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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2025 · 23 MIN

Why Chinese Learners Know the Language Better Than Natives (Sometimes)

from You Can Learn Chinese · host Jared Turner

Surprise! When it comes to Chinese, learners sometimes know things native speakers don’t. In this episode, John and Jared explore intriguing aspects of the Chinese language that learners often understand better than native speakers. From tone change rules, verb conjugations (or the lack thereof), and those tricky three 的, 得, and 地, they break down details that most Chinese speakers never had to consciously learn. They also highlight why having a trained tutor can make a difference for you.Links from the episode:Aspect, not Tense | SinospliceStructural particle "de" | Chinese Grammar WikiSeparable verbs in Chinese | Chinese Grammar WikiDo you have a story to share? Reach out to us

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