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6 Chinese Listening Hacks That Will Transform Your Chinese Listening

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 ... Show more

. 29min 36sec

Alexander Brose on Juilliard, the Royal Conservatory, and the Power of Language

in this episode, Jared sits down with Alexander Brose, President & CEO of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Canada, to trace his remarkable journey learning Chinese and how it shaped his life and career in unexpected ways.From his early years living in South Korea with ... Show more

. 49min 46sec

The Lie We Were Told: You Must Handwrite Chinese Characters

Is handwriting Chinese characters slowing you down? In today’s digital world, does it still make sense to focus on writing by hand or should you just type? In this episode, Jared and John dive deep into this hot-button issue for Chinese learners: handwriting vs. typing.Pulling in ... Show more

. 23min 28sec

Learning Chinese Through Life, Not Lessons: How Matthew McGuire Did It

What began as a teenage crush became a lifelong journey into Chinese for Matthew McGuire, an Australian creator and accent coach. In this episode, Jared sits down with Matthew to discuss how he learned Mandarin without textbooks, grammar drills, or writing practice. Instead, he i ... Show more

. 30min 14sec

10 Things AI Will Never Do Better Than a Chinese Learner

With AI advancing at lightning speed, many are wondering: Do I still need to learn Chinese? Jared and John say yes, and in this episode, they break down 10 ways your Chinese skills remain AI-proof. These are the kinds of things no app, bot, or translation tool can truly replace.A ... Show more

. 26min 53sec