Learn HOW to learn Chinese with hosts Jared Turner and John Pasden. You will learn tips, strategies, and insights so you can supercharge your language learning. You will also be inspired by guest interviews with people from all over the world who have learned Chinese. Both Jared and John both learned Chinese, lived in China for many years, and have worked with learners all over the world and understand the unique challenges that Chinese learners face. They stay at the forefront of language l ...
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Chinese Characters Podcasts
A podcast about how to learn Mandarin. In-depth discussions about how to overcome challenges, solve problems and get the most out of your learning. For more information and inspiration, visit https://www.hackingchinese.com!
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This Is The Way is a podcast on Chinese philosophy, exploring philosophical themes by reflecting on significant Chinese texts and through interviews with scholars of Chinese thought. We aim to offer discussions that are informative and accessible to a broad audience. Please email us at: [email protected] and follow us on X @ChinesePhilPod
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Series of essays exploring Chinese history through the life stories of key personalities.
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This is about how the characters go through transformation Cover art photo provided by Annie Spratt on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@anniespratt
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There are so many -- SO MANY -- people learning Chinese these days, but there’s so much more to learning Chinese than just, like, memorizing characters. Taiwanese-American millennial Patricia Liu is an actual, living, breathing high school Mandarin teacher here to help you make sense of it all. This podcast is where you’ll find frank, honest discussions about Chinese learning and teaching, as well as how language shapes people’s identities and stories.
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Jireh Bible Church, located in Houston, Texas, is a non-denominational, local church. JBC believes the Holy Scripture, the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments, to be the verbally inspired Word of God, inerrant in the original writings, and the complete and only infallible rule of faith and life for every believer. Over the years, JBC has held onto the burden from the Lord to devote to the Multi-ethnic ministry. Currently, the church offers two services in English and Chinese on Sun ...
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"My Stories of Chinese Characters" is hosted by Uncle Hanzi, an American who has studied Chinese characters for 30 years. He will tell the stories behind Chinese characters in this series, which will show how the Chinese live their daily lives and how they have preserved the culture for centuries.
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---- Situational Animations updated weekly. Stay tuned with us !! ---- We are a leading e-learning company specializing in publishing and producing textbooks, animations, games, mobile apps and customized services for all the Chinese learners. Website http://www.huayuschool.com Facebook http://www.facebook.com/HuayuSchool Twitter https://twitter.com/#!/TKBHuayuSchool App Blog http://apps2learnchinese.wordpress.com/ Youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/TKBHuayuSchool
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From the Swamp we review Comic books and movies!
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Most true crime covers the past hundred years of recorded history. We cover the rest of it. From murderous knights and pirate kings to ancient Chinese forensic investigators and the Renaissance's literal fashion police, our episodic podcast dives deep into the historical characters and events that make up some of the greatest crimes the world has ever seen — and certainly not found in your textbooks. For more information visit https://www.highcrimesandhistory.com/
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Asians Represent!
Daniel Kwan, Agatha Cheng, Jeremy Blum, Drew Quon, Steve Huynh, Liana Mackenzie, & Emma Yasui
Asians Represent! Is here to celebrate and examine Asian representation in tabletop games and pop culture. We do this by creating conversation, introducing new perspectives to the broader gaming community, and creating spaces for new voices in the industry.
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The Leroy Love Show is a wild mix of laughs, life lessons, and unfiltered conversations — all centered around Leroy’s journey through love, culture, and chasing his dreams. With a cast of recurring characters, special guests, rising music artists, and plenty of unexpected moments, every episode keeps you entertained and coming back for more.
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The Max Original series Warrior is a historical martial arts drama set in San Francisco's Chinatown in the late 1800s. The show follows Ah Sahm, a Chinese immigrant who comes to America to find his sister. He soon finds himself caught up in the Tong Wars, a bloody conflict between rival gangs. Starting June 29, Warrior returns for its third season. Join the cast and crew of Warrior for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Season 3 of the show. Each week, our hosts Lisa Ling (journalist) ...
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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: newbooksnetwork.com Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ ...
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"Fast paced and full of energy" --Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of the Shadows of the Apt "This manuscript is full of highly crafted detail that will make readers shiver at times with fear and delight ... a familiar yet highly original fantasy that is a worthwhile read." -- Publishers Weekly "The real-world cultures are incredibly well-researched and truthful, and yet well-balanced with the fantasy elements. An intriguing and impressive series." -- Ben Galley, author of the Emaneska Series It i ...
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Welcome to Just in Time Worldbuilding! I build fantasy worlds by drawing on real world history and knowledge. I share that random historical and sometimes science knowledge with you and I also suggest how you can use that knowledge in a fantasy context. This podcast is hosts audio only versions of my YouTube video channel. New episodes on Tuesday, re-upload of the old catalogue on Saturdays, until the episodes are caught up.
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Mindset and learning tips about learning Taiwanese Mandarin. Powered by Firstory Hosting
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On The Way, hosted by Wind Kaze and team about basically everything which is mainly about lifestyle and comedies living as Malaysian.
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The Wine Australia podcast is all about sharing our passion for Australian wine. For those who love Australian wine we will share the stories of the people, the places and the communities that make our bold, authentic wines. For those sharing our Australian wines with the world we will share advice, insights and key learnings from thought leaders in the Australian wine community.
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Do you love hearing people's travel stories? The Travel Story Society is a group that focuses on telling people's travel stories. We aim to make you laugh, learn and inspire you to travel to far out places. We want the weirdest, funniest and sometimes scariest travel stories out there and this is where we talk all about them. This easy listening podcast is meant to just be like listening to a convocation with friends, something we have all missed. It is also a website www.travelstorysociety. ...
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The Lie We Were Told: You Must Handwrite Chinese Characters
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23:28Is handwriting Chinese characters slowing you down? In today’s digital world, does it still make sense to focus on writing by hand or should you just type? In this episode, Jared and John dive deep into this hot-button issue for Chinese learners: handwriting vs. typing. Pulling insights from a research paper by Chinese Breeze creator Chengzhi Chu (…
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280 -Chinese characters and words that refuse to stick: Killing leeches
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12:01How long does it take to learn a Chinese character or word? It varies, but some vocabulary just refuses to stick, no matter what you do. These are called leeches, and if you don't deal with them, they'll suck you dry. #learnchinese #leeches #vocabulary #flashcards #srs Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Chinese characters and words that refuse to …
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2025 has come to an end. Which were the most popular articles on Hacking Chinese last year? The most popular podcast episodes? It's time to summarise the year that was and highlight the things you really shouldn’t miss! #learnchinese #2025 #bestof #hackingchinese Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Best of Hacking Chinese 2025: https://www.hackingc…
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Happy New Year! | Episode 108 | Asians Represent!
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1:09:14In this new year's episode of the Asians Represent podcast, Daniel and Drew reflect on 2025, answer listener questions, and share their plans for the year ahead! They discussed lessons learned from the past year, behind the scenes production talk, and thoughts on community building and what listeners can expect next from Asians Represent! *Daniel a…
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Craft Compelling Dissent in YOUR Fantasy Empire
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21:27Send us a text This episode dives into historical rebellions, discussing their origins, key figures, and the factors that led to their rise. Let's analyze what made these uprisings successful or significant and derive from there how to apply rebellions to fantasy worldbuilding! Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Supp…
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282 - Diversify how you study Chinese to learn more
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15:31How is it possible to spend 80 hours a week learning Chinese? And what can you learn from that, even if you're busy juggling work, family and other commitments? #learnchinese #immersion #busylife Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Diversify how you study Chinese to learn more: https://www.hackingchinese.com/diversified-learning-is-smart-learning/ …
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Joel S. Wit, "Fallout: The Inside Story of America's Failure to Disarm North Korea" (Yale UP, 2025)
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49:23After nearly four decades of negotiations, sanctions, summits, threats, and backdoor channels, the United States has failed to stop North Korea's nuclear program which now has the capability to strike American cities with weapons of mass destruction. In Fallout: The Inside Story of America's Failure to Disarm North Korea (Yale UP, 2025), Joel S. Wi…
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Early in Chinese history, a number of political thinkers developed sophisticated arguments for relying on consistent application of laws rather than the personal discretion of political authorities to govern the state. In this episode, we explore the arguments of one of the early pioneers of this way of thinking, Shen Dao 慎到 (c. 350-275 BCE). We ar…
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Why Magic is the Most Dangerous Geopolitical Weapon
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27:29Send us a text Let's explore how magic can become a strategic asset in your fantasy worlds! This video dives into geopolitics and diplomacy, showing how magic influences wars, resource conflicts, and the rise of elite magical classes. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.m…
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Learning Chinese Through Life, Not Lessons: How Matthew McGuire Did It
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30:14What began as a teenage crush became a lifelong journey into Chinese for Matthew McGuire, an Australian creator and accent coach. In this episode, Jared sits down with Matthew to discuss how he learned Mandarin without textbooks, grammar drills, or writing practice. Instead, he immersed himself in love dramas, shadowed dialogue, and built a Chinese…
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281 - Reading is a lot like spaced repetition, only better
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13:52You can build vocabulary in Chinese with flashcard apps and spaced repetition, but reading is more effective and more enjoyable. It helps you recognise words, understand how they work in context and build your sense of how the language works. #learnchinese #reading #vocabulary #srs #flashcards #wordswing Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Reading …
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#425: A Signal Christmas, DC Xmas Special 2000, RIP Rob Reiner, Comic Characters Mount Rushmore, Poison Ivy is Mayor, Dave breaks Fable!
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2:15:42The One where Dave breaks Fable and Poison Ivy is Ms Mayor! Signal of Doom was voted #13 in the Top 100 Comic Book Podcasts on Feedspot! Please support the show on Patreon! Every dollar helps the show! https://www.patreon.com/SignalofDoom Follow us on Twitter: @signalofdoom Dredd or Dead: @OrDredd Legion Outpost: @legionoutpost…
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Nicholas Morton – The Mongol Storm, Deep Crusader Chat! Including Assassins & Templars!
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1:44:10The One where Dr Nicholas Morton (Associate Professor at Nottingham Trent University), UK) comes to Signal to dicuss his fantastic book THE MONGOL STORM! A book even Dave’s dad gave 5 stars! Nic goes DEEP on the Mongols, the Crusaders, Assassins, Richard the Lionheart, Saladin, Templars, and MANY OTHER THINGS! This is a Signal classic and Nic is an…
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How To Hunt Lore and Continuously World Build
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16:12Send us a text Ever wonder where the most compelling ideas for your fantasy writing come from when crafting a fictional world? Learn how to write rich lore by drawing inspiration from everyday experiences and continuous research, making your stories truly memorable. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Chan…
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#424: Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars: Battleworld, Lobo vs Wonder Woman, A.I. Abyss, Supergirl Trailer, Hunt for…Replacement Aragorn!
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2:44:05The One where Dave discovers Elfquest! And Rest in Peace Judgey. Signal of Doom was voted #13 in the Top 100 Comic Book Podcasts on Feedspot! Please support the show on Patreon! Every dollar helps the show! https://www.patreon.com/SignalofDoom Follow us on Twitter: @signalofdoom Dredd or Dead: @OrDredd Legion Outpost: @legionoutpost…
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What If Scenarios in Worldbuilding | How to Make the Right Changes
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32:32Send us a text In this episode, Marie and George dive deep into the art of creating compelling alternate history narratives. They discuss how to identify crucial divergence points and explore the evolution of culture and language within fictional worlds. Get ready for practical storytelling tips to make your historical what-ifs truly immersive. Sig…
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10 Things AI Will Never Do Better Than a Chinese Learner
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26:53With AI advancing at lightning speed, many are wondering: Do I still need to learn Chinese? Jared and John say yes, and in this episode, they break down 10 ways your Chinese skills remain AI-proof. These are the kinds of things no app, bot, or translation tool can truly replace. Along the way, you'll hear stories about phone conversations that left…
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#423: Elfquest, Rest in Peace Judge, Romani Origins, Netflix Buys Warner Bros, Sea Devils On Approach, Star Wars Original Cut!
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2:47:11The One where Dave discovers Elfquest! And Rest in Peace Judgey. Signal of Doom was voted #13 in the Top 100 Comic Book Podcasts on Feedspot! Please support the show on Patreon! Every dollar helps the show! https://www.patreon.com/SignalofDoom Follow us on Twitter: @signalofdoom Dredd or Dead: @OrDredd Legion Outpost: @legionoutpost…
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279 - Learning Chinese words: When quantity beats quality
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15:18Everybody knows that knowing many words is important, but how important is it? And how should you expand your vocabulary in Chinese? #learnchinese #vocabulary #words #characters Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Learning Chinese words: When quantity beats quality: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-importance-of-knowing-many-words/ Anki, the best…
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5 Ways Mythic Beasts Influence Sword and Sandal Worldbuilding!
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30:35Send us a text Let's talk about the trap of gritty realism and how to create awesome fantasy worlds that truly feels mythic is the best sword and sandal tradition. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel…
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Daniel & Drew are Trench Crusaders | No Dice, No Problem #41:
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1:23:44Back from a long break, Daniel and Drew catch up on recent experiences with the grimdark skirmish game TRENCH CRUSADE! Daniel also interviewed games illustrator Gio about their experiences at the first EVER Canadian Gundam Card Game regionals! //SPONSOR Asians Represent! is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge! Hero Forge offers fully customizable table…
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278 - A minimum-effort approach to writing Chinese characters by hand
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14:14Chinese characters are beautiful and fascinating, but learning to write them by hand is time-consuming. If you want to learn to write Chinese characters by hand with the least possible time investment, what's the best approach? #learnchinese #characters #hanzi #handwriting #strategy A minimum-effort approach to writing Chinese characters by hand: h…
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#422: Ubisoft Woes, A Dave Victory, Free Mirage, Simi Liu Weeps, Less T, Power Chargers & Death Threats!
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2:18:39The One where Dave discovers Power Chargers! Signal of Doom was voted #13 in the Top 100 Comic Book Podcasts on Feedspot! Please support the show on Patreon! Every dollar helps the show! https://www.patreon.com/SignalofDoom Follow us on Twitter: @signalofdoom Dredd or Dead: @OrDredd Legion Outpost: @legionoutpost…
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Episode 28: Mencius Against Mohist Impartialism
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1:26:16In this episode, we continue our exploration of Mohist impartial caring (jian'ai 兼愛) by examining two of Mencius’s most influential objections: (1) the “Without a Father” Argument (Mencius 3B9) and (2) the “Two Roots” Argument (Mencius 3A5). Along the way, we take up some important questions: Should moral values be impartial even between family mem…
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Worldbuilding inspired by Chinese Fantasy & Politics!
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51:38Send us a text Let's explore using the rich history and culture of China as a basis for fantasy worldbuilding! We'll talk history, culture, mythology, economics and, of course, the politics of the Mandate of Heaven. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/boo…
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277 - Cultivate your Chinese flashcard garden... or burn it down and start afresh
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13:14Flashcards are powerful, but what if your deck feels more like an overgrown thicket than a carefully cultivated garden? Do you clear away the weeds and bring it back under control, or burn it all down and start afresh? #learnchinese #vocabulary #flashcards #srs #characters #words Link to the article on Hacking Chinese: Cultivate your Chinese flashc…
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A Czech Perspective on Learning Chinese: Renata Mirkova’s Story
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47:02In this episode, Jared sits down with Renata Mirkova, a Chinese language educator from the Czech Republic whose journey into Mandarin began not with a grand plan, but almost by accident. What started as a university entrance decision led her to master Chinese, live in China, and now teach both Czech and Chinese across cultural boundaries. Renata sh…
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#421: Rest in Peace Todd Snider, Dave is Confused, Ancient Chinese Fleets, Narnia on Netflix, Doctor Who, Batman/Deadpool!
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2:48:04The One where Dave confuses a movie trailer for a game trailer! And rest in Peace Todd, we love you. Signal of Doom was voted #13 in the Top 100 Comic Book Podcasts on Feedspot! Please support the show on Patreon! Every dollar helps the show! https://www.patreon.com/SignalofDoom Follow us on Twitter: @signalofdoom Dredd or Dead: @OrDredd Legion Out…
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7 Tiny Worldbuilding Tricks That Make Stories Awesome
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32:27Send us a text Sometimes with world building, we can get caught up in the big things. The king, the gods, the prophecy, the DRAMA. But there details that really help world building land with readers or player in a DnD Game. Let's check out 7 tiny details you can add to your world right now and how they can help your world building! Worldbuilding Bl…
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276 - 4, 3, 2, 1: Fluency! A great technique to boost your Mandarin speaking ability
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15:48Do you want to speak Mandarin fluently, no matter what your level is? Use the 4/3/2 technique to build confidence and flow! #learnchinese #fluency #fluent #432 #speaking #paulnation Link to the article on Hacking Chinese: How to talk about Chinese characters in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/talk-chinese-characters-chinese/ How to become f…
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#420 – Batman: Venom, Predator Badlands, Greedo, Red Dead, Ubisoft Woes, Denny On Batman, Doctor Who & Anime!
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3:05:20Signal of Doom was voted #13 in the Top 100 Comic Book Podcasts on Feedspot! Please support the show on Patreon! Every dollar helps the show! https://www.patreon.com/SignalofDoom Follow us on Twitter: @signalofdoom Dredd or Dead: @OrDredd Legion Outpost: @legionoutpostBy David Finn, Rich
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Send us a text The paladin and the anti-hero are both male trope staples, but falling into a cliche trap can be way too easy. Let's talk about their pitfalls, strengths and an example of each that has been done VERY well. Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i…
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The 7 Worst Ways to Learn Chinese (And What to Do Instead)
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33:04After 300 days of secretly studying Chinese, one guy surprises his partner with phrases like “the cheesecake is grieving” and “the purple elephant eats passion for breakfast.” It’s a bit humorous, but it also highlights a bigger issue: extreme learning methods that feel productive but fall flat in practice. In this episode, Jared and John dive into…
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275 - How to talk about Chinese characters in Chinese
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15:25How do native speakers talk about Chinese characters? The writing system is not phonetic, so you can't spell out words, but it is still possible to talk about Chinese characters. Let's explore how! #learnchinese #characters #hanzi #spoken Link to the article on Hacking Chinese: How to talk about Chinese characters in Chinese: https://www.hackingchi…
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#419: Tales of the Unnamed: The Blizzard, Dave & the Mongol Invasion, Hitman, Medieval GTA, Sea Devils Are Racist?!
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2:04:02The One where Dave dreams of defending the Byzantine Empire against the Mongol Horde! Signal of Doom was voted #13 in the Top 100 Comic Book Podcasts on Feedspot! Please support the show on Patreon! Every dollar helps the show! https://www.patreon.com/SignalofDoom Follow us on Twitter: @signalofdoom Dredd or Dead: @OrDredd Legion Outpost: @legionou…
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How to Write Compelling Male Mentor Characters!
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17:47Send us a text The Male Mentor who pegs in the first half of the story has a whole page to itself on TV Tropes with more examples than you can shake a stick at. Can you still use the trope in your story? Or has it become too tired? How do you keep it fresh? Let's take a look at the mentor trope, when to use it and how you can subvert it. Worldbuild…
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