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Mandarin Blueprint Luke & Phil from Mandarin Blueprint
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Mandarin Blueprint is the most ambitious online Chinese learning curriculum ever attempted. Not only because it integrates pronunciation, characters, vocabulary & grammar acquisition materials, but more importantly because it teaches how to relate everything you need to know about Chinese to your personal lived experience.
Everything about your past is a potential connection you can make to Mandarin, and we're experts at helping you find them. Not to mention, Chinese is a super cool language! Once you get several characters under your belt, you're going to have a paradigm shift about language. Meaning is expressed using entirely different component parts, and we've only become more fascinated by it the deeper we've delved into it. Join Luke Neale & Phil Crimmins as we explore not only Chinese but how connecting Mandarin to our past lived experiences helped us learn in a fraction of the time.
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Saying Sorry in Chinese: Essential Phrases
Luke, here. In this episode, I go into the many different ways to apologize in Chinese. I explore a variety of phrases to convey apologies, including “Excuse me,” “I’m sorry,” “Can you forgive me?” and more.
Join me as I discuss the appropriate contexts for each phrase, how to respond to apologies, and how to apologize in specific situations. Whether you are a Mandarin enthusiast, a traveler, or simply curious about other cultures, this episode will teach you proper Chinese etiquette and practical language skills.
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202. A Homeschooler’s Experience of Mandarin Blueprint
Phil here. This week, I tackle the question that's on many language learners' minds - can you really become fully fluent in a new language? I explain why the answer is yes, as long as you prioritize the language by connecting it to your core values.
I also discuss building confidence to speak to native speakers, as well as the role that mindset plays in language learning. While mindset is essential, the wrong method can still stymie your progress. I'll explain why.
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201. “I Need a Dictionary to Understand Myself!”
Luke here. In this week’s episode, we delve into the struggles and breakthroughs of learning Mandarin. It's natural to feel overwhelmed and discouraged at times, but we're here to guide you on how to appreciate the language through immersion. We've had students who have become so immersed that they have needed a dictionary to understand their own thoughts in Chinese. Consistent practice is key, and even just 30 minutes a day can make a significant difference. As a language learner myself with a busy life, I share my personal experiences on how to make language learning a priority. Tune in for valuable insights and inspiration to fuel your language-learning journey.
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418 Phrases to sound more fluent In Mandarin (with pdf and audio flashcards) ▶ ▶ https://mandarinbp.com/phrases
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:52 Email from Gavia on needing a dictionary to understand her thoughts in Chinese
13:51 Email from Annette on the Character 处
14:47 Luke responding to Annette giving different example sentences using 处
18:13 Brian on Level 30 Complete, Phase 4 Complete and the importance of setting aside at least 30 minutes per day for language learning
20:01: Tim Malinowski on (BONUS) The Language Learning Tripod Part 3: Time
22:34 Karen DeWitt on Choose Your Challenge
22:40 Zaz Bloomberg on Choose Your Challenge
22:50 Luke explaining the Mandarin Blueprint Insanity Challenge
23:23 Evere on 所以 in Context
25:20 Merideth Ezell on 美女 in Context
26:06 Hector Pulido on (BO -
200. Play the Understanding Game & Win Fluency
Phil here. In this week’s episode, I explore the idea of "playing to understand" when it comes to language acquisition. I believe that instead of focusing on memorization and knowledge about a language, we should adopt a more childlike attitude and focus on playing an understanding game to learn Chinese. By doing so, we can achieve real fluency and understand language patterns on a deeper level. I also emphasize that understanding does not equal memorization and that our brains are wired to extract patterns from languagess
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Free course: "The Legends Of Language Learning" (interviews with experts):
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Free Tone Pair Chart with audio flashcards
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418 Phrases to sound more fluent In Mandarin (with pdf and audio flashcards)
▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/phrases
Get our free study checklist: "How to Speak Fluent Mandarin"
▶▶ https://go.mandarinblueprint.com/fluent-chinese-checklist
Blog: Useful articles on Mandarin Chinese posted regularly
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Podcast: Luke & Phil diving into everything Mandarin-related
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Thank you for your support
1:12 Phil explains playing the understanding game and how to adopt a more childlike attitude
4:24 Thomas Brand on How You’re Going to Get to Fluency
5:00 The one true hack to adult language learners in comparison to children learning languages
7:18 Understanding the Chinese language through thoughts and patterns
16:18 Masterofpowers by Email on the importance of immersion and with a warning on how SRS is for long term, not short term gains.
27:31 Phil breaks down Christopher Weeks’ Email discussing his tutor sessions and how his current biggest issue is grammar
36:00 Responding to Christopher’s email, Phil explains why input is the only thing that matters to help you solve grammatical problems
44:40 Jack Wyldeck by Email in response to MB villain series t -
199. How AI Can Make Learning Chinese Easier
This week, Luke Neale explores the topic of using AI tools such as ChatGPT to improve Chinese learning. Luke discusses using Chat GPT for tutoring, and emphasized the benefits of the conversational aspect. It seems like it provides a comprehensive list of vocabulary, pinyin, and English translations, and allows for follow-up questions related to previous topics as if you’re having a real conversation. Luke also discusses the benefits of using flashcards and handwriting. Additionally, he discusses the best memory palace technique for Chinese learning that Mandarin Blueprint recommends to all of their students. No matter where you are in your Chinese language journey, this episode is packed with valuable insights and tips that can help you advance to the next level. Join the conversation and tune in to make the most out of this opportunity!
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What type of Chinese learner are you? Take this 2-minutes quiz to find out now!
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Subscribe to the Mandarin Insights Newsletter
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Free course: "The Legends Of Language Learning" (interviews with experts):
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Free Tone Pair Chart with audio flashcards
▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/tonepairs
418 Phrases to sound more fluent In Mandarin (with pdf and audio flashcards)
▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/phrases
Get our free study checklist: "How to Speak Fluent Mandarin"
▶▶ https://go.mandarinblueprint.com/fluent-chinese-checklist
Blog: Useful articles on Mandarin Chinese posted regularly
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Podcast: Luke & Phil diving into everything Mandarin-related
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All-Course Bundle: Get all of our courses as a bundle and save 40%
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Pronunciation Mastery:
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The Mandarin Blueprint Method: Our flagship course
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Mandarin Immersion Masterclass:
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Habit-Building Bootcamp:
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The Mandarin Blueprint CHALLENGE! - Achieve basic literacy in Chinese in 15 days:
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Victor on ChatGPT
11:00 - Dan on the insanity challenge
15:14 - Darlin on Hanzi Movie Method
18:35 - Teodor on knowing 2000 characters
21:48 - Tosha on habit building bootcamp
25:17 - Jack on ‘I submit to you’ -
198. The Dastardly Deed of Decoding Grammar
This week, Phil Crimmins delves into the topic of improving Chinese grammar by connecting with your local Chinese community. Phil shares his personal experience of how immersing himself in the Chinese community helped him to master the language and provides tips on how you can do the same. He also talks about the Mandarin Blueprint team's recent YouTube videos, which will provide you with even more practical insights and strategies to accelerate your Mandarin learning journey. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, this episode will provide you with valuable insights and inspiration to take your Chinese to the next level. So tune in and join the conversation!
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What type of Chinese learner are you? Take this 2-minutes quiz to find out now!
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Subscribe to the Mandarin Insights Newsletter
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Free course: "The Legends Of Language Learning" (interviews with experts):
▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/LOLL
Free Tone Pair Chart with audio flashcards
▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/tonepairs
418 Phrases to sound more fluent In Mandarin (with pdf and audio flashcards)
▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/phrases
Get our free study checklist: "How to Speak Fluent Mandarin"
▶▶ https://go.mandarinblueprint.com/fluent-chinese-checklist
Blog: Useful articles on Mandarin Chinese posted regularly
▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/blog
Podcast: Luke & Phil diving into everything Mandarin-related
▶▶ https://mandarinbp.com/podcast
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✅ OUR COURSES
All-Course Bundle: Get all of our courses as a bundle and save 40%
▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/bundle/
Pronunciation Mastery:
▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/chinese-pronunciation/
The Mandarin Blueprint Method: Our flagship course
▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/mandarin-blueprint-method/
Mandarin Immersion Masterclass:
▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/mandarin-immersion-masterclass/
Habit-Building Bootcamp:
▶▶ https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/courses/habit-building-bootcamp/
The Mandarin Blueprint CHALLENGE! - Achieve basic literacy in Chinese in 15 days:
▶▶https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/challenge
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✅ CONTACT US
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro About Finding Chinese Communities in your area & MB's YouTube channel
8:08 Matt on finding advanced grammar materials
17:56 Jack on less common usages of Chinese characters
20:00 Lucas asking about Chinese Idioms or 成语
25:16 Jack Wyldeck on Time to Get Real About Sentences
26:15 David Knudsen on the insanity challenge
28:05 Jack Wyldeck comparing the differences of the word 'life'
30:37 Florine van Meer on writing stuff down
32:08 Jack Wyldeck on cultural differences
35:16 Merideth Ezell on morpheme’s
37:50 Jack Wyldeck on sentence structure
40:48 Merideth Ezell on different meanings to questions
43:27 Jack Wyldeck on using hell as a prop
44:21 Merideth Ezell on taking questions too literal
45:45 Kimberly Wong on 'for a moment'
47:25 Abigail on direct translations
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Phil and Luke are some of the best teachers of Mandarin. Their Mandarin Blueprint Method is hands down the best way to learn Chinese. Their podcast is a nice extension of the method and really helps a lot.