Immerse yourself in interesting comprehensible input across a variety of topics: Language learning • Culture • Technology • Psychology • Everyday life Hosted by Chinese native speaker Qiuyue, with clear and (relatively) slow Chinese. Still too challenging? Bilingual subtitles are available on the YouTube channel. Extra learning materials available on Patreon.
Real Chinese Talk
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Immerse yourself in interesting comprehensible input across a variety of topics: Language learning • Culture • Technology • Psychology • Everyday life Hosted by Chinese native speaker Qiuyue, with clear and (relatively) slow Chinese. Still too challenging? Bilingual subtitles are available on the YouTube channel. Extra learning materials available on Patreon.
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June 21, 2026
#60 Stuck in language learning? 如何再次为语言学习感到激动 | Chinese Comprehensible Input
<p>Learning a language feels like riding a roller coaster: recently, I’ve felt like my language learning has entered another plateau. I’ve been feeling a bit drained and lacking motivation.</p><p>So, I decided to adjust my language-learning methods to help myself feel excited about learning languages again.</p><p>In this episode, I’ll share the changes I’ve made, as well as some broader thoughts on finding the right rhythm for language learning.</p><p>01:06 Learning three languages at the same time: challenges and finding what works for you</p><p>05:36 Why I decided to change my learning method</p><p>07:40 Learning in a relaxed state</p><p>09:19 A new approach to shadowing</p><p>10:57 A new way I use Anki</p><p>12:30 Audiobooks</p><p>14:49 The learning method I’ve always stuck with</p><p><br></p><p>学习语言就像坐过山车：我最近感觉自己的语言学习又进入了一个瓶颈期，并且感觉有些乏力，没有多少动力。</p><p>于是我调整了自己的语言学习方法，让自己再次为学习语言这件事感到“激动”。</p><p>这期播客里我就来分享一下我的调整，以及在总体层面上对语言学习节奏的思考。</p><p>01:06 同时学习三门语言：挑战与适合自己的方式</p><p>05:36 为什么决定改变学习方法？</p><p>07:40 放松状态下的学习</p><p>09:19 跟读的新方法</p><p>10:57 Anki 的新用法</p><p>12:30 有声书</p><p>14:49 一直坚持的学习方法</p><p><br></p><p>TED Talk mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0yGdNEWdn0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">How to learn any language in six months | Chris Lonsdale </a></p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p>In the latest newsletter, I shared some fun facts about Chinese lyrics writing and how listening to Chinese music can give you extra help on familiarizing yourself with the tones.</p><p>Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ </p><p>The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!</p>
June 7, 2026
#59 How to become more creative? 你也可以变得有创意 | Chinese Comprehensible Input
<p>Creativity has a methodology. That’s the perspective I gained after reading two books (one from the Western world and one from the Eastern world) and having a conversation with a creative director.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll hear why creativity doesn’t belong only to artists, and how ordinary people can become more creative by finding the right medium, focus time, and inspiration.</p><p>02:44 What is creativity?</p><p>06:49 Insights from two books and one conversation</p><p>07:00 Advice from John Cleese</p><p>09:43 Peak creativity – morning shower time </p><p>14:40 Stan Lai’s Creativity Studies and the “Creativity Pyramid”</p><p>19:10 Three practical tips from a creative director</p><p><br></p><p>创意是有方法论的。这是我在读了两本书（西方和东方世界）以及和创意总监的一次对话后得到的观点。</p><p>这期播客里，你可以听到：为什么创意不只属于艺术家，以及普通人如何通过找到合适的媒介、专注时间和灵感，让自己变得更有创造力。</p><p>02:44 什么是创意</p><p>06:49 两本书和一次对话带来的启发</p><p>07:00 John Cleese的建议</p><p>09:43 早晨洗澡时的创造力</p><p>14:40 《赖声川的创意学》和“创意金字塔”</p><p>19:10 创意总监给出的三个实用建议</p><p><br></p><p>Books mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://book.douban.com/subject/6749472/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">赖声川的创意学</a> by 赖声川 </p><p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50719532-creativity " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide</a> by John Cleese </p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p>In the latest newsletter, I shared my opinion on the myth that there is no dyslexia in Chinese society.</p><p>Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ </p><p>The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p>Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/J9KoPHND5vU</p><p>Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk </p><p>Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk </p><p>Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl</p>
May 24, 2026
#58 China’s cultural export is changing minds 文化输出和中国形象| Chinese Comprehensible Input
<p>Let’s talk about how cultural export has changed people’s impressions of China, and why Japan’s cultural export has been so successful.</p><p>I also share how these changes have affected my life in Europe.</p><p>00:19 What is cultural export?</p><p>04:08 Let’s talk about Chinatown</p><p>06:33 Milk tea culture0</p><p>8:38 Labubu and Pop Mart</p><p>09:49 Li Ziqi</p><p>11:13 YouTubers</p><p>12:37 Japanese cultural export</p><p>15:46 How cultural export has affected me</p><p>17:38 Countries with successful cultural export</p><p><br /></p><p>聊聊文化输出如何改变了别人对中国的印象，以及日本的文化输出为什么成功。</p><p>这些变化对我在欧洲生活的影响。</p><p>00:19 什么是文化输出？</p><p>04:08 聊聊唐人街</p><p>06:33 奶茶文化</p><p>08:38 Labubu和泡泡马特</p><p>09:49 李子柒</p><p>11:13 YouTube博主</p><p>12:37 日本文化输出</p><p>15:46 文化输出对我的影响</p><p>17:38 成功的文化输出国家</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p>In the latest newsletter, I shared my opinion on the myth that there is no dyslexia in Chinese society.</p><p>Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ </p><p>The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p>Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/DdXydrlp_Ic</p><p>Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk </p><p>Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk </p><p>Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl</p>
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