Talk Chineasy - Learn Chinese every day with ShaoLan

The amazing Daniel Kraft, doctor, tech entrepreneur and scientist returns to Talk Chineasy to learn how to say "see a doctor" in Mandarin Chinese. ShaoLan also discovers some surprising new technologies that are helping to revolutionise the quality of healthcare around the world. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for buildin...

Want to make your Chinese friends laugh? Learn this useful phrase which when used in a light-hearted way means "whatever!" ShaoLan and tech entrepreneur and chess master Josh Weinstein discuss the way in which this word has become embedded in Chinese culture. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confi...

Ever wonder how tiger moms earned their stripes? In this Talk Chineasy Episode, learn how to say "tiger mom" and "tiger dad" in Chinese as ShaoLan and star investor Melissa Bethell discuss the cultural roots of Chinese "tiger parenting." ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. port...

"Live long and prosper!" In this episode tech entrepreneur and chess master, Josh Weinstein calls in from New York so ShaoLan can wish him a "Happy Chinese New Year" as well as teaching other greetings that are suitable for this festive period! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day...

Leading conservationist and writer Stanley Johnson drops into the London studio to share his incredible journey in campaigning to protect the environment. ShaoLan teaches him the Chinese words for "conservation" and ponders the correct term for "chimpanzee." ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confid...

Time to "take a break!" ShaoLan and Transition singer Jesse laugh about the different uses of this phrase in Chinese. Highly personable and insightful, make sure you understand the cultural significance of the word. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy Visit...

"Convenient" in Chinese has many different uses. Be the first to stay on top of these uses as ShaoLan shares with Transition singer Jesse her first-hand experiences. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy Visit our website for more info about the app.

"Terrible!" -  ShaoLan finds out the real reason why tech entrepreneur and chess master Josh Weinstein loves this phrase and why it is so frequently used in Mandarin Chinese. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy Visit our website for more info about the app.

What is the easiest way to remember all these new Chinese words you’re learning? Cue the four-time USA memory champion Nelson Dellis, who tells ShaoLan the secrets to remembering. Also, learn how to say "I forgot" as well as "I remember." ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. por...

Learn how to say “health” in Chinese. ShaoLan and Daniel Kraft, a leading doctor, inventor, entrepreneur and scientist explore ways in which we can all become healthier. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy Visit our website for more info about the app.

So beautiful! A must learn phrase for new Chinese learners. This episode’s guest Sarah Butterfield is an internationally acclaimed artist who has recently exhibited in Shanghai. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy Visit our website for more info about the ap...

Erik Brynjolfsson returns for another fascinating episode in which you can learn how to say the word for robot in Chinese. He and ShaoLan also discuss the future of robotic technologies and how they will continue to shape our lives in the coming years. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence f...

Which characters does the Chinese language put together to make the word computer? It will definitely surprise you with its sci-fi nature. In this episode, ShaoLan and leading expert on digital technologies Erik Brynjolfsson share how to construct Chinese words such as computer, TV, movie and telephone. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download...

Learn the most affectionate way of referring to your better half (the words for husband and wife) thanks to ShaoLan and four-time USA memory champion Nelson Dellis. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy Visit our website for more info about the app.

China, a vast country with an incredibly rich history. It is shaping the world we live in, ShaoLan and Transition singer Jesse explore the etymology of the word China and some of the highlights of Jesse’s touring there. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy Vi...

The fastest and easiest way to learn the numbers from 1 - 4 with ShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh.  Also, discover some unexpected meanings hidden under the surface of these numbers! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy Visit our website for more info abou...

When you want to get below the surface of Chinese culture, you need to be able to ask why things are done in certain ways!  In this  episode,  ShaoLan and Transition singer Jesse teach you how to ask "why." ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy Visit our websi...

Why learn Chinese? To communicate with 1.3 billion people! ShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh explore the word for the Chinese language and other useful phrases that can be easily constructed from its two characters. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy Visi...

One of the most important words you can learn in Chinese… "Thank you." But it’s easy for non-native speakers to mispronounce the words with potentially embarrassing consequences! ShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh let you know how to get it right the first time. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking c...

"Never drink alone!"  What’s the best way to toast your friends in China? Will you offend anyone if you get it wrong? In this episode, ShaoLan and Transition singer Jesse share some funny first-hand experiences whilst explaining how to say "cheers" and the etiquette in Chinese culture when proposing a toast. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to dow...

How do you say "no problem" in Chinese? Tech Entrepreneur Josh Weinstein Skype’s in from New York City to chat with ShaoLan in an informative and entertaining episode in which you can also practice a few of the different accents from around China. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from D...

ShaoLan and star investor Melissa Bethell reveal how to refer to a boss in Chinese. Find out why the literal translation of boss, "old plank" is not as insulting as the direct translation would have you believe! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy Visit our...

Discover how to say "see you next time" in Chinese. ShaoLan and Transition’s drummer Josh ensure that your goodbye will not be forever! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy Visit our website for more info about the app.

ShaoLan shares with Transition drummer and fluent Chinese speaker Josh the secret to pronouncing a perfect "hello" in Chinese. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy Visit our website for more info about the app.

Learn how to wow a crowd with a special greeting, courtesy of ShaoLan and British student Astrid. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App , is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. portaly.cc/chineasy Visit our website for more info about the app.