A Cup of Chinese 中文小馆

FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese *********************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy! ******************************************************* 请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ******************************************************* I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520 Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese): --- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese*********************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy! ******************************************************* 请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ******************************************************* I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520 Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese): --- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese***********************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *******************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) *********************************************************You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese***********************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *******************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) *********************************************************You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese*********************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *******************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese***********************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *******************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) *********************************************************You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese*********************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *******************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese***********************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *******************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese*********************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *******************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese***********************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *******************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

Why do Chinese always order way too much food? Why should pay for the meals? Why are streets full of restaurants? Why are Chinese restaurants always so noisy? ... and more... *********************************************************FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese *********************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy! ******************************************************* 请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ******************************************************* I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520 Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese): --- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

Why do Chinese always order way too much food?Why should pay for the meals?Why are streets full of restaurants?Why are Chinese restaurants always so noisy?... and more...*********************************************************FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese***********************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *******************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

***********************************************************FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese***********************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *******************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

***********************************************************FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese***********************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *******************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

Money King, the Chinese Superhero and a Chinese household name!Chinese phrases inspired by him***********************************************************FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese***********************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *******************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

Money King, the Chinese Superhero and a Chinese household name! Chinese phrases inspired by him**************************************************************************** FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese ******************************************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher. I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study. Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures. Many thanks for your support! Enjoy! ******************************************************* 请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ******************************************************* I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520 Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese): --- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures. --- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts --- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts --- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences. --- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books. Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

Changes in Chinese mindset and lifestyle, reflected in most popular university majors in 2025*********************************************************FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese***********************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *******************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

***************************************************************************** Changes in Chinese mindset and lifestyle, reflected in most popular university majors in 2025 **************************************************************************** FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese ***************************************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher. I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study. Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures. Many thanks for your support! Enjoy! ******************************************************* 请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ******************************************************* I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520 Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese): --- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures. --- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts --- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts --- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences. --- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books. Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content。 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

Present giving in ChinaWhen to giveWhat to giveWhat not to do***********************************************************FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese***********************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *******************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

Present giving in China When to give What to give What not to do **************************************************************************** FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese ***************************************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher. I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study. Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures. Many thanks for your support! Enjoy! ******************************************************* 请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ******************************************************* I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520 Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese): --- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures. --- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts --- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts --- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences. --- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books. Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

Health benefits & the WHY behind this important part of Chinese lifestyle*********************************************************FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese***********************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher. I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study. Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures. Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *******************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

Health benefits & the WHY behind this important part of Chinese lifestyle****************************************************************************FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese*****************************************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *******************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

The Chinese Way for Spring: Lifestyle, food, emotion management & more****************************************************************************FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese*****************************************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *******************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

The Chinese Way for Spring: Lifestyle, food, emotion management & more****************************************************************************FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese*****************************************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *******************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

Unpack Chinese namesHow to create a name for a ChineseWhat are the most common Chinese last namesWhat are the differences from the West ****************************************************************************FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese********************************************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *******************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

Unpack Chinese namesHow to create a name for a ChineseWhat are the most common Chinese last namesWhat are the differences from the West****************************************************************************FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese********************************************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************请琳如喝一杯咖啡: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *******************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

Where does the name come from?Why chopsticks instead of knives and forks?What chopstick behaviors are rude?*************************************************FREE full transcript & more at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChineseBuy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ********************************************************* HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*************************************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life.That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

Where does the name come from?Why chopsticks instead of knives and forks?What chopstick behaviors are rude?*************************************************FREE full transcript & more at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChineseBuy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ********************************************************* HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*************************************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

Differences between 凤凰 and phoenix凤凰不是一只，而是两只神鸟?凤凰在什么地方, 什么时间出现?*************************************************FREE full transcript & more at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese********************************************************* HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!Buy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *************************************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

*************************************************Everyone has two birthdays and two ages?What are the birthday taboos?Which birthdays are big deals and which ones should be low-key?*************************************************FREE full transcript & more at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChineseBuy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ********************************************************* HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*************************************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life.That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content.#mandarin #chineseculture #learnchinese This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

Differences between 凤凰 and phoenix凤凰不是一只，而是两只神鸟?凤凰在什么地方, 什么时间出现?*************************************************FREE full transcript & more at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChineseBuy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ********************************************************* HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*************************************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life.That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

Everyone Chinese has two birthdays and two ages?What are the birthday taboos?Which birthdays are big deals and which ones should be low-key?*************************************************FREE full transcript & more at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChineseBuy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *********************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher. I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study. Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures. Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*************************************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) *********************************************************You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life.That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

手紧， 手生，手滑，手痒，手软，顺手 & more real-life Chinese phrases not in the textbooksUpgrade your Chinese with another Detective Lu story**************************************************FREE full transcript at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChineseBuy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese*********************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*********************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) *********************************************************You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life.That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

手紧， 手生，手滑，手痒，手软，顺手 & more real-life Chinese phrases not in the textbooksUpgrade your Chinese with another Detective Lu story**************************************************FREE full transcript at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChineseBuy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese*********************************************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*********************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life.That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

汤若望先生的故事Johann Adam Schall von Bell, a German from Köln who fixed the Chinese calendar in the Ming and Qing Dynasty.*********************************************************FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese*********************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher. I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study. Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures. Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************Buy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ******************************************************Buy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) *********************************************************You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books. Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

汤若望先生的故事Johann Adam Schall von Bell, a German from Köln who fixed the Chinese calendar in the Ming and Qing Dynasty. ****************************************************************************FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese****************************************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************Buy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *******************************************************Buy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership until March 31, 2026 at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChineseA Cup of Chinese 一口中文 @ https://www.youtube.com/@CupsofChineseIntermediate Chinese Immersion Podcast with Cultural Intelligence练中文 谈文化 New Podcast Every MONDAYNatural REAL-LIFE Chinese IMMERSION chat about life & CULTURES. Chinese B1 to B2+, Chinese 201 to 302, HSK3 to 5. HI! I'm Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I am here to bring fun and relatable content to your Chinese study. Keep MOTIVATED through REAL everyday language and CULTURAL INSIGHTS. THANK YOU & ENJOY! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

How Buddhism, the Bible, Western Literature and Social Media Influenced Chinese TA Pronouns 它 -他 - 她 --TA - X也 (?) Travel through time with Chinese third person pronouns, 它 --- 他 --- 她 --- TA --- X也? A spiral of gender-neutral to gender-specific, back to gender-neutral.*********************************************************FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese****************************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************Buy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *******************************************************Buy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership until March 31, 2026 at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) *********************************************************You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life.That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

How Buddhism, the Bible, Western Literature and Social Media Influenced Chinese TA Pronouns 它 -他 - 她 --TA - X也 (?) Travel through time with Chinese third person pronouns, 它 - 他 - 她 - TA - X也? A spiral of gender-neutral to gender-specific, back to gender-neutral.****************************************************************************FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese****************************************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!*******************************************************Buy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese *******************************************************Buy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership until March 31, 2026 at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

Upgrade your Chinese with a time-travel story.Sound NATURAL & BOND better when using THESE WORDS. 辣眼睛，卷，996，YYDS & more in the podcast.Real-life everyday Chinese NOT found in textbooks.****************************************************************************FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChineseBuy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ******************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership until March 31, 2026 at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life.That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

Upgrade your Chinese with a time-travel story.辣眼睛，装，卷，996，YYDS & more in the podcast.Real-life everyday Chinese NOT found in textbooks.Sound natural & Bond Better with THESE WORDS. ****************************************************************************FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChineseBuy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ******************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership until March 31, 2026 at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life.That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

Stories of Chinese Animal Zodiac Signs 中国的12种动物生肖FREE full transcript & speech shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChineseBuy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese Spotify: ******************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher.I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy!I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership until Jan 31, 2026 at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life.That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

Stories of Chinese Animal Zodiac Signs中国的12种动物生肖**********************************************************FREE full transcript & Speech Shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChineseBuy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ******************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher. I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study. Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures. Many thanks for your support! Enjoy! I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership until Jan 31, 2026 at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520 Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese): --- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures. --- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts --- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences. --- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books. Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

Differences between Chinese龙 and western DRAGONS Learn about the real Chinese LOONG 龙龙 in daily life, Chinese words with 龙FREE full transcript & Speech Shadowing at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChineseFor free SPEECH SHADOWING, extra Podcasts, grammar points and language exercises, please visit my Patreon at: https://patreon.com/ACupofChineseBuy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ********************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership until Jan 31, 2026 at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books. Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life.That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content.HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher. I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study. Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

王子在这一天成为了佛 The Prince became Buddha on THIS day Buddha’s Enlightenment Day 2026 is on Jan 26, or Dec 8th Lunar Calendar.This day also marks the start of the Chinese New Year celebration season and is therefore an important occasion known as Laba Festival in China. Free transcripts at 無料の文字起こしはこちら: https://sites.google.com/view/acupofchinese********************************************************HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher. I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study. Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures.For free SPEECH SHADOWING, extra Podcast, please visit my Patreon at: https://patreon.com/ACupofChineseBuy me a cup of coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ******************************************************** I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership until Jan 31, 2026 at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra podcast and Chinese speech shadowing podcasts--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books. Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life.That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content.Many thanks for your support! Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

Differences between Chinese龙 and western DRAGONS Learn about the real Chinese LOONG 龙 龙 in daily life, Chinese words with 龙 Free full transcripts & SPEECH SHADOWING at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChineseFor extra Podcasts, grammar, vocab and exercises based on this podcast, please visit my Patreon at: https://patreon.com/ACupofChinese Buy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese ******************************************************** HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher. I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study. I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership until Jan 31, 2026 at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520 Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese): --- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every month up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures. --- extra weekly podcast: Chinese speech shadowing --- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts --- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns each at HSK1-2, and HSK 3-4 level. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences. --- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books. Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry or detached from real life. That is the reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh and relatable content. HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher. I hope to bring more FUN and MOTIVATION to your Chinese study. Join to practice Chinese and learn about different cultures. Many thanks! Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

中文课本里没有的外来语.白白不白。爱豆也不是豆。 有的粉丝不能吃。 电话原来是日语。 葡萄原来也不是中文。。。。。。进来听我聊一聊吧。Real Chinese Words Borrowed from English, Japanese and Other Foreign Languages********************************************************Buy me a cup of coffee at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠********************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership until Jan 31, 2026 at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- extra weekly podcast: Chinese speech shadowing--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns each at HSK1-2, and HSK 3-4 level. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.)--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every week up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures. *********************************************************You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books. Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry, uninteresting or repetitive.That is the main reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh, real-life and relatable content.HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher. I hope to bring more fun and practicality to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about cultural differences.Many thanks for your support!Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

中文课本里没有的外来语.白白不白。爱豆也不是豆。 有的粉丝不能吃。 电话原来是日语。 葡萄原来也不是中文。。。。。。进来听我聊一聊吧。Real Chinese Words Borrowed from English, Japanese and Other Foreign Languages*********************************************************Buy me a cup of coffee at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠********************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership until Jan 31, 2026 at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://patreon.com/ACupofChinese):--- extra weekly podcast: Chinese speech shadowing--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns each at HSK1-2, and HSK 3-4 level. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences.--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.)--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every week up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures. *********************************************************You love Chinese, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books. Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry, uninteresting or repetitive.That is the main reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh, real-life and relatable content.HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher. I hope to bring more fun and practicality to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about cultural differences.Many thanks for your support!Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

白白不白。爱豆也不是豆。 有的粉丝不能吃。 电话原来是日语。 葡萄原来也不是中文。。。。。。中文课本里没有的外来语, 进来听我聊一聊吧。Real Chinese Words Borrowed from English, Japanese and Other Foreign LanguagesFor a FREE longer full version of this Podcast with more content, please visit my Patreon at: https://patreon.com/ACupofChinese********************************************************Free transcripts at 無料の文字起こしはこちら: https://sites.google.com/view/a-cup-of-chinese/podcast-transcriptsBuy me a cup of coffee at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ******************************************************** I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership until Jan 31, 2026 at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520 Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon (https://patreon.com/ACupofChinese): --- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every week up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures.--- extra weekly podcast: Chinese speech shadowing --- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts --- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns each at HSK1-2, and HSK 3-4 level. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences. --- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.) ********************************************************* You love Chinese and are determined to reach a fluent level, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books. Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry and detached from real life. That is the main reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh, real-life and relatable content. HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher. I hope to bring more fun and practicality to your Chinese study. Join to practice Chinese and learn about cultural differences.Many thanks for your support!Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com

Practice Chinese pronunciation & listening through speech shadowing.Free transcripts at 無料の文字起こしはこちら: https://sites.google.com/view/a-cup-of-chinese/podcast-transcriptsSupport A Cup of Chinese: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/acupofchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠********************************************************I am gifting away 20 free Patreon membership until Jan 31, 2026 at: https://www.patreon.com/ACupofChinese/redeem/BB520Starting in 2026, you can access the following extra learning content for each weekly Podcast on my Patreon:--- extra weekly podcast: Chinese speech shadowing--- weekly new vocabulary lists (Chinese characters, pinyin pronunciation, English translation and sample sentences.) of all weekly podcasts--- weekly grammar points and sentence patterns each at HSK1-2, and HSK 3-4 level. All include Chinese characters, pinyin, translation and explanation in English and 3 sample sentences--- weekly practice worksheets (grammar practice, sentence pattern exercises vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, writing tasks and more.)--- cultural intelligence coaching: as a professional cross-cultural consultant, I answer every week up to 3 of your questions about Chinese-speaking cultures, English-speaking cultures or any other cultures*********************************************************Does this sound familiar to you ? You love Chinese and are determined to reach a fluent level, but often you may feel bored or demotivated soon after you open your study books.Topics and content of too many Chinese study books are dry, uninteresting or repetitive.That is the main reason why I have started this Podcast channel, aiming to provide fresh, real-life and relatable content.HI! I’m Linru, a cross-cultural trainer and an English/Chinese teacher. I hope to bring more fun and enjoyment to your Chinese study.Join to practice Chinese and learn about cultural differences.Many thanks for your support!Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tekidoni.substack.com