Talk Chineasy - Learn Chinese Every Day With Shaolan

Co-founder of Scout Technologies, Genevieve Wolff Lydstone talks “detox” in Chinese with ShaoLan. Find out whether fasting is part of Chinese culture and why Genevieve among other things stopped drinking fruit juice for 30 days.

Dean Ornish shares the secret to staying happy and learns the word in Chinese. Listen carefully as ShaoLan teaches the bonus word: “open heart.” Prepared to be blown away as the origins of the character link so well with Dean’s history as a heart surgeon.

Carole Stone learns how to say young and shares her tips on how to stay young in heart and mind. ShaoLan teaches “young” in Chinese.

Gina Pell, editor of one of the trendiest publications around, “The What” learns how to say just that in Chinese. Want to know how to ask “what to eat, what to drink, what to watch?” Listen on as ShaoLan teaches Gina these other highly useful questions in Chinese.

Helen Wright learns the word for “bag” in Chinese. With handbags retailing for over $15,000, she certainly knows something about the luxury market!

Learn how to say “I understand” and “I don’t understand” in Chinese with Charlie Hoffs, a fluent Mandarin speaker. ShaoLan also reveals the origins of Charlie’s Chinese name.

Having flown 6,000 miles to be at the London studio, Transition drummer Josh is well qualified to speak about and learn about the word “jetlag” in Chinese. ShaoLan shares her tips on how to cross time zones and adapt to the new time zone as quickly as possible.

Expert Chef Rachel Kelly has spent over 5 years researching the science of food and how it can affect our mood. ShaoLan coaches her on how to say “good mood” in Chinese and finds out some of the touching journeys that Rachel has been on to help change the lives of those with mental health conditions.

Bestselling author and TV presenter Noreena Hertz has spent many years researching “Generation K.” Find out about her fascinating theory and discover the word for “generation” in Chinese in this fascinating discussion.

Cosmologist Max Tegmark not only is an expert on the universe that we live in, but he can also speak great Chinese! He calls from the USA to chat with ShaoLan about how to say “universe” in Chinese and explains how our understanding of the universe continues to amaze him.

The original Illustrator of all the incredible Chineasy characters Noma Bar learns how to say “design” and “I am a graphic designer!” A humorous and engaging character, Noma also shares his amazing new collection of sketches and drawings that will soon be released.

Helen Wright learns how to say “expensive” and “cheap” in Chinese. In certain situations in China, bargaining is very important and these words will equip you to be a champion bargainer!

The author of the “The Happy Kitchen” Rachel Kelly learns how to say “kitchen” in Chinese and explains the science of how what we eat affects not just our physical but also our mental wellbeing.

Transition drummer Josh and ShaoLan discuss the origins of chopsticks and how to pronounce it just right in Chinese. The chopsticks in every Asian country have slightly different characteristics. Which style do you find easiest to use?

Noreena Hertz is a bestselling author and chief economics editor of the UK’s ITV. ShaoLan asks her to reveal why having a challenge in life is so important and how she has motivated herself to grow and reach new heights. In this fascinating conversation, learn the word for “challenge” in Chinese!

ShaoLan shares with rising star dancer of the Royal Ballet, Luke Wragg how to let your friends know whether you have any brothers or sisters in Chinese. Find out why it is important in Chinese society whether a brother or sister is older or younger than you.

Relationship is everything in China. The best step to getting “guanxi” is right here on the Talk Chineasy episode and who better to learn the word than one of London’s best-connected people, the “queen of networking” Carole Stone CBE.

ShaoLan teaches renowned doctor Dean Ornish how to say “diet” in Chinese. Dean looks at the reasons why a healthy diet is so important.

In this special episode, ShaoLan teaches the co-founder of Scout Technologies Genevieve Wolff Lydstone the word for “interview” in Chinese. Find out Genevieve’s tips on how to perfect your interview technique and find out how Scout is revolutionising the way in which companies search for their employees.

How do you say “take care” in Chinese? Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke finds out that ”protecting your weight” has a fascinating origin rooted in ancient Chinese culture and isn’t as offensive as it may first seem.