Show overview
Talk Chineasy - Learn Chinese every day with ShaoLan has been publishing since 2017, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 414 episodes. That works out to roughly 55 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 7 min and 9 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.1 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2024, with 262 episodes published. Published by Talk Chineasy.
From the publisher
Learn Chinese with ease! Talk Chineasy brings you 7-minute daily Chinese lessons. Each day, ShaoLan and a special guest share interesting cultural insights and stories as they teach you a useful Chinese phrase. Our amazing guests include rock stars, artists, CEOs, professors, adventurists, scientists, and more. You’ll discover the rich culture behind the most widely spoken language while learning how to converse in essential Mandarin Chinese. ✨ Explore various topics, special guests, and inspirations at https://www.chineasy.com/talk/ 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free at www.chineasy.com and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Questions? Email [email protected], we’re happy to help.
Latest Episodes
View all 414 episodes104 - Sweet Dreams in Chinese with ShaoLan and Lucid Dreaming Teacher Charlie Morley
<p>Lucid dreaming specialist learns how to wish someone “sweet dreams” in Chinese. ShaoLan shares more formal and less formal ways of saying this and which situations it will be appropriate in. And find out why Charlie recommends taking a nap when you’re busy.</p> <p>✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App</a>, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy <p>Visit <a href="https://chineasy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/36661724288025-Talk-Chineasy-App">our website</a> for more info about the app.</p>
103 - Question in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and CEO Michael Schneider at Service
<p>Creator of the amazing app “Service”, which helps people around the globe solve any kind of service-related questions, Michael Schneider learns how to say the Chinese word for “question.”</p> <p>✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App</a>, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy <p>Visit <a href="https://chineasy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/36661724288025-Talk-Chineasy-App">our website</a> for more info about the app.</p>
102 - Chinese Literature in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
<p>Chinese culture is steeped in history, going back thousands of years. The written form of the language even originated from pictograms. ShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh discuss the word for “Chinese literature.”</p> <p>✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App</a>, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy <p>Visit <a href="https://chineasy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/36661724288025-Talk-Chineasy-App">our website</a> for more info about the app.</p>
101 - Smart in Chinese with ShaoLan and and Author, Serial Entrepreneur & Mentor Sunny Bates
<p>The amazing Sunny Bates calls in from New York to learn how to say “smart” in Chinese. A hugely successful individual, she is the CEO of Sunny Bates Associates and is on the board of some of the world’s most exciting companies, including Kickstarter and Creative Capital Foundation.</p> <p>✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App</a>, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy <p>Visit <a href="https://chineasy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/36661724288025-Talk-Chineasy-App">our website</a> for more info about the app.</p>
100 - Teacher in Chinese with ShaoLan and Lucid Dreaming Teacher Charlie Morley
<p>Lucid dreaming specialist Charlie Morley shares invaluable insights as to why teachers are highly respected in Far Eastern culture and his own journey to accepting the title of the teacher himself. And find out which language ShaoLan most often dreams in! </p> <p>✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App</a>, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy <p>Visit <a href="https://chineasy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/36661724288025-Talk-Chineasy-App">our website</a> for more info about the app.</p>
099 - Red & Green Color in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
<p>Why is the color red so significant in Chinese culture? How does it differ from Western culture? Transition’s drummer Josh chats with ShaoLan and offers some fascinating insights.</p> <p>✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App</a>, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy <p>Visit <a href="https://chineasy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/36661724288025-Talk-Chineasy-App">our website</a> for more info about the app.</p>
098 - Too Much Trouble in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
<p>Can’t be bothered to learn Chinese today? Learn how to say “too much trouble” in Chinese with ShaoLan and Transition’s Jesse. A colloquial phrase that will make you sound like a native speaker in no time! </p> <p>✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App</a>, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy <p>Visit <a href="https://chineasy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/36661724288025-Talk-Chineasy-App">our website</a> for more info about the app.</p>
097 - Lucky in Chinese with ShaoLan and Oncologist and Bestselling Author David Agus
<p>David Agus is a doctor to the stars and author of the New York Times bestselling “A Short Guide to a Long Life.” In this episode, he joins ShaoLan to help Talk Chineasy listeners make their own luck and stay healthy in the long term.</p> <p>✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App</a>, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy <p>Visit <a href="https://chineasy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/36661724288025-Talk-Chineasy-App">our website</a> for more info about the app.</p>
096 - Dissertation in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and CEO Richard Price from Academia.edu
<p>How many million dissertations can you read on academia.edu? Find out the answer and more in this fascinating episode as the founder Richard Price chats with ShaoLan about how access to elite knowledge is improving people’s lives all around the world. </p> <p>✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App</a>, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy <p>Visit <a href="https://chineasy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/36661724288025-Talk-Chineasy-App">our website</a> for more info about the app.</p>
095 - Today Tomorrow Yesterday in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
<p>Jesse shares an exclusive clip of Transition’s hit song “jin tian wan shang” (今天晚上) and learns how to say Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday. Test your Chinese comprehension of the words at the end of the lesson along with Jesse. </p> <p>✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App</a>, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy <p>Visit <a href="https://chineasy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/36661724288025-Talk-Chineasy-App">our website</a> for more info about the app.</p>
094 - Mountain Climbing in Chinese with ShaoLan & Nelson Dellis the 4x US Memory Champion
<p>4x USA Memory Champion Nelson Dellis talks about his love of climbing mountains and his attempt to climb Mount Everest. Thanks to expert teacher ShaoLan, he learns how to say it in Chinese. </p> <p>✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App</a>, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy <p>Visit <a href="https://chineasy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/36661724288025-Talk-Chineasy-App">our website</a> for more info about the app.</p>
093 - 8 Times in Chinese with ShaoLan and Chief Science Officer Guruduth Banavar from IBM
<p>One of IBM’s top stars Guruduth Banavar is also an accomplished composer. He shares the inspiration to one of his top songs Rise 8 times.</p> <p>✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App</a>, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy <p>Visit <a href="https://chineasy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/36661724288025-Talk-Chineasy-App">our website</a> for more info about the app.</p>
092 - Orange Color in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
<p>Talk Chineasy’s resident special guest Josh learns how to say “orange” in Chinese. Find out why the Chinese love to eat a lot of oranges, especially during Chinese New Year.</p> <p>✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App</a>, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy <p>Visit <a href="https://chineasy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/36661724288025-Talk-Chineasy-App">our website</a> for more info about the app.</p>
091 - What Do You Want in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
<p>If you don’t learn any other Chinese today, then learn this! Transition drummer Josh discovers how to ask and how to answer the question “What do you want?” In China, you will use this phrase every day. </p> <p>✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App</a>, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy <p>Visit <a href="https://chineasy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/36661724288025-Talk-Chineasy-App">our website</a> for more info about the app.</p>
090 - Air Conditioning in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
<p>As spring approaches in Asia, Transition drummer Josh teaches the Chinese word for "air conditioning". It's a hugely important word to know, especially when experiencing the searing temperatures of the summer. </p> <p>✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App</a>, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy <p>Visit <a href="https://chineasy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/36661724288025-Talk-Chineasy-App">our website</a> for more info about the app.</p>
089 - Knowledge in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and CEO Richard Price from Academia.edu
<p>Knowledge is power, and in the academic world, Richard Price now has 78 million academics using his website academia.edu. Even farmers in the Sahara Desert have benefitted from expert research that has been shared on the site. ShaoLan helps you learn the origins of the Chinese word for "knowledge".</p> <p>✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App</a>, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy <p>Visit <a href="https://chineasy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/36661724288025-Talk-Chineasy-App">our website</a> for more info about the app.</p>
088 - Organic in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Caron Proschan at Simply Gum
<p>Ever wondered why organic produce is so important? Caron Proschan shares the secrets of her bestselling Simply Chewing Gum and learns the Chinese word for "organic".</p> <p>✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App</a>, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy <p>Visit <a href="https://chineasy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/36661724288025-Talk-Chineasy-App">our website</a> for more info about the app.</p>
087 - Learning in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder and CEO Luis von Ahn from Duolingo
<p>Duolingo’s creator Luis von Ahn learns the word for "learning" in Chinese and shares his incredible vision for enabling millions of people all over the world to learn languages for free. </p> <p>✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App</a>, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy <p>Visit <a href="https://chineasy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/36661724288025-Talk-Chineasy-App">our website</a> for more info about the app.</p>
086 - Long Time No See in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
<p>It is one of the classic sayings in Chinese that has even been assimilated into the English popular language. ShaoLan teaches Transition drummer Josh how to greet old friends and why it will take your business meeting to another level. </p> <p>✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App</a>, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy <p>Visit <a href="https://chineasy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/36661724288025-Talk-Chineasy-App">our website</a> for more info about the app.</p>
085 - Mount Everest in Chinese with ShaoLan and Product Director Erick Tseng from Facebook
<p>It is one of the ultimate mountain climbing challenges, and Erick Tseng took on that challenge and even podcasted on the ascent! ShaoLan shares the Chinese word for Everest and mountains. </p> <p>✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App</a>, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy <p>Visit <a href="https://chineasy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/36661724288025-Talk-Chineasy-App">our website</a> for more info about the app.</p>