Do you keep learning new vocab but have trouble using it? Jared and John talk about the vocab dilemma in which many learners find themselves caught and discuss the balance between knowledge and proficiency. Guest interview is with Amy Celico, international political and economic consultant, former US senior trade representative, and a lifelong Chinese learner.&nbsp;Links from the episode:<ul><li><a href="https://mandarincompanion.com/products/jekyll-and-hyde/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jekyll and Hyde</a> | Mandarin Companion</li><li><a href="https://www.sinosplice.com/life/archives/2023/02/03/using-chatgpt-to-learn-chinese" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Using ChatGPT to Learn Chinese</a> | Sinosplice</li><li><a href="https://thechinaproject.com/podcast/the-10-worst-pieces-of-advice-for-learning-chinese/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Steve Kaufmann Interview</a> | Podcast 98</li><li><a href="https://www.albrightstonebridge.com/team/amy-p-celico" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amy Celico</a> | Albright Stonebridge Group</li></ul> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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Learn HOW to learn Chinese with hosts Jared Turner and John Pasden. You will learn tips, strategies, and insights so you can supercharge your language learning. You will also be inspired by guest interviews with people from all over the world who have learned Chinese. Both Jared and John both learned Chinese, lived in China for many years, and have worked with learners all over the world and understand the unique challenges that Chinese learners face. They stay at the forefront of language learning research and methods and bring that to listeners everywhere. 