Podcasts by Talk Chineasy - Learn Chinese every day with ShaoLan
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 you learn how to converse in basic Mandarin Chinese.
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053 - Is That Ok in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2022-02-22T00:00
This is one of the most useful questions in Chinese, knowing this one will help you out in any number of situations!
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052 - Woman in Chinese with ShaoLan and Mandeep Rai from Creative Visions Global from 2022-02-21T00:00
Who runs the world? Girls! Mandeep Rai drops in to the London studio to share with ShaoLan how women are shaping the world as we know it and how that was not always the case.
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051 - Degree in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and CEO Richard Price from Academia.edu from 2022-02-20T00:00
Academia.edu's creator Richard Price learns the word for "degree" in Mandarin Chinese and shares with ShaoLan the secrets to how his website is helping to revolutionise everything from sourcing ...
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049 - So Fast in Chinese with ShaoLan & VP Strategic Communications Bruce Upbin from Hyperloop One from 2022-02-18T00:00
So fast! Hyperloop One is aiming to revolutionise the speed at which we travel around the globe, and the head of Strategic Communications Bruce Upbin shares how to say "so fast" in Chinese. List...
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048 - Service in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and CEO Michael Schneider at Service from 2022-02-17T00:00
Want to get some service in China? Learn how to pronounce it perfectly with the creator of the hit app "Service" Michael Schneider. Bonus words include customer and of course customer service! Listen
048 Service MichaelSchneider from 2022-02-17T00:00
Want to get some service in China? Learn how to pronounce it perfectly with the creator of the hit app "Service" Michael Schneider. Bonus words include customer and of course customer service! Listen
047 - Chewing Gum in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Caron Proschan at Simply Gum from 2022-02-16T00:00
Can chewing gum make you happy? Discover the true meaning of chewing gum in Chinese and find out Caron Proschan’s incredible quest to create an organic, healthy alternative to the synthetic fill...
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046 - Culture in Chinese with ShaoLan and Philanthropist Nicolas Berggruen from 2022-02-15T00:00
In this very touching episode, Philanthropist Nicolas Berggruen shares deeply with ShaoLan about how to build bridges between cultures and the importance of understanding one another. Learn the ...
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045 - Language in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder and CEO Luis von Ahn from Duolingo from 2022-02-14T00:00
With over 300 million users, Duolingo is the worlds biggest language learning platform. Its founder Luis von Ahn chats to ShaoLan about how it all started, and he also learns how to say "languag...
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044 - I Love You in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2022-02-13T00:00
In this Valentine’s day special, Transition singer Jesse shares the inspiration behind the band's latest hit single "wo ai ni" and how to say those most important three words "I love you" in Chi...
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043 - Money in Chinese with ShaoLan and Principal Research Scientist Andrew McAfee from MIT from 2022-02-12T00:00
What’s Chinese for Money?! Economics expert Andrew McAfee talks finance with ShaoLan, how to make the pronunciation perfect and how to light-heartedly ask for money!
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042 - Sleep in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author and CEO Arianna Huffington from Huffington Post from 2022-02-11T00:00
The amazing Ariana Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post, explores the ancient Chinese wisdom about resting better in order to make the most of our waking life. ShaoLan teaches her the Chin...
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041 - Days Of The Week in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2022-02-10T00:00
Building on the numbers lesson, ShaoLan teaches Transition singer Jesse how to say all the days of the week in Chinese.
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040 - Weather in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2022-02-09T00:00
Why do English people always talk about the weather?! Why do English people seldom carry umbrellas? ShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh dig deeper into the entertaining elements of Chinese and E...
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039 - Piano in Chinese with ShaoLan and CFO Philip Rowley from Sony Pictures Entertainment from 2022-02-08T00:00
ShaoLan asks CFO of Sony Pictures Entertainment Philip Rowley about his love of music and why he loves playing the piano.
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038 - It Is Snowing in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2022-02-07T00:00
ShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh talk about snow in this winter special!
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037 - Champion in Chinese with ShaoLan and Nelson Dellis the Four-time US Memory Champion from 2022-02-06T00:00
An unmissable episode in which four-time USA memory champion Nelson Dellis returns to share the secret to remembering Chinese words first time around! ShaoLan puts his theory to the test.
036 - Competition in Chinese with ShaoLan and Nelson Dellis the Four-time US Memory Champion from 2022-02-05T00:00
Four-time USA memory champion Nelson Dellis talks to ShaoLan about how he first started competing in memory competitions and learns how to say "competition" in Chinese.
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035 - Facebook in Chinese with ShaoLan and Product Director Erick Tseng from Facebook from 2022-02-04T00:00
With almost a third of the world's citizens using Facebook every day, it is a big honour to hear from the Head of Facebook Mobile Products Erick Tseng. He learns how to say "Facebook" in Chinese...
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034 - Sing A Song in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2022-02-03T00:00
“I am a singer!” In this episode, explore how singing has become a major part of Chinese culture and the differences in mindset between east and west.
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033 - I Am in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2022-02-02T00:00
This simple and effective episode will enable you to introduce your name and vocation in Chinese.
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032 - Welcome And Thanks For Coming in Chinese with ShaoLan and the artist Sarah Butterfield from 2022-02-01T00:00
In China, every time you enter a shop you will hear this phrase. Discover what it really means and the origins of the word with ShaoLan and renowned British artist Sarah Butterfield.
031 - Numbers From Five To Nine in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2022-01-31T00:00
How do you say bye-bye in Chinese using only numbers? ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke work hard to make it easy for you to quickly learn the Chinese numbers 5 - 9! The episode also features insightful...
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030 - I Dont Know in Chinese with ShaoLan and 13-year-old British student Astrid from 2022-01-30T00:00
Do you know how to say "I don’t know!"? Top Chinese student Astrid returns to share with ShaoLan and the Talk Chineasy listeners her own experience in China and why this phrase can be useful in ...
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029 - I'm Sorry in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2022-01-29T00:00
"Sorry my Chinese isn't good," a hit song from Transition. In this episode, Jesse shares with ShaoLan the story behind this song. The song was originally a light-hearted way for the band to shar...
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028 - Formidable In Chinese with ShaoLan and Entrepreneur Josh Weinstein from 2022-01-28T00:00
"Formidable or severe!"?- The literal English translation of this word is different from its extended use in Chinese.?New York tech entrepreneur and chess master Josh Weinstein shares with ShaoL...
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027 - See A Doctor in Chinese with ShaoLan and Daniel Kraft from Exponential Medicine from 2022-01-27T00:00
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 tech...
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026 - Whatever In Chinese with ShaoLan and Entrepreneur Josh Weinstein from 2022-01-26T00:00
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 t...
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025 - Tiger Mum in Chinese with ShaoLan and Melissa Bethell from Bain Capital from 2022-01-25T00:00
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 c...
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024 - May You Be Prosperous In Chinese with ShaoLan and Entrepreneur Josh Weinstein from 2022-01-24T00:00
"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 gr...
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023 - Conservation in Chinese with ShaoLan and Environmentalist Stanley Johnson from 2022-01-23T00:00
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 f...
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021 - Convenient in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2022-01-21T00:00
"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.
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020 - Terrible In Chinese with ShaoLan and Entrepreneur Josh Weinstein from 2022-01-20T00:00
"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.
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019 - I Remember & I Forgot in Chinese with ShaoLan & Nelson Dellis the Four-time US Memory Champion from 2022-01-19T00:00
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 ho...
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017 - Beautiful in Chinese with ShaoLan and the artist Sarah Butterfield from 2022-01-17T00:00
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.
016 - Robot in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Erik Brynjolfsson from MIT from 2022-01-16T00:00
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 ...
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014 - Husband and Wife in Chinese with ShaoLan and Nelson Dellis the Four-time USA Memory Champion from 2022-01-14T00:00
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.
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013 - China in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2022-01-13T00:00
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 ...
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012 - One Two Three Four in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2022-01-12T00:00
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!
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011 - Why in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2022-01-11T00:00
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 t...
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010 - Chinese in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2022-01-10T00:00
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 f...
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009 - Thank You in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2022-01-09T00:00
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 Tra...
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008 - Cheers in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2022-01-08T00:00
"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-...
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007 - No Problem In Chinese with ShaoLan and Entrepreneur Josh Weinstein from 2022-01-07T00:00
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 pract...
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006 - Boss in Chinese with ShaoLan and Melissa Bethell from Bain Capital from 2022-01-06T00:00
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 ...
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005 - Goodbye in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2022-01-05T00:00
Discover how to say "see you next time" in Chinese. ShaoLan and Transition’s drummer Josh ensure that your goodbye will not be forever!
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004 - How Are You in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2022-01-04T00:00
ShaoLan shares with Transition drummer and fluent Chinese speaker Josh the secret to pronouncing a perfect "hello" in Chinese.
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003 - Hello Everyone in Chinese with ShaoLan and 13-year-old British student from 2022-01-03T00:00
Learn how to wow a crowd with a special greeting, courtesy of ShaoLan and 15-year old top British student Astrid.
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367 - To Fight in Chinese with ShaoLan and Kung Fu Instructor Martine Niven from 2022-01-02T00:00
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...
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366 - Instructor in Chinese with ShaoLan and Ski Instructor George Stoy from 2022-01-01T00:00
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.
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364 - Get Married in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-Founder, President & COO Lea Tarnowski from Averon from 2021-12-30T00:00
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 i...
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363 - Start Up in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Shalini Khemka from E2Exchange from 2021-12-29T00:00
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 Ma...
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362 - Politics in Chinese with ShaoLan and Cambridge Politics Graduate Eleanor Olcott from 2021-12-28T00:00
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. Listen
361 - Judge in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Shalini Khemka from E2Exchange from 2021-12-27T00:00
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 liter...
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360 - Chess in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professional Poker Player Alistair Hill from 2021-12-26T00:00
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 strategica...
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359 - Feast in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-12-25T00:00
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. Listen
358 - Merry Christmas in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse & Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-12-24T00:00
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 crea...
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357 - Skiing in Chinese with ShaoLan and Ski Instructor George Stoy from 2021-12-23T00:00
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 g...
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356 - Snow in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-12-22T00:00
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...
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355 - Badminton in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professional Poker Player Alistair Hill from 2021-12-21T00:00
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 badm...
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354 - Give Birth in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-Founder, President & COO Lea Tarnowski from Averon from 2021-12-20T00:00
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...
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352 - Angel in Chinese with ShaoLan and Angel Investor Lea Tarnowski from 2021-12-18T00:00
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...
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351 - Bridge in Chinese with ShaoLan and Cambridge Politics Graduate Eleanor Olcott from 2021-12-17T00:00
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 g...
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350 - Christmas Tree in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-12-16T00:00
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,...
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349 - Professional in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professional Poker Player Alistair Hill from 2021-12-15T00:00
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 bes...
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348 - Member in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Shalini Khemka from E2Exchange from 2021-12-14T00:00
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 Gre...
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346 - Because in Chinese with ShaoLan and Cambridge Politics Graduate Eleanor Olcott from 2021-12-12T00:00
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....
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345 - Gift in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-12-11T00:00
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! Listen
344 - Founder in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-Founder, President & COO Lea Tarnowski from Averon from 2021-12-10T00:00
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...
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343 - Martial Arts in Chinese with ShaoLan and Kung Fu Instructor Martine Niven from 2021-12-09T00:00
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...
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342 - Poker in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professional Poker Player Alistair Hill from 2021-12-08T00:00
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...
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341 - To Exchange in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Shalini Khemka from E2Exchange from 2021-12-07T00:00
Advisor to the Mayor of London, Shalini Khemka is in today's hot-seat in the Talk Chineasy studio to learn how to say “to exchange” in Chinese. She is the founder of E2Exchange (E2E), a remarkab...
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340 - Shopping in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-12-06T00:00
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...
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339 - Senior & Junior in Chinese with ShaoLan and Cambridge Politics Graduate Eleanor Olcott from 2021-12-05T00:00
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...
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338 - Surfing in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director George Stoy from George's Surf School from 2021-12-04T00:00
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.
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337 - Book A Table in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-12-03T00:00
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 r...
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335 - Apple in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-12-01T00:00
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 t...
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334 - Put On & Take Off in Chinese with ShaoLan & Mother of Three Adorable Little Girls Silvia Cruz from 2021-11-30T00:00
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.
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333 - Campus in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-Founder & Co-CEO Maurizio Rossi from H-FARM from 2021-11-29T00:00
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.
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332 - To Solve in Chinese with ShaoLan and Software Development Manager Oren Golan at Amazon Video from 2021-11-28T00:00
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 mo...
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331 - Camera in Chinese with ShaoLan and Photographer Neil Edbrooke from 2021-11-27T00:00
Discover the word for “camera” in Chinese with the award-winning photographer, Neil Edbrooke. ShaoLan finds out the fascinating (and dangerous) way in which Neil's aerial photography career took...
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330 - To Guess in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-11-26T00:00
Do you enjoy guessing games?! It could land you in “hot water” if you guess someone's age wrong! Find out how to guess in Chinese along with resident Talk Chineasy guest and Transition's singer ...
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329 - Hurry Up in Chinese w/ ShaoLan & VP of Finance & Strategy Silvia Cruz from EF Education First from 2021-11-25T00:00
Learn to say “hurry up!” in Chinese with this episode's guest Silvia Cruz. A must-learn phrase for any parents of small children! It's also something that is important to understand as it is a w...
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328 - How Much Is It in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-11-24T00:00
A must-learn phrase in Chinese! Find out the correct pronunciation, tones and essential vocabulary along with ShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke, who is currently based in Taiwan and t...
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327 - Introduce Yourself with ShaoLan and Historian & Author & TV Presenter Niall Ferguson from 2021-11-23T00:00
Historian and TV presenter Niall Ferguson joins ShaoLan in the London studio for a special edition of Talk Chineasy. Listen in to lose your fear of Chinese and learn some of the most important ...
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326 - Old in Chinese with ShaoLan and Architectural Historian & Archaeologist Jonathan Dugdale from 2021-11-22T00:00
Learn “old” in Chinese along with top historian Jonathan Dugdale, an expert on the Liao dynasty. Be sure to understand the different words for “old” and how to use them in a non-offensive way. ...
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325 - TV in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-11-21T00:00
Do you enjoy watching TV? Or has your computer taken over from the TV in your house? Learn the word for “TV” in Chinese with Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke.
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324 - Baby in Chinese with ShaoLan and VP of Finance & Strategy Silvia Cruz from EF Education First from 2021-11-20T00:00
Learn how to say “baby” in Chinese with Vice President of Finance and Strategy for EF Education First, Silvia Cruz. Find out in this touching episode who you can call your baby!
323 - Boat in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-Founder & Co-CEO Maurizio Rossi from H-FARM from 2021-11-19T00:00
Learn the word for “boat” in Chinese along with the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of H-FARM, Maurizio Rossi. ShaoLan also shares her unique insights and tips on how to get your pronunciation perfect. Listen
322 - Grandchild in Chinese with ShaoLan and Photographer Neil Edbrooke from 2021-11-18T00:00
Discover the word for “grandchild” in Chinese with ShaoLan and today's guest Neil Edbrooke, a grandfather to four young children. Understand the historical concepts of the words and how they cha...
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321 - Make A Phone Call in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-11-17T00:00
Find out how to make a phone call in Chinese with this episode's guest, Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke. The imagery of the Chinese description will certainly make this phrase easy to remember!...
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320 - Excuse Me, May I Ask in Chinese with ShaoLan and Singer & Musician Robin Mitchell from 2021-11-16T00:00
“Excuse me, may I ask...?” - a Chinese phrase that you will use a hundred times a day! Today's guest is the Bristol indie musician Robin Mitchell. He has toured extensively in China and Taiwan w...
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319 - Road in Chinese with ShaoLan and Economist & Bestselling Author Pippa Malmgren from 2021-11-15T00:00
Discover the Chinese word for “road” along with best-selling author and former advisor to the Whitehouse, Pippa Malmgren. She also discusses with ShaoLan how China's new “One Belt, One Road” pol...
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317 - Taxi in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-11-13T00:00
The chances are if you visit Asia you will need to take a taxi at some point. Learn the Chinese word for “taxi” and other useful words along with resident Talk Chineasy guest and Transition sing...
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316 - Street Food in Chinese with ShaoLan and Singer & Musician Robin Mitchell from 2021-11-12T00:00
“Street food” culture in mainland China and Taiwan is definitely something to be appreciated! With a huge variety of snacks available and with every local market having its own character and uni...
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315 - City in Chinese with ShaoLan and Architectural Historian & Archaeologist Jonathan Dugdale from 2021-11-11T00:00
Learn the word for “city” in Chinese along with top historian on the Liao dynasty, Jonathan Dugdale. Find out why some of the Chinese place names used today were given to cities in China over a ...
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314 - Human in Chinese with ShaoLan and Software Development Manager Oren Golan at Amazon Video from 2021-11-10T00:00
With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) changing the world we live in, it's important to know who we are! Listen to this episode and find out how to say “human” in Chinese!
313 - Farm in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-Founder & Co-CEO Maurizio Rossi from H-FARM from 2021-11-09T00:00
“Farm” in Chinese has many fascinating historical connotations and ShaoLan teaches today's special guest Maurizio Rossi how to say it. He is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of the incredibly successfu...
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312 - Island in Chinese with ShaoLan and Singer & Musician Robin Mitchell from 2021-11-08T00:00
“Island” in Chinese, with Bristol indie musician Robin Mitchell who was inspired to write his latest hit single “Island” after a recent tour to the island of Taiwan.
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311 - Bird in Chinese with ShaoLan and Economist & Bestselling Author Pippa Malmgren from 2021-11-07T00:00
Learn the word for “bird” in Chinese along with today's special guest and former advisor to the White House, Pippa Malmgren! Pippa is the author of a best-selling book called “Signals” which hel...
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309 - King in Chinese with ShaoLan and Architectural Historian & Archaeologist Jonathan Dugdale from 2021-11-05T00:00
Learn the word for “king” in Chinese with Chinese historian Jonathan Dugdale. Listen in to the fascinating discussion with ShaoLan about the importance of dynasties in China and how the influenc...
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308 - Park in Chinese with ShaoLan and VP of Finance & Strategy Silvia Cruz from EF Education First from 2021-11-04T00:00
Parks are amazing places to go to relax, to exercise, to take children to play. They have an especially important place in dense cities where they may be the only green spaces around. In this ep...
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307 - Hot & Cold in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-11-03T00:00
Josh from Transition calls in from Taipei, where it is very hot, to discuss temperature words with ShaoLan, who is in a rather cold London! Different climates and temperatures mean that differen...
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306 - Night Market in Chinese with ShaoLan and Singer & Musician Robin Mitchell from 2021-11-02T00:00
Learn how to say the amazingly important word “night market” in Chinese with singer-songwriter Robin Mitchell. You will also learn words for some of the most common and most delicious “small eat...
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305 - Come With Me in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-11-01T00:00
Shall I follow you?! Take the step and find out how to say “come with me” in Chinese with Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke and ShaoLan!
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304 - USA in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Jennifer Pahlka from Code for America from 2021-10-31T00:00
Why are the Chinese words for the USA directly translated as “beautiful country?” Find out in this intriguing episode as founder and executive director of Code For America Jennifer Pahlka shares...
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302 - Teenager in Chinese with ShaoLan and Super Chineasian Charlie Hoffs from 2021-10-29T00:00
Charlie Hoffs is a talented teenager based in California. She is a fluent Chinese speaker and today calls in to the studio in London to learn the Chinese words for “teenager” and “young people.”...
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301- Now in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-10-28T00:00
We all live in the now! Find out how to say “now” in Chinese as well as the right contextual uses with Transition drummer, Josh Edbrooke. The word for “now” is also very linked with “live perfor...
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300 - Chicken in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Jennifer Pahlka from Code for America from 2021-10-27T00:00
Today's Chinese word is “chicken.” ShaoLan quizzes Jennifer Pahlka about what it takes to rear her own free-range chickens and also teaches the bonus word for eggs, an extremely useful word to k...
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299 - The Great Wall in Chinese with ShaoLan and Super Chineasian Charlie Hoffs from 2021-10-26T00:00
Chineasy aims to “break the great wall of misunderstanding” between the east and west and in this episode, Charlie Hoffs discovers the origins of “the Great Wall” in Chinese with ShaoLan.
298 - Color in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Anthony Tjan from the Cue Ball Group from 2021-10-25T00:00
Learn the word for “color” in Chinese in this entertaining episode. Entrepreneur and bestselling author Anthony Tjan talks about the importance of color to improve our lives and how it is used i...
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297 - Right Away in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-10-24T00:00
Learn the phrase “right away” in Chinese with ShaoLan and Transition singer, Jesse Edbrooke. You will hear this phrase in many instances in China and particularly in restaurants where you may ne...
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296 - Sugar & Milk in Chinese with ShaoLan and Non Executive Chairman David He at Jinchun Group from 2021-10-23T00:00
A must-listen episode! ShaoLan and the director of Nanyang Tea House, David He, teach you how to customize your tea with different amounts of milk, sugar and heat, all in Chinese. After listenin...
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295 - Where in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-10-22T00:00
“Where” and “There” in Chinese are very similar words. Learn how to distinguish between the two and where to use them in this entertaining episode with Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke a...
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294 - Business Trip in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-10-21T00:00
Do you need to travel for business? If so, is it something that you enjoy, or is it a bit of a pressure? ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke talk about the word for “business trip” in Chinese, while also ...
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293 - Single in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-10-20T00:00
“Single” in Chinese is a common word that is used in many situations. Transition band's singer Jesse Edbrooke drops in to the studio in London to find out the origins of the word and how it can ...
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292 - Female in Chinese with ShaoLan and Adventurer & Trendsetter Shuangyi Li from 2021-10-19T00:00
Find out how to say “female” in Chinese with Chineasy creator ShaoLan and today's guest Shuangyi Li. Also, find out how Chinese culture is changing and evolving and allowing more women to have a...
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291 - Internet Celebrity in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-10-18T00:00
Why would a “net red” mean an internet celebrity in Chinese? Find out with Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke and ShaoLan as they discuss the origins of the newly created term and how internet cel...
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290 - Classmate in Chinese with ShaoLan and Super Chineasian Charlie Hoffs from 2021-10-17T00:00
“Classmate” in Chinese is the word for the day as ShaoLan enlightens today's guest Charlie Hoffs with the origins of the word. As ever, the word for classmate can be joined with other Chinese wo...
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289 - Dictionary in Chinese with ShaoLan and Adventurer & Trendsetter Shuangyi Li from 2021-10-16T00:00
Shuangyi Li has a thirst for knowledge and an amazing vocabulary that has stemmed from consistently looking up words that she didn't know in the dictionary. ShaoLan reveals her love of the Chine...
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287 - Motorbike in Chinese with ShaoLan & Coordinator James Trapp - UCL IOE Confucius Institute from 2021-10-14T00:00
Motorbike enthusiast and fluent Chinese speaker James Trapp chats with ShaoLan about the Chinese words for motorbike and other types of vehicles. Listen and discover the similarities between rid...
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286 - Store in Chinese with ShaoLan and Non Executive Chairman David He at Jinchun Group from 2021-10-13T00:00
David He is the Non-executive Chairman at Jinchun Group. The company already has over 75 tea stores in Shanghai. Find out how to say “store” or “shop” in Chinese and how to differentiate between...
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285 - Book in Chinese with ShaoLan and Adventurer & Trendsetter Shuangyi Li from 2021-10-12T00:00
Learn the Chinese word for “book” in this episode with Shuangyi Li, a fascinating individual who has a huge love of books. ShaoLan shines a light on the reasons why the Chinese character for “bo...
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284 - Scholarship in Chinese with ShaoLan and Super Chineasian Charlie Hoffs from 2021-10-11T00:00
ShaoLan shares with listeners how to say “scholarship” in Chinese with today's guest Charlie Hoffs. Charlie has recently won a scholarship from the Confucius Institute to compete in a Chinese sp...
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283 - Code in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Jennifer Pahlka from Code for America from 2021-10-10T00:00
Founder and executive director of Code For America, Jennifer Pahlka joins this podcast to learn the word for “code” or “coding” in Chinese. Her amazing initiative aims to harness the incredible ...
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282 - Be Late in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-10-09T00:00
Find out how to say the super useful phrase “sorry I'm late” in Chinese with ShaoLan and Transition drummer, Josh Edbrooke. Follow the conversation and the other useful applications of “late” bu...
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281 - Get Angry in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-10-08T00:00
Express your emotion in Chinese with ShaoLan and Transition's singer Jesse Edbrooke. Find out how to say “I am angry” or how to directly ask others why they are feeling angry. The Chinese words ...
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280 - Good People in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Anthony Tjan from the Cue Ball Group from 2021-10-07T00:00
New York Times Bestselling author and CEO of The Cue Ball Group Anthony Tjan joins ShaoLan to teach how to say “good people” in Chinese. Find out why he believes finding good people is “the only...
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279 - Smile in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Mandeep Rai from Creative Visions Global from 2021-10-06T00:00
Mandeep Rai, the CEO of Creative Visions Global, is someone who likes to wear a smile! She joins ShaoLan in the London studio to talk about smiling and how to say the word in Chinese (which work...
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278 - So-so in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-10-05T00:00
The Chinese word for “so-so” is often one of the first words that non-native speakers learn to say. ShaoLan teaches Transition singer Jesse the humorous origins of the word and why Chinese peopl...
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277 - Tea in Chinese with ShaoLan and Non Executive Chairman David He at Jinchun Group from 2021-10-04T00:00
Discover the word for “tea” in Chinese and how to say some of the most common types of tea, such as Oolong, black and green tea. Today's guest is David He and he knows a thing or two about tea a...
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276 - Bus in Chinese with ShaoLan and Adventurer & Trendsetter Shuangyi Li from 2021-10-03T00:00
Listen in to learn the many different words for “bus” in Chinese. ShaoLan interviews today's special guest, Shuangyi Li, about an encounter on a bus in China when she was 13 that changed the cou...
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275 - Like in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-10-02T00:00
Start expressing your opinions in Chinese by learning the word for “to like” with ShaoLan and Transition singer, Jesse Edbrooke. Do you like to sleep? Do you like me?! Discover the ways of using...
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274 - Birthday in Chinese with ShaoLan and Super Chineasian Charlie Hoffs from 2021-10-01T00:00
Learn how to wish your friends happy birthday in Chinese in this special episode with Californian student Charlie Hoffs. ShaoLan shares the varying birthday customs in China and Charlie talks ab...
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273 - Jazz in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Adam Foss at Prosecutor Impact from 2021-09-30T00:00
Adam Foss joins Talk Chineasy today to talk about his love of “jazz” and learn the word in Chinese. In this episode, find out why the word for “jazz” in Chinese and “noble scholar” are connected...
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272 - Chinese Characters in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-09-29T00:00
Don’t miss out on how to say “Chinese Characters” with Transition drummer, Josh Edbrooke! ShaoLan shares about the origins of the words and how they came to mean what they do. Do you know why th...
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271 - Outstanding in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Martin Talvari at Myriad.live & Wanderfeel from 2021-09-28T00:00
Martin Talvari, co-founder of Myriad.live spends a lot of his time with and looking for “outstanding people.” Listen in and find out the word for “outstanding” in Chinese and how to use it in th...
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270 - Nature in Chinese with ShaoLan & Stef Roberts at Stef Roberts Motion Design & Illustration from 2021-09-27T00:00
Today “nature” is the Chinese word for the day and you can learn it with Stef Roberts, animator and popular blogger who shares about his amazing lifestyle appreciating nature through living in t...
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269 - Automatic in Chinese with ShaoLan and Senior Editor Will Knight at MIT Technology Review from 2021-09-26T00:00
Will Knight is the senior editor of world-leading university MIT’s “Technology Review.” He gets to see new technologies before the rest of the world. In this episode, you can find out how to say...
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268 - Winner in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author & Columnist Kevin Maney from 2021-09-25T00:00
Learn to say “winner” in Chinese! Today’s guest is the bestselling author of the book “Play Bigger,” Kevin Maney. Find out about his fascinating research and how playing bigger can help your bus...
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267 - Law in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Adam Foss at Prosecutor Impact from 2021-09-24T00:00
Find out how to say “law” in Chinese and why the original meaning of the words are important in Chinese culture in this fascinating episode with special guest Adam Foss and ShaoLan. Adam is a fo...
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265 - To Turn in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founding Director Matthew Kressy from MIT IDM from 2021-09-22T00:00
Founding Director of MIT Integrated Design and Management Matthew Kressy learns the words for “turn” and “left and right” in Chinese. Very useful if you ever take a taxi in China but can not rem...
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264 - Eloquence in Chinese with ShaoLan and International Curator Bruno Giussani from TED from 2021-09-21T00:00
Curator of TED’s speeches Bruno Giussani shares extensively with ShaoLan about how eloquence is far more than the words that we say. He also learns the word for “eloquence” in Chinese.
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263 - Face to Face in Chinese with ShaoLan and TED Resident & Conversation Expert Susan Bird from 2021-09-20T00:00
These days with all the new digital media and communication technology, it's as important as ever to be able to meet face-to-face. This is also still a huge part of Chinese culture, so learn how...
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262 - Monsters in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder & Co-CEO Michael Acton Smith OBE at Calm.com from 2021-09-19T00:00
Creator of Moshi Monsters Michael Acton Smith learns the word in Chinese for “monsters” with Chineasy creator ShaoLan. Listen in and discover how to distinguish between cute monsters and evil mo...
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261 - Forest in Chinese with ShaoLan & Stef Roberts at Stef Roberts Motion Design & Illustration from 2021-09-18T00:00
Discover the word for “forest” in Chinese and what its significance is in Chinese culture along with today’s special guest Stef Roberts. Stef is an award-winning animator who has produced animat...
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259 - Grapes in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Matteo Berlucchi at Your.MD from 2021-09-16T00:00
Matteo Berlucchi owns several high-class wine shops in central London all selling and importing the best quality Italian wines. In this episode, learn with him how to say something in Chinese th...
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258 - To Choose in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Adam Foss at Prosecutor Impact from 2021-09-15T00:00
Life is about “choices”! Find out how to say “choices” and “to choose” in Chinese with ShaoLan and this episode’s special guest Adam Foss. Adam is helping many people around the world make bette...
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257 - Life in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Max Tegmark from MIT from 2021-09-14T00:00
World famous cosmologist Max Tegmark shares with ShaoLan his thoughts on the origins of life and the universe and moves on to discover the word for ”life” in Mandarin Chinese.
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256 - Eyes in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Speaker & Entrepreneur Isaac Lidsky from 2021-09-13T00:00
Author of the bestselling book “Eyes Wide Open” Isaac Lidsky calls in to share with ShaoLan his amazing story. As he shares his insights as to how we can shape the reality around us, you will le...
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255 - Video Game in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder & Co-CEO Michael Acton Smith OBE at Calm.com from 2021-09-12T00:00
Find out the word for “video game” in Chinese along with today’s special guest Michael Acton Smith. He is the creator of Moshi Monsters, a game which teaches children positive skills and has mil...
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254 - Bed in Chinese with ShaoLan & Stef Roberts at Stef Roberts Motion Design & Illustration from 2021-09-11T00:00
Feeling sleepy?! Learn how to say “bed” in Chinese with ShaoLan and award-winning animator Stef Roberts. The majority of his resting time is spent in a hammock in the forest. You can also learn ...
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253 - Grandparents in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & President Kara Dyer at Storytime Toys Inc. from 2021-09-10T00:00
Founder of Storytime Toys joins ShaoLan to find out how to say “grandparents” in Chinese. Listen in to discover why it is more descriptive than the English translation and also how Kara’s family...
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252 - To Talk/To Say in Chinese with ShaoLan and TED Resident & Conversation Expert Susan Bird from 2021-09-09T00:00
Learn the art of conversation and how to say “to talk” in Chinese along with ShaoLan and TED resident and Conversation Expert Susan Bird.
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251 - To Review in Chinese with ShaoLan and Senior Editor Will Knight at MIT Technology Review from 2021-09-08T00:00
Learn the word for “review” in Chinese with the senior editor of MIT’s “Technology Review” Will Knight. The word is an interesting mix as it includes elements of the Chinese characters for comme...
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250 - Justice in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Adam Foss at Prosecutor Impact from 2021-09-07T00:00
Learn the word for “justice”, “fair” and “unfair” with today’s special guest Adam Foss. As a former Prosecutor in the USA, he shares some fascinating insights into the US criminal justice system...
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249 - Animation in Chinese with ShaoLan & Stef Roberts at Stef Roberts Motion Design & Illustration from 2021-09-06T00:00
Who better to learn the word for “animation” in Chinese than top animator Stef Roberts?! Find out how the ancient Chinese characters reflect the meaning of the word animation and what kind of an...
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248 - Pig in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and President Kara Dyer at Storytime Toys Inc. from 2021-09-05T00:00
Find out why pigs are some of ShaoLan’s favorite animals! And discover why they are significant in Chinese culture along with today’s special guest, Kara Dyer, the founder of Storytime Toys.
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247 - Skill in Chinese with ShaoLan and Senior Editor Will Knight at MIT Technology Review from 2021-09-04T00:00
Listen in to discover what the Chinese word for “skill” is. Will Knight, the senior editor of MIT's “Technology Review”, shares his views on which new skills we will need to acquire in the futur...
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246 - Family (Member) in Chinese with ShaoLan and Managing Director Laura Esnaola at Care.com Europe from 2021-09-03T00:00
Managing Director of Care.com Europe Laura Esnaola joins ShaoLan to say the words “family member” in Chinese. Listen in and discover more of what family means in Chinese culture.
245 - Important in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Matteo Berlucchi at Your.MD from 2021-09-02T00:00
Learn how to say “important” in Chinese along with this episode’s special guest Matteo Berlucchi. Matteo is the founder of Your.MD which has an incredibly important mission - giving free, accura...
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244 - Education in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Tom Ilube from Crossword Cybersecurity from 2021-09-01T00:00
Educational philanthropist and serial entrepreneur Tom Ilube is ranked first in the Powerlist 2017. Listen to his fascinating thoughts on education and pick up the word for ”education” in Mandar...
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243 - Student in Chinese with ShaoLan & Coordinator James Trapp - UCL IOE Confucius Institute from 2021-08-31T00:00
The primary coordinator for London’s famous UCL College James Trapp joins ShaoLan to teach how to say “student” in Chinese. Are you a good student or a bad student?! Find out how to say it in th...
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242 - Karaoke in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-08-30T00:00
Karaoke is a cultural phenomenon in China and Taiwan. Find out why the Chinese love it and how it differs from Karaoke in the UK with Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke and ShaoLan.
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240 - Heart in Chinese with ShaoLan and Managing Director Laura Esnaola at Care.com Europe from 2021-08-28T00:00
How is the Chinese character for “heart” drawn? What significance does it still have today and which other Chinese words does heart join with? Find out with Managing Director of care.com Europe ...
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239 - Relax in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder & Co-CEO Michael Acton Smith OBE at Calm.com from 2021-08-27T00:00
Learn how to say “relax” in Chinese with ShaoLan and Michael Acton Smith, creator of the meditation app Calm. Find out how the word “fun” in English and “relax” in Chinese are similar and why th...
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238 - Pasta in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Matteo Berlucchi at Your.MD from 2021-08-26T00:00
This episode is almost guaranteed to make you feel hungry as ShaoLan teaches true Italian Matteo Berlucchi how to say “pasta” in Chinese and lets Matteo know why the Chinese words are connected ...
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237 - BBQ in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Martin Talvari at Myriad.live & Wanderfeel from 2021-08-25T00:00
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236 - Factory in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founding Director Matthew Kressy from MIT IDM from 2021-08-24T00:00
Chinese manufacturing has changed the world that we live in. Find out how to say “factory” in Chinese in this episode with Founding Director of MIT Integrated Design and Management Matthew Kress...
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235 - Toy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and President Kara Dyer at Storytime Toys Inc. from 2021-08-23T00:00
Everyone loves toys! Kara Dyer, founder of Storytime Toys calls in from the USA to learn how to say “toys” and “play with toys.” ShaoLan also teaches another phrase which can be used to describe...
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234 - Move (Home) in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-08-22T00:00
What are the Chinese superstitions when moving house? How do you say move house in Chinese? Find out with superstar drummer from Transition Josh Edbrooke and Chineasy creator ShaoLan.
233 - To Take Care in Chinese with ShaoLan and Managing Director Laura Esnaola at Care.com Europe from 2021-08-21T00:00
Who better to learn the how to say “to take care of someone” than Managing Director Laura Esnaola at Care.com Europe. Care.com helps millions of people around the world receive the care that the...
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232 - Name in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-08-20T00:00
What is your name in Chinese? Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke chats with ShaoLan about the different ways of using the word “name” and how to ask “what is your name?” in Chinese.
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231 - Exciting / Excited in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Matteo Berlucchi at Your.MD from 2021-08-19T00:00
How do you say “exciting” or “excited” in Chinese? Find out with ShaoLan and Matteo Berlucchi, CEO and founder of Your.MD which is aiming to give everyone in the world free access to accurate me...
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229 - Topic in Chinese with ShaoLan and TED Resident & Conversation Expert Susan Bird from 2021-08-17T00:00
Find out the word for “topic” in Chinese with Podcast host and TED resident Susan Bird. She hosts the amazing “Asia and the West” podcast which focuses on interesting individuals that are contri...
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228 - Handmade in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founding Director Matthew Kressy from MIT IDM from 2021-08-16T00:00
Founding Director of MIT Integrated Design and Management Matthew Kressy ensures that his many students in Boston have to “get their hands dirty” and learn how to make things themselves. Listen ...
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227 - Pretty in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-08-15T00:00
“Pretty,” an essential compliment that you can learn to say in Chinese in this episode. Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke calls in from Taiwan to speak with ShaoLan about the origins of the word ...
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225 - Second in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author & Columnist Kevin Maney from 2021-08-13T00:00
How do you say “second” in Chinese? How much is a 2-second advantage worth?! Find out in this engaging episode with ShaoLan and best-selling author Kevin Maney. Read extended show notes for this...
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224 - Future in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Plamen Russev from Webit.Foundation from 2021-08-12T00:00
Can you predict the future? Learn the word for “future” in Chinese with ShaoLan and also find out some of the future technologies that will shape and disrupt our world in the next 10 years with ...
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223 - Kung Fu in Chinese with ShaoLan & Coordinator James Trapp - UCL IOE Confucius Institute from 2021-08-11T00:00
“You work to achieve power!” Find out what the Chinese characters that represent “Kung Fu” mean and why Kung Fu is related to Tai Chi. Listen in and enjoy as Chineasy creator ShaoLan talks to Ta...
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221 - Digital in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Plamen Russev from Webit.Foundation from 2021-08-09T00:00
We are still in the throes of a startling digital revolution and Plamen Russev calls in from Bulgaria to talk about his conference Webit and how he is trying to use digital technologies to make ...
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220 - Leave A Message in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-08-08T00:00
Discover how to say “leave a message” in Chinese with Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke and Chineasy Creator ShaoLan. Super useful when you want to leave a message or ask someone else to do it fo...
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219 - Colleague in Chinese with ShaoLan and TED Resident & Conversation Expert Susan Bird from 2021-08-07T00:00
TED resident, successful CEO and Podcast host Susan Bird learns the word for “colleague” in Chinese. ShaoLan asks her to share some pearls of wisdom when choosing colleagues.
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218 - Debate in Chinese with ShaoLan & Economic advisor to the Secretary of State Tony Curzon Price from 2021-08-06T00:00
ShaoLan and Tony Curzon Price teach the word for ”debate” in Chinese and engage in some serious debating in the process!
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217 - Always in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-08-05T00:00
In this super funny episode, Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke and ShaoLan look at the positive and negative ways you can use “always” in Chinese.
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216 - Conference in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Martin Talvari at Myriad.live & Wanderfeel from 2021-08-04T00:00
Learn the Chinese word for “conference” with a real “Conference Guru” Martin Talvari. He is a co-founder of Myriad.live and was involved in running one of the biggest technology and investment c...
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215 - Big in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author & Columnist Kevin Maney from 2021-08-03T00:00
The author of the bestselling book Play Bigger, Kevin Maney joins ShaoLan to learn a hugely important word in Chinese, “big”! Find out why Kevin believes it is so key to “play big” in the modern...
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214 - Fresh in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-08-02T00:00
What things can you describe as “fresh” in Chinese? Learn how to pronounce the word perfectly along with today’s guest, Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke.
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213 - New in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director of International Sean Leow From Kickstarter from 2021-08-01T00:00
Learn how to say “new” in Chinese with Kickstarter’s Sean Leow and ShaoLan. Find out how to apply the word to describe “new year,” “new home,” and more!
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212 - Open in Chinese with ShaoLan and Economic advisor to the Secretary of State Tony Curzon Price from 2021-07-31T00:00
Tony Curzon Price of Open Politics joins ShaoLan to learn two incredibly useful words ”open” and ”close” in Mandarin Chinese. Find out how the use of these verbs are different in Chinese than in En...
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210 - Smells Bad in Chinese with ShaoLan and Stephen Turban from Harvard College from 2021-07-29T00:00
Listen to this humorous episode in order to master the pronunciation of ”smells bad” in Mandarin Chinese with ShaoLan and Harvard University student Stephen Turban. Would you describe stinky tofu a...
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209 - English in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-07-28T00:00
Which style of English do you enjoy listening to? Singapore style, English style, American style. Learn how to express that and more in an entertaining conversation between Chineasy creator ShaoLan...
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208 - Chinese Cuisine in Chinese with ShaoLan & Coordinator James Trapp - IOE Confucius Institute from 2021-07-27T00:00
Chinese expert and keen chef of Chinese cuisine James Trapp drops in to the studio in London to share some of the key ways to describe Chinese Cuisine. He also shares what he likes to make as his “...
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207 - Hospital in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-07-26T00:00
Josh Edbrooke, drummer from Transition shares why visiting hospital recently has been a positive experience. Find out from his conversation with ShaoLan how to say “hospital” and “dentist” in Chine...
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206 - Kite in Chinese with ShaoLan and Economic advisor to the Secretary of State Tony Curzon Price from 2021-07-25T00:00
What does ancient Chinese wisdom have to do with kites? Find out that and more in this episode with ShaoLan and kiteboard inventor Tony Curzon Price! Read extended show notes for this episode here:...
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205 - Taking A Picture in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Chase Jarvis from CreativeLive from 2021-07-24T00:00
How do you say ”let’s take a selfie” and ”take a picture” in Mandarin Chinese? Find out with Chineasy creator ShaoLan and the world famous photographer Chase Jarvis from CreativeLive. When you list...
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204 - Go Abroad in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-07-23T00:00
How do you say ”go abroad” in Mandarin Chinese? And what differences are there between that and the literal translation in English? Transition drummer Josh joins ShaoLan to find out! Read extended ...
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203 - Popularity in Chinese with ShaoLan and Stephen Turban from Harvard College from 2021-07-22T00:00
Immensely popular student Stephen Turban learns the word for ”popularity” in Mandarin Chinese. Understand the right ways to use the word and also find our more about the Chinese concept of destiny ...
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202 - To Subscribe in Chinese with ShaoLan and Content Chief Gina Pell at The WhatGinaPell from 2021-07-21T00:00
What does the word for ”subscribe” in Mandarin Chinese have to do with getting engaged? Find out in this interesting interview with Chief Editor of ”The What”, Gina Pell who has tens of thousands o...
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201 - Calm in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder & Co-CEO Michael Acton Smith OBE at Calm.com from 2021-07-20T00:00
The app Calm has already had over 10 million downloads worldwide and in this episode, its creator Michael Acton Smith shares with ShaoLan why it is helping more people than ever. Discover how to sa...
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200 - Stage in Chinese with ShaoLan and International Curator Bruno Giussani from TED from 2021-07-19T00:00
Bruno Giussani of TED was one of the key people who offered key encouragement and support to ShaoLan in her journey to create Chineasy. Bruno shares some of his invaluable expertise about how to sh...
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199 - Fans in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-07-18T00:00
Are you a fan of Chineasy?! How do you say fans in Chinese? Transition singer and songwriter Jesse Edbrooke joins ShaoLan in London to find out and to get the pronunciation perfect! Read extended s...
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198 - Special in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director of International Sean Leow From Kickstarter from 2021-07-17T00:00
Sean Leow of Kickstarter has spent many years in China and speaks the language fluently. In this episode, he joins ShaoLan to teach you how to say ”special” in Chinese! Also, find out which ”specia...
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197 - Creativity in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Chase Jarvis from CreativeLive from 2021-07-16T00:00
Creator of Creative Live the world’s largest live streaming education platform joins ShaoLan to talk about how to save the world with ”creativity.” Moreover, listen to the interview to learn to say...
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196 - Possible in Chinese with ShaoLan and Mandeep Rai from Creative Visions Global from 2021-07-15T00:00
What things are possible? ShaoLan quizzes Mandeep on her views and shows how the newly learned Chinese word ”possible” can be applied in many real life situations. Read extended show notes for this...
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195 - Get Naked in Chinese with ShaoLan and Oncologist and Bestselling Author David Agus from 2021-07-14T00:00
Ever wondered how to say ”get naked” in Chinese? World famous doctor David Agus phones in from California to find out. He also shares his views that ”getting naked” can help us to prevent disease a...
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194 - Internet in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Tom Ilube from Crossword Cybersecurity from 2021-07-13T00:00
CEO of cyber security firm Crossword Cybersecurity Tom Ilube knows a thing or too about keeping yourself protected online. He shares his valuable knowledge and learns how to say ”internet” in Chine...
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193 - Limit in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director of International Sean Leow From Kickstarter from 2021-07-12T00:00
Sean Leow of Kickstarter calls in from New York to learn how to say “limit” and “unlimited” in Chinese. Both words are key in different situations, so be sure to listen in. Also, find out why limit...
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192 - Reward in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director of International Sean Leow From Kickstarter from 2021-07-11T00:00
Sean Leow of Kickstarter and founder of Neo Cha in China joins ShaoLan for an exciting episode of Talk Chineasy. Throughout the conversation, you will learn how to say Reward in Chinese. Also, find...
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191 - Have A Meeting in Chinese with ShaoLan and Mandeep Rai from Creative Visions Global from 2021-07-10T00:00
Do you prefer to work by yourself or have meetings with other people? Mandeep Rai drops into the studio in London to learn how to say ”have a meeting” in Chinese. Listen and grasp which contexts to...
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190 - Red Sox in Chinese with ShaoLan and CMO Adam Grossman from Boston Red Sox from 2021-07-09T00:00
Chief Marketing Officer for the Boston Red Sox Adam Grossman joins ShaoLan to learn how to say ”Red Sox” in Chinese. Bonus words taught in this lesson include how to cheer on your team to get a hom...
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189 - Cocktail in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-Founder & Chairman Chafic Kazoun from B-Line Medical from 2021-07-08T00:00
Chafic Kazoun is passionate about cocktails and even has his own cocktail bar at home! Listen in to hear more about the secrets to a good cocktail and most importantly what the word is in Mandarin ...
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188 - Market in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Bill Gross from Idealab from 2021-07-07T00:00
Serial entrepreneur Bill Gross generously shares his thoughts and ideas about new trends that we are seeing in markets around the world. He also discovers the Mandarin Chinese words for ”market” an...
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187 - Jealousy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-07-06T00:00
What is the link in Chinese culture between jealousy and drinking vinegar? Discover that and more in this entertaining episode with Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke and Chineasy founder ShaoLan. Re...
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186 - Water in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-07-05T00:00
”A touch of class!” Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke learns how to say ”water” and ”sparkling water” in Chinese. ShaoLan makes the words easy to remember by describing the visual origins of the cha...
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185 - Baseball in Chinese with ShaoLan and CMO Adam Grossman from Boston Red Sox from 2021-07-04T00:00
Chief Marketing Officer for the Boston Red Sox Adam Grossman calls in from Boston to learn how to say ”baseball” in Mandarin Chinese. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chi...
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184 - To Launch in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director of International Sean Leow From Kickstarter from 2021-07-03T00:00
Chineasy launched an amazing new project as part of the amazing Kickstarter Gold initiative. ShaoLan teaches Sean Leow of Kickstarter how to say “to launch” in Chinese. Read extended show notes for...
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183 - To Jog in Chinese with ShaoLan and Global Economist & Author Dr. Dambisa Moyo from 2021-07-02T00:00
Dambisa is a world leading economist and New York Times bestselling author. She is also a keen runner and has completed numerous marathons, which is no mean feat! In this episode, she learns the wo...
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182 - To Influence in Chinese with ShaoLan and Global Economist & Author Dr. Dambisa Moyo from 2021-07-01T00:00
New York Times bestselling author Dambisa Moyo is this episode’s guest as ShaoLan teaches her how to say ”influence” in Chinese. Listen to Dambisa’s fascinating views on global economic trends. Rea...
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181 - Period in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & Executive Director Nadya Okamoto from 2021-06-30T00:00
It's a fact of life that over half of the world’s population will have to deal with periods at some point in their lifetime. The remarkable Nadya Okamoto has used her youth organisation Period to h...
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180 - Confidence in Chinese with ShaoLan and Content Chief Gina Pell at The What from 2021-06-29T00:00
Chief Editor of The What, Gina Pell rejoins ShaoLan to share her secrets to being a confident person. ShaoLan teaches her the word for confidence in Chinese and the beautiful history of the charact...
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179 - Optimistic in Chinese with ShaoLan and Renowned Leader, Economist and Author Noreena Hertz from 2021-06-28T00:00
Successful TV presenter Noreena Hertz shares her secrets to being optimistic and her answer may surprise you! ShaoLan coaches her how to say “optimistic” and “pessimistic” in Chinese, with a bonus ...
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178 - Timing in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Bill Gross from Idealab from 2021-06-27T00:00
Possibly the most important thing you will learn today! ”Timing” in Chinese and who better to learn the word than hugely successful entrepreneur Bill Gross. He shares the most important secrets he ...
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177 - Go To Work in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder and Chairman Edward Shenderovich from Knotel from 2021-06-26T00:00
ShaoLan speaks to Russian-American poet Edward Shenderovich about “going to work” in Chinese. Edward is the Managing Director of the successful New York flexible workspace company Knotel and also l...
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176 - To Have Free Time in Chinese with ShaoLan and Stephen Turban from Harvard College from 2021-06-25T00:00
Know the difference between ”do you have time” and ”do you have the time” in Mandarin Chinese in this cute episode with Chineasy founder and presenter ShaoLan and Harvard senior Stephen Turban. Rea...
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175 - Dear in Chinese with ShaoLan and Super Chineasian Charlie Hoffs from 2021-06-24T00:00
Charlie Hoffs became fluent in Chinese at 16 years old. ShaoLan teaches her the different uses of the word “dear.” Listen carefully so you can avoid any embarrassing situations by saying the word i...
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174 - Volunteer in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & Executive Director Nadya Okamoto from 2021-06-23T00:00
With over 75,000 volunteers across the globe, Period is an amazing organisation providing hygiene products to women all over the world. In this episode, ShaoLan interviews Nadya about the journey a...
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173 - Ringtone in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Ralph Simon from Mobilium Global from 2021-06-22T00:00
The ”Father of the ringtone” Ralph Simon learns how to say ”ringtone” in Chinese! You can also learn how to specify whether the ringtone is a mobile ringtone or not in Mandarin thanks to Chineasy f...
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172 - Gig in Chinese with ShaoLan and Singer & Songwriter Ida M. Paul from 2021-06-21T00:00
Ida M Paul talks about concerts with ShaoLan and learns the Chinese word for ”gig.” The literal translation of the phrase will surprise you. Also, listen out for the bonus Chinese words ”singer” an...
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171 - Mobile in Chinese with ShaoLan and Chief Executive & Founder Ralph Simon from Mobilium Global from 2021-06-20T00:00
The ”Father of the ringtone” Ralph Simon joins ShaoLan in London to learn how to say ”mobile” in Chinese. Listen to find out why Ralph believes smartphone technology will continue to be one of the ...
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170 - Most in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-06-19T00:00
Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke learns a dangerous new word in Mandarin Chinese - ”most”! ShaoLan shares with him situations where it is a useful word to say and situations where its use could lea...
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169 - Dad & Mom in Chinese with ShaoLan and Stephen Turban from Harvard College from 2021-06-18T00:00
In Chinese culture, it's not as simple as just calling your parents ”dad and mom.” Learn how to respectfully address your parents and friend’s parents in this fascinating insight into Chinese famil...
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168 - To Give/To See off in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-06-17T00:00
Are you being given a present or being taken to the door?! Find out how to distinguish between the two meanings with Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke and Chineasy founder ShaoLan. Read extended sho...
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167 - Spicy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Stephen Turban from Harvard College from 2021-06-16T00:00
Fluent Chinese speaker and Harvard student Stephen Turban returns to chat about the uses of the word ”spicy” in Chinese. Which three parts of China are famed for their spicy cuisine? Find out in th...
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166 - Curious in Chinese with ShaoLan and Content Chief Gina Pell at The What from 2021-06-15T00:00
Chief Editor of The What Gina Pell shares how her curiosity has led her to amazing new challenges in life. ShaoLan shares with her the fascinating history behind the Chinese character for ”curious....
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165 - Good Wine in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-Founder & Chairman Chafic Kazoun from B-Line Medical from 2021-06-14T00:00
Do you enjoy wine? Entrepreneur and CEO of Beeline Medical Chafic Kazoun is also an avid drinker of fine wines! ShaoLan teaches him the essential words in Chinese to know how to ask for and how to ...
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164 - Basketball in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Ralph Simon from Mobilium Global from 2021-06-13T00:00
Ralph Simon is today’s special guest and ShaoLan teaches him how to say ”basketball” in Chinese along with a lot of other super useful words that you will need to know when talking about or playing...
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163 - Software in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-Founder & Chairman Chafic Kazoun from B-Line Medical from 2021-06-12T00:00
How do you say ”software” in Chinese? Software engineer turned entrepreneur Chafic Kazoun calls in from the USA to find out more from ShaoLan. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https:...
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162 - Free (of charge) in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-06-11T00:00
Transition drummer and fluent Chinese speaker Josh Edbrooke calls in from Taiwan to learn from ShaoLan the origins of the word ”free” (of charge) in Chinese. Read extended show notes for this episo...
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161 - Queen in Chinese with ShaoLan and CBE, Author & Radio Broadcaster Carole Stone from 2021-06-10T00:00
The “Networking Queen” of London Carole Stone CBE drops into the studio to learn how to say “king and queen” in Chinese. Sharing some deeply personal and heartwarming stories, this is truly an epis...
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159 - Idea in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Bill Gross from Idealab from 2021-06-08T00:00
After starting over 150 different companies through Idea Lab, Bill Gross knows a thing or two about eureka moments. He chats with Chineasy founder ShaoLan about his best ideas and most importantly ...
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158 - Hygiene in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & Executive Director Nadya Okamoto from 2021-06-07T00:00
Today ShaoLan is joined in the Boston studio by Period’s incredible 19-year-old founder, Nadya Okamoto. Throughout the course of the interview, learn all the Chinese words for the most important wo...
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157 - To Feel/To Think in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-06-06T00:00
Ever wanted to express an opinion in Mandarin Chinese?! Transition singer and songwriter Jesse Edbrooke joins ShaoLan in London to find out the best way to share your thoughts and feelings in Chine...
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156 - Annoying in Chinese with ShaoLan and Stephen Turban from Harvard College from 2021-06-05T00:00
Want to learn how to say something is ”annoying” in Mandarin Chinese? And what is the link between someone eating a dog and the Chinese word for ”annoying”?! Find out in this excellent episode feat...
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155 - Recipe in Chinese with ShaoLan and Writer and Mental Health Campaigner Rachel Kelly from 2021-06-04T00:00
After recently publishing her top selling healthy recipe book, Rachel Kelly shares the secrets behind making a great recipe whilst learning how to say “recipe” in Chinese. Read extended show notes ...
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154 - Fashion in Chinese with ShaoLan and Entrepreneur Helen Wright from 2021-06-03T00:00
Truly fashionable or just a fad?! Find out how to say these words in Chinese as luxury brand CEO Helen Wright chats with ShaoLan. Listen out for the bonus word “popular” and challenge yourself to s...
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153 - Guitar in Chinese with ShaoLan and Singer & Songwriter Ida M. Paul from 2021-06-02T00:00
Finnish musician and actor Ida M Paul drops into the Talk Chineasy Boston studio to learn how to say ”guitar” in Chinese. She already has 2 singles that have hit the Spotify top 20 and has studied ...
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152 - Kid in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director of Marketing Ken Yahnhs from LEGO Education from 2021-06-01T00:00
Learning Chinese is child’s play! Lego’s Ken Yahns finds out the word for ”kid” in Chinese and ShaoLan discovers more about Ken’s life as he works hard to make sure that children all over the world...
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151 - Radio in Chinese with ShaoLan and Sound Recordist, Designer & Mixer Suzy Robins from 2021-05-31T00:00
Top studio engineer Suzy Robins has worked on the audio for top movies and radio productions for a number of years. In this special episode, she is on the other side of the microphone learning how ...
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150 - Poem in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder and Chairman Edward Shenderovich from Knotel from 2021-05-30T00:00
In this episode, ShaoLan trades poems with Russian-American poet Edward Shenderovich. Listen and learn how to perfectly pronounce the word for “poem” in Chinese. Read extended show notes for this e...
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149 - Lose Weight in Chinese with ShaoLan & Founder Dean Ornish from PMRI from 2021-05-29T00:00
How do you say “lose weight” in Chinese? ShaoLan teaches Dean Ornish how to get the pronunciation right and Dean reveals his secrets to losing weight quickly and healthily. Read extended show notes...
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148 - Baddies in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-05-28T00:00
Chinese films also feature lots of “baddies”! Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke learns how to say the word in Chinese and what other situations the phrase is useful in. Can you guess where a film is...
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147 - Humor in Chinese with ShaoLan and Illustrator Noma Bar from 2021-05-27T00:00
Illustrator of the original Chineasy characters Noma Bar shares how his sense of humor was crucial to designing the multi-award winning characters. ShaoLan asks what kinds of humor influenced him w...
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146 - Detox in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Genevieve Lydstone from Scout Technologies from 2021-05-26T00:00
Co-founder of Scout Technologies, Genevieve Wolff Lydstone talks “detox” in Chinese with ShaoLan. Find out whether fasting is part of Chinese culture and why Genevieve among other things stopped dr...
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145 - Happy in Chinese w/ ShaoLan & Founder Dean Ornish from Preventive Medicine Research Institute from 2021-05-25T00:00
Dean Ornish shares the secret to staying happy and learns the word in Chinese. Listen carefully as ShaoLan teaches the bonus word: “open heart.” Prepared to be blown away as the origins of the char...
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144 - Young in Chinese with ShaoLan and CBE, Author & Radio Broadcaster Carole Stone from 2021-05-24T00:00
Carole Stone learns how to say young and shares her tips on how to stay young in heart and mind. ShaoLan teaches “young” in Chinese. Read extended show notes for this episode here:
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143 - What in Chinese with ShaoLan and Content Chief Gina Pell at The What from 2021-05-23T00:00
Gina Pell, editor of one of the trendiest publications around, “The What” learns how to say just that in Chinese. Want to know how to ask “what to eat, what to drink, what to watch?” Listen on as S...
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142 - Bag in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Helen Wright from 2021-05-22T19:30:18
Helen Wright learns the word for “bag” in Chinese. With handbags retailing for over $15,000 she certainly knows a thing or two about the luxury market! Read extended show notes for this episode her...
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141 - I Got It in Chinese with ShaoLan and Super Chineasian Charlie Hoffs from 2021-05-21T00:00
Learn how to say “I understand” and “I don’t understand” in Chinese with 16-year-old Californian star student Charlie Hoffs who is a fluent mandarin speaker. ShaoLan also reveals the origins of Cha...
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140 - Jet Lag in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-05-20T00:00
Having flown 6,000 miles to be at the London studio, Transition drummer Josh is well qualified to speak about and learn about the word “jetlag” in Chinese. ShaoLan shares her tips on how to cross t...
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139 - Good Mood in Chinese with ShaoLan and Writer and Mental Health Campaigner Rachel Kelly from 2021-05-19T00:00
Expert Chef Rachel Kelly has spent over 5 years researching the science of food and how it can affect our mood. ShaoLan coaches her how to say “good mood” in Chinese and finds out some of the touch...
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138 - Generation in Chinese with ShaoLan and Renowned Leader, Economist and Author Noreena Hertz from 2021-05-18T00:00
Bestselling author and TV presenter Noreena Hertz has spent many years researching “Generation K.” Find out about her fascinating theory and discover the word for “generation” in Chinese in this fa...
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137 - Universe in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Max Tegmark from MIT from 2021-05-17T00:00
Cosmologist Max Tegmark not only is an expert on the universe that we live in, but he can also speak great Chinese! He calls from the USA to chat with ShaoLan about how to say “universe” in Chinese...
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136 - Design in Chinese with ShaoLan and Illustrator Noma Bar from 2021-05-16T12:29:27
The original Illustrator of all the incredible Chineasy characters Noma Bar learns how to say “design” and “I am a graphic designer!” A humorous and engaging character, Noma also shares about his a...
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135 - Expensive in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Helen Wright from 2021-05-15T00:00
Helen Wright learns how to say “expensive” and “cheap” in Chinese. In certain situations in China, bargaining is very important and these words will equip you to be a champion bargainer! Read exten...
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134 - Kitchen in Chinese with ShaoLan and Writer and Mental Health Campaigner Rachel Kelly from 2021-05-14T00:00
The author of the “The Happy Kitchen” Rachel Kelly learns how to say “kitchen” in Chinese and explains the science of how what we eat affects not just our physical but also our mental wellbeing. Re...
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133 - Chopsticks in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-05-13T00:00
Transition drummer Josh and ShaoLan discuss the origins of chopsticks and how to pronounce it just right in Chinese. The chopsticks in every Asian country have slightly different characteristics. W...
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132 - Challenge in Chinese with ShaoLan and Renowned Leader, Economist and Author Noreena Hertz from 2021-05-12T00:00
Noreena Hertz is a bestselling author and chief economics editor of the UK’s ITV. ShaoLan asks her to reveal why having a challenge in life is so important and how she has motivated herself to grow...
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131 - Brothers & Sisters in Chinese with ShaoLan and Young Ballet Dancer Luke Wragg from 2021-05-11T00:00
ShaoLan shares with rising star dancer of the Royal Ballet, Luke Wragg how to let your friends know whether you have any brothers or sisters in Chinese. Find out why it is important in Chinese soci...
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130 - Relationship in Chinese with ShaoLan and CBE, Author & Radio Broadcaster Carole Stone from 2021-05-10T00:00
Relationship is everything in China. The best step to getting “guanxi” is right here on the Talk Chineasy episode and who better to learn the word than one of London’s best-connected people, the “q...
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129 - Diet in Chinese with ShaoLan & Founder Dean Ornish from Preventive Medicine Research Institute from 2021-05-09T00:00
ShaoLan teaches renowned doctor Dean Ornish how to say “diet” in Chinese. Dean looks at the reasons why a healthy diet is so important. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.c...
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128 - Interview in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Genevieve Lydstone from Scout Technologies from 2021-05-08T00:00
In this special episode, ShaoLan teaches the co-founder of Scout Technologies Genevieve Wolff Lydstone the word for “interview” in Chinese. Find out Genevieve’s tips on how to perfect your intervie...
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127 - Take Care in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-05-07T00:00
How do you say “take care” in Chinese? Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke finds out that ”protecting your weight” has a fascinating origin rooted in ancient Chinese culture and isn’t as offensive as ...
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126 - Year(s)-old in Chinese with ShaoLan and Young Ballet Dancer Luke Wragg from 2021-05-06T00:00
Find out how to say how old you are in Chinese with a rising star dancer of the Royal Ballet, Luke Wragg. ShaoLan shares the fascinating history of the original characters in Chinese too. Read exte...
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125 - Friend in Chinese with ShaoLan and Content Chief Gina Pell at The What from 2021-05-05T00:00
Editor of the amazing publication “The What,” Gina Pell joins ShaoLan to find out how to say “friend” in Chinese. Find out how friendship is viewed in Chinese culture and also learn bonus words “gi...
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124 - Dance in Chinese with ShaoLan and Young Ballet Dancer Luke Wragg from 2021-05-04T00:00
Can you dance? The 11-year-old star of the Royal Opera House ballet Luke Wragg certainly can! In this episode, he joins ShaoLan in the London studio to chat about how to say “dance” and also “balle...
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123 - Buddha in Chinese with ShaoLan and Lucid Dreaming Teacher Charlie Morley from 2021-05-03T00:00
Lucid dreaming teacher Charlie Morley shares his experiences with Buddhism and learns how to say “Buddha” in Chinese. Also as a bonus feature, you can listen to one of his Buddhist rap songs. Read...
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122 - Office in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder and Chairman Edward Shenderovich from Knotel from 2021-05-02T00:00
Highly successful businessman and entrepreneur Edward Shenderovich learns how to say “office” in Chinese. ShaoLan also how to distinguish between different types of work in Chinese. Read extended s...
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120 - Philanthropy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Philanthropist Nicolas Berggruen from 2021-04-30T00:00
Philanthropist Nicholas Berggruen speaks with ShaoLan about the importance of “holistic” philanthropy and the best ways to empower people. He has already endowed the Berggruen Institute and joined ...
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119 - To Believe in Chinese with ShaoLan and Chief Science Officer Guruduth Banavar from IBM from 2021-04-29T00:00
“Do you believe me?” ShaoLan jokes with Guruduth Banavar, VP and Chief Science Officer of IBM. Guruduth discovers the word for “believe” in Chinese and shares a touching story of helping a friend r...
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118 - Juice in Chinese with ShaoLan and Oncologist and Bestselling Author David Agus from 2021-04-28T00:00
“Eat the real thing!” recommends renowned doctor David Agus, as he learns the Chinese word for “juice” and shares with the listeners about his bestseller “A Short Guide To a Long Life.” Read extend...
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116 - Stuff in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-04-26T00:00
Such a useful word in Chinese… “stuff!” Transition’s singer Jesse returns and finds out the fascinating reason why the word for “stuff” in Chinese is made up of the words East and West. Also, find ...
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115 - Economy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Erik Brynjolfsson from MIT from 2021-04-25T00:00
The economy affects almost every area of our lives and who better to learn the Chinese word for the economy than world leading economist and author of “The second machine age” Erik Brynjolfsson. Re...
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114 - Success in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Serial Entrepreneur & Mentor Sunny Bates from 2021-04-24T00:00
Successfully learn Chinese with Talk Chineasy! Sunny Bates learns how to say “success” in Chinese and chats with ShaoLan about how we define success. Also, learn how to wish someone a success in Ch...
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113 - By The Way in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-04-23T00:00
ShaoLan shares with Transition drummer Josh how to say “by the way” in Chinese. Bonus words taught in the lesson include “a little bit”, which is a hugely useful phrase in everyday conversation. R...
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112 - Crowd in Chinese with ShaoLan and Principal Research Scientist Andrew McAfee from MIT from 2021-04-22T00:00
The highly entertaining, world-leading economist Andrew McAfee returns to share his thoughts on the way in which “the crowd” is changing the world that we live in. ShaoLan ensures that his Chinese ...
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111 - Philosophy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Philanthropist Nicolas Berggruen from 2021-04-21T00:00
In this special episode, ShaoLan teaches philanthropist Nicolas Berggruen how to say “philosophy” in Chinese. Nicholas then gives his remarkable views on philanthropy and how he is making a positiv...
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Learn the Chinese Poem The Immortals by the River with ShaoLan from 2021-04-21T00:00
???/??? (the Immortals by the River) is undoubtedly one of the most famous Chinese poems. It is also an epic poem to recall the Three Kingdom era during 200 AD.
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110 - New York in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Serial Entrepreneur & Mentor Sunny Bates from 2021-04-20T00:00
How do you say “New York” in Chinese? ShaoLan teaches Sunny Bates and in return is treated to Sunny’s recommendations on where to visit in one of the world’s most iconic cities. Read extended show ...
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109 - Hour in Chinese with ShaoLan & VP Strategic Communications Bruce Upbin from 2021-04-19T00:00
How long will the journey take? Learn how to reply in Chinese as ShaoLan teaches Hyperloop One’s Bruce Upbin. Test your comprehension along with Bruce at the end of the lesson. Read extended show n...
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108 - Transportation in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and CEO Michael Schneider at Service from 2021-04-18T00:00
What distance is it faster to cycle in LA? Find out that and how to say “transportation” in Chinese with the help of ShaoLan and today’s special guest and tech entrepreneur Michael Schneider. Read ...
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107 - From To in Chinese with ShaoLan & VP Strategic Communications Bruce Upbin from 2021-04-17T00:00
Moving from somewhere to somewhere is a phrase you will hear every day in China. Find out how to say it in Chinese with Hyperloop One’s Bruce Upbin. ShaoLan also explains to Bruce that it can also...
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106 - To Come Back in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-04-16T00:00
Why do people say “You’re back!” in Chinese culture? What feeling does it express? Find out why as Transition’s singer Jesse is back in the studio in London for another entertaining Chinese masterc...
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105 - Have A Holiday in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-04-15T00:00
Need a holiday? ShaoLan teaches Transition drummer Josh the phrase and helps him to distinguish between the summer vacation, school holidays and just taking a holiday. Read extended show notes for ...
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104 - Sweet Dreams in Chinese with ShaoLan and Lucid Dreaming Teacher Charlie Morley from 2021-04-14T00:00
Lucid dreaming specialist learns how to wish someone “sweet dreams” in Chinese. ShaoLan shares more formal and less formal ways of saying this and which situations it will be appropriate in. And fi...
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Learn the Chinese Poem Nostalgia with ShaoLan from 2021-04-14T00:00
This partly autobiographical poem by ??? (Yu Guangzhong), born in China in 1928, conveys the sentimental emotion beautifully yet powerfully.
This poem is considered one of Yu's masterpiec...
103 - Question in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and CEO Michael Schneider at Service from 2021-04-13T00:00
Creator of the amazing app “Service”, which helps people around the globe solve any kind of service related questions, Michael Schneider learns how to say the Chinese word for “question.” Read exte...
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101 - Smart in Chinese with ShaoLan and and Author, Serial Entrepreneur & Mentor Sunny Bates from 2021-04-11T00:00
The amazing Sunny Bates calls in from New York to learn how to say “smart” in Chinese. A hugely successful individual, she is the CEO of Sunny Bates Associates and is on the board of some of the wo...
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100 - Teacher in Chinese with ShaoLan and Lucid Dreaming Teacher Charlie Morley from 2021-04-10T00:00
Lucid dreaming specialist Charlie Morley shares invaluable insights as to why teachers are highly respected in Far Eastern culture and his own journey to accepting the title of the teacher himself....
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099 - Red & Green Color in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-04-09T00:00
Why is the color red so significant in Chinese culture? How does it differ from Western culture? Transition’s drummer Josh chats with ShaoLan and offers some fascinating insights. Read extended sho...
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097 - Lucky in Chinese with ShaoLan and Oncologist and Bestselling Author David Agus from 2021-04-07T00:00
David Agus is a doctor to the stars and author of the New York Times bestselling “A Short Guide to a Long Life.” In this episode, he joins ShaoLan to help Talk Chineasy listeners make their own luc...
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Learn the Chinese Poem Seven Steps Verse with ShaoLan from 2021-04-06T00:00
Poet ?? (cáo zhí) was a prince 1,800 years ago, and his father was the famous warlord, King of Wei Cao Cao, ?? (cáo c?o).
One day, Cao Pi, Cao Zhi's oldest brother, made up an excuse, summ...
096 - Dissertation in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and CEO Richard Price from Academia.edu from 2021-04-06T00:00
How many million dissertations can you read on academia.edu? Find out the answer and more in this fascinating episode as the founder Richard Price chats with ShaoLan about how access to elite know...
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095 - Today Tomorrow Yesterday in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-04-05T00:00
Jesse shares an exclusive clip of Transition’s latest hit song “jin tian wan shang” (????) and learns how to say Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday. Test your Chinese comprehension of the words at the e...
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094 - Mountain Climbing in Chinese with ShaoLan & Nelson Dellis the 4x US Memory Champion from 2021-04-04T00:00
4x USA Memory Champion Nelson Dellis talks about his love of climbing mountains and his attempt to climb Mount Everest. Thanks to expert teacher ShaoLan, he learns how to say it in Chinese. Read ex...
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093 - 8 Times in Chinese with ShaoLan and Chief Science Officer Guruduth Banavar from IBM from 2021-04-03T00:00
One of IBM’s top stars Guruduth Banavar is also an accomplished composer. He shares the inspiration to one of his top songs Rise 8 times. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www...
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092 - Orange Color in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-04-02T00:00
Talk Chineasy’s resident special guest Josh learns how to say “orange” in Chinese. Find out why the Chinese love to eat a lot of oranges especially during Chinese New Year. Read extended show notes...
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091 - What Do You Want in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-04-01T00:00
If you don’t learn any other Chinese today, then learn this! Transition drummer Josh discovers how to ask and how to answer the question “What do you want?” In China, you will use this phrase every...
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090 - Air Conditioning in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-03-31T00:00
As spring approaches in Asia, Transition drummer Josh teaches the Chinese word for "air conditioning". It's a hugely important word to know, especially when experiencing the searing temperatures of...
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089 - Knowledge in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and CEO Richard Price from Academia.edu from 2021-03-30T00:00
Knowledge is power, and in the academic world, Richard Price now has 78 million academics using his website academia.edu. Even farmers in the Sahara Desert have benefitted from expert research that...
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088 - Organic in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Caron Proschan at Simply Gum from 2021-03-29T00:00
Ever wondered why organic produce is so important? Caron Proschan shares the secrets of her bestselling Simply Chewing Gum and learns the Chinese word for "organic". Read extended show notes for th...
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Learn the Chinese Poem Second Farewell to Cambridge with ShaoLan from 2021-03-29T00:00
Xu Zhimo, one of China’s foremost poets of the 20th century, is widely known for his poem, Second Farewell to Cambridge, composed in 1928.
Xu Zhimo went to study at King's College at Camb...
087 - Learning in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder and CEO Luis von Ahn from Duolingo from 2021-03-28T00:00
Duolingo’s creator Luis von Ahn learns the word for "learning" in Chinese and shares his incredible vision for enabling millions of people all over the world to learn languages for free. Read exten...
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086 - Long Time No See in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-03-27T00:00
It is one of the classic sayings in Chinese that has even been assimilated into the English popular language. ShaoLan teaches Transition drummer Josh how to greet old friends and why it will take y...
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085 - Mount Everest in Chinese with ShaoLan and Product Director Erick Tseng from Facebook from 2021-03-26T00:00
It is one of the ultimate mountain climbing challenges, and Erick Tseng took on that challenge and even podcasted on the ascent! ShaoLan shares the Chinese word for Everest and mountains. Read exte...
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084 - Sound Recording in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-03-25T00:00
Transition’s Jesse has recorded numerous albums in English and Chinese, but the word for Sound Recording in Chinese has always been a challenge. ShaoLan teaches him how to pronounce the words and t...
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083 - Sounds Good in Chinese with ShaoLan and CFO Philip Rowley from Sony Pictures Entertainment from 2021-03-24T00:00
Bravo! It sounds good! CFO for Sony Pictures Entertainment Philip Rowley certainly knows a thing or two when it comes to good sound and visuals. ShaoLan teaches him this extremely useful Chinese ph...
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082 - Music in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-03-23T00:00
Shakespeare once said: "If music be the food of love, play on!". Transition singer Jesse is put through his paces by ShaoLan who also discusses her own love of music. Read extended show notes for t...
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081 - Productivity in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Erik Brynjolfsson from MIT from 2021-03-22T00:00
When are you most productive? How do you increase your productivity? And is technology a help or a hindrance?! The amazing Erik Brynjolfsson learns the Chinese word for "productivity" and discusses...
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080 - May I in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-03-21T00:00
ShaoLan teaches Transition singer Jesse how to ask for permission to drive a friends Ferrari, or ask someone on a date! Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk...
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079 - Daughter in Chinese with ShaoLan and her father Jui-Fang Hsueh from 2021-03-20T00:00
In this touching episode, ShaoLan invites her Dad to join the show and teach the word for daughter in Chinese. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/...
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078 - Platform in Chinese with ShaoLan and Principal Research Scientist Andrew McAfee from MIT from 2021-03-19T00:00
"A balcony to watch the moon!" ShaoLan tells the world leading economist - Andrew McAfee the literal romantic meaning of platform, and the two explore the ways in which other kinds of platforms are...
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Learn the Chinese poem Climbing Stork Tower with ShaoLan from 2021-03-18T01:00
"Climbing Stork Tower (????/????; d?ng guàn què lóu) is part of the 300 Tang Poems. This poem was written by ??? (Wang Zhihuan) of the Tang Dynasty. Only six of Wang's poems survive today, and two ...
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077 - Go Home in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-03-18T00:00
Living abroad is a huge adventure, but inevitably there can be moments when you feel like going home. Transition’s singer Jesse returns to share the inside story on another of the band’s hit songs ...
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076 - Bicycle in Chinese with ShaoLan and CFO Philip Rowley from Sony Pictures Entertainment from 2021-03-17T00:00
CFO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, Philip Rowley, is back to learn how to say bicycle and share some stories from the adventures that his love of cycling has led him to undertake. Read extended sh...
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075 - School in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-03-16T00:00
Transition drummer Josh learns how to say "school" in Chinese while discussing a bit of what life is like for students at each stage of their school life in Asia. Read extended show notes for this ...
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074 - Fun in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director of Marketing Ken Yanhs from LEGO Education from 2021-03-15T00:00
Lego’s Ken Yanhs chats with ShaoLan about how to say "fun" in Chinese and reveals the best parts of his job working for Lego. Also taught in this podcast, "very fun" and "no fun"! The power is in y...
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073 - Good Ok Very Good in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-03-14T00:00
ShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh help you decipher Good, Ok and Very Good in Chinese. Learn how to rate your experiences and show your pleasure or displeasure with almost anything! Read extended...
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072 - 365 Days in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-03-13T00:00
Learning how to say the days of the year in Chinese is not as hard as it sounds. Transition’s Jesse drops into the London studio to learn from ShaoLan how to master the days of the year as quickly ...
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071 - It Is Raining in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-03-12T00:00
Why do the English always talk about the weather? How do you say “It is raining" in Chinese? Transition drummer Josh chats with ShaoLan and teaches you in this weather related episode! Read extend...
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070 - Umbrella in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-03-11T00:00
Giving gifts in Chinese culture is important! Every gift has a meaning, so ShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh teach how to avoid some potentially embarrassing situations. Read extended show notes ...
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069 - Awesome in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-03-10T00:00
Impress your Chinese friends with the word for "awesome" in Chinese! Jesse from Transition learns from ShaoLan the situations when it is best to say this word and why it is related to baseball! Rea...
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Learn the Chinese poem Quiet Night Thoughts with ShaoLan from 2021-03-09T01:00
Quiet Night Thoughts by Li Bai (??) is one of the most beautiful and classic poems of all time in Chinese history. Poet Li Bai was born in 701 during the Tang Dynasty. His reputation is so profound...
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068 - Traveling in Chinese with ShaoLan and Product Director Erick Tseng from Facebook from 2021-03-09T00:00
Head of Facebook Mobile Products Erick Tseng is also a seasoned traveler and adventurer. ShaoLan asks for details of some of his most memorable trips and teaches how to say "traveling" in Chinese. ...
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067 - Technology in Chinese with ShaoLan & VP Strategic Communications Bruce Upbin from 2021-03-08T00:00
Bruce Upbin of Hyperloop One talks technology with ShaoLan. Learn the word for technology and discover some of the amazing new technological breakthroughs that are taking place in the world right n...
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066 - Yes And No And Is It in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-03-07T00:00
Mandarin Chinese does not have a direct translation of the word "no". So in this episode, ShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh explore the pattern for how to express positive and negative responses ...
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065 - I Have Caught A Cold in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-03-06T00:00
ShaoLan teaches Transition singer Jesse how to say "I have caught a cold" in Chinese. In this episode, he has gone the extra mile and actually caught one! Read extended show notes for this episode ...
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064 - Facebook Like in Chinese with ShaoLan and Product Director Erick Tseng from Facebook from 2021-03-05T00:00
Who better to teach the word for Facebook Like than Erick Tseng, the Product Director at Facebook? Discover how the Chinese word for Like has evolved and found out which pictures on Facebook have r...
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063 - Good Morning Good Night with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-03-04T00:00
Transition’s drummer Josh learns how to say Good Morning in Chinese. Vary your range of expression to show if you have the energy to face a new day or are still recovering from the concert the nigh...
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062 - Fly A Plane in Chinese with ShaoLan and Daniel Kraft from Exponential Medicine from 2021-03-03T00:00
Leading health expert and entrepreneur Daniel Kraft reveals his love of flying. Learn air-related words in this fascinating episode covering the basic words relating to flight. Read extended show n...
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061 - So Cute in Chinese with ShaoLan and Entrepreneur Josh Weinstein from 2021-03-02T00:00
Native Chinese speakers love this phrase and ShaoLan explains why. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/061-so-cute/
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060 - Count Lots Of Numbers in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-03-01T00:00
Chinese has a fantastically logical numerical structure and learning all the numbers to 99 in 7 minutes is not as daunting as it sounds! ShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh share their tips. Read e...
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059 - Artificial Intelligence in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Erik Brynjolfsson from MIT from 2021-02-28T00:00
Impress your Chinese friends with the word for Artificial Intelligence! World leading economist Erik Brynjolfsson chats with ShaoLan about how smart robots could really get and how that might chang...
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058 - Chatbot in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder and CEO Luis von Ahn from Duolingo from 2021-02-27T00:00
Would you practise your Chinese with a robot?! Luis von Ahn reveals to ShaoLan how the future of language learning is quickly becoming a reality and that new AI to help us learn will soon be availa...
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057 - Movie in Chinese with ShaoLan and CFO Philip Rowley from Sony Pictures Entertainment from 2021-02-26T00:00
ShaoLan asks CFO of Sony Pictures Entertainment Philip Rowley about his favorite movies and shares the amusing and memorable literal translation of the word. Read extended show notes for this episo...
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055 - Dreaming In Chinese with ShaoLan and Entrepreneur Josh Weinstein from 2021-02-24T00:00
Imagine being able to learn Chinese so well that you dream in Chinese! Josh Weinstein calls in from New York to share how he got to this level and teaches you how to say "dreaming" in Chinese at th...
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054 - Names of Countries in Chinese with ShaoLan and Melissa Bethell from Bain Capital from 2021-02-23T00:00
Top investor Melissa Bethell drops in to the studio in London to learn the names of countries such as USA, France and China in Chinese. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.c...
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050 - Lego in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director of Marketing Ken Yanhs from LEGO Education from 2021-02-20T00:00
Get paid to play all day! ShaoLan teaches Lego’s Ken Yanhs the Chinese word for one of the most famous toy brands in the world. Can you guess which company manufactures the most tyres in the world?...
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022 - Take A Break in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 signifi...
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365 - Happy New Year in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse & Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"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 Edbroo...
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362 Politics EllieOlcott from 2020-12-28T00:00
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. Read...
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346 Because EllieOlcott from 2020-12-12T00:00
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. Re...
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202 - To Subscribe in Chinese with ShaoLan and Content Chief Gina Pell at The What from 2020-07-21T00:00
What does the word for ”subscribe” in Mandarin Chinese have to do with getting engaged? Find out in this interesting interview with Chief Editor of ”The What”, Gina Pell who has tens of thousands o...
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121 - Work in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Erik Brynjolfsson from MIT from 2020-05-01T02:00
World leading economist Erik Brynjolfsson visits the Talk Chineasy studio in London to learn a hugely important word for our lives in Chinese, “work”! Also, find out how to say “I want to work!” a...
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120 Philanthropy NicholasBerggruen from 2020-04-30T00:00
Philanthropist Nicholas Berggruen speaks with ShaoLan about the importance of “holistic” philanthropy and the best ways to empower people. He has already endowed the Berggruen Institute and joined ...
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117 - Fat & Skinny in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2020-04-27T02:00
Transition drummer Josh learns these descriptive words in Chinese in a funny and engaging lesson. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/117-fat-skinn...
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260 - Europe in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Plamen Russev from Webit.Foundation from 2019-09-17T00:00
Learn the word for “Europe” in Chinese along with today’s special guest Plamen Russev. In this episode, you can find out why Plamen thinks Bulgaria is such an important country in Europe’s history ...
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241 - True in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Speaker & Entrepreneur Isaac Lidsky from 2019-08-29T00:00
Speaker, entrepreneur and bestselling author of “Eyes Wide Open,” Isaac Lidsky joins ShaoLan to learn how to say “true” and “false” in Chinese. Find out why when you add the character “order” to “t...
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211 - Roommate in Chinese with ShaoLan and Singer & Songwriter Ida M. Paul from 2019-07-30T00:00
Musician Ida M. Paul has had many hit songs and her success is down to some great talent and an amazing work ethic. As a student at Harvard University, she knows about roommates and in this episode...
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018 - Health in Chinese with ShaoLan and Daniel Kraft from Exponential Medicine from 2019-01-18T00:00
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 t...
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015 - Computer in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Erik Brynjolfsson from MIT from 2019-01-15T00:00
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 tec...
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353 - Chinese Medicine in Chinese with ShaoLan and Acupucturist Martine Niven from 2018-12-19T00:00
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...
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347 - Father Christmas in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2018-12-13T00:00
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...
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266 - To See in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Speaker & Entrepreneur Isaac Lidsky from 2018-09-23T00:00
In this fascinating episode, Isaac Lidsky calls in to talk to ShaoLan about how to say “to see” in Chinese. His book “Eyes Wide Open” talks about how we need real “vision” to shape the world we liv...
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230 - Speech in Chinese with ShaoLan and International Curator Bruno Giussani from TED from 2018-08-18T00:00
Curator of TED speeches Bruno Giussani is an expert when it comes to public speaking. Find out how to say “speech” in Chinese and listen closely to discover Bruno’s tips on how to deliver a great s...
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226 - Text Messages in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2018-08-14T00:00
A hugely important method of communication in our modern world are text messages and the messaging apps we have on our smart phones. Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke finds out how to say it in Chin...
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222 - Story in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and President Kara Dyer at Storytime Toys Inc. from 2018-08-10T00:00
What is the word for “story” in Chinese? Find out with fairy tale enthusiast and super toy designer Kara Dyer. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/...
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102 - Chinese Literature in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band from 2018-04-12T00:00
Chinese culture is steeped in history, going back thousands of years. The written form of the language even originated from pictograms. ShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh discuss the word for “Chi...
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098 - Too Much Trouble in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2018-04-08T00:00
Can’t be bothered to learn Chinese today? Learn how to say “too much trouble” in Chinese with ShaoLan and Transition’s Jesse. A colloquial phrase that will make you sound like a native speaker in n...
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336 - History in Chinese with ShaoLan and Architectural Historian & Archaeologist Jonathan Dugdale from 2017-12-02T00:00
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 ...
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318 - Shoe in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-Founder & Co-CEO Maurizio Rossi from H-FARM from 2017-11-14T00:00
How do you say shoes in Chinese? Find out along with today's guest Maurizio Rossi, a luxury shoe brand owner who eventually sold his company Rossimoda to LVMH. Read extended show notes for this epi...
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310 - Sky in Chinese with ShaoLan and Photographer Neil Edbrooke from 2017-11-06T00:00
This episode's theme is “sky” in Chinese and today's guest is the award-winning photographer Neil Edbrooke who flies all over the UK taking aerial photographs. Read extended show notes for this epi...
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303 - Risk in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Anthony Tjan from the Cue Ball Group from 2017-10-30T00:00
Entrepreneur and CEO of the Cue Ball Group Anthony Tjan learns the word for “risk” in Chinese and shares his strategies on how to invest money well. He has a strong belief that good companies creat...
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288 - This & That in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band from 2017-10-15T00:00
“This and that” in Chinese are two of the most useful words you can learn! Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke chats with ShaoLan about the possible ways of using the word and how it is not as offensi...
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160 - Gifted in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Tom Ilube from Crossword Cybersecurity from 2017-06-09T00:00
Tom Ilube gives scholarships gifted students from all over Africa. They then have the opportunity to focus on science and mathematics. It's only right that he then learns the word in Chinese for ”g...
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056 - Writer in Chinese with ShaoLan and Environmentalist Stanley Johnson from 2017-02-25T00:00
Famous writer and environmental campaigner Stanley Johnson learns how to say ‘writer’ and chats about what it's like to be a best-selling author.
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002 - ShaoLan shares tips on how to master the four tones of Mandarin Chinese from 2017-01-02T00:00
‘Its like climbing Mount Everest’, conquer the most difficult aspect of the Chinese language in this episode… the tones! Also featuring humorous thoughts and personal insights from Transition’s sin...
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001 - ShaoLan introduces Talk Chineasy and shares insights of learning Chinese from 2017-01-01T00:00
Chineasy creator ShaoLan shares her amazing story with Transition’s singer Jesse, including her vision for making the Chinese language accessible to millions of new learners around the globe.
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