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Great Teachers Don’t Fill Your Head; They Light a Fire
September 14, 2026 · 24 minIn celebration of Teachers’ Day in China, Jared and John reflect on the teachers who have shaped their language-learning journeys and what actually makes a great teacher. They share stories of teachers who were hilarious, inspiring…
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From Soft Serve to Stand-Up Comedy: Turner Sparks’ Excellent Chinese Misadventure
August 31, 2026 · 51 minIn a mildly confusing bit of podcast naming, Jared Turner sits down with comedian Turner Sparks. Turner moved to China in 2004 to teach English, planning to stay for just one year. He ended up staying for twelve. In this episode of You…
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The Frustrated Learner and the Sound of Progress (Replay)
August 18, 2026 · 25 minJared and John discuss the frustrations faced by a learner who came to John for help—particularly with pinyin and distinguishing similar sounds in Chinese. They explore why learners often misapply English pronunciation rules to pinyin and…
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Following a Century-Old Path to China: Ben Lee and the Legacy That Led Him Back
August 3, 2026 · 54 minWhat does it mean to walk in the footsteps of an ancestor whose life connected China and America more than a century ago? In this episode, Ben Lee shares how moving to Wuhan in 1992 pushed him to learn Chinese for survival—and eventually…
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Go Get Lost: Stop Studying. Start Exploring.
July 20, 2026 · 36 minWhether you're planning your first trip to China or reminiscing about past adventures, Jared and John share why even a little Chinese can transform your experience, from connecting with locals through place names and ordering regional…
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Learning Chinese Through the Lens of a Camera with Jake Hines
July 6, 2026 · 41 minWhat happens when a childhood choice turns into a life-changing career change? In this episode, Jared talks with Jake Hines, an Australian content creator based in Xiamen, China, whose Chinese learning journey began in high school thanks…
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The Lesson Isn't Over Yet: Notes, Recordings, and AI for Chinese Learners
June 22, 2026 · 24 minAre you getting everything you can out of your Chinese lessons? Jared and John share practical strategies for multiplying the value of every class or tutoring session. You'll learn how to review lesson notes more effectively, identify the…
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From Burnout to Belonging: Emma Jane Sandford's Story
June 8, 2026 · 50 minWhen Emma first came to China for a two-month internship, she had no intention of learning Chinese. In fact, she had spent years telling herself she simply wasn't a "language person." But after returning to China a second time, a desire to…
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Welcome to the Tone Danger Zone
May 25, 2026 · 30 minWhy do tones sometimes seem “good enough”… until they suddenly create complete chaos? In this episode, Jared and John dive into one of the trickiest realities of learning Chinese: when small tone mistakes collide with low-context…
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How Anastasia Changed Her Goals, And Transformed Her Chinese
May 11, 2026 · 46 minWhat happens when your reason for learning Chinese changes? In this interview, Jared talks with Anastasia Tulupova about her journey from a goal-driven teenager in Ukraine, determined to master the “hardest language in the world” and…

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