秋月慢谈 Real Chinese Talk - Immersion for Intermediates

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  #66 Why Chinese people can't stop talking about food 中国美食漫谈 | Chinese Comprehensible Input 13.09.2026 17mnt

  Have you ever wondered why Chinese people's conversations always seem to circle back to food?In this episode, I take you on a tour of regional cuisines across China — from the spiciness of Guizhou and Hunan, to the freshness and lightness of Cantonese food, to the freshwater dishes and sweet-savory flavors of Jiangzhe.There's also watermelon hot pot and live "drunken shrimp" — dishes that are truly out of the ordinary.Honestly, by the end of recording this episode, I was hungry!00:31 Why Chinese food matters so much01:50 Where the diversity of Chinese cuisine comes from02:59 My hometown Guizhou: endless varieties of chili05:58 Hunan's Xiang cuisine07:07 Cantonese cuisine10:04 Cantonese-style morning tea culture11:54 Jiangzhe cuisine13:32 Changzhou's unusual dishes你有没有想过,为什么中国人聊天总是绕不开吃饭这件事?这一期，我带你尝遍中国各地的美食。从贵州、湖南的辣,到粤菜的鲜与清淡,再到江浙的河鲜与甜咸口味。还有西瓜火锅、活吃醉虾这些让人千奇百怪的菜品。这期我真的聊着聊着就饿了！00:31 为什么中国美食如此重要01:50 中国美食的多样性从何而来02:59 家乡贵州:辣椒的千变万化05:58 湖南湘菜07:07 粤菜10:04 广式早茶文化11:54 江浙菜系13:32 常州奇菜-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared some thoughts about overtourism and how it impacts my hometown.Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/FuE2cilSz1oAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: [email protected]
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  #65 35 and "Done"? 35-year-old curse in Chinese workplace 35岁危机:中国职场最残酷的年龄线 | Chinese Comprehensible Input 30.08.2026 18mnt

  Turn 35 in China, and your career seems to come to an end.In this episode, I dig into the notorious "35-year-old curse“: where it came from, why HR won't look twice at your resume, and the slang taking over Chinese social media. Plus: is AI actually about to make this problem disappear?00:51 What Is the "35-year-old curse"?02:22 How It Shows Up04:55 Where the "35" Cutoff Comes From06:10 Which Industries Are Hit Hardest?08:55 The Root Causes of the "35-year-old curse“11:38 Is the Trend Changing?13:45 Could AI Be the Turning Point?在中国，一过35岁，似乎你的职业生涯就已经结束了。这一期我们聊聊臭名昭著的“35岁危机“：它从哪里来、HR为什么直接把你的简历筛掉,还有正在中文互联网上刷屏的"老登/中登/小登"梗。AI真的会让这个问题消失吗?00:51 什么是"35岁危机"?02:22 具体表现04:55 "35岁"界限的由来06:10 哪些行业受影响最大?08:55 "35岁危机"存在的根本原因11:38 现象是否在改变? 13:45 AI会是转折点吗?-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I recommended two really fascinating videos about Chinese characters that push the visual forms of Chinese characters to their limit.Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/9Tr3liqn290Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: [email protected]
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  #64 Picking up the brush again: finding my flow 幸福是当你全身心地投入一件事 | Chinese Comprehensible Input 16.08.2026 15mnt

  Happiness is when you throw yourself completely into something, to the point of losing yourself in it, and through that you gain inner order and important answers.In this episode, let's talk about my experience with flow.00:30 I recently started a watercolor class, and my weekends got busier01:19 My on-and-off relationship with painting as a kid05:21 What is the "art exam"?07:38 Trying watercolor again after moving to the Netherlands08:19 The experience of flow11:28 How to find what you truly love doing12:01 Why artistic creation matters to me13:14 How flow offsets work stress幸福是当你全身心投入一桩事物，达到忘我的程度，并由此获得内心秩序和重要答案。这期播客，来聊聊我的心流体验。00:30 最近开始上水彩课，周末变忙了01:19 小时候时断断续续的画画经历05:21 什么是"艺考"？07:38 来荷兰后重新尝试画水彩08:19 心流体验11:28 如何找到自己真心热爱的事情12:01 什么艺术创作对我很重要13:14 心流体验如何抵消工作压力-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I recommended two really fascinating videos about Chinese characters that push the visual forms of Chinese characters to their limit.Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/1chqGHuo04IAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: [email protected]
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  #63 I published my first song! 怎么开始写第一首歌，并学会任何事？ | Chinese Comprehensible Input 02.08.2026 18mnt

  Let’s talk about how I wrote my first song and the lessons it taught me about learning. Along the way, I discovered what I believe is one of the most effective ways to improve any skill: combining theory with project-based learning.02:12 The hardest part of songwriting isn't starting - it's finishing05:45 A "Eureka" moment08:16 From imitation to originality: what drawing and songwriting have in common10:33 Theory + project-based learning13:52 Applying project-based learning to language learning16:32 Why combining projects with theory is the most effective way to learn聊聊怎么开始写第一首歌，并从中悟到学习方法的最佳形态：理论+ 项目制学习02:12 写歌最难的不是开始，而是结束05:45 “任督二脉被打通”08:16 从模仿到原创：画画和作曲的共同点10:33 理论学习 + 项目制学习13:52 项目制学习如何应用到语言学习16:32 为什么项目和理论一起学效果最好My first song Star Children:https://youtu.be/w7Dqi4neivM-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared some good Chinese articles that I read. They are targeting at native speakers so might be a stretch to you. But challenge means progress so why not give it a try!Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yJNjijXDL0AVPGwh3ohcc?si=6C1apAxjQwOVafd1C7YX5QPodcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/DMATxnXduwYAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: [email protected]
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  #62 On AI: Riding the waves 乘上AI浪潮，而不是被扔下 | Chinese Comprehensible Input 19.07.2026 24mnt

  Over the past year, AI has been developing far faster than most of us realize. In this episode, we explore the three major waves of AI and what they actually mean for our work and daily lives. No panic, no hype, just a clear look at what's really happening.01:40 How the AI question has shifted03:08 Where large language models stand today06:04 The second wave Physical AI09:03 A famous paradox in the AI world11:09 The third wave AI for Science12:29 How AI affects us personally17:44 AI and employment20:21 How I use AI22:12 Where human advantage lies and how to prepare在过去一年里，AI的发展远比我们感受到的要快。这一期，我们来聊聊AI的三大浪潮，以及它们对我们工作和生活的真实影响。不焦虑，不鼓吹，只是帮你看清楚正在发生的事情。01:40 AI问题的转变03:08 大语言模型的现状06:04 第二浪潮物理AI09:03 AI领域著名的悖论11:09 第三浪潮科学AI12:29 AI对个人的影响17:44 AI与就业20:21 我怎么用AI22:12 人类的优势在哪里，我们该如何准备#31 和人工智能共生 Do you use AI? https://open.spotify.com/episode/4PuQB4HF0iVUaVJViyZwpb?si=RTP9rp8wSiWrKPr35qJFqg -------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared 5 interesting Chinese articles that cover a wide range of topics, making it a great reading practice for you!Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ -------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/AN-FjkfCpjgAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: [email protected]
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  #61 Are people becoming dumber? 人类正变得越来越笨吗？| Chinese Comprehensible Input 05.07.2026 26mnt

  Are humans actually getting dumber? And does it even matter to us as individuals? 00:30 The movie Idiocracy 04:21 Are humans really getting dumber? 06:06 The Flynn Effect and the reverse Flynn Effect 09:46 Reason one: our use of tools 12:24 Reason two: AI 14:32 Reason three: fragmented attention 17:05 Were ancient people actually smarter than us? 18:21 IQ is not the only measure of intelligence 21:01 A global trend and what it means for the individual人类真的有在变笨吗？但这和我们每个人有关系吗？00:30 电影Idiocrasy04:21 人类真的在变笨吗？06:06 Flynn效应与逆Flynn效应09:46 原因一：工具的使用12:24 原因二：AI14:32 原因三：注意力碎片化17:05 古人其实比我们更厉害？18:21 IQ不是唯一标准21:01 宏观趋势与个体的关系Relevant articles:Humans are getting dumberHuman intelligence sharply declining95后成了第一代“不如父母聪明”的年轻人？-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared why writing Chinese lyrics is intrinsically more difficult than writing English or Japanese ones.Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/VDmTXny-VMUAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: [email protected]
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  #60 Stuck in language learning? 如何再次为语言学习感到激动 | Chinese Comprehensible Input 21.06.2026 19mnt

  Learning a language feels like riding a roller coaster: recently, I’ve felt like my language learning has entered another plateau. I’ve been feeling a bit drained and lacking motivation.So, I decided to adjust my language-learning methods to help myself feel excited about learning languages again.In this episode, I’ll share the changes I’ve made, as well as some broader thoughts on finding the right rhythm for language learning.01:06 Learning three languages at the same time: challenges and finding what works for you05:36 Why I decided to change my learning method07:40 Learning in a relaxed state09:19 A new approach to shadowing10:57 A new way I use Anki12:30 Audiobooks14:49 The learning method I’ve always stuck with学习语言就像坐过山车：我最近感觉自己的语言学习又进入了一个瓶颈期，并且感觉有些乏力，没有多少动力。于是我调整了自己的语言学习方法，让自己再次为学习语言这件事感到“激动”。这期播客里我就来分享一下我的调整，以及在总体层面上对语言学习节奏的思考。01:06 同时学习三门语言：挑战与适合自己的方式05:36 为什么决定改变学习方法？07:40 放松状态下的学习09:19 跟读的新方法10:57 Anki 的新用法12:30 有声书14:49 一直坚持的学习方法TED Talk mentioned:How to learn any language in six months | Chris Lonsdale -------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared some fun facts about Chinese lyrics writing and how listening to Chinese music can give you extra help on familiarizing yourself with the tones.Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!
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  #59 How to become more creative? 你也可以变得有创意 | Chinese Comprehensible Input 07.06.2026 24mnt

  Creativity has a methodology. That’s the perspective I gained after reading two books (one from the Western world and one from the Eastern world) and having a conversation with a creative director.In this episode, you’ll hear why creativity doesn’t belong only to artists, and how ordinary people can become more creative by finding the right medium, focus time, and inspiration.02:44 What is creativity?06:49 Insights from two books and one conversation07:00 Advice from John Cleese09:43 Peak creativity – morning shower time 14:40 Stan Lai’s Creativity Studies and the “Creativity Pyramid”19:10 Three practical tips from a creative director创意是有方法论的。这是我在读了两本书（西方和东方世界）以及和创意总监的一次对话后得到的观点。这期播客里，你可以听到：为什么创意不只属于艺术家，以及普通人如何通过找到合适的媒介、专注时间和灵感，让自己变得更有创造力。02:44 什么是创意06:49 两本书和一次对话带来的启发07:00 John Cleese的建议09:43 早晨洗澡时的创造力14:40 《赖声川的创意学》和“创意金字塔”19:10 创意总监给出的三个实用建议Books mentioned:赖声川的创意学 by 赖声川 Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide by John Cleese -------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared my opinion on the myth that there is no dyslexia in Chinese society.Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/J9KoPHND5vUAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: [email protected]
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  #58 China’s cultural export is changing minds 文化输出和中国形象| Chinese Comprehensible Input 24.05.2026 20mnt

  Let’s talk about how cultural export has changed people’s impressions of China, and why Japan’s cultural export has been so successful.I also share how these changes have affected my life in Europe.00:19 What is cultural export?04:08 Let’s talk about Chinatown06:33 Milk tea culture08:38 Labubu and Pop Mart09:49 Li Ziqi11:13 YouTubers12:37 Japanese cultural export15:46 How cultural export has affected me17:38 Countries with successful cultural export聊聊文化输出如何改变了别人对中国的印象，以及日本的文化输出为什么成功。这些变化对我在欧洲生活的影响。00:19 什么是文化输出？04:08 聊聊唐人街06:33 奶茶文化08:38 Labubu和泡泡马特09:49 李子柒11:13 YouTube博主12:37 日本文化输出15:46 文化输出对我的影响17:38 成功的文化输出国家-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared my opinion on the myth that there is no dyslexia in Chinese society.Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/DdXydrlp_IcAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: [email protected]
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  #57 Want to live longer? Go hiking! 想活得更长久？去徒步吧！ | Chinese Comprehensible Input 10.05.2026 18mnt

  In this episode, I talk about my experience hiking in Italy for over a week, and also explore the differences between hiking in China and Europe.Why did hiking make time feel slower, almost like it “extended my life”?If you’re thinking about starting hiking, I’ll also share some simple and practical tips.00:37 Hiking in Italy in April01:52 Differences between hiking in China and Europe04:17 Why it’s harder to start hiking in Europe06:53 How beginners can start hiking09:31 Accommodation tips and gear for beginners13:52 Why I love hiking: making time slow down聊聊我在意大利徒步一个多星期的经历，也聊聊在中国和欧洲徒步有什么不同。为什么徒步让我觉得时间变慢，像是“延长了生命”？如果你也想开始徒步，这期也会分享一些简单实用的建议。00:37 四月意大利徒步经历01:52 中国和欧洲徒步方式的不同04:17 为什么在欧洲开始徒步更难06:53 新手如何开始徒步09:31 新手住宿建议与装备准备13:52 为什么喜欢徒步：让时间变慢-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared my opinion on the myth that there is no dyslexia in Chinese society.Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/5zJwbqxadLYAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: [email protected]
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  #56 Nature-based festivals in China 基于自然的中国节日及更深层面的中国文化 | Chinese Comprehensible Input 26.04.2026 20mnt

  Chinese festivals are completely different from those in Europe. By looking at the origins and customs of traditional Chinese festivals, I’ll explore Chinese culture on a deeper level.00:47 The relationship between Dutch holidays and religion01:50 The system behind Chinese holidays: the lunar calendar and nature03:08 The differences and coexistence of the lunar and Gregorian calendars05:22 Calendar systems in different countries (the example of Thailand)06:31 The fundamental differences between Chinese and Western festivals07:16 Talking about the Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Dragon Boat Festival15:32 Non-public festivals and folk beliefs in China中国的节日和欧洲完全不一样，从中国传统节日的来源和习俗的角度，我从更深的层面来聊聊中国文化。00:47 荷兰假期与宗教的关系01:50 中国假期的机制：农历与自然 03:08 阴历与阳历的区别与共存05:22 不同国家的日历系统（泰国例子）06:31 中国 vs 西方节日本质差异07:16 聊聊春节，清明节，中秋节， 端午节15:32 中国的非公共节日与民间信仰-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared why many people in China are “raising lobsters.” Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/GoXqtSkc2MQ Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: [email protected]
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  #55 你想不到的中文学习神器 Recommended non-traditional apps for learning Chinese| Chinese Comprehensible Input 12.04.2026 21mnt

  Recommended non-traditional apps for learning Chinese. The Last One Is the Most Recommended!00:19 Intermediate learners should immerse themselves in native Chinese resources02:53 Recommended Tool #105:31 Tips for learning Chinese through videos08:13 Recommended Tool #212:13 Recommended Tool #314:12 Recommended Tool #4. The Best Recommendation!非传统中文学习app推荐，最后一个最推荐！00:19 中级学习者应该使用母语者资源沉浸语言环境02:53 推荐工具一05:31 使用视频学习中文的建议08:13 推荐工具二12:13 推荐工具三14:12 推荐工具四 – 最佳推荐！少数派网站：https://sspai.com/-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared why many people in China are “raising lobsters.” Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/eJ18-Jz6NjgAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: [email protected]
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  #54 如何学会任何想学的东西 How to manage to learn anything?| Chinese Comprehensible Input 29.03.2026 19mnt

  How can you learn anything you want to learn? I’d like to share some of my thoughts.00:43 Why I want to talk about “how to learn anything you want”01:23 Childhood success experiences are important05:28 My experience with sports07:24 My experience learning piano08:25 What to do as an adult if you didn’t have successful experiences in childhood09:21 Suggestion 113:12 Suggestion 214:56 Suggestion 3怎么才能够让自己学会任何想学的东西呢？我想分享自己一点思考。00:43 为什么想聊“如何学会任何想学的东西”01:23 童年的成功经验很重要05:28 我的体育经历07:24 学钢琴的经验08:25 如果没有小时候的成功经验，成年后该怎么学09:21 建议一13:12 建议二14:56 建议三-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared why many people in China are “raising lobsters.” Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/rIqCWjxoNGI Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: [email protected]
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  #53 你是猎人还是农夫？On ADHD: are you a farmer or hunter? | Chinese Comprehensible Input 15.03.2026 24mnt

  The Chinese name for ADHD is “注意缺陷多动障碍”, also commonly called “多动症”. Both terms tend to carry quite negative associations.But is it possible that the ADHD brain is simply a different way of existing, rather than something “abnormal”? Perhaps modern society is simply structured in a way that favors non-ADHD brains.00:40 The Chinese name of ADHD and the negative connotations of “hyperactivity disorder”01:51 Why more and more people are talking about ADHD03:05 Three ADHD tendencies I notice in myself10:58 My understanding of ADHD: reward circuits, stimulation, and hyperfocus12:53 The “Hunter vs. Farmer” hypothesis17:12 Looking at ADHD from a new perspective18:28 What kinds of jobs suit a “hunter-type brain”21:21 Accepting my ADHD tendencies and incorporating them into life choicesADHD的中文名叫做“注意缺陷多动障碍”，也叫“多动症”，这两个词都给人很负面的联想。但是有没有一种可能，ADHD的大脑只是一种不同的存在方式，而非“不正常”，只是这个社会更偏向于非ADHD的大脑。00:40 ADHD的中文名称与“多动症”的负面联想01:51 为什么现在越来越多人讨论ADHD03:05 我自己身上的三种ADHD倾向表现10:58 我理解的ADHD本质：奖励回路、刺激与超级专注12:53 “猎人与农夫”假说17:12 用新的视角看待ADHD18:28 什么样的工作更适合“猎人型大脑”21:21 接纳自己的ADHD倾向，并把它纳入人生选择Useful video about ADHD:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp805f-j1VI-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared a few Chinese memes I’ve been seeing frequently on Chinese social media in 2025.Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/T9ZwbEgEQngAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: [email protected]
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  #52 The best the anime in the last 10 years: Attack on Titan 从讲故事的角度聊聊 | Chinese Comprehensible Input 01.03.2026 17mnt

  I believe Attack on Titan is the best anime of the past ten years.Why do I think so? In this episode, I’d like to share my perspective from a storytelling point of view.00:33 Finished Attack on Titan in three weeks. This episode is about it01:45 My feelings after watching it straight through for the second time02:26 There may be spoilers, but spoilers might actually enhance enjoyment05:29 Foreshadowing and setup08:12 An ever-expanding world view10:38 Playing with the timeline11:55 Character development and moral dilemmas15:23 The sense of emptiness after finishing Attack on Titan. A bit of loneliness我认为《进击的巨人》是过去这十年里，最好的一部动漫。为什么我这样认为？这期播客里我想从故事讲述的角度而言聊一聊我的看法。00:33 三个星期看完《进击的巨人》，这期想聊它01:45 第二次连着看完的感受02:26 可能剧透，但剧透也可能更好享受05:29 伏笔与铺垫（foreshadowing）08:12 不断扩大的世界观10:38 玩弄时间线11:55 人物发展与道德困境15:23 看完《巨人》后的落差，有点寂寞The research about spoilers: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/spoiler-alert-spoilers-make-you-enjoy-stories-more#:~:text=Extra%20knowledge%20about%20a%20work,couldn't%20admire%20the%20garment.-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared a few Chinese memes I’ve been seeing frequently on Chinese social media in 2025.Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/5hpSIVBl1pgAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: [email protected]
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  #51 获取内心平静的3个习惯 3 Habits That Give Me Peace Of Mind| Chinese Comprehensible Input 15.02.2026 22mnt

  Gaining inner peace actually isn’t that hard.Small changes can lead to big results.00:30 Lately I’ve been in a pretty good mood01:17 What is inner peace?03:26 Habit 1: Write things down instead of relying on your brain to remember them07:10 Specific tools09:21 Habit 2: Keep a journal — a “brain cleanse”11:55 Extra benefits and the language of the mind (mentalese)14:28 Habit 3: Get good sleep (it’s hard but extremely important)17:32 Sleep is the “ultimate medicine”18:22 Four standards for measuring good sleep获取内心的平静其实并不难。微小的改变可以带来巨大的变化。00:30 最近心情不错01:17 什么是内心平静03:26 习惯一：把要记的事写下来，而不是靠大脑记忆07:10 具体工具09:21 习惯二：写日记——“大脑的清洗”11:55 额外好处与心灵语言 mentalese14:28 习惯三：拥有好的睡眠（难但非常关键）17:32 睡眠是“万能的药”18:22 衡量好睡眠的四个标准-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I recommended a few recently released Chinese TV dramas that are said to be quite good. Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!Guidance to improve your sleep from Huberman Labhttps://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter/improve-your-sleep -------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/GBfhbIT0m2c Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: [email protected]
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  #50 人在荷兰 Life in the Netherlands as a foreigner | Chinese Comprehensible Input 01.02.2026 25mnt

  What life is like for a foreigner living in the Netherlands (from the perspective of an office worker), and what I like and don’t like about the Netherlands.00:59 Looking at the Netherlands from a Chinese perspective and introducing culture shock02:02 The “Dutch rhythm” you can see from my daily routine06:02 Office atmosphere and management style08:22 Overall impressions: a relaxed life, simple relationships, and not much socializing/obligation09:43 My love-hate relationship with Amsterdam12:16 Three advantages of life in the Netherlands16:14 Three drawbacks of life in the Netherlands19:45 Culture shock in the Netherlands21:30 Must-see places when visiting the Netherlands聊聊一个外国人在荷兰的生活（从上班族的角度而言），以及我喜欢和不喜欢荷兰的点。00:59 从中国人的视角看荷兰与文化冲击02:02 从我的日常生活能看到的“荷兰节奏”06:02 办公室氛围与管理方式08:22 总体感受：生活轻松、人际关系简单、应酬少09:43 对阿姆斯特丹的爱与恨12:16 荷兰生活的三个优点16:14 荷兰生活的三个缺点19:45 在荷兰的文化冲击21:30 来荷兰一定要看的地方-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I recommended a few recently released Chinese TV dramas that are said to be quite good. Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/YVRmjxM2u2k Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: [email protected]
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  #49 通往幸福的方法 How to find happiness in mundane life: Identity Diversification |Chinese Comprehensible Input 18.01.2026 17mnt

  Even in a life that feels messy and overwhelming, we can still find our own paths to happiness.00:33 Halfway through January 2026: Have you taken action on your New Year plans?02:30 One of the main reasons 2025 was a happy year: identity diversification03:39 How to understand identity diversification06:06 The benefits of diversifying time and identity09:05 The ideal state: your main job and side projects reinforcing each other09:40 My personal example12:55 The results brought by synergy13:26 How to get started即使是在一地鸡毛的生活中，我们还是可以找到通往幸福的方法。00:33 2026年一月过半：新年计划有没有行动？02:30 2025过得开心的主要原因之一：身份多元化03:39 怎么理解身份多元化？06:06 多元化时间与身份的好处09:05 理想状态：主业与副业互相增强09:40 我的个人例子12:55 协同效应带来的结果13:26 如何开始------------------------------------秋月慢谈 Real Chinese Talk is a Chinese-only podcast for intermediate and advanced Chinese learners, providing comprehensible input of relevant and interesting topics. -------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I introduced a very interesting and extremely common way of expressing meaning – the numeric expressions in Chinese. Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/SuwUjnEDwl8Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: [email protected]
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  #48 满意的2025年：进步，减法，以及音乐 An 8 out of 10 out of 2025 |Chinese Comprehensible Input 04.01.2026 20mnt

  2025 is over! I used the week off after Christmas to look back on 2025 and make plans for 2026.I’d give my 2025 an 8 out of 10. What score would you give your own 2025?00:31 A week off after Christmas spent staying at home01:29 Reflecting on 2025 and planning for 202602:14 Three principles for making plans05:56 Language-learning progress in 2025 and language plans for 202608:25 2025 as a year of “doing less”10:09 Changes brought about by Stoicism13:50 The best thing that happened in 2025: starting to learn music16:27 Realizing my strengths and learning preferences in 20252025结束了！我用圣诞节后的假期，回顾了2025年并制定了2026年的计划。我给自己的2025打8分（10分满分）！你给自己的2025年打几分呢？00:31 留在家的圣诞节后的一周假期01:29 回顾2025、规划202602:14 制定计划的三个原则05:56 2025语言学习进步及2026语言计划08:25 2025是做减法的一年10:09 斯多葛主义带来的改变 13:50 2025发生的最好的事情：开始学习音乐16:27 2025意识到自己的优势与学习偏好------------------------------------I'm Qiuyue 秋月, a native Chinese speaker who speaks multiple languages and works in tech and the creative industry in the Netherlands. In 秋月慢谈, I talk about language learning, personal life, productivity, culture, and technology, using authentic, slow, and clear Chinese.My goal is to give you Chinese comprehensive input of interesting and relevant content.-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I introduced a very interesting and extremely common way of expressing meaning in Chinese – the numeric expressions. Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/0mkpLT8QfzIAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: [email protected]
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  #47 The best language learning methods 最好的语言学习方法 | Chinese Comprehensible Input 21.12.2025 19mnt

  I feel like I’ve recently found the best way to learn a language, and I can’t wait to share it with you!00:00 Sharing what I think is the best language learning method00:48 Method 1: Using the language you’re learning to study things you’re genuinely interested in01:35 My practice: Learning music in Japanese (music theory classes, finding teachers, all-Japanese communication)06:00 Challenges and how to transfer this method to other languages07:42 Method 2: Writing as a stable form of output14:30 Method 3: Learning “small words”17:52 Review of the three methods我感觉最近找到了最好的语言学习方法，迫不及待想和你分享！00:00 分享我觉得最好的语言学习方法00:48 方法一：用正在学习的语言去学习真正感兴趣的事情01:35 我的实践：用日语学音乐（上乐理课、找老师、全日语交流）06:00 难点与迁移思路07:42 方法二：写作作为稳定输出14:30 方法三：学习“小词” 17:52 三种方法回顾------------------------------------I was in a talk with Lao Liu, another Chinese polyglot/YouTuber/Podcaster who’s also making Chinese content. We talked a lot about how language changed our lives, how I started learning languages and recommendations on language learning.I was talking in my normal speaking speed with another Chinese native speaker. Curious about the content or wondering if you could understand me there? Check it out via the link: https://youtu.be/BBwxnjTdJVg?si=hqk7hcGoVsC0SHUd-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/8NsJVoNnv8AAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: [email protected]