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Learn Chinese with ease! Talk Chineasy brings you 7-minute daily Chinese lessons. Each day, ShaoLan and a special guest share interesting cultural insights and stories as they teach you a useful Chinese phrase. Our amazing guests include rock stars, artists, CEOs, professors, adventurists, scientists, and more. You’ll discover the rich culture behind the most widely spoken language while learning how to converse in essential Mandarin Chinese. ✨ Explore various topics, special guests, and ins ...
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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/chineas…
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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 …
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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,…
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014 - Husband and Wife in Chinese with ShaoLan and Nelson Dellis the Four-time USA Memory Champion
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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 w…
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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 speakin…
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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…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 do…
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"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…
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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 perfe…
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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 confid…
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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 th…
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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.…
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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.…
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Today’s Talk Chineasy guest is martial arts specialist and instructor Martine Niven. She is well qualified to learn the main words "to fight" in Chinese along with Talk Chineasy host ShaoLan. If you listen in, you will also find out why the verb "hit" in Chinese is so useful. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Stor…
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366 - Instructor in Chinese with ShaoLan and Ski Instructor George Stoy
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Legendary ski and surf instructor George Stoy shares with ShaoLan the secrets of being a great coach. Learn the origins of the Chinese characters and the Chinese philosophy of teaching well. ✨ 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.porta…
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"Happy New Year" is a super useful phrase in Mandarin Chinese and can be used to congratulate each other at the Western New Year and Chinese New Year. In this special edition, Jesse and Josh Edbrooke from Transition join ShaoLan in London to learn and to share about their most memorable New Years. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is no…
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364 - Get Married in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-Founder, President & COO Lea Tarnowski from Averon
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Learn how to say “get married,” “wedding” and “propose” in Chinese along with Lea Tarnowski, who celebrated her marriage in 3 different countries! ShaoLan also shares some fascinating insights into the role that marriage plays in Chinese society and some of the traditions associated with marriage in China that are different to those in the West. ✨ …
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Do you know why creativity is a key asset to founding a start-up? Discover the fascinating origins of the word for “start-up” in Chinese with ShaoLan and today's special guest, advisor to the Mayor of London Shalini Khemka. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your spe…
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Cambridge politics graduate Eleanor Olcott calls in from Taipei to learn the Chinese word for “politics.” She also shares her hope for bridging the gap between the East and West in the future. ✨ 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…
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Advisor to the Mayor of London, Shalini Khemka is today's special guest. ShaoLan shares with her the way to say “judge” in Chinese and the different uses of the word when compared with the literal translation in English. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaki…
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Today's Chinese word is “chess” with ShaoLan and guest Alistair Hill. Learn how to differentiate between “Western” and “Chinese” chess and also Alistair gives his tips on how to think strategically! ✨ 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…
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Celebrating a significant life event in China is often done with a feast. ShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke discuss which events merit a feast and how to say it 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.por…
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Merry Christmas! Find out how to say it in Chinese and what the Chinese do to celebrate. This special episode features both Jesse and Josh Edbrooke from Transition and of course the amazing creator of Chineasy, ShaoLan. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speakin…
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357 - Skiing in Chinese with ShaoLan and Ski Instructor George Stoy
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Learn how to say “skiing” in Chinese and all the associated vocabulary along with today's amazing guest, ski instructor George Stoy. ShaoLan herself is an avid skier and the two engage in some great conversation. ✨ 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…
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What's your favorite thing to do in the snow?! Find out how to say “snow” and all the important fun things associated with snow in Chinese with Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke and Talk Chineasy creator ShaoLan. ✨ 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…
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Badminton is a hugely popular sport in China and today's guest Alistair Hill is not only a professional poker player, but also a keen badminton enthusiast. Find out how the Chinese word for badminton differs from the English and what key concepts are. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and p…
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354 - Give Birth in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-Founder, President & COO Lea Tarnowski from Averon
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Learn the Chinese word for “give birth” in Chinese with Talk Chineasy Creator Shaolan and today's guest Co-founder and COO of Averon, Lea Tarnowski. She shares the recent experience giving birth to her baby daughter and even finds out how to say her birthday in Chinese! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Fre…
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Learn the words for “Chinese medicine” in Mandarin Chinese and discover why its practice is becoming more popular in the West along with Talk Chineasy host ShaoLan and today's special guest Martine Niven. ✨ 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 fr…
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Lea Tarnowski is today's Talk Chineasy guest, learning how to say “angel” in Chinese. She is a long-term “angel investor” and has funded many successful technology start-ups including Experiment.com, Boosterfuels.com and Muse.ai. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building yo…
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351 - Bridge in Chinese with ShaoLan and Cambridge Politics Graduate Eleanor Olcott
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Do you know which bridge is the longest bridge in the world? Is it possible for the word “bridge” to be used metaphorically in Chinese? Find out the answer in this episode along with Cambridge graduate Eleanor Olcott and Talk Chineasy creator ShaoLan. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and p…
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The Christmas season is well and truly upon us and Transition frontman Jesse Edbrooke talks with ShaoLan about how to say “Christmas tree” in Chinese. As it is a relatively new concept in China, the words have a fascinating etymology. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for buildi…
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Professional poker player Alistair Hill drops in to the Talk Chineasy studios in London to learn the word for “professional” in Chinese. Find out his biggest poker win to date along with the best applications and explanations for the words in Chinese. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and p…
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Find out the word for “member” in Chinese with Shalini Khemka. She is a member of some amazing groups, including the Mayor of London's advisory board, the National UK Business Awards and the Great British Entrepreneurship Awards. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building yo…
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Find out how to say “Father Christmas” in Chinese with Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke and ShaoLan. Many Christmas traditions from the West have been accepted in China and it is fascinating to see how the language reflects that. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building yo…
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Take your Chinese to the next level by learning the word for “because” in Chinese with ShaoLan and today's special guest Eleanor Olcott! Learn how to reason and give reasons for your statements. ✨ 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.p…
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345 - Gift in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band
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Find out why gifts are so important in Chinese culture with today's special guest and Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke. ShaoLan explains the art of gifting and how to get your reasoning right! ✨ 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…
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344 - Founder in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-Founder, President & COO Lea Tarnowski from Averon
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Why is creativity such a key to being a founder? How do you say "founder" in Chinese? All will be revealed when you listen to this fascinating episode featuring Co-founder and COO of Averon, Lea Tarnowski and Talk Chineasy host ShaoLan. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for buil…
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Martial arts expert Martine Niven learns from ShaoLan how to say “martial arts” in Chinese. Listen in to hear the amazing story of how she started her journey first studying and then teaching to a high level of competency. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your spea…
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Top professional poker player Alistair Hill is today's Talk Chineasy special guest, learning the word for “poker” in Chinese with ShaoLan. He shares some of the secrets to his success, so listen closely and learn! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking conf…
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339 - Senior & Junior in Chinese with ShaoLan and Cambridge Politics Graduate Eleanor Olcott
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Learn how to say “senior” and “junior” in Chinese with Cambridge graduate and Chinese speaker Eleanor Olcott. In this episode, find out why the concept is so important in Chinese culture and how it differs from the West. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaki…
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340 - Shopping in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band
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Do you know anyone who is a “shopaholic”?! Learn how to say all the most useful words to do with “shopping” in Chinese with today’s Talk Chineasy guest, Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke. You can also find out which shopping environment Jesse finds hardest to resist! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to…
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338 - Surfing in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director George Stoy from George's Surf School
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Pro surf instructor George Stoy tours the world finding the best waves and in the most beautiful locations. Learn with him today how to say “surfing” in Chinese along with ShaoLan. ✨ 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/chin…
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Eating out is a huge thing in Chinese culture! Listen in to this episode to find out how to book a table, book a time and a specify the number of guests in Chinese. You will be making your own reservations in no 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 …
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336 - History in Chinese with ShaoLan and Architectural Historian & Archaeologist Jonathan Dugdale
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Find out how to say "history" in Chinese with the specialist on the Liao dynasty, Jonathan Dugdale. Also, discover how a small Buddhist structure still exerts its influence in the Chinese language in the modern day. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking co…
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Today’s word is "apple" in Chinese. Find out whether the word for the fruit is the same as a lot of people’s favorite fruit-based phones! And learn the perfect pronunciation when you listen in to ShaoLan and Transition’s singer Jesse Edbrooke. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect f…
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334 - Put On & Take Off in Chinese with ShaoLan & Mother of Three Adorable Little Girls Silvia Cruz
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As a parent of three young children, Silvia Cruz is very busy! She calls in from Boston to learn how to say “put on” and “take off” in Chinese. Particularly useful when relating to her kids. ✨ 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.porta…
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Serial entrepreneur, Maurizio Rossi shares the secrets of his tech business incubator H-FARM and the word for “campus” in Chinese along with Chineasy creator ShaoLan. ✨ 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…
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332 - To Solve in Chinese with ShaoLan and Software Development Manager Oren Golan at Amazon Video
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Amazon Software Development Manager, Oren Golan speaks about how to solve problems in Chinese! In this entertaining episode, find out how to say “small problem” and “big problem” and which is most applicable in modern Chinese culture. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for buildi…
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