating Spoken Mandarin Like a Fish in Water: https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/the-fluent-listener-navigating-mandarin-like-a-fish-in-water/More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at: ⁠https://www.hackingchinese.com/⁠Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

maayot has helped many students to learn Chinese from zero to hero. You get ready for your curiosity. We do the rest. With every day bite-sized Mandarin story, one-click vocabulary help, native audio, real teachers' feedback, you will have lots of fun on your learning journey. Head to maayot.com to try your first story for free. Story in full: 我想去买点夏装安娜：没衣服穿了，我想去买点夏装。高月：夏天到了，应该买点新衣服。你去吧。安娜：你不跟我一起去吗？高月：这次我就不去了，晚点还得去和朋友看球。安娜：好吧，我约我的朋友去。

Welcome aboard this Mandarin-learning journey with me! We'll pick up some super useful phrases for hosting and thanking in Chinese in this episode. If you enjoyed this little window into Chinese culture and Chinese people's real-life conversation, come and visit us on maayot.com. Remember — you can keep building your Mandarin skills one story at a time with us. maayot is here to make your learning journey fun and meaningful.

Is learning how to learn worth your time, or should you just engage directly with Chinese instead? The answer depends, but the longer your perspective, the more important it becomes to tweak your method!#learnchinese #how-to #progress #hackingchinese #efficiencyLink to written article on Hacking Chinese: Will reading or listening to Hacking Chinese help you learn Mandarin? https://www.hackingchinese.com/will-reading-hacking-chinese-help-you-learn-mandarin/Analyse and balance your Chinese learning with Paul Nation's four strands: https://www.hackingchinese.com/analyse-and-balance-your-chinese-learning-with-paul-nations-four-strands/Cramming vs. spaced repetition: When to use which method to learn Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/cramming-vs-spaced-repetition-when-to-use-which-method-to-learn-chinese/Why spaced repetition software is uniquely well suited to learning Chinese characters: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-spaced-repetition-software-is-uniquely-well-suited-to-learning-chinese-characters/The building blocks of Chinese, part 1: Chinese characters and words in a nutshell: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-building-blocks-of-chinese-part-1-chinese-characters-and-words-in-a-nutshell/Memory aids and mnemonics to enhance learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/memory-aids-and-mnemonics-to-enhance-learning/Learning Chinese is more like walking a thousand miles than running 100-metre dash: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-is-more-like-walking-a-thousand-miles-than-running-100-metre-dash/You can't learn Chinese characters by rote: https://www.hackingchinese.com/you-cant-learn-chinese-characters-by-rote/Should you learn the names of the strokes in Chinese characters? https://www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-learn-the-names-of-the-strokes-in-chinese-characters/The 10 best free Chinese reading resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/10-best-free-chinese-reading-resources-beginner-intermediate-advanced/The 10 best free Chinese listening resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-10-best-free-chinese-listening-resources-for-beginner-intermediate-and-advanced-learners/More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at: ⁠https://www.hackingchinese.com/⁠Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

Today's maayot beginner story brings us into one of those tender moments. In this little conversation mix with sweetness and bitterness, We're joining Li Yang and his wife as they care for their sick little one. If you want the full story in Mandarin characters or read more real-life stores that customised to your level, help with pronunciation from a pro teacher, head to maayot.com and keep your progress on track!

Starting with one of the most nostalgic songs in Chinese pop history:《同桌的你》 — The Deskmate of Yours, we follow Gao Yue and Li Yang, as they are discussing the unforgettable hair and face of one of their old classmate... If you want the full story in Mandarin characters or read more real-life stores that customised to your level, help with pronunciation from a pro teacher, head to maayot.com and keep your progress on track!

Should you focus on learning many words superficially or few words well? How do you stay motivated when flashcards get boring? And how can you tell if you really know a word?#learnchinese #vocabulary #flashcards #skritter #q&aLink to written article on Hacking Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/student-qa-may-2025-learning-chinese-characters-and-words-with-flashcard-apps/Link to vocabulary challenge: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-vocabulary-challenge/Links to articles mentioned in this episode:Learning Chinese words: When quantity beats quality: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-importance-of-knowing-many-words/Should you learn Chinese vocabulary from lists? https://www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-learn-chinese-vocabulary-from-lists/Which words you should learn and where to find them: https://www.hackingchinese.com/which-words-you-should-learn-in-and-where-to-find-them/How to best use flashcards to learn Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-best-use-flashcards-to-learn-chinese/Do you have to learn to write Chinese characters by hand? https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-it-necessary-to-learn-to-write-chinese-characters-by-hand/Should you use an efficient method for learning Chinese even if you hate it? https://www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-use-an-efficient-method-for-learning-chinese-even-if-you-hate-it/Are you practising Chinese the right way? Is your method valid? https://www.hackingchinese.com/are-you-practising-chinese-the-right-way/More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at: ⁠https://www.hackingchinese.com/⁠Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

In today's maayot story we will be joining Gao Yue and his girlfriend Anna, as they visits London, from crazy weather to cute cultural habits, they laugh through all the surprises. If you want the full story in Mandarin characters or help with pronunciation from a pro teacher, head to maayot.com and keep your progress on track!

In this episode, you'll learn some super useful Chinese words and phrases embedded with Chinese cultural hints. Oh, yes! If you want the full story in Mandarin characters or help with pronunciation from a pro teacher, head to maayot.com and keep your progress on track!

Gaoyue visited the famous Guilin city last week. Li Yang, intrigued, asks about the trip, and Gaoyue raves about the famous landscape and the local specialties, known as the "Guilin Three Treasures." Gaoyue excitedly explains what are they. Li Yang, already a fan of those, decides to buy a ticket to go there himself! By the way, if you want the full Chinese script or pronunciation correction from our professional teacher, head to maayot.com to get track of your progress.

The conversation centers on a recent case of AI-enabled romance fraud where a man lost over 200,000 yuan in a two-month online relationship with what turned out to be an AI-generated profile. The scam involved sophisticated use of AI-generated content featuring attractive photos and videos to create a convincing fake identity.Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more.Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com

Zhang Li thinks Gao Jin would make a good police officer. Gao Yue reveals that Gao Jin has wanted to be a police officer since childhood and has always held himself to high standards. Zhang Li expresses her admiration for Gao Jin.Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more.Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com

Zhang Jun is set to relocate to a new factory in Vietnam to oversee machine installation operations. While his mother has concerns about career limitations in factory work, Wang Jun points out that modern manufacturing facilities offer excellent career prospects and compensation.Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more.Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com

Xiaomi is experiencing what could be called a "sweet dilemma" with its luxury vehicle, the SU7 Ultra. Despite its premium pricing of over 500,000 yuan, the car has attracted overwhelming interest. However, the company is facing criticism from potential customers over slow production rates.Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more.Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com

Gao Jin's mother suggested he attend a sports school because of his excellent performance in physical education, and he could apply to become a police officer after graduation. Li Yang supported this idea, but Gao Jin expressed concerns about whether he could pass the police examination.Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more.Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com

Alibaba has been in the spotlight recently due to its advances in AI technology and e-commerce restructuring. The company's founder, Jack Ma, has made several public appearances, attending high-level meetings and visiting company facilities, signaling a positive shift in market sentiment.Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more.Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com

The dialogue centers on international marriage experiences, with Lin Meng encouraging Zhang Ying to share her life with her Belgian husband on social media platforms.Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more.Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com

The conversation discusses Gao Jin's excellent personality traits and their origins. They believe his good character, patience, and enthusiasm in communication are closely related to his family environment.Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more.Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com

Two classmates are discussing their choice of physical education class. Zhang Li, who has learned table tennis since childhood, plans to choose table tennis course to get good grades. Gao Yue also wants to choose table tennis because it's a good opportunity to learn for free.Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more.Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com

During economic downturns, ordinary investors tend to adopt a more conservative investment approach. To address the changing mindset of mutual fund and stock investors, China has recently launched a "Cash Cow" ETF.Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more.Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com

According to reports, major hospitals in China have already adopted Deepseek and introduced AI-based medical consultations. Judging from the news, using Deepseek to address challenges in traditional industries has become increasingly common in China.Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more.Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com

Zhang Li's father is a university ping pong instructor, which allowed her to start playing from an early age. Gao Jin expresses his envy of Zhang Li's fortunate upbringing circumstances.Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more.Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com

Learn Chinese with Dashu Every Day at Uncle's Little Base: https://dashumandarin.com/---Collab with Teacher Shenglan (肖胜兰老师):今天大叔们邀请到了来自长沙的胜兰老师，她是一名独特的汉语老师，特别是她的视频风格好像一个憩静的吟游诗人，慢慢悠悠地诉说自己的想法和生活，让学习者沈浸其中，却又能学到中文之美。今天我们也聊到vlog、播客、书，那种更适合学生学习，大家千万别错过今天的播客！Today, Dashus invited Teacher Shenglan from Changsha. She is a unique Chinese teacher, especially known for her video style, which resembles a calm and peaceful wandering poet slowly expressing her thoughts and life. It immerses learners in the experience while allowing them to appreciate the beauty of the Chinese language. Today, we also talked about vlogs, podcasts, and books, discussing which is more suitable for students' learning. Don't miss today's podcast!

Videos are ideal for learning Chinese, because the visual element enhances comprehension and engagement. But what videos should you watch? What are the best YouTube channels?#learnchinese #youtube #video #immersion #listeningLink to article on Hacking Chinese: The best YouTube channels for learning Chinese in 2025: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-best-youtube-channels-for-learning-chinese/There are way too many links to specific YouTube channels, playlists and videos to put in the show notes here, so please refer to the written article for the recommendations. Below, I have included links to related articles on Hacking Chinese only.The best podcasts for learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-best-podcasts-for-learning-chinese/Learning Chinese implicitly through exposure and seasoning, not through explicit instruction: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learn-chinese-implicitly-exposure-seasoning-explicit-instruction/Analyse and balance your Chinese learning with Paul Nation's four strands: https://www.hackingchinese.com/analyse-and-balance-your-chinese-learning-with-paul-nations-four-strands/How to use YouTube and other video platforms to learn Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-use-youtube-and-other-video-platforms-to-learn-chinese/Listen before you read: Improve your listening ability: https://www.hackingchinese.com/listen-before-you-read-improve-your-listening-ability/Listen more than once: How the replay button can help you learn more Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/listen-more-than-once-how-the-replay-button-can-help-you-learn-more-chinese/8 great ways to scaffold your Chinese listening and reading: https://www.hackingchinese.com/8-great-ways-scaffold-chinese-learning/Listen more and learn more by building a personal Chinese audio library: https://www.hackingchinese.com/listen-more-and-learn-more-by-building-a-personal-chinese-audio-library/The Input Pyramid: Chinese Listening for Any Situation: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-input-pyramid-chinese-listening-for-any-situation/The Fluent Listener: Navigating Spoken Mandarin Like a Fish in Water: https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/the-fluent-listener-navigating-mandarin-like-a-fish-in-water/More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at: https://www.hackingchinese.com/Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

Board games are more than just fun, they're a powerful way to learn Chinese, boosting vocabulary, fluency, and communication skills!#learnchinese #boardgames #game #fluency #communicationLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Learning Chinese by playing board games: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-playing-board-games/How to use computer games to learn Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/diablo-3-and-starcraft-2-playing-computer-games-in-chinese/Learning Chinese with StarCraft 2: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-with-starcraft-2/Playing word games to practise fluency: https://www.hackingchinese.com/playing-word-games-to-practise-fluency/Escape! A text adventure game for Chinese learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/escape-text-adventure-game-chinese-learners/Learning Chinese by playing Mahjong 麻將 (májiàng): https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-by-playing-mahjong-麻將-majiang/Real communication: What it is, why you want it and how to get it: https://www.hackingchinese.com/real-communication-what-it-is-why-you-want-it-and-how-to-get-it/Have fun, or else: https://www.hackingchinese.com/have-fun-or-else/How to learn Chinese in the long term with intrinsic motivation: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-chinese-in-the-long-term-with-intrinsic-motivation/How and why to teach Chinese through games: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-and-why-to-teach-chinese-through-games/Use the benefits of teaching to boost your own learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/use-the-benefits-of-teaching-to-boost-your-own-learning/Skritter review: Boosting your character learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/skritter-review-boosting-your-character-learning/Rules for Settlers of Catan (Simplified Chinese): https://t.co/OA5TZjfYGeRules for Settlers of Catan (Traditional Chinese): http://phantasiatw.pixnet.net/blog/post/117197942-卡坦島基本版-規則+心得More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at: https://www.hackingchinese.com/Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). Check out all of the other things we are involved in @ PrayGiveGo.us. I begin by discussing a ministry that has blessed us (WMPress.org)(3:57), followed by a critique of Gordon Chang’s “tone” on his “Outstanding” podcast interview (11:05). Next, we work our way through this week’s China related news (20:58), some of which was discussed by Gordon Chang: redeeming DeepSeek, USAID’s China-focused NGOs, Asian Illegals in Fear, and the Hong Kong connection in Trump’s threat to re-take the Panama Canal. Finally, I explain what I was doing 22 years ago this week (49:15), as well as thoughts on language learning from William Borden (BordenofYale.com) and William Milne (PrayGiveGo.us). World Missionary Press: 131 Million Scripture Booklets! https://www.wmpress.org/ A Mild Critique of Gordon Chang (Agree with his Policies, Disagree with his Projection) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_G._Chang What DeepSeek Says about the Church in China https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/01/deepseek-china-church-ai-censorship-sensitive/ China-focused NGOs reel from U.S. foreign funding freeze https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Trump-administration/China-focused-NGOs-reel-from-U.S.-foreign-funding-freeze Asia’s Millions of Illegals in US Cower in Shadow of Trump’s Deportation Drive https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Policy-Asia/Asian-immigrants-in-U.S.-cower-in-shadow-of-Trump-deportation-drive China’s Hong Kong Takeover Led To Trump’s Panama Power Grab https://asia.nikkei.com/Editor-s-Picks/China-up-close/Analysis-China-s-tight-grip-on-Hong-Kong-led-to-Trump-s-Panama-gambit Don’t forget to Pray for China! (PrayforChina.us) Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary No Reserve, No Retreat, No Regrets (BordenofYale.com): https://chinacall.substack.com/p/language-learning-and-loneliness Lungs of Steel, Eyes of Eagles, Memories of Angels William Milne's Passion for Learning Chinese (and Reaching China) https://chinacall.substack.com/p/lungs-of-steel-eyes-of-eagles-memories If you enjoy this podcast, follow or subscribe on Spotify or Apple or right here on PubTV. You can also email any questions or comments to contact @ PrayforChina dot us. And don’t forget to check out everything we are involved in at PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10:2!

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