Xinqing (Joanne)

瞎扯学中文 Convo Chinese

Education ZH ↓ 142 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)

Episodes

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

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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 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

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Episode 71 | 小时侯上过的课外班 Those extracurricular activities when we were kids 25.10.2024 27:56

Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list :  https://www.yaya.press/doc/6ad2c204-f99b-4481-9755-5282982b743f 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...

Episode 70 | 即兴喜剧：说没错，对的！ Improv: Say "Yes And!" 11.10.2024 38:04

Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list:   https://www.yaya.press/doc/8d512976-1b2e-4bba-963a-ea6b1d1e43ee 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...

Learner Talks E16 | 六十岁开始学中文 Start learning Chinese at the age of 60 04.10.2024 17:20

Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list:    https://www.yaya.press/doc/a96d9520-3954-4f11-9a54-5c2bee7036db 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 69 | 新朋友，老朋友 New friends, old friends (Part 2) 20.09.2024 16:29

Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list:  https://www.yaya.press/doc/df2eaad5-81c9-41cc-bf30-893d4ab8d0a6 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! Ho...

Episode 68 | 如果明天就死翘翘了怎么办 (Part 1) What if I die tomorrow? 15.09.2024 24:54

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...

Episode 67 | 旅行才是检验情侣的唯一标准（part 2） 23.08.2024 20:00

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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 18.08.2024 17:00

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Episode 65 | 去一个新国家最担心什么？What's your biggest concern moving to a new country? 02.08.2024 27:31

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Learner Talks E15 | “你是哪里人”这个问题好难 It is so difficult to answer "where are you from" 19.07.2024 28:12

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?  W...

Episode 63 | 辞职了！放假了！Quitting jobs for a career break 05.07.2024 20:39

** 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 teac...

Episode 62 | 我的中式婚礼全记录 My Chinese wedding (video included!) 21.06.2024 29:39

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 the...

Episode 61 | 爱与成长：聊聊亲子关系 Growing Up and Parent-child Relationship 07.06.2024 27:40

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Episode 60 | 三十岁的都开始养生了 Wholesome lifestyles for millennials 23.05.2024 19:39

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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 24.03.2024 25:08

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Episode 58 | 你最讨厌什么样的老板？What type of boss is the worst? 02.03.2024 19:50

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 17.02.2024 19:30

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Episode 56 | 欢天喜地过大年咯 Happy Spring Festival! 04.02.2024 24:53

Free transcript with Pinyin + Translation:   https://www.yaya.press/web_reader/237677ae-0c02-4ac6-a126-86d88ab55bc3 Transcript 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 top...