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266 - To See in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Speaker & Entrepreneur Isaac Lidsky

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this fascinating episode, Isaac Lidsky calls in to talk to ShaoLan about how to say “to see” in Chinese. His book “Eyes Wide Open” talks ab...

265 - To Turn in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founding Director Matthew Kressy from MIT IDM

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Founding Director of MIT Integrated Design and Management Matthew Kressy learns the words for “turn” and “left and right” in Chinese. Very use...

264 - Eloquence in Chinese with ShaoLan and International Curator Bruno Giussani from TED

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Curator of TED’s speeches Bruno Giussani shares extensively with ShaoLan about how eloquence is far more than the words that we say. He also learns ...

263 - Face to Face in Chinese with ShaoLan and TED Resident & Conversation Expert Susan Bird

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

These days with all the new digital media and communication technology, it's as important as ever to be able to meet face-to-face. This is also still ...

262 - Monsters in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder & Co-CEO Michael Acton Smith OBE at Calm.com

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Creator of Moshi Monsters Michael Acton Smith learns the word in Chinese for “monsters” with Chineasy creator ShaoLan. Listen in and discover how ...

261 - Forest in Chinese with ShaoLan & Stef Roberts at Stef Roberts Motion Design & Illustration

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the word for “forest” in Chinese and what its significance is in Chinese culture along with today’s special guest Stef Roberts. Stef is...

260 - Europe in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Plamen Russev from Webit.Foundation

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the word for “Europe” in Chinese along with today’s special guest Plamen Russev. In this episode, you can find out why Plamen thinks Bulga...

259 - Grapes in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Matteo Berlucchi at Your.MD

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matteo Berlucchi owns several high-class wine shops in central London all selling and importing the best quality Italian wines. In this episode, learn...

258 - To Choose in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Adam Foss at Prosecutor Impact

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Life is about “choices”! Find out how to say “choices” and “to choose” in Chinese with ShaoLan and this episode’s special guest Adam Fos...

257 - Life in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Max Tegmark from MIT

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

World famous cosmologist Max Tegmark shares with ShaoLan his thoughts on the origins of life and the universe and moves on to discover the word for ”...

256 - Eyes in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Speaker & Entrepreneur Isaac Lidsky

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Author of the bestselling book “Eyes Wide Open” Isaac Lidsky calls in to share with ShaoLan his amazing story. As he shares his insights as to how...

255 - Video Game in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder & Co-CEO Michael Acton Smith OBE at Calm.com

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Find out the word for “video game” in Chinese along with today’s special guest Michael Acton Smith. He is the creator of Moshi Monsters, a game ...

254 - Bed in Chinese with ShaoLan & Stef Roberts at Stef Roberts Motion Design & Illustration

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling sleepy?! Learn how to say “bed” in Chinese with ShaoLan and award-winning animator Stef Roberts. The majority of his resting time is spent...

253 - Grandparents in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & President Kara Dyer at Storytime Toys Inc.

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Founder of Storytime Toys joins ShaoLan to find out how to say “grandparents” in Chinese. Listen in to discover why it is more descriptive than th...

252 - To Talk/To Say in Chinese with ShaoLan and TED Resident & Conversation Expert Susan Bird

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the art of conversation and how to say “to talk” in Chinese along with ShaoLan and TED resident and Conversation Expert Susan Bird. ✨ BIG...

251 - To Review in Chinese with ShaoLan and Senior Editor Will Knight at MIT Technology Review

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the word for “review” in Chinese with the senior editor of MIT’s “Technology Review” Will Knight. The word is an interesting mix as it...

250 - Justice in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Adam Foss at Prosecutor Impact

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the word for “justice”, “fair” and “unfair” with today’s special guest Adam Foss. As a former Prosecutor in the USA, he shares som...

249 - Animation in Chinese with ShaoLan & Stef Roberts at Stef Roberts Motion Design & Illustration

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who better to learn the word for “animation” in Chinese than top animator Stef Roberts?! Find out how the ancient Chinese characters reflect the m...

248 - Pig in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and President Kara Dyer at Storytime Toys Inc.

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Find out why pigs are some of ShaoLan’s favorite animals! And discover why they are significant in Chinese culture along with today’s special gues...

247 - Skill in Chinese with ShaoLan and Senior Editor Will Knight at MIT Technology Review

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in to discover what the Chinese word for “skill” is. Will Knight, the senior editor of MIT's “Technology Review”, shares his views on w...

246 - Family (Member) in Chinese with ShaoLan and Managing Director Laura Esnaola at Care.com Europe

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Managing Director of Care.com Europe Laura Esnaola joins ShaoLan to say the words “family member” in Chinese. Listen in and discover more of what ...

245 - Important in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Matteo Berlucchi at Your.MD

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to say “important” in Chinese along with this episode’s special guest Matteo Berlucchi. Matteo is the founder of Your.MD which has an ...

244 - Education in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Tom Ilube from Crossword Cybersecurity

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Educational philanthropist and serial entrepreneur Tom Ilube is ranked first in the Powerlist 2017. Listen to his fascinating thoughts on education an...

243 - Student in Chinese with ShaoLan & Coordinator James Trapp - UCL IOE Confucius Institute

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The primary coordinator for London’s famous UCL College James Trapp joins ShaoLan to teach how to say “student” in Chinese. Are you a good stude...

242 - Karaoke in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Karaoke is a cultural phenomenon in China and Taiwan. Find out why the Chinese love it and how it differs from Karaoke in the UK with Transition singe...

241 - True in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Speaker & Entrepreneur Isaac Lidsky

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Speaker, entrepreneur and bestselling author of “Eyes Wide Open,” Isaac Lidsky joins ShaoLan to learn how to say “true” and “false” in Chi...

240 - Heart in Chinese with ShaoLan and Managing Director Laura Esnaola at Care.com Europe

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How is the Chinese character for “heart” drawn? What significance does it still have today and which other Chinese words does heart join with? Fin...

239 - Relax in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder & Co-CEO Michael Acton Smith OBE at Calm.com

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to say “relax” in Chinese with ShaoLan and Michael Acton Smith, creator of the meditation app Calm. Find out how the word “fun” in E...

238 - Pasta in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Matteo Berlucchi at Your.MD

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is almost guaranteed to make you feel hungry as ShaoLan teaches true Italian Matteo Berlucchi how to say “pasta” in Chinese and lets ...

237 - BBQ in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Martin Talvari at Myriad.live & Wanderfeel

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ShaoLan and Martin discuss some cultural traditions relating to BBQ’s, not just in Australia but also in Taiwan. Of course, ShaoLan also takes the c...

236 - Factory in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founding Director Matthew Kressy from MIT IDM

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chinese manufacturing has changed the world that we live in. Find out how to say “factory” in Chinese in this episode with Founding Director of MI...

235 - Toy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and President Kara Dyer at Storytime Toys Inc.

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone loves toys! Kara Dyer, founder of Storytime Toys calls in from the USA to learn how to say “toys” and “play with toys.” ShaoLan also ...

234 - Move (Home) in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are the Chinese superstitions when moving house? How do you say move house in Chinese? Find out with superstar drummer from Transition Josh Edbro...

233 - To Take Care in Chinese with ShaoLan and Managing Director Laura Esnaola at Care.com Europe

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who better to learn the how to say “to take care of someone” than Managing Director Laura Esnaola at Care.com Europe. Care.com helps millions of p...

232 - Name in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is your name in Chinese? Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke chats with ShaoLan about the different ways of using the word “name” and how to ask...

231 - Exciting / Excited in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Matteo Berlucchi at Your.MD

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you say “exciting” or “excited” in Chinese? Find out with ShaoLan and Matteo Berlucchi, CEO and founder of Your.MD which is aiming to g...

230 - Speech in Chinese with ShaoLan and International Curator Bruno Giussani from TED

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Curator of TED speeches Bruno Giussani is an expert when it comes to public speaking. Find out how to say “speech” in Chinese and listen closely t...

229 - Topic in Chinese with ShaoLan and TED Resident & Conversation Expert Susan Bird

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Find out the word for “topic” in Chinese with Podcast host and TED resident Susan Bird. She hosts the amazing “Asia and the West” podcast whic...

228 - Handmade in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founding Director Matthew Kressy from MIT IDM

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Founding Director of MIT Integrated Design and Management Matthew Kressy ensures that his many students in Boston have to “get their hands dirty” ...

227 - Pretty in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“Pretty,” an essential compliment that you can learn to say in Chinese in this episode. Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke calls in from Taiwan to s...

226 - Text Messages in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A hugely important method of communication in our modern world are text messages and the messaging apps we have on our smartphones. Transition singer ...

225 - Second in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author & Columnist Kevin Maney

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you say “second” in Chinese? How much is a 2-second advantage worth?! Find out in this engaging episode with ShaoLan and best-selling autho...

224 - Future in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Plamen Russev from Webit.Foundation

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you predict the future? Learn the word for “future” in Chinese with ShaoLan and also find out some of the future technologies that will shape ...

223 - Kung Fu in Chinese with ShaoLan & Coordinator James Trapp - UCL IOE Confucius Institute

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“You work to achieve power!” Find out what the Chinese characters that represent “Kung Fu” mean and why Kung Fu is related to Tai Chi. Listen ...

222 - Story in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and President Kara Dyer at Storytime Toys Inc.

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is the word for “story” in Chinese? Find out with fairy tale enthusiast and super toy designer Kara Dyer. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new T...

221 - Digital in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Plamen Russev from Webit.Foundation

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are still in the throes of a startling digital revolution and Plamen Russev calls in from Bulgaria to talk about his conference Webit and how he is...

220 - Leave A Message in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how to say “leave a message” in Chinese with Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke and Chineasy Creator ShaoLan. Super useful when you want to...

219 - Colleague in Chinese with ShaoLan and TED Resident & Conversation Expert Susan Bird

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

TED resident, successful CEO and Podcast host Susan Bird learns the word for “colleague” in Chinese. ShaoLan asks her to share some pearls of wisd...

218 - Debate in Chinese with ShaoLan & Economic advisor to the Secretary of State Tony Curzon Price

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ShaoLan and Tony Curzon Price teach the word for ”debate” in Chinese and engage in some serious debating in the process! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our b...

217 - Always in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this super funny episode, Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke and ShaoLan look at the positive and negative ways you can use “always” in Chinese. ...

216 - Conference in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Martin Talvari at Myriad.live & Wanderfeel

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the Chinese word for “conference” with a real “Conference Guru” Martin Talvari. He is a co-founder of Myriad.live and was involved in ru...

215 - Big in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author & Columnist Kevin Maney

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The author of the bestselling book Play Bigger, Kevin Maney joins ShaoLan to learn a hugely important word in Chinese, “big”! Find out why Kevin b...

214 - Fresh in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What things can you describe as “fresh” in Chinese? Learn how to pronounce the word perfectly along with today’s guest, Transition singer Jesse ...

213 - New in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director of International Sean Leow From Kickstarter

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to say “new” in Chinese with Kickstarter’s Sean Leow and ShaoLan. Find out how to apply the word to describe “new year,” “new ho...

212 - Open in Chinese with ShaoLan and Economic advisor to the Secretary of State Tony Curzon Price

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Curzon Price of Open Politics joins ShaoLan to learn two incredibly useful words ”open” and ”close” in Mandarin Chinese. Find out how the...

211 - Roommate in Chinese with ShaoLan and Singer & Songwriter Ida M. Paul

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musician Ida M. Paul has had many hit songs and her success is down to some great talent and an amazing work ethic. As a student at Harvard University...

210 - Smells Bad in Chinese with ShaoLan and Stephen Turban from Harvard College

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this humorous episode in order to master the pronunciation of ”smells bad” in Mandarin Chinese with ShaoLan and Harvard University stude...

209 - English in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Which style of English do you enjoy listening to? Singapore style, English style, American style. Learn how to express that and more in an entertainin...

208 - Chinese Cuisine in Chinese with ShaoLan & Coordinator James Trapp - IOE Confucius Institute

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chinese expert and keen chef of Chinese cuisine James Trapp drops in to the studio in London to share some of the key ways to describe Chinese Cuisine...

207 - Hospital in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Edbrooke, drummer from Transition shares why visiting hospital recently has been a positive experience. Find out from his conversation with ShaoL...

206 - Kite in Chinese with ShaoLan and Economic advisor to the Secretary of State Tony Curzon Price

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does ancient Chinese wisdom have to do with kites? Find out that and more in this episode with ShaoLan and kiteboard inventor Tony Curzon Price! ...

205 - Taking A Picture in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Chase Jarvis from CreativeLive

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you say ”let’s take a selfie” and ”take a picture” in Mandarin Chinese? Find out with Chineasy creator ShaoLan and the world-famous p...

204 - Go Abroad in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you say ”go abroad” in Mandarin Chinese? And what differences are there between that and the literal translation in English? Transition dru...

203 - Popularity in Chinese with ShaoLan and Stephen Turban from Harvard College

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Immensely popular student Stephen Turban learns the word for ”popularity” in Mandarin Chinese. Understand the right ways to use the word and also ...

202 - To Subscribe in Chinese with ShaoLan and Content Chief Gina Pell at The WhatGinaPell

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does the word for ”subscribe” in Mandarin Chinese have to do with getting engaged? Find out in this interesting interview with Chief Editor o...

201 - Calm in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder & Co-CEO Michael Acton Smith OBE at Calm.com

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The app Calm has already had over 10 million downloads worldwide and in this episode, its creator Michael Acton Smith shares with ShaoLan why it is he...

200 - Stage in Chinese with ShaoLan and International Curator Bruno Giussani from TED

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bruno Giussani of TED was one of the key people who offered key encouragement and support to ShaoLan in her journey to create Chineasy. Bruno shares s...

199 - Fans in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a fan of Chineasy?! How do you say fans in Chinese? Transition singer and songwriter Jesse Edbrooke joins ShaoLan in London to find out and to...

198 - Special in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director of International Sean Leow From Kickstarter

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Leow of Kickstarter has spent many years in China and speaks the language fluently. In this episode, he joins ShaoLan to teach you how to say ”...

197 - Creativity in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Chase Jarvis from CreativeLive

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Creator of Creative Live the world’s largest live streaming education platform joins ShaoLan to talk about how to save the world with ”creativity....

196 - Possible in Chinese with ShaoLan and Mandeep Rai from Creative Visions Global

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What things are possible? ShaoLan quizzes Mandeep on her views and shows how the newly learned Chinese word ”possible” can be applied in many real...

195 - Get Naked in Chinese with ShaoLan and Oncologist and Bestselling Author David Agus

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how to say ”get naked” in Chinese? World famous doctor David Agus phones in from California to find out. He also shares his views th...

194 - Internet in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Tom Ilube from Crossword Cybersecurity

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

CEO of cyber security firm Crossword Cybersecurity Tom Ilube knows a thing or two about keeping yourself protected online. He shares his valuable know...

193 - Limit in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director of International Sean Leow From Kickstarter

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Leow of Kickstarter calls in from New York to learn how to say “limit” and “unlimited” in Chinese. Both words are key in different situat...

192 - Reward in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director of International Sean Leow From Kickstarter

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Leow of Kickstarter and founder of Neo Cha in China joins ShaoLan for an exciting episode of Talk Chineasy. Throughout the conversation, you will...

191 - Have A Meeting in Chinese with ShaoLan and Mandeep Rai from Creative Visions Global

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you prefer to work by yourself or have meetings with other people? Mandeep Rai drops into the studio in London to learn how to say ”have a meetin...

190 - Red Sox in Chinese with ShaoLan and CMO Adam Grossman from Boston Red Sox

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chief Marketing Officer for the Boston Red Sox Adam Grossman joins ShaoLan to learn how to say ”Red Sox” in Chinese. Bonus words taught in this le...

189 - Cocktail in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-Founder & Chairman Chafic Kazoun from B-Line Medical

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chafic Kazoun is passionate about cocktails and even has his own cocktail bar at home! Listen in to hear more about the secrets to a good cocktail and...

188 - Market in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Bill Gross from Idealab

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Serial entrepreneur Bill Gross generously shares his thoughts and ideas about new trends that we are seeing in markets around the world. He also disco...

187 - Jealousy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is the link in Chinese culture between jealousy and drinking vinegar? Discover that and more in this entertaining episode with Transition drummer...

186 - Water in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

”A touch of class!” Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke learns how to say ”water” and ”sparkling water” in Chinese. ShaoLan makes the words e...

185 - Baseball in Chinese with ShaoLan and CMO Adam Grossman from Boston Red Sox

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chief Marketing Officer for the Boston Red Sox Adam Grossman calls in from Boston to learn how to say ”baseball” in Mandarin Chinese. 🔥 Downlo...

184 - To Launch in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director of International Sean Leow From Kickstarter

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chineasy launched an amazing new project as part of the amazing Kickstarter Gold initiative. ShaoLan teaches Sean Leow of Kickstarter how to say “to...

183 - To Jog in Chinese with ShaoLan and Global Economist & Author Dr. Dambisa Moyo

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dambisa is a world leading economist and New York Times bestselling author. She is also a keen runner and has completed numerous marathons, which is n...

182 - To Influence in Chinese with ShaoLan and Global Economist & Author Dr. Dambisa Moyo

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New York Times bestselling author Dambisa Moyo is this episode’s guest as ShaoLan teaches her how to say ”influence” in Chinese. Listen to Dambi...

181 - Period in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & Executive Director Nadya Okamoto

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a fact of life that over half of the world’s population will have to deal with periods at some point in their lifetime. The remarkable Nadya Ok...

180 - Confidence in Chinese with ShaoLan and Content Chief Gina Pell at The What

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chief Editor of The What, Gina Pell rejoins ShaoLan to share her secrets to being a confident person. ShaoLan teaches her the word for confidence in C...

179 - Optimistic in Chinese with ShaoLan and Renowned Leader, Economist and Author Noreena Hertz

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Successful TV presenter Noreena Hertz shares her secrets to being optimistic and her answer may surprise you! ShaoLan coaches her how to say “optimi...

178 - Timing in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Bill Gross from Idealab

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Possibly the most important thing you will learn today! ”Timing” in Chinese and who better to learn the word than hugely successful entrepreneur B...

177 - Go To Work in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder and Chairman Edward Shenderovich from Knotel

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ShaoLan speaks to Russian-American poet Edward Shenderovich about “going to work” in Chinese. Edward is the Managing Director of the successful Ne...

176 - To Have Free Time in Chinese with ShaoLan and Stephen Turban from Harvard College

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Know the difference between ”do you have time” and ”do you have the time” in Mandarin Chinese in this cute episode with Chineasy founder and p...

175 - Dear in Chinese with ShaoLan and Super Chineasian Charlie Hoffs

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Hoffs became fluent in Chinese at 16 years old. ShaoLan teaches her the different uses of the word “dear.” Listen carefully so you can avo...

174 - Volunteer in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & Executive Director Nadya Okamoto

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With over 75,000 volunteers across the globe, Period is an amazing organisation providing hygiene products to women all over the world. In this episod...

173 - Ringtone in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Ralph Simon from Mobilium Global

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The ”Father of the ringtone” Ralph Simon learns how to say ”ringtone” in Chinese! You can also learn how to specify whether the ringtone is a ...

172 - Gig in Chinese with ShaoLan and Singer & Songwriter Ida M. Paul

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ida M Paul talks about concerts with ShaoLan and learns the Chinese word for ”gig.” The literal translation of the phrase will surprise you. Also,...

171 - Mobile in Chinese with ShaoLan and Chief Executive & Founder Ralph Simon from Mobilium Global

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The ”Father of the ringtone” Ralph Simon joins ShaoLan in London to learn how to say ”mobile” in Chinese. Listen to find out why Ralph believe...

170 - Most in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke learns a dangerous new word in Mandarin Chinese - ”most”! ShaoLan shares with him situations where it is a useful...

169 - Dad & Mom in Chinese with ShaoLan and Stephen Turban

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Chinese culture, it's not as simple as just calling your parents ”dad and mom.” Learn how to respectfully address your parents and friend’s p...

168 - To Give/To See off in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you being given a present or being taken to the door?! Find out how to distinguish between the two meanings with Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke ...

167 - Spicy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Stephen Turban from Harvard College

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fluent Chinese speaker Stephen Turban returns to chat about the uses of the word ”spicy” in Chinese. Which three parts of China are famed for thei...