China has lifted COVID restrictions and is issuing visas. It’s time to visit China! Jared and John talk about what you need to know about visiting China that has opened back up. Guest interview is with Sophia Xavier from Portugal whose fascination with China led her to study in China and pursue career opportunities in South East Asia.&nbsp;Links from the episode:<ul><li><a href="https://cova.mfa.gov.cn/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">China Online Visa Application (COVA)</a> | China Consular Affairs</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHB91CX1?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=wwwmandarin00-20&amp;linkId=96603ccbee93d46d46c583c0ed62db9f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chinese on Your Terms</a> | Amazon</li><li><a href="https://mandarincompanion.com/products/shrelock-holmes-and-the-case-of-the-curly-haired-company/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Curly-Haired Company</a> | &nbsp;Level 1 Chinese Graded Reader</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. 