The Chinese grammar AA的(de) where the adjective is duplicated is a common pattern used to describe people or things. In this episode Karen and 柏威 take a deep dive into this structure.


Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

语法 - AA的 Grammar - AA de (Duplication of Adjectives)

In this episode, we reflect on how children acquire their first language and what adults can learn from it.

Rethinking Language Learning

Kids and learning languages

Have thought about only focusing on what's essential? Does it seem to you as a good strategy to save time and achieve the skills that you need the most?

In this episode, I talk about both the benefits and drawbacks of essentialism as an approach to learning a language.


Essentialism 

In this episode, I talk about the difference between passive and Active Vocabulary. I also explain ways to improve productive knowledge.

Receptive & Productive Vocabulary

Hello, fellow language learners and enthusiasts!
In this episode, I talk about language using related fear, some of its roots, and ways to overcome it. I hope you find it helpful and thoughtful. Don't hesitate to share with me your experiences regarding this topic.

Overcoming Fear

In this episode, I speak about the phenomenon of the "collateral effect" and how it can help us learn a language.  