秋月慢谈 Real Chinese Talk - Immersion for Intermediates

Qiuyue
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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.

  1. 5d ago

    #64 Picking up the brush again: finding my flow 幸福是当你全身心地投入一件事 | Chinese Comprehensible Input

    Happiness is when you throw yourself completely into something, to the point of losing yourself in it, and through that you gain inner order and important answers. In this episode, let's talk about my experience with flow. 00:30 I recently started a watercolor class, and my weekends got busier 01:19 My on-and-off relationship with painting as a kid 05:21 What is the "art exam"? 07:38 Trying watercolor again after moving to the Netherlands 08:19 The experience of flow 11:28 How to find what you truly love doing 12:01 Why artistic creation matters to me 13:14 How flow offsets work stress 幸福是当你全身心投入一桩事物，达到忘我的程度，并由此获得内心秩序和重要答案。 这期播客，来聊聊我的心流体验。 00:30 最近开始上水彩课，周末变忙了 01:19 小时候时断断续续的画画经历 05:21 什么是"艺考"？ 07:38 来荷兰后重新尝试画水彩 08:19 心流体验 11:28 如何找到自己真心热爱的事情 12:01 什么艺术创作对我很重要 13:14 心流体验如何抵消工作压力 ------------------------------------- In the latest newsletter, I recommended two really fascinating videos about Chinese characters that push the visual forms of Chinese characters to their limit. Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you! ------------------------------------- Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/1chqGHuo04I Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

    #64 Picking up the brush again: finding my flow 幸福是当你全身心地投入一件事 | Chinese Comprehensible Input

  2. Aug 2

    #63 I published my first song! 怎么开始写第一首歌，并学会任何事？ | Chinese Comprehensible Input

    Let’s talk about how I wrote my first song and the lessons it taught me about learning. Along the way, I discovered what I believe is one of the most effective ways to improve any skill: combining theory with project-based learning. 02:12 The hardest part of songwriting isn't starting - it's finishing 05:45 A "Eureka" moment 08:16 From imitation to originality: what drawing and songwriting have in common 10:33 Theory + project-based learning 13:52 Applying project-based learning to language learning 16:32 Why combining projects with theory is the most effective way to learn 聊聊怎么开始写第一首歌，并从中悟到学习方法的最佳形态：理论+ 项目制学习 02:12 写歌最难的不是开始，而是结束 05:45 “任督二脉被打通” 08:16 从模仿到原创：画画和作曲的共同点 10:33 理论学习 + 项目制学习 13:52 项目制学习如何应用到语言学习 16:32 为什么项目和理论一起学效果最好 My first song Star Children: https://youtu.be/w7Dqi4neivM ------------------------------------- In the latest newsletter, I shared some good Chinese articles that I read. They are targeting at native speakers so might be a stretch to you. But challenge means progress so why not give it a try! Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you! ------------------------------------- Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yJNjijXDL0AVPGwh3ohcc?si=6C1apAxjQwOVafd1C7YX5Q Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/DMATxnXduwY Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

    #63 I published my first song! 怎么开始写第一首歌，并学会任何事？ | Chinese Comprehensible Input

  3. Jul 19

    #62 On AI: Riding the waves 乘上AI浪潮，而不是被扔下 | Chinese Comprehensible Input

    Over the past year, AI has been developing far faster than most of us realize. In this episode, we explore the three major waves of AI and what they actually mean for our work and daily lives. No panic, no hype, just a clear look at what's really happening. 01:40 How the AI question has shifted 03:08 Where large language models stand today 06:04 The second wave Physical AI 09:03 A famous paradox in the AI world 11:09 The third wave AI for Science 12:29 How AI affects us personally 17:44 AI and employment 20:21 How I use AI 22:12 Where human advantage lies and how to prepare 在过去一年里，AI的发展远比我们感受到的要快。 这一期，我们来聊聊AI的三大浪潮，以及它们对我们工作和生活的真实影响。 不焦虑，不鼓吹，只是帮你看清楚正在发生的事情。 01:40 AI问题的转变 03:08 大语言模型的现状 06:04 第二浪潮物理AI 09:03 AI领域著名的悖论 11:09 第三浪潮科学AI 12:29 AI对个人的影响 17:44 AI与就业 20:21 我怎么用AI 22:12 人类的优势在哪里，我们该如何准备 #31 和人工智能共生 Do you use AI? https://open.spotify.com/episode/4PuQB4HF0iVUaVJViyZwpb?si=RTP9rp8wSiWrKPr35qJFqg ------------------------------------- In the latest newsletter, I shared 5 interesting Chinese articles that cover a wide range of topics, making it a great reading practice for you! Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ ------------------------------------- Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/AN-FjkfCpjg Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

    #62 On AI: Riding the waves 乘上AI浪潮，而不是被扔下 | Chinese Comprehensible Input

  4. Jul 5

    #61 Are people becoming dumber? 人类正变得越来越笨吗？| Chinese Comprehensible Input

    Are humans actually getting dumber? And does it even matter to us as individuals? 00:30 The movie Idiocracy 04:21 Are humans really getting dumber? 06:06 The Flynn Effect and the reverse Flynn Effect 09:46 Reason one: our use of tools 12:24 Reason two: AI 14:32 Reason three: fragmented attention 17:05 Were ancient people actually smarter than us? 18:21 IQ is not the only measure of intelligence 21:01 A global trend and what it means for the individual 人类真的有在变笨吗？但这和我们每个人有关系吗？ 00:30 电影Idiocrasy 04:21 人类真的在变笨吗？ 06:06 Flynn效应与逆Flynn效应 09:46 原因一：工具的使用 12:24 原因二：AI 14:32 原因三：注意力碎片化 17:05 古人其实比我们更厉害？ 18:21 IQ不是唯一标准 21:01 宏观趋势与个体的关系 Relevant articles: Humans are getting dumber Human intelligence sharply declining 95后成了第一代“不如父母聪明”的年轻人？ ------------------------------------- In the latest newsletter, I shared why writing Chinese lyrics is intrinsically more difficult than writing English or Japanese ones. Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you! ------------------------------------- Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/VDmTXny-VMU Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

    #61 Are people becoming dumber? 人类正变得越来越笨吗？| Chinese Comprehensible Input

  5. Jun 21

    #60 Stuck in language learning? 如何再次为语言学习感到激动 | Chinese Comprehensible Input

    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. So, I decided to adjust my language-learning methods to help myself feel excited about learning languages again. 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. 01:06 Learning three languages at the same time: challenges and finding what works for you 05:36 Why I decided to change my learning method 07:40 Learning in a relaxed state 09:19 A new approach to shadowing 10:57 A new way I use Anki 12:30 Audiobooks 14:49 The learning method I’ve always stuck with 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。 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”。 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。 01:06 同时学习三门语言：挑战与适合自己的方式 05:36 为什么决定改变学习方法？ 07:40 放松状态下的学习 09:19 跟读的新方法 10:57 Anki 的新用法 12:30 有声书 14:49 一直坚持的学习方法 TED Talk mentioned: How to learn any language in six months | Chris Lonsdale ------------------------------------- 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. Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!

    #60 Stuck in language learning? 如何再次为语言学习感到激动 | Chinese Comprehensible Input

  6. Jun 7

    #59 How to become more creative? 你也可以变得有创意 | Chinese Comprehensible Input

    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. 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. 02:44 What is creativity? 06:49 Insights from two books and one conversation 07:00 Advice from John Cleese 09:43 Peak creativity – morning shower time 14:40 Stan Lai’s Creativity Studies and the “Creativity Pyramid” 19:10 Three practical tips from a creative director 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。 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。 02:44 什么是创意 06:49 两本书和一次对话带来的启发 07:00 John Cleese的建议 09:43 早晨洗澡时的创造力 14:40 《赖声川的创意学》和“创意金字塔” 19:10 创意总监给出的三个实用建议 Books mentioned: 赖声川的创意学 by 赖声川 Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide by John Cleese ------------------------------------- In the latest newsletter, I shared my opinion on the myth that there is no dyslexia in Chinese society. Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you! ------------------------------------- Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/J9KoPHND5vU Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

    #59 How to become more creative? 你也可以变得有创意 | Chinese Comprehensible Input

  7. May 24

    #58 China’s cultural export is changing minds 文化输出和中国形象| Chinese Comprehensible Input

    Let’s talk about how cultural export has changed people’s impressions of China, and why Japan’s cultural export has been so successful. I also share how these changes have affected my life in Europe. 00:19 What is cultural export? 04:08 Let’s talk about Chinatown 06:33 Milk tea culture0 8:38 Labubu and Pop Mart 09:49 Li Ziqi 11:13 YouTubers 12:37 Japanese cultural export 15:46 How cultural export has affected me 17:38 Countries with successful cultural export 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。 这些变化对我在欧洲生活的影响。 00:19 什么是文化输出？ 04:08 聊聊唐人街 06:33 奶茶文化 08:38 Labubu和泡泡马特 09:49 李子柒 11:13 YouTube博主 12:37 日本文化输出 15:46 文化输出对我的影响 17:38 成功的文化输出国家 ------------------------------------- In the latest newsletter, I shared my opinion on the myth that there is no dyslexia in Chinese society. Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you! ------------------------------------- Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/DdXydrlp_Ic Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

    #58 China’s cultural export is changing minds 文化输出和中国形象| Chinese Comprehensible Input

  8. May 10

    #57 Want to live longer? Go hiking! 想活得更长久？去徒步吧！ | Chinese Comprehensible Input

    In this episode, I talk about my experience hiking in Italy for over a week, and also explore the differences between hiking in China and Europe. Why did hiking make time feel slower, almost like it “extended my life”? If you’re thinking about starting hiking, I’ll also share some simple and practical tips. 00:37 Hiking in Italy in April 01:52 Differences between hiking in China and Europe 04:17 Why it’s harder to start hiking in Europe 06:53 How beginners can start hiking 09:31 Accommodation tips and gear for beginners 13:52 Why I love hiking: making time slow down 聊聊我在意大利徒步一个多星期的经历，也聊聊在中国和欧洲徒步有什么不同。 为什么徒步让我觉得时间变慢，像是“延长了生命”？ 如果你也想开始徒步，这期也会分享一些简单实用的建议。 00:37 四月意大利徒步经历 01:52 中国和欧洲徒步方式的不同 04:17 为什么在欧洲开始徒步更难 06:53 新手如何开始徒步 09:31 新手住宿建议与装备准备 13:52 为什么喜欢徒步：让时间变慢 ------------------------------------- In the latest newsletter, I shared my opinion on the myth that there is no dyslexia in Chinese society. Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you! ------------------------------------- Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/5zJwbqxadLY Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

    #57 Want to live longer? Go hiking! 想活得更长久？去徒步吧！ | Chinese Comprehensible Input
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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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