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In this episode we continue our conversation from episode 8 with Eric Olander about his 33 year Mandarin Chinese language learning experience. Eric is a Journalist, Blogger, Media Executive, and Co-Founder and Managing Editor of the China Africa Project which includes the China in Africa Podcast, which he co-hosts weekly with Cobus Van Staden.
Last time we chatted with Eric in episode 8 he shared his controversial learning methods but this time we dig into more of the cultural side of the Mandarin Chinese. We learn about how learning about how the time indicator 了 (le) can be thought of as a time bridge, how he knew he achieved a certain level of language learning competency when he got yelled at in Chinese and so much more.
SHOW NOTES: -Chengyu, 3 Chinese character sayings -”rubber time” https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=rubber-time -”Misunderstood” by Tanya Crossman -Dolce and Gabbana & recent events in China You can follow all of our projects here: https://stephfuccio.com/ Would love to know what you think about this episode! Twitter,Instagram,LinkedIn,YouTube & Speakpipe (leave a voice message) Subscribe to Geopats Podcast on : iOS , Android devices, Changing Scripts YouTube Channel, RSS, or join our email list: for weekly podcasting updates Music courtesy of Damon Castillo,"I Hope You Figured It Out" song on the "Mess of Me" album This episode was created with:
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