During a trip to Hong Kong, Mike Kennedy haphazardly began studying Chinese characters which started him on a path he could have never imagined. His growing passion for Chinese drove him to co-found Jinbu Pal, a reading app for Chinese, and start a YouTube channel where he makes cocktails in Chinese. From visiting factories in China to karaoke bars in Taipei, Mike&#39;s stories are both inspiring and unique!
 
Links from the episode:
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 <li><a href="https://jinbupal.com/">Jinbu Pal</a> Chinese reading app
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 <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HomeBartendingJourney">Home Bartending Journey</a> | YouTube
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 <li><a href="https://mandarincompanion.com/">Mandarin Companion</a> graded readers
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The 6 Biggest Questions About Chinese Characters—Answered!

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. 