Chinese On Your Terms

Sofia Xavier
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Conversations about learning Chinese, on your own terms.

Episodes

  1. Episode 5 - "AI will disrupt the translation field, but I'm not too pessimistic about it." with André Pinto Teixeira

    05/17/2025

    Episode 5 - "AI will disrupt the translation field, but I'm not too pessimistic about it." with André Pinto Teixeira

    In episode 5, Sofia Xavier interviews André Pinto Teixeira, a Portuguese translator, writer, and language specialist with years of experience working with Asian languages. André has lived in both Japan and China, and his work spans literature, academia, and intercultural communication. With a strong foundation in sociocultural studies and an impressive portfolio in translation, André brings a unique lens to language learning. In this episode, he reflects on what it means to truly learn a language like Chinese, how AI is reshaping both translation and education, and why cultural context is essential when diving into a new language. From personal stories to professional insights, this conversation offers a rich and layered view into the evolving world of languages.

    47 min
  2. Episode 4 - "Learning Chinese is a must for those pursuing a life and career in China." with Angelo Castagneto

    01/05/2025

    Episode 4 - "Learning Chinese is a must for those pursuing a life and career in China." with Angelo Castagneto

    In episode 4, Sofia Xavier interviews Angelo Castagneto, a multi-disciplinary artist, pianist, film composer, sculptor, music producer, and meditator. Originally from Ecuador, Angelo has been living and working in China since meeting the love of his life. For Angelo, learning Chinese is not just about communication—it’s a way to unlock professional opportunities and fulfill his higher purpose of helping others through his art. In this episode, he shares his journey from Ecuador to southern China, the challenges and strategies he encountered while learning Chinese, and how language has deepened his connection to culture, society, and personal growth.

    35 min
  3. Episode 3 - "When you have a conversation with Chinese people and they don't say 'you speak such good Chinese', that's when you know your level of Chinese is high." with Dan Berns

    05/31/2023

    Episode 3 - "When you have a conversation with Chinese people and they don't say 'you speak such good Chinese', that's when you know your level of Chinese is high." with Dan Berns

    In episode 3, Sofia Xavier interviews Dan Berns, also known as Brin. Brin, originally from the UK, has lived and worked in China since 2004, but he’s never really studied Chinese in an academic environment. Most of his language skills have been picked by talking with people on the streets. Brin is the author of three dual language books “雅思-不传之秘” (IELTS Unconventional Secrets) and also the host of the YouTube channel “Burbex - Beijing Urban Exploration” both of which take deep dives into understanding culture to get a better sense of language. In this episode, he shares the struggles of living in China as a foreigner and the obstacles he faced while learning Chinese, diving deep into the subtle nuances of culture, society and personal development.

    45 min
  4. Episode 2 - "In my company, I am a guest, there are house rules and I need to respect the host." with Francis Kremer

    04/21/2023

    Episode 2 - "In my company, I am a guest, there are house rules and I need to respect the host." with Francis Kremer

    In episode 2, Sofia Xavier interviewed Francis Kremer, co-founder of the China Flexpat Podcast, where he shares experiences and advice on building an international career in China, and co-writer of Chinese On Your Terms. Francis is a sales director and keynote speaker in the automotive industry. For the past six years, he has tried his best to fit into his Chinese surroundings, improve his Chinese skills and inspire his team to get international. His motto is "German quality, Chinese speed". He considers himself a "guest" in China, and as so, he believes expats should follow the "house rules" and make sure they don't "dishonor the host", and that includes knowing the right time to speak English and the right time to speak Chinese.

    39 min
  5. Episode 1 - The journey behind Chinese On Your Terms

    EPISODE 1

    Episode 1 - The journey behind Chinese On Your Terms

    In this episode, Sofia Xavier, co-author of the book Chinese On Your Terms, and founder of Chinese On Your Terms Podcast speaks about the concept behind the project and shares her own Chinese learning journey.

    12 min

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Conversations about learning Chinese, on your own terms.

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  • Creator
    Sofia Xavier
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sofia Xavier
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    Chinese On Your Terms