Real Chinese Talk - Immersion for Intermediates

Demystify Laoganma and the woman behind it. 揭秘老干妈和老干妈背后的那个女人的故事。 Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/tlPMOe0Tazo Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Newsletter: https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

If I could only do one thing to learn a language, what would that be? After learning four foreign languages (English, Japanese, Spanish, Dutch), what is the most useful learning method I've summarized? Is there a method that can comprehensively train vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and output level? You can find the answers to these questions in this podcast episode! 如果我学习语言只能做一...

(Scroll down for Chinese) Are you learning Chinese? Then you must know how to use Chinese social media apps! Due to the Chinese firewall, common foreign social media cannot be used in mainland China. Therefore, there are many social media apps in China that are only used by Chinese people, which also provides a natural immersion environment for Chinese learners. With so many social media apps, whi...

(Scroll down for Chinese) Have you watched "The Three-Body Problem"? Recently, Netflix released a TV series called "The Three-Body Problem," which has become very popular. But did you know that this TV series is actually adapted from a Chinese science fiction novel series called "The Three-Body Problem"? The "Three-Body Problem" series can be considered the...

(Scroll down for Chinese) Do you know what the most important event happening in China this weekend is? It's the college entrance exam, or "Gaokao"! Held annually on June 7th and 8th, the Gaokao is arguably one of the most significant milestones in the lives of Chinese teenagers. The Gaokao system is a subject of intense debate, both in China and globally. On one hand, it is seen as...

(Scroll down for Chinese) Friends, I'm back! So many things have happened in my life in the past six months, the most exciting of which is that I went back to Asia for three months! A lot has happened in these three months, and it was a rush back to the Netherlands after that, and it was only now that I had the time (and thanks to the encouragement of many friends!) to start this podcast again...

I have deep affection for Shanghai, just like many others. The city captivates me with its incredible diversity, inclusivity, convenience, and rich cultural heritage. Strolling from the picturesque banks of the Huang Pu River to the splendid Jing An Si, I relish the energetic atmosphere that encompasses both towering skyscrapers and historic architectures dating back eight decades. However, I am a...

It appears that China is facing challenges in terms of English proficiency. According to the EF EPI 2022 (English Proficiency Index, which primarily focuses on non-English-native countries), China is ranked 62nd out of 111 countries and regions, placing it in the "Low Proficiency" category. In contrast, the country I currently reside in, the Netherlands, ranks at the top. So, why is ther...

After successfully learning four languages, I've discovered several key strategies that have greatly facilitated my language learning journey. In this episode, I'll be sharing the four most important aspects based on my personal experience. By implementing these strategies, I hope to assist you in finding an effective approach to language learning. Feel free to share your own experiences a...

Many friends have asked me, "Why do you learn so many languages?" For them, learning languages may seem like a chore or a compulsory course at school. But for me, learning languages is a hobby. I dedicate a significant amount of time every day to language learning, and my dream is to become fluent in eight languages. Furthermore, I have come to realize the numerous benefits of being mult...

This is our first podcast. First, I'd like to introduce myself: Who am I? Where do I come from? What am I doing now? Then I'll share with you why I wanted to do this podcast. Finally, I'll introduce some features of this podcast and what I think is the best way to use it for learning Chinese. Real Chinese Talk is designed for Chinese intermediate learners and only uses Chinese to help...