263 - Face to Face in Chinese with ShaoLan and TED Resident & Conversation Expert Susan Bird

These days with all the new digital media and communication technology, it's as important as ever to be able to meet face-to-face. This is also still a huge part of Chinese culture, so learn how to say “face to face” in Chinese in this episode with ShaoLan TED resident and Podcast host Susan Bird. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. Visit our website for more info about the app.

Creator of Moshi Monsters Michael Acton Smith learns the word in Chinese for “monsters” with Chineasy creator ShaoLan. Listen in and discover how to distinguish between cute monsters and evil monsters. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. Visit our website for more info about the app.

Discover the word for “forest” in Chinese and what its significance is in Chinese culture along with today’s special guest Stef Roberts. Stef is an award-winning animator who has produced animations for top companies such as Coke, Adidas and of course, Chineasy. He has a truly surprising lifestyle. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. Visit our website for more info about the app.

Learn the word for “Europe” in Chinese along with today’s special guest Plamen Russev. In this episode, you can find out why Plamen thinks Bulgaria is such an important country in Europe’s history and future. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/260-europe/ ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. Visit our website for more info about the app.

Matteo Berlucchi owns several high-class wine shops in central London all selling and importing the best quality Italian wines. In this episode, learn with him how to say something in Chinese that is crucial to making wine… “grapes!” ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. Visit our website for more info about the app.

Life is about “choices”! Find out how to say “choices” and “to choose” in Chinese with ShaoLan and this episode’s special guest Adam Foss. Adam is helping many people around the world make better choices so listen and be inspired! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. Visit our website for more info about the app.

World famous cosmologist Max Tegmark shares with ShaoLan his thoughts on the origins of life and the universe and moves on to discover the word for ”life” in Mandarin Chinese. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. Visit our website for more info about the app.

Author of the bestselling book “Eyes Wide Open” Isaac Lidsky calls in to share with ShaoLan his amazing story. As he shares his insights as to how we can shape the reality around us, you will learn the word for “eyes” and all other bonus words in Chinese. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. Visit our website for more info about the app.

Find out the word for “video game” in Chinese along with today’s special guest Michael Acton Smith. He is the creator of Moshi Monsters, a game which teaches children positive skills and has millions of players around the globe. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. Visit our website for more info about the app.

Feeling sleepy?! Learn how to say “bed” in Chinese with ShaoLan and award-winning animator Stef Roberts. The majority of his resting time is spent in a hammock in the forest. You can also learn the bonus word for “hammock” in Chinese! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1. Visit our website for more info about the app.