You Can Learn Chinese

De: Jared Turner
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  • Learn HOW to learn Chinese with hosts Jared Turner and John Pasden. You will learn tips, strategies, and insights so you can supercharge your language learning. You will also be inspired by guest interviews with people from all over the world who have learned Chinese.

    Both Jared and John both learned Chinese, lived in China for many years, and have worked with learners all over the world and understand the unique challenges that Chinese learners face. They stay at the forefront of language learning research and methods and bring that to listeners everywhere.

    Jared Turner
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  • Your Chinese Accent Is Terrible, But It Doesn’t Have to Be
    Mar 3 2025

    No matter how long you've been learning Chinese, you’ll still have an accent. But why is that? In this episode, Jared and John talk about your accent in Chinese and how to reduce it. They discuss the differences in how accents are perceived in China versus the West, tackle some of the toughest pronunciation challenges like pinyin pitfalls, tone swaps, and the elusive Mandarin "R" sound, and share insights on what it really takes to sound more native.

    Whether you’re a beginner struggling with pinyin, an intermediate learner trying to nail your tones, or an advanced student aiming for clarity over perfection, this episode will help you level up your pronunciation and be understood with confidence.

    Links from the episode:

    • Chinese Pronunciation Wiki | Free pronunciation guide

    • Pronunciation Packs (scroll down) | AllSet Learning

    • Mandarin Chinese Tone Pair Drills | Sinosplice

    • The 3-2 Tone Swap Error | Sinosplice

    • Do you have a story to share? Reach out to us

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    31 m
  • Fluent in Funny: Jesse Appell on Learning, Performing, and Laughing in Chinese
    Feb 17 2025

    What happens when an American comedian immerses himself in Chinese comedy? Jesse Appell’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, Jesse shares how his curiosity about language led him to study in China, become a Fulbright scholar, and apprentice under a master of Xiangsheng (traditional Chinese cross-talk comedy). He takes us through the highs and challenges of performing comedy in Chinese, founding a bilingual comedy club in Beijing, and why understanding humor is the ultimate test of language fluency.

    Jesse also discusses his shift into social media and entrepreneurship with Jesse’s Tea House, his global tea business. Plus, hear his insights on learning Chinese, navigating cultural differences, and why embracing the hard parts of language learning leads to real growth.

    Links from the episode:

    • Jesse’s Teahouse

    • Jesse Appell Comedy | Laugh Beijing

    • Do you have a story to share? Reach out to us

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    50 m
  • RedNote 小红书 Buzz: Can It Really Help You Learn Chinese?
    Feb 3 2025

    There is a growing buzz around "RedNote" (小红书), as westerners—especially “TikTok refugees"—flock to this Chinese social media platform. But what is beyond the hype and can you use it to learn Chinese?

    In this episode, Jared and John dive into how you, as a Chinese learner, can use this tool to level up your language skills. Because there is no division between Chinese and international content on the app, they discuss how you can find content tailored to your interests and engage with the unique environment and community that offers real-world context for learning Chinese and building cultural awareness.


    Links from the episode:

    • Mandarin Companion | Graded readers

    • Do you have a story to share? Reach out to us

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    25 m

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So happy I came found this podcast!!!

I love Chinese drama and love the sound of mandarin and decided I would love to learn mandarin so I can enjoy these dramas without being caught up in the subs. I have been researching on the best approach to learning mandarin and I am having so much fun just listening to you and your guests. I am able to take away some advice from every episode. Love it!

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