Talk Chineasy - Learn Chinese every day with ShaoLan

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Talk Chineasy brings you 7-minute daily Chinese lessons. Each day, ShaoLan and a special guest share interesting cultural insights and stories as they teach you a useful Chinese phrase. Our amazing guests include rock stars, artists, CEOs, professors, adventurists, scientists, and more. You’ll discover the rich culture behind the most widely spoken language while learning how to converse in essential Mandarin Chinese.

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1426 episodes

108 - Transportation in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and CEO Michael Schneider at Service

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. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

6m
Apr 18
107 - From To in Chinese with ShaoLan & VP Strategic Communications Bruce Upbin

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 be used to describe moving jobs as well as physical places. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

8m
Apr 17
106 - To Come Back in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

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 masterclass with ShaoLan. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

9m
Apr 16
105 - Have A Holiday in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

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. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

7m
Apr 15
104 - Sweet Dreams in Chinese with ShaoLan and Lucid Dreaming Teacher Charlie Morley

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 find out why Charlie recommends taking a nap when you’re busy. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

10m
Apr 14
103 - Question in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and CEO Michael Schneider at Service

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.” 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

11m
Apr 13
102 - Chinese Literature in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

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 “Chinese literature.” 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

6m
Apr 12
101 - Smart in Chinese with ShaoLan and and Author, Serial Entrepreneur & Mentor Sunny Bates

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 world’s most exciting companies, including Kickstarter and Creative Capital Foundation. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

7m
Apr 11
100 - Teacher in Chinese with ShaoLan and Lucid Dreaming Teacher Charlie Morley

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. And find out which language ShaoLan most often dreams in! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

9m
Apr 10
099 - Red & Green Color in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

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. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

9m
Apr 09
098 - Too Much Trouble in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

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 no time! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

7m
Apr 08
097 - Lucky in Chinese with ShaoLan and Oncologist and Bestselling Author David Agus

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 luck and stay healthy in the long term. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

9m
Apr 07
096 - Dissertation in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and CEO Richard Price from Academia.edu

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 knowledge is improving people’s lives all around the world. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

7m
Apr 06
095 - Today Tomorrow Yesterday in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

Jesse shares an exclusive clip of Transition’s hit song “jin tian wan shang” (今天晚上) and learns how to say Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday. Test your Chinese comprehension of the words at the end of the lesson along with Jesse. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

11m
Apr 05
094 - Mountain Climbing in Chinese with ShaoLan & Nelson Dellis the 4x US Memory Champion

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. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

8m
Apr 04
093 - 8 Times in Chinese with ShaoLan and Chief Science Officer Guruduth Banavar from IBM

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. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

12m
Apr 03
092 - Orange Color in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

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. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

4m
Apr 02
091 - What Do You Want in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

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 day. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

5m
Apr 01
090 - Air Conditioning in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

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 the summer. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

7m
Mar 31
089 - Knowledge in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and CEO Richard Price from Academia.edu

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 has been shared on the site. ShaoLan helps you learn the origins of the Chinese word for "knowledge". 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

8m
Mar 30
088 - Organic in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Caron Proschan at Simply Gum

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". 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

11m
Mar 29
087 - Learning in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder and CEO Luis von Ahn from Duolingo

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. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

7m
Mar 28
086 - Long Time No See in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

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 your business meeting to another level. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

5m
Mar 27
085 - Mount Everest in Chinese with ShaoLan and Product Director Erick Tseng from Facebook

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. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

8m
Mar 26
084 - Sound Recording in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

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 the tones perfectly! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

7m
Mar 25
083 - Sounds Good in Chinese with ShaoLan and CFO Philip Rowley from Sony Pictures Entertainment

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 phrase. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

5m
Mar 24
082 - Music in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

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. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

9m
Mar 23
081 - Productivity in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Erik Brynjolfsson from MIT

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 with ShaoLan the technologies that can cause ripples of productivity growth around the world. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

9m
Mar 22
080 - May I in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

ShaoLan teaches Transition singer Jesse how to ask for permission to drive a friend's Ferrari, or ask someone on a date! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

5m
Mar 21
079 - Daughter in Chinese with ShaoLan and her father Jui-Fang Hsueh

In this touching episode, ShaoLan invites her Dad to join the show and teach the word for daughter in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website https://bit.ly/chineasysn for more.

5m
Mar 20