I had a fascinating discussion with Dr. Benjamin Keep about the common misconceptions about learning, the science of learning and how to best learn languages based on science.Dr. Benjamin Keep is a Stanford trained cognitive scientist special

Russian Guy Masters Chinese By Talking To Strangers - VictorTalking | E54

Aug 24th, 2023 50m 48s

Today's guest is Victor, who learned fluent Chinese, Korean, English using a technique called social learning.Victor's Youtube: @VictorTalkingVictor's Website: victortalking.comFree Learning Resources/Cheatsheets:zaap.bio/danyoFollow us

Indian Learner: "Chinese is a very logical language" - Samridhi/苏老师 | E53

Aug 10th, 2023 52m 51s

Today's guest is Samridhi, who started learning Chinese in India and now speaks fluently and now teaches Chinese! Let's hear her fascinating story.Samridhi's IG: @chineselanguagestudygramFollow Samridhi: https://linktr.ee/themandarinstoryF

Pronunciation Expert: "I Started Speaking After 1 Week" - Will Hart | E52

Jul 17th, 2023 44m 10s

Danyo interviews Will Hart who learned fluent Chinese with amazing pronunciation living in the UK and without any official teachers!Will's Twitter: https://twitter.com/William60566648Will's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@will3267/featured

Spanish learner: "I'm Lazy But I Learned Chinese" - 胡语明 | E51

Jun 28th, 2023 56m 34s

Danyo interviews 胡语明 from Spain who learned fluent Chinese and even teaches Chinese. We discuss how he learned his Chinese and we dig deep into his secrets for other Chinese learners and what he would do differently.Free Learning Resources/Ch

Nigerian Girl Speaks Perfect Chinese Shares Her Secrets - Labake [乐佳] | E50

Jun 21st, 2023 1h 4m

Danyo interviews 乐佳/Labake from Nigeria who speaks perfect Mandarin and she shares her secrets for learning Chinese fast and getting over the fear of speaking.Tom unfortunately wont be joining us for some time because his internet connection

Ep 49 - Social skills and making friends

Apr 15th, 2023 47m 40s

這集我們討論社交能力該如何加強！害羞的Tom和靦腆的Dan分享我們到底是怎麼交到朋友的！In this episode we discuss the importance of social skills and how to improve them. Don't miss Dan's hilarious Freudian slip and Tom's impersonation of a timid young lad! Free Chinese learning res

Ep 48 - Are we perfectionists?

Apr 8th, 2023 1h 2m

這集我們討論完美主義。對學語言的人來說，當完美主義者是好事還是壞事？來聽聽我們的想法。In this episode we discuss perfectionism and its implications on language learning. Free Chinese learning resources:http://danyopang.super.siteFollow us:Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/the

Ep 47 - Time to Talk Taiwanese Mandarin with Abby!

Apr 2nd, 2023 58m 16s

這集我們採訪熱門podcast節目Talk Taiwanese Mandarin with Abby的主持人Abby Chen! 來聽聽我們聊做podcast的趣事！也千萬不要錯過Abby最近出的書“廖添丁”！In this episode we have the pleasure of discussing podcasting with the host of Talk Taiwanese Mandarin with Abby, the one and only Abby Ch

Ep 46 - Getting High in Chinese

Mar 25th, 2023 1h 19m

這集我們討論我們對大麻的看法，還有分享我們的一些經驗。In this episode we discuss our thoughts on marijuana and share a few stories.Free Chinese learning resources:http://danyopang.super.siteFollow us:Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/Tom's IG: ht

Ep 45 - Chatting about Shopping in Chinese

Mar 18th, 2023 39m 29s

這集我們討論買新衣服的重要性，還有Dan是不是已經放棄在固定的地方從醫了？？In this episode we discuss our shopping habits, lifestyle choices and elder care.Free Chinese learning resources:http://danyopang.super.siteFollow us:Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang

Ep 44 - Winter sports and avalanches in Chinese

Mar 11th, 2023 38m 38s

這集我們討論“雪崩”是怎麼產生的，以及要怎麼降低雪崩的風險。喜歡戶外活動的人絕對要聽喔！(⁠ʘ⁠ᴗ⁠ʘ⁠✿⁠)In this episode we discuss the causes of avalanches and how to stay safe in a wintry mountain environment. 安全第一！Free Chinese learning resources:http://danyopang.super.siteFollow us:Da

Ep 43 - Discussing living remotely in Chinese

Mar 4th, 2023 33m 54s

In this episode we discuss living in remote areas and Tom's new job in California. Piano solo included!這集我們討論不同生活環境，以及Tom的新工作。不要錯過這集裡頭的鋼琴演出喔ʘ⁠‿⁠ʘFree Chinese learning resources:http://danyopang.super.siteFollow us:Danyo's IG: https://www

Ep 42 - We interview a Chinese learner in Shanghai (ft. Alexandra)

Feb 25th, 2023 59m 16s

Today we invite Alexandra, a Chinese learner living studying in Shanghai to discuss her journey learning Chinese and living in Shanghai!Free Chinese learning resources:http://danyopang.super.siteFollow us:Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.

Ep 41 - Do we get nervous when speaking Chinese?

Feb 18th, 2023 38m 16s

What do primative humans, competitive tendencies and underwear all have in common? They are all things we discuss in today's episode!這集我們閒聊一些“有的沒的”。原始人一定很辛苦(⁠´⁠;⁠︵⁠;⁠`⁠)Free Chinese learning resources:http://danyopang.super.siteFollow us:

Ep 40 - Our experiences with Chinese teachers (Part 2)

Feb 11th, 2023 38m 11s

In this episode we finish discussing our classroom experiences!這集我們繼續討論我們曾經上過的中文課留給我們的印象。Free Chinese learning resources:http://danyopang.super.siteFollow us:Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/Tom's IG: https://www.instag

Ep 39 - Our experiences with Chinese teachers (Part 1)

Feb 4th, 2023 29m 13s

In this episode Tom begins to share his experience learning Chinese at a language school in Taiwan. Let's just say Tom and his teacher didn't always see eye to eye ◉⁠‿⁠◉這集我們來聽Tom分享他在台灣的某個大學的語言中心上課的經驗！原來做“聽寫”有這麼難？？Free Chinese learning resourc

Ep 38 - Discussing digital minimalism in Chinese

Jan 28th, 2023 46m 39s

In this episode we talk about time away from technology and Dan's big Mexican adventure!這集我們討論遠離手機的重要性，還有Dan去墨西哥城的計畫！Free Chinese learning resources:http://danyopang.super.siteFollow us:Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/

Ep37 - How we would learn Chinese if we started over again

Jan 16th, 2023 54m 40s

In this episode we discuss battling loss of motivation in regards to learning Chinese, share tips for beginners, and compare notes on shadowing technique.這集我們討論當你失去學語言的動力的時候，該怎麼辦？還有如何成功做“鸚鵡學舌學習技巧Free Chinese learning resources:http://danyopa

Ep 36 - Tom returns, catch up about life, work & travel

Dec 30th, 2022 1h 1m

After a long hiatus, we catch up about life, work, travel, Chinese learning and more!Free Chinese learning resources: http://danyopang.super.siteWho are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin C

Ep35 - What does 國語 mean and do accents matter? (with Vincent)

Jun 29th, 2022 47m 5s

Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cl2tskon900j601yegl3l5wdt/comments If you enjoy our podcast please leave a quick review on your podcast app, us, it helps us a lot! 😁 Support us: https://ko-fi.com/chinese

Ep34 - Chatting with a listener, Oliver, about how he learned Chinese in Taiwan

Jun 20th, 2022 42m 6s

Today Danyo chats with Oliver, a long time listener of our 中文好難, about why he came to Taiwan and how he learned his Chinese! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cl2tskon900j601yegl3l5wdt/comments If you enjoy

Ep33 - How to study for Chinese tests? Q&A Part 2

Jun 13th, 2022 26m 57s

We answer your questions in our first Q&A like how to study for Chinese tests and more! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cl2tskon900j601yegl3l5wdt/comments If you enjoy our podcast please leave a quick rev

Ep32 - How did we meet in Taiwan? Q&A Part 1

Jun 6th, 2022 34m 56s

We answer your questions in our first Q&A like how did we meet in Taiwan and more! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cl2tskon900j601yegl3l5wdt/comments If you enjoy our podcast please leave a quick review o

Ep31 - Tom shares a VERY scary ghost story in Chinese (No sleep tonight ⊙﹏⊙)

May 30th, 2022 54m 32s

Who likes scary stories?? Today we tell several stories that will send shivers running down your spines including a famous Japanese urban legend featuring the tall and creepy 八尺大人。No sleep tonight ⊙﹏⊙ (stories are added below for you to follow