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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1446 episodes

128 - Interview in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Genevieve Lydstone from Scout Technologies

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 interview technique and find out how Scout is revolutionising the way in which companies search for their employees. 🔥 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
May 08
127 - Take Care in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

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 it may first seem. 🔥 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
May 07
126 - Year(s)-old in Chinese with ShaoLan and Young Ballet Dancer Luke Wragg

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. 🔥 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
May 06
125 - Friend in Chinese with ShaoLan and Content Chief Gina Pell at The What

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 “girlfriend” and “boyfriend.” 🔥 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
May 05
124 - Dance in Chinese with ShaoLan and Young Ballet Dancer Luke Wragg

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 “ballet” 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
May 04
123 - Buddha in Chinese with ShaoLan and Lucid Dreaming Teacher Charlie Morley

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. 🔥 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
May 03
122 - Office in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder and Chairman Edward Shenderovich from Knotel

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. 🔥 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
May 02
121 - Work in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Erik Brynjolfsson from MIT

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!” and “I don’t want to work”! 🔥 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
May 01
120 - Philanthropy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Philanthropist Nicolas Berggruen

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 the “Giving Pledge” to donate most of his wealth to charity. 🔥 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 30
119 - To Believe in Chinese with ShaoLan and Chief Science Officer Guruduth Banavar from IBM

“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 rediscover how to believe in themselves. 🔥 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 29
118 - Juice in Chinese with ShaoLan and Oncologist and Bestselling Author David Agus

“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.” 🔥 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 28
117 - Fat & Skinny in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

Transition drummer Josh learns these descriptive words in Chinese in a funny and engaging lesson. 🔥 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 27
116 - Stuff in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

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 out how to avoid insulting people. 🔥 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 26
115 - Economy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Erik Brynjolfsson from MIT

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. 🔥 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 25
114 - Success in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Serial Entrepreneur & Mentor Sunny Bates

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 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.

7m
Apr 24
113 - By The Way in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

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. 🔥 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 23
112 - Crowd in Chinese with ShaoLan and Principal Research Scientist Andrew McAfee from MIT

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 pronunciation of the word is spot on! 🔥 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 22
111 - Philosophy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Philanthropist Nicolas Berggruen

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 positive difference in 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 21
110 - New York in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Serial Entrepreneur & Mentor Sunny Bates

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. 🔥 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 20
109 - Hour in Chinese with ShaoLan & VP Strategic Communications Bruce Upbin

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. 🔥 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 19
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