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

    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!

    20 min
  2. #59 How to become more creative? 你也可以变得有创意 | Chinese Comprehensible Input

    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

    25 min
  3. #58 China’s cultural export is changing minds 文化输出和中国形象| Chinese Comprehensible Input

    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

    20 min
  4. #57 Want to live longer? Go hiking! 想活得更长久？去徒步吧！ | Chinese Comprehensible Input

    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

    19 min
  5. #56 Nature-based festivals in China 基于自然的中国节日及更深层面的中国文化 | Chinese Comprehensible Input

    Apr 26

    #56 Nature-based festivals in China 基于自然的中国节日及更深层面的中国文化 | Chinese Comprehensible Input

    Chinese festivals are completely different from those in Europe. By looking at the origins and customs of traditional Chinese festivals, I’ll explore Chinese culture on a deeper level. 00:47 The relationship between Dutch holidays and religion 01:50 The system behind Chinese holidays: the lunar calendar and nature 03:08 The differences and coexistence of the lunar and Gregorian calendars 05:22 Calendar systems in different countries (the example of Thailand) 06:31 The fundamental differences between Chinese and Western festivals 07:16 Talking about the Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Dragon Boat Festival 15:32 Non-public festivals and folk beliefs in China 中国的节日和欧洲完全不一样，从中国传统节日的来源和习俗的角度，我从更深的层面来聊聊中国文化。 00:47 荷兰假期与宗教的关系 01:50 中国假期的机制：农历与自然 03:08 阴历与阳历的区别与共存 05:22 不同国家的日历系统（泰国例子） 06:31 中国 vs 西方节日本质差异 07:16 聊聊春节，清明节，中秋节， 端午节 15:32 中国的非公共节日与民间信仰 ------------------------------------- In the latest newsletter, I shared why many people in China are “raising lobsters.” 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/GoXqtSkc2MQ Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

    20 min
  6. #55 你想不到的中文学习神器 Recommended non-traditional apps for learning Chinese| Chinese Comprehensible Input

    Apr 12

    #55 你想不到的中文学习神器 Recommended non-traditional apps for learning Chinese| Chinese Comprehensible Input

    Recommended non-traditional apps for learning Chinese. The Last One Is the Most Recommended! 00:19 Intermediate learners should immerse themselves in native Chinese resources 02:53 Recommended Tool #1 05:31 Tips for learning Chinese through videos 08:13 Recommended Tool #2 12:13 Recommended Tool #3 14:12 Recommended Tool #4. The Best Recommendation! 非传统中文学习app推荐，最后一个最推荐！ 00:19 中级学习者应该使用母语者资源沉浸语言环境 02:53 推荐工具一 05:31 使用视频学习中文的建议 08:13 推荐工具二 12:13 推荐工具三 14:12 推荐工具四 – 最佳推荐！ 少数派网站：https://sspai.com/ ------------------------------------- In the latest newsletter, I shared why many people in China are “raising lobsters.” 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/eJ18-Jz6Njg Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

    21 min
  7. #54 如何学会任何想学的东西 How to manage to learn anything?| Chinese Comprehensible Input

    Mar 29

    #54 如何学会任何想学的东西 How to manage to learn anything?| Chinese Comprehensible Input

    How can you learn anything you want to learn? I’d like to share some of my thoughts. 00:43 Why I want to talk about “how to learn anything you want” 01:23 Childhood success experiences are important 05:28 My experience with sports 07:24 My experience learning piano 08:25 What to do as an adult if you didn’t have successful experiences in childhood 09:21 Suggestion 1 13:12 Suggestion 2 14:56 Suggestion 3 怎么才能够让自己学会任何想学的东西呢？我想分享自己一点思考。 00:43 为什么想聊“如何学会任何想学的东西” 01:23 童年的成功经验很重要 05:28 我的体育经历 07:24 学钢琴的经验 08:25 如果没有小时候的成功经验，成年后该怎么学 09:21 建议一 13:12 建议二 14:56 建议三 ------------------------------------- In the latest newsletter, I shared why many people in China are “raising lobsters.” 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/rIqCWjxoNGI Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

    20 min
  8. #53 你是猎人还是农夫？On ADHD: are you a farmer or hunter? | Chinese Comprehensible Input

    Mar 15

    #53 你是猎人还是农夫？On ADHD: are you a farmer or hunter? | Chinese Comprehensible Input

    The Chinese name for ADHD is “注意缺陷多动障碍”, also commonly called “多动症”. Both terms tend to carry quite negative associations. But is it possible that the ADHD brain is simply a different way of existing, rather than something “abnormal”? Perhaps modern society is simply structured in a way that favors non-ADHD brains. 00:40 The Chinese name of ADHD and the negative connotations of “hyperactivity disorder” 01:51 Why more and more people are talking about ADHD 03:05 Three ADHD tendencies I notice in myself 10:58 My understanding of ADHD: reward circuits, stimulation, and hyperfocus 12:53 The “Hunter vs. Farmer” hypothesis 17:12 Looking at ADHD from a new perspective 18:28 What kinds of jobs suit a “hunter-type brain” 21:21 Accepting my ADHD tendencies and incorporating them into life choices ADHD的中文名叫做“注意缺陷多动障碍”，也叫“多动症”，这两个词都给人很负面的联想。 但是有没有一种可能，ADHD的大脑只是一种不同的存在方式，而非“不正常”，只是这个社会更偏向于非ADHD的大脑。 00:40 ADHD的中文名称与“多动症”的负面联想 01:51 为什么现在越来越多人讨论ADHD 03:05 我自己身上的三种ADHD倾向表现 10:58 我理解的ADHD本质：奖励回路、刺激与超级专注 12:53 “猎人与农夫”假说 17:12 用新的视角看待ADHD 18:28 什么样的工作更适合“猎人型大脑” 21:21 接纳自己的ADHD倾向，并把它纳入人生选择 Useful video about ADHD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp805f-j1VI ------------------------------------- In the latest newsletter, I shared a few Chinese memes I’ve been seeing frequently on Chinese social media in 2025. 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/T9ZwbEgEQng Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

    24 min
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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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