How to progress from textbooks to conversation
Do you ever feel like you’re trying to get conversational in Chinese but seem to be stuck in textbooks and classes? In this episode, John...
You Can Learn Chinese
You can Learn Chinese, a podcast by Jared Turner and John Pasden of Mandarin Companion. Hear Chinese learning experts discuss how to learn Mandarin!
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Using WeChat to Learn Chinese
WeChat is the most popular instant messaging platform in China. In this episode, John and I are going to tell you tips and tricks on...
Music, learning Chinese, and Bohan Phoenix
If you’re into music, this episode is for you! John and Jared talk about how Chinese songs can help you learn Chinese. Interview is with...
Tones: Answers to questions you didn’t know to ask
Do native speakers know the tones? How well do you need to know tones to listen or speak? Jared and John delve into these and...
Games for learning Chinese
Sometimes we forget how easy it can be to practice Chinese. In this episode, Jared and John talk about everyday games, like Uno and charades...
Why typing characters is better than handwriting
Jared and John talk about why typing characters leads to better learning outcomes than handwriting. They dispel conventional wisdom backed by science from an academic...
Top 10 Stories of 2021
John and Jared have pulled the best stories out of all of the guest interviews of 2021. Get ready to laugh, reflect, and be inspired...
Reading Techniques to Master Chinese
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...
Cantonese and the uniqueness of Chinese dialects
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...