Danyo Pang

Chinese So Hard

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I share Chinese learning tips and resources to help you understand and speak real Mandarin (not textbook Chinese). danyopang.substack.com

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Danyo Pang

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How to speak Mandarin Chinese with confidence 16.04.2025 37:30

3 steps to improve your Mandarin Chinese speaking skills and speak with confidence. ––– Resources ––– Free Speaking Template: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://danyopang.com/#speaking-template⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn to speak Chinese naturally: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://copypastespeaking.danyopang.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chinese Speakers Community: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdA3A4CfDyRMkThYoHM0M330b0asYGcSW5Zq38wUEPAbM80FA/viewform ––– Socials –...

How to restart Chinese learning after taking a break? (中文） 23.03.2025 42:50

Follow along with the full Chinese transcript here: https://danyopang.substack.com/p/learn-chinese-after-break After a long hiatus, I catch up with my good friend and fellow Chinese learner, Tom, in Mandarin about life, getting back into learning Chinese after taking a break, long-distance hiking, speaking confidence, and more. Click on the transcript button under the video or use the embedded cap...

How I Learned Chinese in 1 Year (Self-Taught) 25.02.2025 22:40

8 steps to speak fluent Mandarin Chinese from zero. ––– Resources ––– Free Speaking Template: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://danyopang.com/#speaking-template⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn to speak Chinese naturally: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://copypastespeaking.danyopang.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daily Chinese learning tips: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://danyopang.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ––– Socials ––– Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang ⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com...

Learn Chinese Fast for the Rest of Your Life 18.02.2025 17:51

What if I told you that you have everything you need to learn Chinese or any language fast, already in your head? We've all learned to speak our first language fluently as children, without fancy apps or AI. But for some reason, with all these fancy tools, it seems even harder to stay focused and learn a language. The truth is, you don’t need another app or AI tool, it’s not the answer to your lan...

Learn Chinese Fast with a SECOND BRAIN 09.02.2025 18:15

Build a second brain to help learn languages faster so you can remember more, stop translating and speak fluently. ––– Resources ––– Free Speaking Template: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danyopang.com/#speaking-template⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn to speak Chinese naturally: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://copypastespeaking.danyopang.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daily Chinese learning tips: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danyopang.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ––– Socials ––– Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram....

Why You Cant Speak Mandarin Articulately (5 Step Solution) 27.01.2025 17:25

I share how I learned to speak more articulately and improved my speech in English and Mandarin (works for any language) using these 5 steps. ––– Resources –––Free Speaking Template: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danyopang.com/#speaking-template⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn to speak Chinese: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://copypastespeaking.danyopang.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daily Chinese learning tips: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danyopang.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ––– Socials –––Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https:/...

How to learn a Chinese by just LISTENING 17.01.2025 25:03

A step-by-step guide to learn a new language subconsciously by listening & language acquisition (without "studying"). ––– Resources ––– Free Speaking Template: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://danyopang.com/#speaking-template⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn to speak Chinese naturally: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://copypastespeaking.danyopang.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daily Chinese learning tips: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://danyopang.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ––– Socials ––– Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.ins...

Why You Understand but Can't Speak Fluently (Step-by-Step Solution) 08.01.2025 27:26

A step by step guide on how to go from understanding to speaking fluently in your target language like I did with Mandarin Chinese. ––– Resources ––– Free Speaking Template: ⁠⁠https://danyopang.com/#speaking-template⁠⁠ Learn to speak Chinese: ⁠⁠https://copypastespeaking.danyopang.com⁠⁠ Daily Chinese learning tips: ⁠⁠https://danyopang.com⁠⁠ ––– Socials ––– Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the...

Teach Yourself a Language in 15 Minutes a Day in 2025 (Daily Routine for Fluency) 02.01.2025 22:13

How to learn a new language faster by learning passively without studying boring methods like textbooks and flashcards. This is my daily routine that helped med learn Mandarin Chinese fluently. ––– Resources ––– Free Speaking Template: ⁠https://danyopang.com/#speaking-template⁠ Learn to speak Chinese: ⁠https://copypastespeaking.danyopang.com⁠ Daily Chinese learning tips: ⁠https://danyopang.com⁠ ––...

How to Learn Chinese as a Lazy Learner 25.12.2024 16:25

6 tips to turn your laziness into an advantage to help you learn Mandarin Chinese or any language faster. ––– Resources ––– Free Speaking Template: ⁠https://danyopang.com/#speaking-template⁠ Learn to speak Chinese: ⁠https://copypastespeaking.danyopang.com⁠ Daily Chinese learning tips: ⁠https://danyopang.com⁠ ––– Socials ––– Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang ⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www...

How To Learn Any Language Easily (Avoid These Traps) 20.12.2024 22:11

2025 is right around the corner. Turn your language learning around, break through plateaus and get fluent in the new year. ––– Resources ––– Free Speaking Template: https://danyopang.com/#speaking-template Learn to speak Chinese: https://copypastespeaking.danyopang.com Daily Chinese learning tips: https://danyopang.com ––– Socials ––– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang YouTube: htt...

What Language Learners Get Wrong About Learning - Dr. Benjamin Keep | E55 24.10.2023 50:36

I had a fascinating discussion with Dr. Benjamin Keep about the common misconceptions about learning, the science of learning and how to best learn languages based on science. Dr. Benjamin Keep is a Stanford trained cognitive scientist specializing in learning and instruction. Ben's YouTube channel: @benjaminkeep Ben's newsletter: https://www.benjaminkeep.com/ 💎 Free Chinese Lessons Every...

Russian Guy Masters Chinese By Talking To Strangers - VictorTalking | E54 24.08.2023 50:48

Today's guest is Victor, who learned fluent Chinese, Korean, English using a technique called social learning. Victor's Youtube: @VictorTalking Victor's Website: victortalking.com Free Learning Resources/Cheatsheets: zaap.bio/danyo Follow us on Instagram: Danyo @thedanyopang Tom @sunmoonlaketom About Us: Hey! We are Danyo and Tom, two friends who met in Taiwan and we both love learning...

Indian Learner: "Chinese is a very logical language" - Samridhi/苏老师 | E53 10.08.2023 52:51

Today's guest is Samridhi, who started learning Chinese in India and now speaks fluently and now teaches Chinese! Let's hear her fascinating story. Samridhi's IG: @chineselanguagestudygram Follow Samridhi: https://linktr.ee/themandarinstory Free Learning Resources/Cheatsheets: www.linktr.ee/danyopang Follow us on Instagram: Danyo @thedanyopang Tom @sunmoonlaketom About Us: Hey! We are Danyo and To...

Pronunciation Expert: "I Started Speaking After 1 Week" - Will Hart | E52 17.07.2023 44:10

Danyo interviews Will Hart who learned fluent Chinese with amazing pronunciation living in the UK and without any official teachers! Will's Twitter: https://twitter.com/William60566648 Will's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@will3267/featured Free Learning Resources/Cheatsheets: www.linktr.ee/danyopang Follow us on Instagram: Danyo @thedanyopang Tom @sunmoonlaketom About Us: Hey! We are D...

Spanish learner: "I'm Lazy But I Learned Chinese" - 胡语明 | E51 28.06.2023 56:35

Danyo interviews 胡语明 from Spain who learned fluent Chinese and even teaches Chinese. We discuss how he learned his Chinese and we dig deep into his secrets for other Chinese learners and what he would do differently. Free Learning Resources/Cheatsheets: www.linktr.ee/danyopang Follow us on Instagram: Danyo @thedanyopang Tom @sunmoonlaketom About Us: Hey! We are Danyo and Tom, two friends who me...

Nigerian Girl Speaks Perfect Chinese Shares Her Secrets - Labake [乐佳] | E50 21.06.2023 1:04:47

Danyo interviews 乐佳/Labake from Nigeria who speaks perfect Mandarin and she shares her secrets for learning Chinese fast and getting over the fear of speaking. Tom unfortunately wont be joining us for some time because his internet connection where he lives is pretty slow but hopefully he can join us soon! Free Learning Resources/Cheatsheets: www.linktr.ee/danyopang Follow us on Instagram: Dany...

Ep 49 - Social skills and making friends 15.04.2023 47:40

這集我們討論社交能力該如何加強！害羞的Tom和靦腆的Dan分享我們到底是怎麼交到朋友的！ In this episode we discuss the importance of social skills and how to improve them. Don't miss Dan's hilarious Freudian slip and Tom's impersonation of a timid young lad! Free Chinese learning resources: http://danyopang.super.site Follow us: Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/ Tom&#...

Ep 48 - Are we perfectionists? 08.04.2023 1:02:45

這集我們討論完美主義。對學語言的人來說，當完美主義者是好事還是壞事？來聽聽我們的想法。 In this episode we discuss perfectionism and its implications on language learning. Free Chinese learning resources: http://danyopang.super.site Follow us: Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/ Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Who we are: Two friends who love learning Chi...

Ep 47 - Time to Talk Taiwanese Mandarin with Abby! 02.04.2023 58:16

這集我們採訪熱門podcast節目Talk Taiwanese Mandarin with Abby的主持人Abby Chen! 來聽聽我們聊做podcast的趣事！也千萬不要錯過Abby最近出的書“廖添丁”！ In this episode we have the pleasure of discussing podcasting with the host of Talk Taiwanese Mandarin with Abby, the one and only Abby Chen! Make sure to check out her podcast on your favorite platform and don't forget to check out her graded reade...

Ep 46 - Getting High in Chinese 25.03.2023 1:19:09

這集我們討論我們對大麻的看法，還有分享我們的一些經驗。 In this episode we discuss our thoughts on marijuana and share a few stories. Free Chinese learning resources: http://danyopang.super.site Follow us: Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/ Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the s**t, all in Mandar...

Ep 45 - Chatting about Shopping in Chinese 18.03.2023 39:29

這集我們討論買新衣服的重要性，還有Dan是不是已經放棄在固定的地方從醫了？？ In this episode we discuss our shopping habits, lifestyle choices and elder care. Free Chinese learning resources: http://danyopang.super.site Follow us: Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/ Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot...

Ep 44 - Winter sports and avalanches in Chinese 11.03.2023 38:38

這集我們討論“雪崩”是怎麼產生的，以及要怎麼降低雪崩的風險。喜歡戶外活動的人絕對要聽喔！(⁠ʘ⁠ᴗ⁠ʘ⁠✿⁠) In this episode we discuss the causes of avalanches and how to stay safe in a wintry mountain environment. 安全第一！ Free Chinese learning resources: http://danyopang.super.site Follow us: Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/ Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Who are...

Ep 43 - Discussing living remotely in Chinese 04.03.2023 33:55

In this episode we discuss living in remote areas and Tom's new job in California. Piano solo included! 這集我們討論不同生活環境，以及Tom的新工作。不要錯過這集裡頭的鋼琴演出喔ʘ⁠‿⁠ʘ Free Chinese learning resources: http://danyopang.super.site Follow us: Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/ Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Who are we: Two friends who love learning C...

Ep 42 - We interview a Chinese learner in Shanghai (ft. Alexandra) 25.02.2023 59:16

Today we invite Alexandra, a Chinese learner living studying in Shanghai to discuss her journey learning Chinese and living in Shanghai! Free Chinese learning resources: http://danyopang.super.site Follow us: Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/ Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the s**t, all in Ma...