瞎扯学中文 Convo Chinese
瞎扯学中文 Convo Chinese is a podcast designed for intermediate to advanced Mandarin learners who want to immerse themselves in natural and authentic Chinese conversations. The episodes cover a wide range of topics, from daily life to politics, both in China and around the world. Each episode comes with free transcripts and vocabulary lists in the show notes to aid learning. The podcast is hosted by Xinqing (Joanne) and is produced in the United States.
Episodes
Episode 112 | 异地恋：甜蜜的挑战 Long-Distance Relatinoship: A Sweet Challenge
Today, I'm chatting with Gloria for a follow-up episode, and I'm thrilled to announce that her crush from our last chat is now her boyfriend! We dive into their new reality though: a long-distance relationship. Is it challenging? What makes a long-distance relationship work, or fail?If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreci
Episode 111 | 新车里让人痴迷的皮革味 Der Kraftfahrzeugsinnenausstattungneugeruchsgenuss
Have you used AI real-time translating function? It is so effective! Do we really need to learn a new language the "old way" with our own brain in the future? Sophy and I talked about our understanding of the utility of learning a new language, and the beauty of understanding the subtlety in each culture. If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee
Episode 110 | 开一家蛋糕店要怎么盈利呢 How to make a bakery profitable?
Today is a follow-up episode with audience-favorite Xiao Su Su about her experience opening up a bakery! I am curious about the whole business operation of the bakery so we dived into the revenue and cost, the business model and marketing .... All the details! If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support!https:
Episode 109 | 今天你种草了吗 Did you add anything to your wishlist today?
Today's episode started with me recommending Renfei my new e-bike! Then we talked about all the movies we want to watch - in Chinese, we call it "Planting grass"; and when someone recommends you something strongly, we call it "An Li (Amway)". Funny words! If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support!https://bu
Episode 108 | 秒回信息还是已读不回 To reply or not to reply?
How fast do you reply to messages on average? I definitely hate it when people read my messages and choose to reply to my messages only after a few days... We are so different! Today let's talk about that!If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support!https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free t
Episode 107 | 不想工作的社畜们 Corporate slave's burning out
Are you a 社畜 corporate slave, or more literally "company livestock"? Today we talked about burn-out, a seemingly more and more common thing around us. How can you notice symptoms or signs of burning out?If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support!https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free tra
Episode 106 | 又爱又恨的社交媒体 Love and hate for the social media
Social media! Yes, we all hate it but love it. I chatted with Jane about our experience during the Christmas and new year vacation, and how we tried to "detox" from screentime.... If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support!https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free transcript of the entire
Episode 105 | 搞笑或是惨痛的面试经历 Funny or upsetting interview stories
Have you had any interesting job interview stories, be it funny, crazy or upsetting? Today I shared some of these experiences with Renfei in this episode... and also, happy Chinese New Year!!If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support!https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free transcript of t
Episode 104 | 我还不够瘦不够美 I am not skinny or pretty enough!
I chatted with Renfei today about "body anxiety" - from our own experience and our friends experience. I never liked my teeth, for example!If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support!https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and Englis
Episode 103 | 辞职去当心理咨询师 Training to become a counsellor
Today I interviewed a friend of mine from Oxford who quit her job in London and is training to become a counsellor ! We talked about the idea of "stop trying to control everything" and "gestalt psychology"... Read her blog "The Search Within" here! https://thesearchwithin.substack.com/p/what-happens-when-you-stop-trying If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, y
Episode 102 | 成长在东亚家庭 Growing up in an "East Asian family"
Happyyyyyy new year! The first episode of 2026! I chatted with my friend Sophy about growing up in East Asian families , the pressure from parents to follow a traditional path, and how we both "rebelled". We reflected on the shift in our parent-child relationships and the generational differences in expectations and communication. If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your suppo
Episode 101 | 搬家的断舍离 Moving and letting go
I just moved into a new house!! So I talked with Renfei about "mysig" Sweden winters, and how we navigated the confusing world of renting houses in Sweden. Also, packing, unpacking, and letting go stuff is so hard! If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语
Episode 100 | 回答你们的问题啦! Answering all your questions
Our 100th episode where I will answer ALLLL of your questions!! If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/2a6e576b-a7f6-4a90-a236
第100期节目 - 有问必答 Ask Me Anything!
Hello dear listeners!! We will soon have our 100th episode (in the main series... yes I know the counting of the episodes were messy haha, but anyways it is still worth celebrating!) So I would like to make an "Ask Me Anything" episode. If you have any questions for me, whether it is related to my life or Chinese culture or language learning, or the origin of universe... Just ask in the comment
Episode 99 | 来一起提高工作积极性吧！ Let's talk about productivity!
Today we chat about something super useful — how to be more efficient in studying and working! We shared our methods of taking on the challenge of language exams and what kept ourselves motivated. Also, everyone has their own learning style and it’s okay to learn things your way! If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciat
Bedtime Story #4 | 三毛《荒山之夜 2 》
Continued story of San Mao's exciting adventure into the desert... will they survive? Let's find out... =========== 几小时之内 | jǐ xiǎo shí zhī nèi | within a few hours 冻到零度 | dòng dào líng dù | freeze to zero degrees 活活被冻死了 | huó huó bèi dòng sǐ le | to be frozen to death (literally: frozen alive) 情感激动 | qíng gǎn jī dòng | emotionally agitated 迷宫山 | mí gōng shān | “Maze Hill”
Episode 98 | 财务自由的那一天 The day when we are financially independent
In this episode, we talk about Yuxi’s plan to become FIRE - Financially independent and retire early (and why we don't like this word)!. We discuss why she wants it, what her plan looks like, and why we actually don’t love this word. It’s not just about money — it’s about changing your life status and redefining what “work” means. If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your suppo
Bedtime Story #3 | 三毛《荒山之夜 1 》
Another night of San Mao's night time story - you can hear in my voice that I am having a bad cold and my nose is quite stuffed! Maybe it is a good practice for understanding Mandarin pronunciation without "n" sound.... ;) ============ 照例 | zhào lì | as usual; according to routine 喇叭 | lǎ ba | car horn 化石 | huà shí | fossil 急性子 | jí xìng zi | an impatient person; someone with
Episode 97 | 朋友以上 恋人未满 More Than Friends, Not Yet Lovers
Today we chat about a really juicy topic! If you have been in relationships like me and Gloria, you would probably also both LOVE and HATE the beginning phase of a romantic relationship... when you are more than friends, but not yet lovers.. If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support! https://buymeacoffee.co
Bedtime Story #2 | 三毛《结婚记 2 》
We are continuing the new series of podcast episodes of bedtime stories from Sanmao today! Sanmao (三毛, 1943–1991) was a Taiwanese writer known for her travel literature and deeply personal essays. We will read from her most famous work, Stories of the Sahara (《撒哈拉的故事》), recounts her life with her Spanish husband José in the Western Sahara. ===== 骷髅 | kū lóu | skeleton / skull 呲牙咧嘴 |
Episode 96 | 一朝被蛇咬 十年怕井绳 Once bitten, twice shy
In this episode, we talked about how travel shapes our experiences and makes us wiser along the way! Maybe you’ve been there too—losing a passport abroad, stressing over visas, feeling anxious on a flight, or even worrying about taking an Uber in a new city..... If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support! ht
Bedtime Story #1 | 三毛《结婚记》
I am starting a new (bonus) series of podcast episodes! This is going to be me reading Chinese stories to my husband before going to sleep, from one of my favorite author Sanmao! Sanmao (三毛, 1943–1991) was a Taiwanese writer known for her travel literature and deeply personal essays. We will read from her most famous work, Stories of the Sahara (《撒哈拉的故事》), recounts her life with her Spanish husb
Episode 95 | 在巴西开甜品店的小苏苏 XiaoSuSu’s pastry journey in Brazil
[Audio reuploaded and cleaned up some echoing] I am so happy to chat with my university friend Xiao SuSu to hear her story of opening a pastry shop in Brazil!! She shared the reason why she decided to open a cake shop after studying accounting (with me) in university, and we reminisced about our time back in the university... She even shared secret tips about baking the perfect sponge cake! If t
Learner Talks E17 | 在旧金山练着口语喝着茶，聊着物理冲着浪
We chatted with Carl, a Swedish audience member who’s been living in California for the past few years. How is living in the Bay Area helps him keep up his language skills? What music does he listen to in Chinese? And what is he studying in Physics in Berkley? If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support!
Episode 94 | 跳舞跳舞烦恼全无 One dance a day, keep the doctors away
Sissi is back! We chatted about my summer vacation highlight - I went to a Swing Dance camp in Herräng! We talked about why it feels good to give up control when dancing, and, what does "sucking cats on the cloud" mean? If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, buy me a coffee here! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free transcript of the
Episode 93 | 徒步的意义是什么 Why do we hike
Renfei just spent a week hiking Sweden’s Kungsleden trail. We talked about why people choose to push their bodies, what pain reveals, and how shared challenges build connection and friendship! If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, buy me a coffee here! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, p
Learner Talks E16 | 上海的外国人和北京的外国人有什么两样
We welcome back Sara, a spanish girl who worked and lived in both Shanghai and Guangzhou. What are the differences between the expat community in different cities in China? And how does a "foreigner" make local friends in China? If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, buy me a coffee here! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free transcript of t
Episode 92 | 恋爱，性和骄傲 Love, sex and pride
In this episode, we start from the Pride Week in Sweden and explore the differences between sex education in China and Sweden! If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, buy me a coffee here! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里 Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/42c
Episode 91 | 在牛津上学有分院帽吗 Sorting hat at Oxford University?
If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, buy me a coffee here! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里： https://www.yaya.press/doc/e11c6857-1b5a-4d0c-890b-baf865ab6950 Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/e11c6857-1b5a-4d0c-890b-baf865ab6950 Discord Group: https://d
Episode 90 | 工作的意义是什么 What’s the point of work, really?
In this episode, we dive into the big questions around work, life, and purpose. With layoffs happening in Sweden and AI changing the game, we reflect on what work means to us today—why we do it, how it's changing, and what role things like hobbies, money, and meaning play. We chat about trends like "lying flat" and early retirement, how different cultures see work, and even get into some Confucian
Episode 89 | 压力太大怎么解压 How to deal with stress
If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, buy me a coffee here! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里： https://www.yaya.press/doc/4a0b158a-5f18-4ef7-b9e0-0df18e8fd714 Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/4a0b158a-5f18-4ef7-b9e0-0df18e8fd714 Discord Group: https://di
Episode 88 | 去土耳其Rua猫猫 Petting cats in Türkiye
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Episode 87 | 花钱花在哪里最值 What is the most worth spending money on?
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Episode 86 | 你现在还看新闻吗? Do you still read or watch news?
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Episode 85 | 爱情真的是盲目的吗？ Is love really blind?
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Episode 84 | 打工人在瑞典 Working (hard?) in Sweden
免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里： https://www.yaya.press/doc/e64573fd-581e-493d-b957-e2f586d8aa57 ---- Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/e64573fd-581e-493d-b957-e2f586d8aa57 ---- 记忆点 jìyì diǎn memory point; memorable point 东家 dōngjiā employer; owner; host 入职 rù zhí onboarding; start a new job; join a compan
Episode 83 | 时间：人生最大的奢侈 Time is the most luxury thing in life
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Episode 82 | 最近迷上了打壁球 (re-upload) New hobby - squash!
Update March 23: The episode is re-uploaded with better sound quality. 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里：https://www.yaya.press/doc/793525c6-f471-4024-95df-d58fd6cd2fd1 ---- Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/793525c6-f471-4024-95df-d58fd6cd2fd1 ---- 天高鸟任飞 tiān gāo niǎo rèn fēi The sky is high and the birds fly freely; a
Episode 81 | 我要找一个播客搭档！ Looking for a podcast co-host
免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里：https://www.yaya.press/doc/5b9b81c1-6162-49ad-a9ad-bbb2d73f1610 ---- Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/5b9b81c1-6162-49ad-a9ad-bbb2d73f1610 ---- Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cko0g8j5m1toy0984t6s7mqtk/comments ------ 招聘 zhāopìn recruit; hire; recr
Episode 80 | 住在越南的美国人和我讲中文 Speaking Chinese with an American who lives in Vietnam
免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里：https://www.yaya.press/doc/3693fccb-5421-4343-a882-38b8e77d4e9c ---- Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/3693fccb-5421-4343-a882-38b8e77d4e9c 台湾腔 Táiwān qiāng Taiwanese accent 闺蜜 guī mì best friend (female); close female friend 基友 jī yǒu close friend; buddy; bromance 吃醋 chīcù to be jea
Episode 79 | 春节年味越来越淡了吗 Is the festive feeling going away for Spring Festival?
免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里： https://www.yaya.press/doc/04873af2-0933-4e7f-b81f-031d38c720c3 Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/04873af2-0933-4e7f-b81f-031d38c720c3 ---------------- 除夕 Chúxī Chinese New Year's Eve; Lunar New Year's Eve 偷懒 tōulǎn to slack off; to be lazy; to loaf 打麻将 dǎmájiāng play Mahjo
Episode 78 | 不想结婚的闺蜜们 My girl friends who don't want to get married
免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里：https://www.yaya.press/doc/6df192f4-6fd6-4dfe-9f6e-28980cac367a Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/6df192f4-6fd6-4dfe-9f6e-28980cac367a -------- 闺蜜 guī mì best friend (between girls); close female friend 客气 kèqi polite; courteous; modest 出错 chūcuò make a mistake; error; go wrong
Episode 77 | 2025年，出国留学还热门吗？Is studying abroad still popular in 2025?
Free Transcript: https://www.yaya.press/doc/0bd6afab-ca8e-4129-8822-acfe40b2397b 2025年新年快乐！很高兴在新的一年继续和你们一起学习中文！ 新年的第一期节目，我们聊一聊中国学生为什么选择出国留学？他们出国留学的原因是什么？首选的目的地是哪里？ Happy New Year 2025! I’m delighted to continue the journey of Mandarin Learning with all of you this year! In our first episode of the new year, let’s talk about why Chinese students decide to study abroad. What motivates them, and w
Episode 76 | 圣诞快乐！新年快乐！and unwrapping a gift!
Thank you so much for your support for the past one year. I really look forward to continuing this journey with you in 2025! MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR! 谢谢你们！ Powered by Firstory Hosting
Episode 75 | ChatGPT和我聊哈利波特？Chatting with AI about Harry Potter!
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Episode 74 | 情绪稳定：当创始人的必修课 Emotional Stability: A Must-Have Skill for Founders
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Episode 73 | 在硅谷怎么搞定投资和客户 Winning investors and customers in Silicon Valley
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Episode 72 | 谈恋爱分手那些往事 The breakups and broken hearts
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Episode 71 | 小时侯上过的课外班 Those extracurricular activities when we were kids
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Episode 70 | 即兴喜剧：说没错，对的！ Improv: Say "Yes And!"
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Learner Talks E16 | 六十岁开始学中文 Start learning Chinese at the age of 60
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Episode 69 | 新朋友，老朋友 New friends, old friends (Part 2)
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Episode 68 | 如果明天就死翘翘了怎么办 (Part 1) What if I die tomorrow?
Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list: https://www.yaya.press/doc/a2e7ad4b-1349-4730-a8e4-1e427c5a99b3 Transcript powered by Yaya: Yaya is a language learning web app developed by my husband (and myself). You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! Try i
Episode 67 | 旅行才是检验情侣的唯一标准（part 2）
Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list: https://www.yaya.press/doc/tLg7DITvHS3M4wewOS61 Transcript powered by Yaya: Yaya is a language learning web app developed by my husband (and myself). You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! Try it! How to use Yaya?&nb
Episode 66 | 旅行才是检验情侣的唯一标准 Traveling together is the only true test of a relationship
Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list: https://www.yaya.press/doc/ccyWPFMYMvrcwJ0T8RfO Transcript powered by Yaya: Yaya is a language learning web app developed by my husband (and myself). You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! Try it! How to use Ya
Episode 65 | 去一个新国家最担心什么？What's your biggest concern moving to a new country?
Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list: https://www.yaya.press/doc/2s1i2NlMwG9MIQl6aOpm Transcript powered by Yaya: Yaya is a language learning web app developed by my husband (and myself). You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! Try it! How to use Yaya?&n
Learner Talks E15 | “你是哪里人”这个问题好难 It is so difficult to answer "where are you from"
Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list: https://www.yaya.press/doc/R8OEh4eQ73TARg88LxOh Transcript powered by Yaya: Yaya is a language learning web app developed by my husband (and myself). You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! Try it! How to use Yaya? Wa
Episode 63 | 辞职了！放假了！Quitting jobs for a career break
** Thanks for everyone who scheduled free online lessons with me! All the slots are full now! I look forward very much to meeting you all online! Free transcript with Pinyin + Translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/guEojGlyEkEKctHCoUjS Transcript powered by Yaya: Yaya is a language learning web app developed by my husband (and myself). You can take notes with your language teach
Episode 62 | 我的中式婚礼全记录 My Chinese wedding (video included!)
Free transcript with Pinyin + Translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/AAlBFNYl0t07xb2X0AXg Video of our Chinese wedding (!!): https://youtu.be/ATf_bThijx8?si=Ff_KerFMu4Prs-kq Yaya is a language learning web app. You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! How to use Yaya? Watch th
Episode 61 | 爱与成长：聊聊亲子关系 Growing Up and Parent-child Relationship
Free transcript with Pinyin + Translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/DZoO0kFByCaaqnxvTGtz www.yaya.press is a language learning web app. You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! How to use Yaya? Watch the tutorial video here: https://youtu.be/PPVUfRzlOHk ---- 打断｜dǎd
Episode 60 | 三十岁的都开始养生了 Wholesome lifestyles for millennials
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Episode 59 | 对二十岁的自己最想说的话 Things I would tell my 20 year old self
Free transcript with Pinyin + Translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/seADexWXZ3YyEwPBJ1Ei www.yaya.press is a language learning web app. You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! How to use Yaya? Watch the tutorial video here: https://youtu.be/PPVUfRzlOHk If Yaya does
Episode 58 | 你最讨厌什么样的老板？What type of boss is the worst?
Free transcript with Pinyin + Translation: https://www.yaya.press/web_reader/904c35bb-77de-4665-b40d-b6a676bc1169 www.yaya.press is a language learning web app. You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! How to use Yaya? Watch the tutorial video here: https://youtu.be/PPVUfRz
Episode 57 | 生活中的小幸运 Little lucky things in our lives
Free transcript with Pinyin + Translation: https://www.yaya.press/web_reader/3a3fd93d-c56b-4a39-9642-2a0d7b88445a Try Yaya for your Chinese Learning (it's built by my husband David) !Yaya is a language learning webapp where you learn by reading - it is still the beta version so expect bugs! ;) Reading compelling content is one of the most effective ways to learn another language. And i
Episode 56 | 欢天喜地过大年咯 Happy Spring Festival!
Free transcript with Pinyin + Translation: https://www.yaya.press/web_reader/237677ae-0c02-4ac6-a126-86d88ab55bc3Transcript powered by Yaya: Yaya is a language learning webapp where you learn by reading - it is still the beta version so expect bugs! ;) Reading compelling content is one of the most effective ways to learn another language. And it's fun! Give a creative topic or
Episode 55｜跨国恋的情侣吵架吗？How is a cross-culture relationship like?
Free transcript with Pinyin + Translation: https://www.yaya.press/web_reader/f707174f-5279-41f9-b382-99d76234cbef Transcript powered by Yaya: Yaya is a language learning app where you learn by reading - it is still the beta version so expect bugs! ;) Reading compelling content is one of the most effective ways to learn another language. And it's fun! Give a creative topic or p
Episode 54 | 在北京读大学的四年时光 Four amazing years at University in Beijing
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Episode 53 | 圣诞快乐！新年快乐！HAPPY HOLIDAYS <3
新年快乐，圣诞节快乐! 大家明年见～ Happy New Year! Merry Christmas! We will see you next year <3 Powered by Firstory Hosting
Episode 52 | 伦敦的精神和食粮 Soul and food in London
Free transcript: https://www.yaya.press/web_reader/7538b60c-0c30-43f7-9efd-ce33629e7fc1Transcript powered by Yaya: Yaya is a language learning app where you learn by reading - it is still the beta version so expect bugs! ;) Reading compelling content is one of the most effective ways to learn another language. And it's fun! Give a creative topic or prompt, and we'll use AI to genera
Episode 51 | 谁来给我抬轿子 Who's gonna carry me in my Chinese wedding
轿子 （Litter): The litter is a class of wheelless vehicles, a type of human-powered transport, for the transport of people. (Wikipedia) Free transcript: https://www.yaya.press/web_reader/3c1e3ccd-c1ea-4bec-9553-e7f0b0ab91f1 Transcript powered by Yaya: Yaya is a language learning app where you learn by reading - it is still the beta version so expect bugs! ;) Reading compelling conten
Episode 50 | 买买买买买买 Buy Buy Buy
Free transcript: https://www.yaya.press/web_reader/34ff6508-28d3-4113-9666-6e523b0f933c Transcript powered by Yaya: Yaya is a language learning app where you learn by reading - it is still the beta version so expect bugs! ;) Reading compelling content is one of the most effective ways to learn another language. And it's fun! Give a creative topic or prompt, and we'll use AI to generate a
Learner Talks E14 | 祝我生日快乐 Happy birthday to me !
Free transcript: https://www.yaya.press/web_reader/6918b2ce-e54e-499e-b62a-48b2ad49d40e Free vocabulary: https://xinqinglu.medium.com/episode-49-vocabulary-0ac1bc01a063Transcript powered by Yaya: Yaya is a language learning app where you learn by reading - it is still the beta version so expect bugs! ;) Reading compelling content is one of the most effective ways to learn another languag
Episode 48 | 我再也不用戴眼镜了！No need for glasses any more Hooray~~
Free transcript: https://www.yaya.press/web_reader/db14b126-f207-456e-876c-7cb1b5a37c5b Free vocabulary: https://xinqinglu.medium.com/episode-48-vocabulary-c39fdb47d58e Transcript powered by Yaya: Yaya is a language learning app where you learn by reading - it is still the beta version so expect bugs! ;) Reading compelling content is one of the most effective ways to learn another langu
Episode 47 | 你想不想要孩子？ Do you want kids?
Free transcript: https://www.yaya.press/web_reader/bab2369e-ab42-44de-b6e0-1b215516363e Powered by Yaya: Yaya is a language learning app where you learn by reading - it is still the beta version so expect bugs! ;) Reading compelling content is one of the most effective ways to learn another language. And it's fun! Give a creative topic or prompt, and we'll use AI to generate a dialog, story,
Learner Talks E13 | 聊聊我的工作 What do I do for a living?
Free transcript: https://www.yaya.press/web_reader/6e1fad58-d63f-41ec-b926-9cd33007588aPowered by Yaya: Yaya is a language learning app where you learn by reading - it is still the beta version so expect bugs! ;) Reading compelling content is one of the most effective ways to learn another language. And it's fun! Give a creative topic or prompt, and we'll use AI to generate a dialog, story, articl
Episode 46 | 传说中的互联网大厂 The mysterious Chinese Internet Unicorns
In this episode, I am joined by Yuna (again) to talk about her experience and observations in the so-called "Internet Factories" in China, such as Baidu, Tiktok, Meituan or Alibaba! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cko0g8j5m1toy0984t6s7mqtk/comments Free Transcript (powered by yaya.press): https://www.yaya.press/web_reader/177ecb21-650d-424f-8b58-79d468ca48d
Episode 45 | 华裔家庭怎么学中文？ A story of Chinese learning family (from audience) !
Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cko0g8j5m1toy0984t6s7mqtk/comments Free Transcript (Powered by www.yaya.press): https://www.yaya.press/web_reader/6e0372be-63d1-408e-b6f9-66a2c4a1cee4 Check out www.yaya.press which is a language learning tool for you to generate little articles and dialogues in any language at any level, 100% developed by my husband David an
EPISODE 44 | 找男朋友就靠玩飞盘了 Want to find a partner? Come play frisbee!
Leave a comment and share your thoughts Free Transcript: https://www.yaya.press/web_reader/ba8c322f-5b13-4363-95b4-45ff22f5dde7 We have entirely upgraded our transcript system! This is powered by the new WebApp that my husband has been developing - "Yaya.press" so you can easily read the Chinese, Pinyin and English interlaced, with all the vocabulary embedded in the article. When you hover on th
Learner Talks E12 | 冥想...坐禅... Do you meditate?
This is part of a series of special episodes for beginner level Chinese listener with my husband (who is a Chinese learner!) Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cko0g8j5m1toy0984t6s7mqtk/comments Full transcript: https://convo-chinese-joanne.medium.com/special-episode-11-%E5%86%A5%E6%83%B3-do-you-meditate-5b2fe0da1e07 -- Vocabulary: 嘉宾 Guest | Jiābīn &
Episode 43 | 无法双重国籍的烦恼 Why cannot we have double citizenship?
Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cko0g8j5m1toy0984t6s7mqtk/comments Transcript: https://convo-chinese-joanne.medium.com/episode-43-%E6%97%A0%E6%B3%95%E5%8F%8C%E9%87%8D%E5%9B%BD%E7%B1%8D%E7%9A%84%E7%83%A6%E6%81%BC-why-cannot-we-have-double-citizenship-e59d83c9381e Vocabulary: 加那利群岛 Canary Islands | Jiā nà lì qúndǎo 神仙 Devine | shénxiān  
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