You Can Learn Chinese

So you want to get back into learning Chinese after taking a break. John and Jared give you tips on how to get back into...

There is no shortage of advice on how to learn a language, but in this episode, hosts John and Jared not only talk about 10...

Jared Turner and John Pasden discuss the impact of extensive reading on language learning by sharing stories from research that illustrate the impact it has...

John and Jared discuss 5 principles to optimize your note-taking for language learning to maximize your learning gains. Guest interview is with Nick Anderson, a...

What does a great tutor do differently? How often should they correct you? What should you do if you can’t afford a private tutor? John...

In June of 2023, Jared Turner delivered the keynote speech at the Swire Chinese language conference in Newcastle, England. This episode features his address discussing...

Jared and John answer listener questions about learning Chinese such as the effectiveness of extensive reading, habits for Chinese learners, tools for learning word context...

If you feel like you have a different personality in Chinese, then you’re not alone. Jared & John talk about this fascinating phenomenon on how...

China has lifted COVID restrictions and is issuing visas. It’s time to visit China! Jared and John talk about what you need to know about...

Do you ever feel like natives speak Chinese too fast? John and Jared talk about the nuances of rate of speech in listening and how...

Sometimes seemingly small changes in study efforts can result in big differences in learning gains. John and Jared are going to give you tips and...

Do you keep learning new vocab but have trouble using it? Jared and John talk about the vocab dilemma in which many learners find themselves...

So you want to read Chinese literature? John and Jared talk about the unique aspects of Chinese literature that you should know before jumping in...

How did we get the set of Chinese words we have today? John and Jared talk about how the Chinese language has evolved, adapted, innovated...

What do you like about learning Chinese? John and Jared talk about all of the reasons they love Chinese! Guest interview is with Jason Brooks...

Questions are a fundamental function of language. John and Jared talk about how to use asking and responding to questions to maximize your learning gain...

We all come into language learning with different expectations. John and Jared talk about common expectations many learners have versus the reality of the language...

After nearly 4 years since the first episode, Jared and John celebrate their 100th podcast episode with two special interviews with two special guest interviewers...

You’re learning Chinese, but are you getting better? Chances are you’re improving but it can be hard to notice the progress. John and Jared discuss...

There are a lot of opinions about how to learn Chinese with some of it being just plain bad! John and Jared share some of...

Many people study for the HSK exam but will focusing your language learning on your interests and needs be better and faster? Well, yes…maybe! In...

Does a musical background make you better at Chinese? Believe it or not, there is research on this very subject that John and I are...

Anyone can learn a language, but in this episode, John and I are going to talk about five qualities of good language learners. Call them...

The Ultra-Traditional, the “Buddy”, the Know-it-All, and the “Too Nice” are all teacher types that John and Jared are going to break down and you...

In this special episode, John and Jared interview game-based learning expert Fred Poole who is a professor at Michigan State University, an avid gamer, and...