
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 unde... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 193 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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In celebration of Teachers’ Day in China, Jared and John reflect on the teachers who have shaped their language-learning journeys and what actually makes a great teacher. They share stories of teachers who were hilarious, inspiring, technically brill... more
In a mildly confusing bit of podcast naming, Jared Turner sits down with comedian Turner Sparks.
Turner moved to China in 2004 to teach English, planning to stay for just one year. He ended up staying for twelve.
In this episode of You Can Learn C... more
Jared and John discuss the frustrations faced by a learner who came to John for help—particularly with pinyin and distinguishing similar sounds in Chinese. They explore why learners often misapply English pronunciation rules to pinyin and how compreh... more
What does it mean to walk in the footsteps of an ancestor whose life connected China and America more than a century ago?
In this episode, Ben Lee shares how moving to Wuhan in 1992 pushed him to learn Chinese for survival—and eventually led him bac... more
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Got so many ideas to help me improve Chinese. 谢谢!
I ran across this podcast after learning about the Mandarin Companion books. It’s really fun to hear about all the different experiences and journeys people have had in learning Chinese. I pick up a few ideas of how to improve my own Chinese learning from each episode.
I found this podcast just right after I bought a textbook for HSK level 7-9. And I realized that I actually don't need to study all those academic words and I just need to study the words related to my work. Thank you for sharing this useful podcast!
10 stars if I could. Amazing podcast. Jared and John help clarify the vast, mysterious landscape new learners are confronted with when starting their Chinese learning journey.
This is high quality content that helps you get right to the point. I have super useful takeaways each and every show.
Jared and John have an obvious passion for language learning backed by a huge amount of experience and knowledge. Their mission seems to be to help listeners get a handle on all of the various comp... more
I started studying Chinese about four months ago, and this podcast has become the highlight of my commute. It has a lot specific to China and learning Mandarin, but it also has great advice from which learners of /any/ language could benefit. For now I am self-studying and it can be overwhelming how many programs and resources there are available now, and while this new abundance is wonderful, it’s easy to get buried in it. This podcast has helped me sort through everything to make a study plan ... more
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This show centers on practical language-learning tactics for Mandarin, with hosts Jared Turner and John Pasden sharing frameworks, study strategies, and real-world experiences. Episodes weave in guest conversations ranging from teachers and translators to content creators and learners who built lives around Chinese, highlighting comprehensible input, graded readers, pronunciation, and immersive approaches. A recurring thread is turning language study into sustainable, long-term progress, often supported by hands-on tips, resources, and personal stories that illuminate how language opens professional and cultural doors. A notable strength is the blend of veteran educators and dedicated learners, plus tips on leveraging technology (transcript... more
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