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瞎扯学中文 Convo Chinese

Xinqing (Joanne)open.firstory.me

瞎扯学中文 Convo Chinese is a podcast to help intermediary to advanced Mandarin learner to immerse in natural and authentic Chinese conversations. In the podcast we discuss topics from daily lives to politics, from China and around the world. Free transcript and vocabulary list are provided in the show notes.

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Episodes

Episode 85 | 爱情真的是盲目的吗? Is love really blind?

免费的全文内容(汉字,拼音,英语翻译)在这里:  https://www.yaya.press/doc/169ca91b-2a1a-430d-8f21-ceca291c61e1 Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation:  https://www.yaya.press/doc/169ca91b-2a1a-430d-8f21-ceca291c61e1 Discord Group:  https://discord.gg/QfrS6aDw35 Yaya (language learning app) Tutorial :   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPVUfRzlOHk&t=2s ---------- 夏令时 xiàlìngshí daylight saving time; summer time 晴空万里 qíngkōngwànlǐ clear sky; cloudles...

Apr 18, 202528 minSeason 1Ep. 85

Episode 84 | 打工人在瑞典 Working (hard?) in Sweden

免费的全文内容(汉字,拼音,英语翻译)在这里: https://www.yaya.press/doc/e64573fd-581e-493d-b957-e2f586d8aa57 ---- Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation:  https://www.yaya.press/doc/e64573fd-581e-493d-b957-e2f586d8aa57 ---- 记忆点 jìyì diǎn memory point; memorable point 东家 dōngjiā employer; owner; host 入职 rù zhí onboarding; start a new job; join a company 打工人 dǎ gōngrén worker; employee; working person 边界感 biānjiè gǎn sense of boundaries; awareness of boundaries 小插曲 x...

Apr 13, 202526 minSeason 1Ep. 84

Episode 83 | 时间:人生最大的奢侈 Time is the most luxury thing in life

免费的全文内容(汉字,拼音,英语翻译)在这里: https://www.yaya.press/doc/2d429899-e712-4a63-ae6c-499b0532e92b Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/2d429899-e712-4a63-ae6c-499b0532e92b Discord Group: https://discord.gg/QfrS6aDw35 Yaya (language learning app) Tutorial : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPVUfRzlOHk&t=2s ---- 暖和 nuǎnhuo warm; nice and warm 无穷无尽 wúqióngwújìn endless; infinite; inexhaustible 反馈 fǎnkuì feedback; response 内罗毕 Nèi...

Apr 04, 202533 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Episode 82 | 最近迷上了打壁球 (re-upload) New hobby - squash!

Update March 23: The episode is re-uploaded with better sound quality. 免费的全文内容(汉字,拼音,英语翻译)在这里: https://www.yaya.press/doc/793525c6-f471-4024-95df-d58fd6cd2fd1 ---- Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation:  https://www.yaya.press/doc/793525c6-f471-4024-95df-d58fd6cd2fd1 ---- 天高鸟任飞 tiān gāo niǎo rèn fēi The sky is high and the birds fly freely; a metaphor for freedom or limitless possibilities 海阔凭鱼跃 hǎikuòpíngyúyuè The sea is wide, allowing fish t...

Mar 21, 202525 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Episode 81 | 我要找一个播客搭档! Looking for a podcast co-host

免费的全文内容(汉字,拼音,英语翻译)在这里: https://www.yaya.press/doc/5b9b81c1-6162-49ad-a9ad-bbb2d73f1610 ---- Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation:  https://www.yaya.press/doc/5b9b81c1-6162-49ad-a9ad-bbb2d73f1610 ---- Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cko0g8j5m1toy0984t6s7mqtk/comments ------ 招聘 zhāopìn recruit; hire; recruitment 招募 zhāomù recruit; enlist; hire 质量 zhìliàng quality; mass 稳定 wěndìng stable; steady; stability...

Mar 07, 202528 minSeason 1Ep. 81

Episode 80 | 住在越南的美国人和我讲中文 Speaking Chinese with an American who lives in Vietnam

免费的全文内容(汉字,拼音,英语翻译)在这里: https://www.yaya.press/doc/3693fccb-5421-4343-a882-38b8e77d4e9c ---- Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/3693fccb-5421-4343-a882-38b8e77d4e9c 台湾腔 Táiwān qiāng Taiwanese accent 闺蜜 guī mì best friend (female); close female friend 基友 jī yǒu close friend; buddy; bromance 吃醋 chīcù to be jealous; to feel jealous 网红 wǎng hóng internet celebrity; online influencer 遥不可及 yáobùkějí unreachable; unattainabl...

Feb 21, 202537 minSeason 1Ep. 80

Episode 79 | 春节年味越来越淡了吗 Is the festive feeling going away for Spring Festival?

免费的全文内容(汉字,拼音,英语翻译)在这里: https://www.yaya.press/doc/04873af2-0933-4e7f-b81f-031d38c720c3 Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation:   https://www.yaya.press/doc/04873af2-0933-4e7f-b81f-031d38c720c3 ---------------- 除夕 Chúxī Chinese New Year's Eve; Lunar New Year's Eve 偷懒 tōulǎn to slack off; to be lazy; to loaf 打麻将 dǎmájiāng play Mahjong 象征意义 xiàngzhēngyìyì symbolic meaning; symbolism 弹幕 dànmù bullet screen; barrage 仪式感 yíshì gǎn sense of ritual; c...

Feb 07, 202528 minSeason 1Ep. 79

Episode 78 | 不想结婚的闺蜜们 My girl friends who don't want to get married

免费的全文内容(汉字,拼音,英语翻译)在这里: https://www.yaya.press/doc/6df192f4-6fd6-4dfe-9f6e-28980cac367a Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/6df192f4-6fd6-4dfe-9f6e-28980cac367a -------- 闺蜜 guī mì best friend (between girls); close female friend 客气 kèqi polite; courteous; modest 出错 chūcuò make a mistake; error; go wrong 称呼 chēnghu to call; to address; a form of address 冒犯 màofàn offend; affront; insult 安全牌 ānquán pái safe option; safe ...

Jan 24, 202536 minSeason 1Ep. 78

Episode 77 | 2025年,出国留学还热门吗?Is studying abroad still popular in 2025?

Free Transcript: https://www.yaya.press/doc/0bd6afab-ca8e-4129-8822-acfe40b2397b 2025年新年快乐!很高兴在新的一年继续和你们一起学习中文! 新年的第一期节目,我们聊一聊中国学生为什么选择出国留学?他们出国留学的原因是什么?首选的目的地是哪里? Happy New Year 2025! I’m delighted to continue the journey of Mandarin Learning with all of you this year! In our first episode of the new year, let’s talk about why Chinese students decide to study abroad. What motivates them, and where is their top destination? ------------- 越南 Yuènán Vietnam 体制内 tǐzhì nèi within the system; part of...

Jan 12, 202524 minSeason 1Ep. 77

Episode 75 | ChatGPT和我聊哈利波特?Chatting with AI about Harry Potter!

Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list: https://www.yaya.press/doc/199c69b0-dc5c-4441-995a-fa431ed45e12 Transcript powered by  Yaya :  Yaya is a language learning web app developed by my husband (and myself). You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! Try it! How to use Yaya?  Watch the tutorial video here:  https://youtu.be/PPVUfRzlOHk ------ 共鸣 gòngmíng ...

Dec 20, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 75

Episode 74 | 情绪稳定:当创始人的必修课 Emotional Stability: A Must-Have Skill for Founders

Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list:    https://www.yaya.press/doc/ba70ce97-ddcd-4317-8711-b554907bc573 Transcript powered by  Yaya :  Yaya is a language learning web app developed by my husband (and myself). You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! Try it! How to use Yaya?  Watch the tutorial video here:  https://youtu.be/PPVUfRzlOHk ------...

Dec 06, 202420 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Episode 73 | 在硅谷怎么搞定投资和客户 Winning investors and customers in Silicon Valley

Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list:   https://www.yaya.press/doc/84ff56e4-b8c4-4083-87fd-1f605030b24e Transcript powered by  Yaya :  Yaya is a language learning web app developed by my husband (and myself). You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! Try it! How to use Yaya?  Watch the tutorial video here:  https://youtu.be/PPVUfRzlOHk ---- 硅谷...

Nov 22, 202423 minSeason 1Ep. 73

Episode 72 | 谈恋爱分手那些往事 The breakups and broken hearts

Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list:   https://www.yaya.press/doc/3af988cf-722a-41ff-ab8d-ebbe73282cc1 Transcript powered by  Yaya :  Yaya is a language learning web app developed by my husband (and myself). You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! Try it! How to use Yaya?  Watch the tutorial video here:  https://youtu.be/PPVUfRzlOHk ----- 沉重 ché...

Nov 08, 202433 minSeason 1Ep. 72

Episode 71 | 小时侯上过的课外班 Those extracurricular activities when we were kids

Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list :  https://www.yaya.press/doc/6ad2c204-f99b-4481-9755-5282982b743f Transcript powered by  Yaya :  Yaya is a language learning web app developed by my husband (and myself). You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! Try it! How to use Yaya?  Watch the tutorial video here:  https://youtu.be/PPVUfRzlOHk ------ 音乐剧 y...

Oct 25, 202428 minSeason 1Ep. 71

Episode 70 | 即兴喜剧:说没错,对的! Improv: Say "Yes And!"

Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list:   https://www.yaya.press/doc/8d512976-1b2e-4bba-963a-ea6b1d1e43ee Transcript powered by  Yaya :  Yaya is a language learning web app developed by my husband (and myself). You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! Try it! How to use Yaya?  Watch the tutorial video here:  https://youtu.be/PPVUfRzlOHk --- 即兴喜...

Oct 11, 202438 minSeason 1Ep. 70

Learner Talks E16 | 六十岁开始学中文 Start learning Chinese at the age of 60

Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list:    https://www.yaya.press/doc/a96d9520-3954-4f11-9a54-5c2bee7036db Transcript powered by  Yaya :  Yaya is a language learning web app developed by my husband (and myself). You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! Try it! How to use Yaya?  Watch the tutorial video here:  https://youtu.be/PPVUfRzlOHk ---- 匈...

Oct 04, 202417 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Episode 69 | 新朋友,老朋友 New friends, old friends (Part 2)

Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list:  https://www.yaya.press/doc/df2eaad5-81c9-41cc-bf30-893d4ab8d0a6 Transcript powered by  Yaya :  Yaya is a language learning web app developed by my husband (and myself). You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! Try it! How to use Yaya?  Watch the tutorial video here:  https://youtu.be/PPVUfRzlOHk --- 维系 wéixì ...

Sep 20, 202416 minSeason 1Ep. 69

Episode 68 | 如果明天就死翘翘了怎么办 (Part 1) What if I die tomorrow?

Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list:    https://www.yaya.press/doc/a2e7ad4b-1349-4730-a8e4-1e427c5a99b3 Transcript powered by  Yaya :  Yaya is a language learning web app developed by my husband (and myself). You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! Try it! How to use Yaya?  Watch the tutorial video here:  https://youtu.be/PPVUfRzlOHk ---- 阳...

Sep 15, 202425 minSeason 1Ep. 68

Episode 67 | 旅行才是检验情侣的唯一标准(part 2)

Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list:   https://www.yaya.press/doc/tLg7DITvHS3M4wewOS61 Transcript powered by  Yaya :  Yaya is a language learning web app developed by my husband (and myself). You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! Try it! How to use Yaya?  Watch the tutorial video here:  https://youtu.be/PPVUfRzlOHk ---- 饭量 fàn liàng appetite; ...

Aug 23, 202420 minSeason 1Ep. 67

Episode 66 | 旅行才是检验情侣的唯一标准 Traveling together is the only true test of a relationship

Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list:    https://www.yaya.press/doc/ccyWPFMYMvrcwJ0T8RfO Transcript powered by  Yaya :  Yaya is a language learning web app developed by my husband (and myself). You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! Try it! How to use Yaya?  Watch the tutorial video here:  https://youtu.be/PPVUfRzlOHk --- 一个点 yī gè diǎn a p...

Aug 18, 202417 minSeason 1Ep. 66

Episode 65 | 去一个新国家最担心什么?What's your biggest concern moving to a new country?

Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list:   https://www.yaya.press/doc/2s1i2NlMwG9MIQl6aOpm Transcript powered by  Yaya :  Yaya is a language learning web app developed by my husband (and myself). You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! Try it! How to use Yaya?  Watch the tutorial video here:  https://youtu.be/PPVUfRzlOHk ----------------------------...

Aug 02, 202428 minSeason 1Ep. 65

Learner Talks E15 | “你是哪里人”这个问题好难 It is so difficult to answer "where are you from"

Free transcript (pinyin + English) and vocabulary list: https://www.yaya.press/doc/R8OEh4eQ73TARg88LxOh Transcript powered by  Yaya :  Yaya is a language learning web app developed by my husband (and myself). You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! Try it! How to use Yaya?  Watch the tutorial video here:  https://youtu.be/PPVUfRzlOHk Leave a comment and share your thou...

Jul 19, 202428 minSeason 1Ep. 64

Episode 63 | 辞职了!放假了!Quitting jobs for a career break

** Thanks for everyone who scheduled free online lessons with me! All the slots are full now! I look forward very much to meeting you all online! Free transcript with Pinyin + Translation:  https://www.yaya.press/doc/guEojGlyEkEKctHCoUjS Transcript powered by  Yaya :  Yaya is a language learning web app developed by my husband (and myself). You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any ...

Jul 05, 202421 minSeason 1Ep. 63

Episode 62 | 我的中式婚礼全记录 My Chinese wedding (video included!)

Free transcript with Pinyin + Translation:  https://www.yaya.press/doc/AAlBFNYl0t07xb2X0AXg Video of our Chinese wedding (!!): https://youtu.be/ATf_bThijx8?si=Ff_KerFMu4Prs-kq Yaya is a language learning web app. You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! How to use Yaya?  Watch the tutorial video here:  https://youtu.be/PPVUfRzlOHk --------- Schedule a free 30 minutes 1:1 onl...

Jun 21, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 62

Episode 61 | 爱与成长:聊聊亲子关系 Growing Up and Parent-child Relationship

Free transcript with Pinyin + Translation:   https://www.yaya.press/doc/DZoO0kFByCaaqnxvTGtz www.yaya.press is a language learning web app. You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! How to use Yaya?  Watch the tutorial video here:  https://youtu.be/PPVUfRzlOHk ---- 打断 |dǎduàn|interrupt; break off; cut off 亲子关系 |qīnzǐguānxì|parent-child relationship 同龄 |tónglíng|same age;...

Jun 07, 202428 minSeason 1Ep. 61

Episode 60 | 三十岁的都开始养生了 Wholesome lifestyles for millennials

Free transcript with Pinyin + Translation:    https://www.yaya.press/doc/QQaFqX6GklQAEiBN8XPu www.yaya.press is a language learning web app. You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! How to use Yaya?  Watch the tutorial video here:  https://youtu.be/PPVUfRzlOHk --- 娱乐 --yúlè--entertainment; recreation; amusement 项目 --xiàngmù--project; program; item 搞笑 --gǎoxiào--fun...

May 23, 202420 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Episode 59 | 对二十岁的自己最想说的话 Things I would tell my 20 year old self

Free transcript with Pinyin + Translation:   https://www.yaya.press/doc/seADexWXZ3YyEwPBJ1Ei www.yaya.press is a language learning web app. You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! How to use Yaya?  Watch the tutorial video here:  https://youtu.be/PPVUfRzlOHk If Yaya doesn't work for you, try here:  transcript  and  vocabulary -- 入职 rù zhí | to take up a ...

Mar 24, 202425 minSeason 1Ep. 59

Episode 58 | 你最讨厌什么样的老板?What type of boss is the worst?

Free transcript with Pinyin + Translation:  https://www.yaya.press/web_reader/904c35bb-77de-4665-b40d-b6a676bc1169 www.yaya.press is a language learning web app. You can take notes with your language teacher during online classes, generate content, lessons and writing practices for any language for any level! How to use Yaya?  Watch the tutorial video here:  https://youtu.be/PPVUfRzlOHk If Yaya doesn't work for you, try here:  transcript  and  vocabulary ---- 同事 tón...

Mar 02, 202420 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Episode 57 | 生活中的小幸运 Little lucky things in our lives

Free transcript with Pinyin + Translation:  https://www.yaya.press/web_reader/3a3fd93d-c56b-4a39-9642-2a0d7b88445a Try  Yaya for your Chinese Learning (it's built by my husband David) ! Yaya is a language learning webapp where you learn by reading - it is still the beta version so expect bugs! ;) Reading compelling content is one of the most effective ways to learn another language. And it's fun! Give a creative topic or prompt, and it uses AI to generate a dialog, story, article, or o...

Feb 17, 202420 minSeason 1Ep. 57