Xinqing (Joanne)

瞎扯学中文 Convo Chinese

Education ZH ↓ 134 episodes

瞎扯学中文 Convo Chinese is a podcast to help intermediary to advanced Mandarin learner to immerse in natural and authentic Chinese conversations. In the podcast we discuss topics from daily lives to politics, from China and around the world. Free transcript and vocabulary list are provided in the show notes. If you like my podcast and want to show your support, buy me a coffee here! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing Powered by Firstory Hosting

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Xinqing (Joanne)

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Learner Talks E17 | 在旧金山练着口语喝着茶，聊着物理冲着浪 05.09.2025 35:41

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 22.08.2025 31:39

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. Fre...

Episode 93 | 徒步的意义是什么 Why do we hike 08.08.2025 30:56

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 podcas...

Learner Talks E16 | 上海的外国人和北京的外国人有什么两样 25.07.2025 30:28

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....

Episode 92 | 恋爱，性和骄傲 Love, sex and pride 11.07.2025 25:08

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://ww...

Episode 91 | 在牛津上学有分院帽吗 Sorting hat at Oxford University? 27.06.2025 27:34

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...

Episode 90 | 工作的意义是什么 What’s the point of work, really? 13.06.2025 39:39

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 Confucia...

Episode 89 | 压力太大怎么解压 How to deal with stress 30.05.2025 27:06

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...

Episode 88 | 去土耳其Rua猫猫 Petting cats in Türkiye 16.05.2025 24:05

免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里： https://www.yaya.press/doc/07c00e0b-5463-4408-81e9-61ad3f72bfce Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation:  https://www.yaya.press/doc/07c00e0b-5463-4408-81e9-61ad3f72bfce Discord Group:  https://discord.gg/QfrS6aDw35 Yaya (language learning app) Tutorial :   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP...

Episode 87 | 花钱花在哪里最值 What is the most worth spending money on? 02.05.2025 30:47

免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里： https://www.yaya.press/doc/33dff241-38c9-4404-bc27-3743f554e5fc Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation:  https://www.yaya.press/doc/33dff241-38c9-4404-bc27-3743f554e5fc Discord Group:  https://discord.gg/QfrS6aDw35 Yaya (language learning app) Tutorial :   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP...

Episode 86 | 你现在还看新闻吗? Do you still read or watch news? 25.04.2025 36:57

免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里： https://www.yaya.press/doc/9e242cc0-eb77-46db-a9f5-7e8ec589e4fa Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation:  https://www.yaya.press/doc/9e242cc0-eb77-46db-a9f5-7e8ec589e4fa Discord Group:  https://discord.gg/QfrS6aDw35 Yaya (language learning app) Tutorial :   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP...

Episode 85 | 爱情真的是盲目的吗？ Is love really blind? 18.04.2025 28:13

免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里：  https://www.yaya.press/doc/169ca91b-2a1a-430d-8f21-ceca291c61e1 Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation:  https://www.yaya.press/doc/169ca91b-2a1a-430d-8f21-ceca291c61e1 Discord Group:  https://discord.gg/QfrS6aDw35 Yaya (language learning app) Tutorial :   https://www.youtube.com/watc...

Episode 84 | 打工人在瑞典 Working (hard?) in Sweden 13.04.2025 26:21

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;...

Episode 83 | 时间：人生最大的奢侈 Time is the most luxury thing in life 04.04.2025 33:16

免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里： https://www.yaya.press/doc/2d429899-e712-4a63-ae6c-499b0532e92b Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/2d429899-e712-4a63-ae6c-499b0532e92b Discord Group: https://discord.gg/QfrS6aDw35 Yaya (language learning app) Tutorial : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPVUfRzlOHk&t=2s...

Episode 82 | 最近迷上了打壁球 (re-upload) New hobby - squash! 21.03.2025 25:23

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 an...

Episode 81 | 我要找一个播客搭档！ Looking for a podcast co-host 07.03.2025 27:31

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 zhāo...

Episode 80 | 住在越南的美国人和我讲中文 Speaking Chinese with an American who lives in Vietnam 21.02.2025 37:09

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...

Episode 79 | 春节年味越来越淡了吗 Is the festive feeling going away for Spring Festival? 07.02.2025 27:49

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 dǎmáj...

Episode 78 | 不想结婚的闺蜜们 My girl friends who don't want to get married 24.01.2025 36:15

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; erro...

Episode 77 | 2025年，出国留学还热门吗？Is studying abroad still popular in 2025? 12.01.2025 23:39

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 abo...

Episode 76 | 圣诞快乐！新年快乐！and unwrapping a gift! 23.12.2024 8:37

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! 20.12.2024 26:57

Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list: https://www.yaya.press/doc/199c69b0-dc5c-4441-995a-fa431ed45e12 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 u...

Episode 74 | 情绪稳定：当创始人的必修课 Emotional Stability: A Must-Have Skill for Founders 06.12.2024 19:39

Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list:    https://www.yaya.press/doc/ba70ce97-ddcd-4317-8711-b554907bc573 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...

Episode 73 | 在硅谷怎么搞定投资和客户 Winning investors and customers in Silicon Valley 22.11.2024 23:13

Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list:   https://www.yaya.press/doc/84ff56e4-b8c4-4083-87fd-1f605030b24e 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...

Episode 72 | 谈恋爱分手那些往事 The breakups and broken hearts 08.11.2024 33:21

Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list:   https://www.yaya.press/doc/3af988cf-722a-41ff-ab8d-ebbe73282cc1 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! H...