Have you noticed the popular Chinese game “Black Myth: Wukong” recently? This is actually a good opportunity to learn about Chinese culture and take you to a glimpse of the Chinese mythology world! In this podcast, let’s talk about this game. 你注意到最近很火的一个中国游戏《黑神话：悟空》了吗？ 这其实是一个很好的了解中国文化的机会，带你一窥中国的神话世界！ 这一期播客，我们来聊聊这个游戏。 Podcast Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles) Read more…
Which Chinese cities have you heard of? Beijing? Shanghai? Guangzhou? In this podcast, let’s talk about the next Chinese city you should know – Chengdu! 你听说过中国的哪些城市？北京？上海？广州？ 这期播客，我们聊一聊下一个你应该知道的中国城市——成都！ Podcast Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles) Additional learning materials
Demystify Laoganma and the woman behind it. 揭秘老干妈和老干妈背后的那个女人的故事。 Podcast Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles) Additional learning materials
(Scroll down for Chinese) If I could only do one thing to learn a language, what would that be? After learning four foreign languages (English, Japanese, Spanish, Dutch), what is the most useful learning method I’ve summarized? Is there a method that can comprehensively train vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and output Read more…
(Scroll down for Chinese) Are you learning Chinese? Then you must know how to use Chinese social media apps! Due to the Chinese firewall, common foreign social media cannot be used in mainland China. Therefore, there are many social media apps in China that are only used by Chinese people, Read more…
(Scroll down for Chinese) Have you watched “The Three-Body Problem”? Recently, Netflix released a TV series called “The Three-Body Problem,” which has become very popular. But did you know that this TV series is actually adapted from a Chinese science fiction novel series called “The Three-Body Problem”? The “Three-Body Problem” Read more…
(Scroll down for Chinese) Do you know what the most important event happening in China this weekend is? It’s the college entrance exam, or “Gaokao”! Held annually on June 7th and 8th, the Gaokao is arguably one of the most significant milestones in the lives of Chinese teenagers. The Gaokao Read more…
(Scroll down for Chinese) Friends, I’m back! So many things have happened in my life in the past six months, the most exciting of which is that I went back to Asia for three months! A lot has happened in these three months, and it was a rush back to Read more…
Shownotes I have deep affection for Shanghai, just like many others. The city captivates me with its incredible diversity, inclusivity, convenience, and rich cultural heritage. Strolling from the picturesque banks of the Huang Pu River to the splendid Jing An Si, I relish the energetic atmosphere that encompasses both towering Read more…
It appears that China is facing challenges in terms of English proficiency. According to the EF EPI 2022 (English Proficiency Index, which primarily focuses on non-English-native countries), China is ranked 62nd out of 111 countries and regions, placing it in the “Low Proficiency” category. In contrast, the country I currently reside in, the Netherlands, ranks at the top. So, why is there such a stark contrast?
Let’s delve into my first-hand experiences of living in both countries and explore the surprising factors behind this discrepancy!