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116 - Stuff in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

<p>Such a useful word in Chinese… “stuff!” Transition’s singer Jesse returns and finds out the fascinating reason why the word for “stuff” in Chinese is made up of the words East and West. Also, find out how to avoid insulting people.</p> <p>🔥 <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">Download the Chineasy app for free</a> and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">our website</a> for more.</p>

Apr 26, 20247 min

115 - Economy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Erik Brynjolfsson from MIT

<p>The economy affects almost every area of our lives and who better to learn the Chinese word for the economy than world leading economist and author of “The second machine age” Erik Brynjolfsson.</p> <p>🔥 <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">Download the Chineasy app for free</a> and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">our website</a> for more.</p>

Apr 25, 20248 min

114 - Success in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Serial Entrepreneur & Mentor Sunny Bates

<p>Successfully learn Chinese with Talk Chineasy! Sunny Bates learns how to say “success” in Chinese and chats with ShaoLan about how we define success. Also, learn how to wish someone a success in Chinese. </p> <p>🔥 <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">Download the Chineasy app for free</a> and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">our website</a> for more.</p>

Apr 24, 20247 min

113 - By The Way in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

<p>ShaoLan shares with Transition drummer Josh how to say “by the way” in Chinese. Bonus words taught in the lesson include “a little bit”, which is a hugely useful phrase in everyday conversation. </p> <p>🔥 <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">Download the Chineasy app for free</a> and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">our website</a> for more.</p>

Apr 23, 20247 min

112 - Crowd in Chinese with ShaoLan and Principal Research Scientist Andrew McAfee from MIT

<p>The highly entertaining, world-leading economist Andrew McAfee returns to share his thoughts on the way in which “the crowd” is changing the world that we live in. ShaoLan ensures that his Chinese pronunciation of the word is spot on! </p> <p>🔥 <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">Download the Chineasy app for free</a> and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">our website</a> for more.</p>

Apr 22, 20248 min

111 - Philosophy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Philanthropist Nicolas Berggruen

<p>In this special episode, ShaoLan teaches philanthropist Nicolas Berggruen how to say “philosophy” in Chinese. Nicholas then gives his remarkable views on philanthropy and how he is making a positive difference in the world.</p> <p>🔥 <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">Download the Chineasy app for free</a> and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">our website</a> for more.</p>

Apr 21, 20247 min

110 - New York in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Serial Entrepreneur & Mentor Sunny Bates

<p>How do you say “New York” in Chinese? ShaoLan teaches Sunny Bates and in return is treated to Sunny’s recommendations on where to visit in one of the world’s most iconic cities. </p> <p>🔥 <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">Download the Chineasy app for free</a> and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">our website</a> for more.</p>

Apr 20, 20247 min

109 - Hour in Chinese with ShaoLan & VP Strategic Communications Bruce Upbin

<p>How long will the journey take? Learn how to reply in Chinese as ShaoLan teaches Hyperloop One’s Bruce Upbin. Test your comprehension along with Bruce at the end of the lesson.</p> <p>🔥 <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">Download the Chineasy app for free</a> and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">our website</a> for more.</p>

Apr 19, 20248 min

108 - Transportation in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and CEO Michael Schneider at Service

<p>What distance is it faster to cycle in LA? Find out that and how to say “transportation” in Chinese with the help of ShaoLan and today’s special guest and tech entrepreneur Michael Schneider. </p> <p>🔥 <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">Download the Chineasy app for free</a> and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">our website</a> for more.</p>

Apr 18, 20246 min

107 - From To in Chinese with ShaoLan & VP Strategic Communications Bruce Upbin

<p>Moving from somewhere to somewhere is a phrase you will hear every day in China. Find out how to say it in Chinese with Hyperloop One’s Bruce Upbin. ShaoLan also explains to Bruce that it can also be used to describe moving jobs as well as physical places. </p> <p>🔥 <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">Download the Chineasy app for free</a> and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">our website</a> for more.</p>

Apr 17, 20248 min

106 - To Come Back in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

<p>Why do people say “You’re back!” in Chinese culture? What feeling does it express? Find out why as Transition’s singer Jesse is back in the studio in London for another entertaining Chinese masterclass with ShaoLan. </p> <p>🔥 <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">Download the Chineasy app for free</a> and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">our website</a> for more.</p>

Apr 16, 20249 min

105 - Have A Holiday in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

<p>Need a holiday? ShaoLan teaches Transition drummer Josh the phrase and helps him to distinguish between the summer vacation, school holidays and just taking a holiday.</p> <p>🔥 <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">Download the Chineasy app for free</a> and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">our website</a> for more.</p>

Apr 15, 20247 min

072 - 365 Days in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

<p>Learning how to say the days of the year in Chinese is not as hard as it sounds. Transition’s Jesse drops into the London studio to learn from ShaoLan how to master the days of the year as quickly as possible.</p> <p>🔥 <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">Download the Chineasy app for free</a> and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">our website</a> for more.</p>

Mar 13, 20246 min

022 TakeABreak JesseEdbrooke

<p>Time to "take a break!" ShaoLan and Transition singer Jesse laugh about the different uses of this phrase in Chinese. Highly personable and insightful, make sure you understand the cultural significance of the word.</p> <p>🔥 <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">Download the Chineasy app for free</a> and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">our website</a> for more.</p>

Jan 22, 20246 min

346 - Because in Chinese with ShaoLan and Cambridge Politics Graduate Eleanor Olcott

<p>Take your Chinese to the next level by learning the word for “because” in Chinese with ShaoLan and today's special guest Eleanor Olcott! Learn how to reason and give reasons for your statements.</p> <p>🔥 <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">Download the Chineasy app for free</a> and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">our website</a> for more.</p>

Dec 12, 20239 min

340 - Shopping in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

<p>Do you know anyone who is a “shopaholic”?! Learn how to say all the most useful words to do with “shopping” in Chinese with today’s Talk Chineasy guest, Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke. You can also find out which shopping environment Jesse finds hardest to resist! </p> <p>🔥 <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">Download the Chineasy app for free</a> and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">our website</a> for more.</p>

Dec 6, 202315 min

260 - Europe in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Plamen Russev from Webit.Foundation

<p>Learn the word for “Europe” in Chinese along with today’s special guest Plamen Russev. In this episode, you can find out why Plamen thinks Bulgaria is such an important country in Europe’s history and future. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/260-europe/</p> <p>🔥 <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">Download the Chineasy app for free</a> and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">our website</a> for more.</p>

Sep 17, 20237 min

247 - Skill in Chinese with ShaoLan and Senior Editor Will Knight at MIT Technology Review

<p>Listen in to discover what the Chinese word for “skill” is. Will Knight, the senior editor of MIT's “Technology Review”, shares his views on which new skills we will need to acquire in the future and how technology will shape our lives.</p> <p>🔥 <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">Download the Chineasy app for free</a> and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">our website</a> for more.</p>

Sep 4, 20237 min

241 - True in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Speaker & Entrepreneur Isaac Lidsky

Speaker, entrepreneur and bestselling author of “Eyes Wide Open,” Isaac Lidsky joins ShaoLan to learn how to say “true” and “false” in Chinese. Find out why when you add the character “order” to “true,” the meaning is perspective and vision in Chinese. In the episode, Isaac also shares his thoughts about how we achieve a true vision. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/241-true/ Explore various topics, special guests, and expansive list of useful Chinese phrases on Talk Chineasy website! goo.gl/VJ8plT Want to practice the pronunciation of words taught in this episode? Have fun learning with activity sheets, recap video, coloring book, and more. Become a Golden Chineasian to enjoy exclusive premium content! goo.gl/vjbtL9

Aug 29, 20238 min

236 - Factory in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founding Director Matthew Kressy from MIT IDM

<p>Chinese manufacturing has changed the world that we live in. Find out how to say “factory” in Chinese in this episode with Founding Director of MIT Integrated Design and Management Matthew Kressy.</p> <p>🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy!</a></p> <p>Check out our website for more <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">https://bit.ly/chineasysn!</a></p>

Aug 24, 20238 min

115 - Economy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Erik Brynjolfsson from MIT

<p>The economy affects almost every area of our lives and who better to learn the Chinese word for the economy than world leading economist and author of “The second machine age” Erik Brynjolfsson.</p> <p>🔥 <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">Download the Chineasy app for free</a> and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">our website</a> for more.</p>

Apr 25, 20238 min

260 - Europe in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Plamen Russev from Webit.Foundation

Learn the word for “Europe” in Chinese along with today’s special guest Plamen Russev. In this episode, you can find out why Plamen thinks Bulgaria is such an important country in Europe’s history and future. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/260-europe/ Explore various topics, special guests, and expansive list of useful Chinese phrases on Talk Chineasy website! goo.gl/VJ8plT Want to practice the pronunciation of words taught in this episode? Have fun learning with activity sheets, recap video, coloring book, and more. Become a Golden Chineasian to enjoy exclusive premium content! goo.gl/vjbtL9

Sep 17, 20227 min

241 - True in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Speaker & Entrepreneur Isaac Lidsky

<p>Speaker, entrepreneur and bestselling author of “Eyes Wide Open,” Isaac Lidsky joins ShaoLan to learn how to say “true” and “false” in Chinese. Find out why when you add the character “order” to “true,” the meaning is perspective and vision in Chinese. In the episode, Isaac also shares his thoughts about how we achieve a true vision.</p> <p>🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy!</a></p> <p>Check out our website for more <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">https://bit.ly/chineasysn!</a></p>

Aug 29, 20228 min

003 - Hello Everyone in Chinese with ShaoLan and 13-year-old British student

<p>Learn how to wow a crowd with a special greeting, courtesy of ShaoLan and 15-year old top British student Astrid. </p> <p>🔥 <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">Download the Chineasy app for free</a> and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">our website</a> for more.</p>

Jan 3, 20223 min

340 - Shopping in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

<p>Do you know anyone who is a “shopaholic”?! Learn how to say all the most useful words to do with “shopping” in Chinese with today’s Talk Chineasy guest, Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke. You can also find out which shopping environment Jesse finds hardest to resist! </p> <p>🔥 <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">Download the Chineasy app for free</a> and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">our website</a> for more.</p>

Dec 6, 202116 min

323 - Boat in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-Founder & Co-CEO Maurizio Rossi from H-FARM

<p>Learn the word for “boat” in Chinese along with the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of H-FARM, Maurizio Rossi. ShaoLan also shares her unique insights and tips on how to get your pronunciation perfect.</p> <p>🔥 <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">Download the Chineasy app for free</a> and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">our website</a> for more.</p>

Nov 19, 20219 min

260 - Europe in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Plamen Russev from Webit.Foundation

<p>Learn the word for “Europe” in Chinese along with today’s special guest Plamen Russev. In this episode, you can find out why Plamen thinks Bulgaria is such an important country in Europe’s history and future.</p> <p>🔥 <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">Download the Chineasy app for free</a> and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">our website</a> for more.</p>

Sep 17, 20217 min

241 - True in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Speaker & Entrepreneur Isaac Lidsky

<p>Speaker, entrepreneur and bestselling author of “Eyes Wide Open,” Isaac Lidsky joins ShaoLan to learn how to say “true” and “false” in Chinese. Find out why when you add the character “order” to “true,” the meaning is perspective and vision in Chinese. In the episode, Isaac also shares his thoughts about how we achieve a true vision.</p> <p>🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at <a href="https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy">https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy!</a></p> <p>Check out our website for more <a href="https://bit.ly/chineasysn">https://bit.ly/chineasysn!</a></p>

Aug 29, 20218 min

144 - Young in Chinese with ShaoLan and CBE, Author & Radio Broadcaster Carole Stone

Carole Stone learns how to say young and shares her tips on how to stay young in heart and mind. ShaoLan teaches “young” in Chinese. Read extended show notes for this episode here: Explore various topics, special guests, and expansive list of useful Chinese phrases on Talk Chineasy website! goo.gl/VJ8plT Want to practice the pronunciation of words taught in this episode? Have fun learning with activity sheets, recap video, coloring book, and more. Become a Golden Chineasian to enjoy exclusive premium content! goo.gl/vjbtL9

May 24, 20219 min

141 - I Got It in Chinese with ShaoLan and Super Chineasian Charlie Hoffs

Learn how to say “I understand” and “I don’t understand” in Chinese with 16-year-old Californian star student Charlie Hoffs who is a fluent mandarin speaker. ShaoLan also reveals the origins of Charlie’s Chinese name. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/141-i-got-it/ Explore various topics, special guests, and expansive list of useful Chinese phrases on Talk Chineasy website! goo.gl/VJ8plT Want to practice the pronunciation of words taught in this episode? Have fun learning with activity sheets, recap video, coloring book, and more. Become a Golden Chineasian to enjoy exclusive premium content! goo.gl/vjbtL9

May 21, 20218 min

Learn the Chinese Poem The Immortals by the River with ShaoLan

臨江仙/临江仙 (the Immortals by the River) is undoubtedly one of the most famous Chinese poems. It is also an epic poem to recall the Three Kingdom era during 200 AD. Written by the poet Yang Shen, born in 1488, he explored the eternal value in the rush and precipitation of the long river of history. While the poem allows readers to feel the drama and tragedy over a significant historical event, it creates an indifferent and tranquil atmosphere.

Apr 21, 20215 min

Learn the Chinese Poem Nostalgia with ShaoLan

This partly autobiographical poem by 余光中 (Yu Guangzhong), born in China in 1928, conveys the sentimental emotion beautifully yet powerfully. This poem is considered one of Yu's masterpieces; it symbolises the aching separation Yu felt after fled to Taiwan in 1949. He longed that one day he could return to his motherland.

Apr 14, 20214 min

Learn the Chinese Poem Seven Steps Verse with ShaoLan

Poet 曹植 (cáo zhí) was a prince 1,800 years ago, and his father was the famous warlord, King of Wei Cao Cao, 曹操 (cáo cāo). One day, Cao Pi, Cao Zhi's oldest brother, made up an excuse, summoned Cao Zhi to the court. Cao Pi issued a request to Cao Zhi to compose a poem within seven strides or be executed. As talented as he was, Cao Zhi came out with this quatrain within seven steps. That's how the title of this poem came from.

Apr 6, 20213 min

Learn the Chinese Poem Second Farewell to Cambridge with ShaoLan

Xu Zhimo, one of China’s foremost poets of the 20th century, is widely known for his poem, Second Farewell to Cambridge, composed in 1928. Xu Zhimo went to study at King's College at Cambridge in 1921. He then returned to Beijing for the next chapter of his roller-coaster life. He was hugely romantic and a prolific love letter producer. His various love affairs turned into numerous pop songs, novels, television programmes and movies. Tune in this poem to listen to how Xu Zhimo felt about Cambridge and its beauty.

Mar 29, 202110 min

Learn the Chinese Poem Climbing Stork Tower with ShaoLan

"Climbing Stork Tower (登鸛雀樓/登鹳雀楼; dēng guàn què lóu) is part of the 300 Tang Poems. This poem was written by 王之渙 (Wang Zhihuan) of the Tang Dynasty. Only six of Wang's poems survive today, and two of them are introduced in the 300 Tang Poems. Although the poem has a simple literal meaning, its spirit is profound. Our universe is eternal. One could only have a higher vision by getting up there, above the cloud. The poem poetically represents our unlimited progress in life and soul searching."

Mar 18, 20212 min

Learn the Chinese Poem Quiet Night Thoughts with ShaoLan

Quiet Night Thoughts by Li Bai (李白) is one of the most beautiful and classic poems of all time in Chinese history. Poet Li Bai was born in 701 during the Tang Dynasty. His reputation is so profound that people gave him the title 詩仙/诗仙, immortal poet. Li Bai created a new era of poetry and literature. His influence was not only in China but also around the world. Many western poets and writers, including T.S Eliot, Ezra Pound, and John Ernst Steinbeck, all took inspiration from Li Bai. Wanna enjoy more Chinese poems? Download the Chineasy app in no time. iOS https://apple.co/3j0ldXh​ Android: http://bit.ly/chineasy_googleplay

Mar 9, 20213 min

050 - Lego in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director of Marketing Ken Yanhs from LEGO Education

Get paid to play all day! ShaoLan teaches Lego’s Ken Yanhs the Chinese word for one of the most famous toy brands in the world. Can you guess which company manufactures the most tyres in the world? Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/050-lego/ Explore various topics, special guests, and expansive list of useful Chinese phrases on Talk Chineasy website! goo.gl/VJ8plT Want to practice the pronunciation of words taught in this episode? Have fun learning with activity sheets, recap video, coloring book, and more. Become a Golden Chineasian to enjoy exclusive premium content! goo.gl/vjbtL9

Feb 20, 20219 min

362 Politics EllieOlcott

Cambridge politics graduate Eleanor Olcott calls in from Taipei to learn the Chinese word for “politics.” She also shares her hope for bridging the gap between the East and West in the future. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/362-politics/ Explore various topics, special guests, and expansive list of useful Chinese phrases on Talk Chineasy website! goo.gl/VJ8plT Want to practice the pronunciation of words taught in this episode? Have fun learning with activity sheets, recap video, coloring book, and more. Become a Golden Chineasian to enjoy exclusive premium content! goo.gl/vjbtL9

Dec 28, 20208 min

346 Because EllieOlcott

Take your Chinese to the next level by learning the word for “because” in Chinese with ShaoLan and today's special guest Eleanor Olcott! Learn how to reason and give reasons for your statements. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/346-because/ Explore various topics, special guests, and expansive list of useful Chinese phrases on Talk Chineasy website! goo.gl/VJ8plT Want to practice the pronunciation of words taught in this episode? Have fun learning with activity sheets, recap video, coloring book, and more. Become a Golden Chineasian to enjoy exclusive premium content! goo.gl/vjbtL9

Dec 12, 20209 min

260 - Europe in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Plamen Russev from Webit.Foundation

Learn the word for “Europe” in Chinese along with today’s special guest Plamen Russev. In this episode, you can find out why Plamen thinks Bulgaria is such an important country in Europe’s history and future. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/260-europe/ Explore various topics, special guests, and expansive list of useful Chinese phrases on Talk Chineasy website! goo.gl/VJ8plT Want to practice the pronunciation of words taught in this episode? Have fun learning with activity sheets, recap video, coloring book, and more. Become a Golden Chineasian to enjoy exclusive premium content! goo.gl/vjbtL9

Sep 17, 20207 min

241 - True in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Speaker & Entrepreneur Isaac Lidsky

Speaker, entrepreneur and bestselling author of “Eyes Wide Open,” Isaac Lidsky joins ShaoLan to learn how to say “true” and “false” in Chinese. Find out why when you add the character “order” to “true,” the meaning is perspective and vision in Chinese. In the episode, Isaac also shares his thoughts about how we achieve a true vision. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/241-true/ Explore various topics, special guests, and expansive list of useful Chinese phrases on Talk Chineasy website! goo.gl/VJ8plT Want to practice the pronunciation of words taught in this episode? Have fun learning with activity sheets, recap video, coloring book, and more. Become a Golden Chineasian to enjoy exclusive premium content! goo.gl/vjbtL9

Aug 29, 20208 min

120 Philanthropy NicholasBerggruen

Philanthropist Nicholas Berggruen speaks with ShaoLan about the importance of “holistic” philanthropy and the best ways to empower people. He has already endowed the Berggruen Institute and joined the “Giving Pledge” to donate most of his wealth to charity. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/120-philanthropy/ Explore various topics, special guests, and expansive list of useful Chinese phrases on Talk Chineasy website! goo.gl/VJ8plT Want to practice the pronunciation of words taught in this episode? Have fun learning with activity sheets, recap video, coloring book, and more. Become a Golden Chineasian to enjoy exclusive premium content! goo.gl/vjbtL9

Apr 30, 20206 min

260 - Europe in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Plamen Russev from Webit.Foundation

Learn the word for “Europe” in Chinese along with today’s special guest Plamen Russev. In this episode, you can find out why Plamen thinks Bulgaria is such an important country in Europe’s history and future. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/260-europe/ Explore various topics, special guests, and expansive list of useful Chinese phrases on Talk Chineasy website! goo.gl/VJ8plT Want to practice the pronunciation of words taught in this episode? Have fun learning with activity sheets, recap video, coloring book, and more. Become a Golden Chineasian to enjoy exclusive premium content! goo.gl/vjbtL9

Sep 17, 20197 min

241 - True in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Speaker & Entrepreneur Isaac Lidsky

Speaker, entrepreneur and bestselling author of “Eyes Wide Open,” Isaac Lidsky joins ShaoLan to learn how to say “true” and “false” in Chinese. Find out why when you add the character “order” to “true,” the meaning is perspective and vision in Chinese. In the episode, Isaac also shares his thoughts about how we achieve a true vision. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/241-true/ Explore various topics, special guests, and expansive list of useful Chinese phrases on Talk Chineasy website! goo.gl/VJ8plT Want to practice the pronunciation of words taught in this episode? Have fun learning with activity sheets, recap video, coloring book, and more. Become a Golden Chineasian to enjoy exclusive premium content! goo.gl/vjbtL9

Aug 29, 20198 min

211 - Roommate in Chinese with ShaoLan and Singer & Songwriter Ida M. Paul

Musician Ida M. Paul has had many hit songs and her success is down to some great talent and an amazing work ethic. As a student at Harvard University, she knows about roommates and in this episode finds out how to say ”roommate” in Mandarin Chinese. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/211-roommate/ Explore various topics, special guests, and expansive list of useful Chinese phrases on Talk Chineasy website! goo.gl/VJ8plT Want to practice the pronunciation of words taught in this episode? Have fun learning with activity sheets, recap video, coloring book, and more. Become a Golden Chineasian to enjoy exclusive premium content! goo.gl/vjbtL9

Jul 30, 20197 min

018 - Health in Chinese with ShaoLan and Daniel Kraft from Exponential Medicine

What is the easiest way to remember all these new Chinese words you’re learning? Cue the four-time USA memory champion Nelson Dellis, who tells ShaoLan the secrets to remembering. Also, learn how to say "I forgot" as well as "I remember." Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/018-health/ Explore various topics, special guests, and expansive list of useful Chinese phrases on Talk Chineasy website! goo.gl/VJ8plT Want to practice the pronunciation of words taught in this episode? Have fun learning with activity sheets, recap video, coloring book, and more. Become a Golden Chineasian to enjoy exclusive premium content! goo.gl/vjbtL9

Jan 18, 20198 min

015 - Computer in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Erik Brynjolfsson from MIT

Which characters does the Chinese language put together to make the word computer? It will definitely surprise you with its sci-fi nature. In this episode, ShaoLan and leading expert on digital technologies Erik Brynjolfsson share how to construct Chinese words such as computer, TV, movie and telephone. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/015-computer/ Explore various topics, special guests, and expansive list of useful Chinese phrases on Talk Chineasy website! goo.gl/VJ8plT Want to practice the pronunciation of words taught in this episode? Have fun learning with activity sheets, recap video, coloring book, and more. Become a Golden Chineasian to enjoy exclusive premium content! goo.gl/vjbtL9

Jan 15, 20196 min

353 - Chinese Medicine in Chinese with ShaoLan and Acupucturist Martine Niven

Learn the words for “Chinese medicine” in Mandarin Chinese and discover why its practice is becoming more popular in the West along with Talk Chineasy host ShaoLan and today's special guest Martine Niven. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/353-chinese-medicine/ Explore various topics, special guests, and expansive list of useful Chinese phrases on Talk Chineasy website! goo.gl/VJ8plT Want to practice the pronunciation of words taught in this episode? Have fun learning with activity sheets, recap video, coloring book, and more. Become a Golden Chineasian to enjoy exclusive premium content! goo.gl/vjbtL9

Dec 19, 20189 min

347 - Father Christmas in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

Find out how to say “Father Christmas” in Chinese with Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke and ShaoLan. Many Christmas traditions from the West have been accepted in China and it is fascinating to see how the language reflects that. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/347-father-christmas/ Explore various topics, special guests, and expansive list of useful Chinese phrases on Talk Chineasy website! goo.gl/VJ8plT Want to practice the pronunciation of words taught in this episode? Have fun learning with activity sheets, recap video, coloring book, and more. Become a Golden Chineasian to enjoy exclusive premium content! goo.gl/vjbtL9

Dec 13, 20187 min

266 - To See in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Speaker & Entrepreneur Isaac Lidsky

In this fascinating episode, Isaac Lidsky calls in to talk to ShaoLan about how to say “to see” in Chinese. His book “Eyes Wide Open” talks about how we need real “vision” to shape the world we live in and not just accept what we see to be the reality around us. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/266-to-see/ Explore various topics, special guests, and expansive list of useful Chinese phrases on Talk Chineasy website! goo.gl/VJ8plT Want to practice the pronunciation of words taught in this episode? Have fun learning with activity sheets, recap video, coloring book, and more. Become a Golden Chineasian to enjoy exclusive premium content! goo.gl/vjbtL9

Sep 23, 20187 min