秋月慢谈 Real Chinese Talk - Immersion for Intermediates

For me, Japanese anime is not just a way to pass the time, but rather a third way of understanding the world outside of school and family when I was a child.More than twenty years later, I am still watching anime, even though some people believe it is created only for children.This itself shows the timeless charm of anime.00:00 Childhood Affection01:09 The Concept of Anime and Its Popularity in China03:59 From the Television Era to Pirated Copies06:53 The Complexity of Hunter x Hunter10:35 Impressions of Japanese Anime in Recent Years12:33 Differences Between Europe and China in Viewing Japanese Anime14:21 Anime as an Art Form and Its Personal Impact on Me对我来说，日本动漫不仅仅是消磨时间的一种方式，而是我小时候在学校、家庭之外的，认识世界的第三个方式。二十多年后的今天，我还在看动漫，即使有人认为这只是为了孩子创作的。这也说明了日本动漫穿越时间的魅力。00:00 童年情结01:09 动漫概念与在中国的流行03:59 电视年代到盗版启蒙06:53 《全职猎人》的复杂性10:35 日本动漫近年观感12:33 欧洲和中国对日本动漫的看法差异14:21 动漫即艺术，以及对我个人的影响-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared three special concepts that only exists in Chinese.Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensible input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you!-------------------------------------Podcast website: https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/tSzGRysdMuQAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk One-time donation: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk/shop Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nlVideo: Slovenia

Have you ever noticed that the city you live in has a profound impact on your life and overall happiness? In this episode of the podcast, I explore three key criteria by sharing my experiences living in different cities in China and the Netherlands, and reflect on what makes a city truly “happy.”00:00 Introduction & Happy City00:51 Personal Urban Living Experiences04:07 The Essence and Complexity of Cities06:25 Criterion One: People-Centered Urban Design13:25 Criterion Two: Average Commute Time and Happiness16:50 Criterion Three: Integrating Nature into Urban Life20:03 Is Your City a Happy City?你有没有意识到这样一件事：你所居住的城市对你的生活和幸福程度影响极大。这期播客里我就围绕着三个标准，和你聊聊我在中国和荷兰不同城市生活的经历，以及由此而发的关于幸福城市的思考。00:00 开场与《Happy City》00:51 个人城市生活体验04:07 城市的本质与复杂性06:25 标准一：以人为本的城市设计13:25 标准二：平均通勤时长与幸福感16:50 标准三：自然融入城市生活20:03 你生活的城市是一个幸福城市吗？Happy City by Charles Montgomery https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13330588-happy-city -------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared three special concepts that only exists in Chinese.Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensible input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you!-------------------------------------Podcast website: https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/VFGvZb7H5I0Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk One-time donation: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk/shop Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nlVideo: The Netherlands, Portugal

I believe music is the true universal language—you don’t need to study it; you just need to feel it, and you can convey complex ideas and emotions. This partly explains the significance of music—it transcends time, space, and culture. On a personal level, I’ve also been finding different ways to deepen my connection with music. It’s not just about listening; I also learn instruments, and in the future, I hope to study composition as well. What is your relationship with music? 00:00 The Journey Begins: My Path in Learning Instruments02:12 The Influence of Japanese Music and Childhood Memories04:20 The Beauty of Melody: A Comparison Between Japanese and Western Music05:22 Music as Emotion, Communication, and a Universal Language10:55 Spirit of the Times: The Evolution of Chinese Music15:20 The Formation of Musical Taste and Memory我认为音乐是真正的通用语言—不需要学习，只需要感受，你就能传达复杂的意思和情绪。这也部分解释了音乐的重要性——跨越了时间、空间，以及文化。从个人层面而言，我也是通过各种办法增加自己和音乐真正接触的机会，不仅仅是听音乐，我还学习乐器，未来还想学习作曲。你和音乐的关系是怎样的？00:00 音乐启程：我的乐器学习之路02:12 日本音乐的影响与童年记忆04:20 旋律之美：日西音乐风格对比05:22 音乐——情绪、交流与通用语言10:55 时代精神：中国音乐的演变15:20 音乐偏好的形成与记忆-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared a secret “recipe” on how to carve out enough time to learn languages in your busy life.Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensible input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you!-------------------------------------Podcast website: https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/6A4B0qJngcwAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk One-time donation: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk/shop Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nlVideo: China

I have worked in both large and small companies, and I realized that the smaller the company I work for, the happier I am.Why is this so? Is this just my personal experience or is it the same for everyone? In addition to working in large and small companies, are there other possibilities?00:00 Welcome and personal update01:05 Career background and the changing pattern of happiness05:27 Research and analysis on company size and well-being12:00 Challenges of small companies vs. Advantages of large companies14:48 Standardization vs. Creativity: adapting to challenges in small companies17:26 Exploring different forms of work我在大公司和小公司都工作过，我发现当我工作的公司规模越小，我的幸福感越强。为什么是这样？这只是我的个人体验还是大家都这样？除了在大公司和小公司之外，有没有别的可能性？00:00 欢迎与近况分享01:05 职业背景与幸福感的变化轨迹05:27 公司规模与幸福感的研究与分析12:00 小公司的挑战与大公司的优势14:48 标准 vs 创造：适应小公司的挑战17:26 多种工作形式的探索与思考-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared a secret “recipe” on how to carve out enough time to learn languages in your busy life.Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensible input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you!-------------------------------------Podcast website: https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/3ij3kkm09wYAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk One-time donation: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk/shop Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

Hiking used to be my only way of traveling, but since coming to Europe, I’ve rarely gone hiking. My last mountain trek was in 2020, on the EBC (Everest Base Camp) route in Nepal.Finally, this August, I’m going to start hiking again.Why do I love hiking? In this podcast, I’ll be sharing the best experiences hiking has brought me.00:00 Hiking Plans and Travel Anticipation03:19 Recalling the EBC Trek Experience08:12 Life in Extreme Conditions and Returning to the City10:01 The Meaning of Hiking and Inner Experience13:04 Sensory Immersion in Nature16:00 Looking Ahead to Future Hikes徒步曾经是我唯一的旅游方式，但是来欧洲之后我却很少徒步。我上一次的山间徒步经历是2020年尼泊尔的EBC路线。终于，今年八月份我要重新开始徒步了。为什么我喜欢徒步？播客里我将分享徒步带给我的最佳体验。00:00 徒步计划与旅行期待03:19 EBC徒步经历回顾08:12 极端环境下的生活与回归城市10:01 徒步的意义与内在体验13:04 自然中的感官体验16:00 对未来徒步的展望-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I talked about a weird phenomenon of touristy places in China: Crowded spots, pricey tickets—yet billions in yearly losses.Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensible input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you!-------------------------------------Podcast website: https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/-9z6sEqUkKEAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk One-time donation: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk/shop Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nlVideo: EBC, Nepal

When chatting with friends, I’m often told, “Qiuyue, how do you manage to do so many things!”And I think to myself, I haven’t even listed everything else I’m doing yet!But honestly, I don’t feel like my life is all that busy—I’m just doing the things I genuinely enjoy (most of the time): learning languages, reading, working out, creating art, socializing, and playing games.That said, when I think about it more carefully, there are indeed some personal experiences I can share—things that might help others tap into their potential and explore more of what life has to offer.00:00 Opening & why this topic was chosen02:05 How many things I am doing, really?07:40 Multiple life pillars & maintaining balance09:18 Boosting energy levels13:08 Making use of fragmented time & avoiding social media17:19 External brain systems & integrating language learning into daily life和朋友聊天时，我常常被评价：秋月，你怎么能做这么多事情的！我心想：我还没有列出其他我还在做的事情呢！但我并没有觉得我的生活有多忙，我只是在做自己享受做的事情而已（大多数时候）：学习语言，读书健身，创作艺术，社交和游戏。但仔细想想，这其中，的确是有一些个人经验可以分享给大家，帮助大家能够充分发挥自己的潜力，尝试更多的事情。00:00 开场与选题动因02:05 我到底在做多少事情？07:40 多重重心与动态平衡09:18 提高能量水平13:08 利用碎片时间与远离社交媒体17:19 外脑系统与语言学习融入生活-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared one of my favorite tools for squeezing language practice into your daily routine—with the bonus of learning some art history along the way.Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensible input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you!-------------------------------------Podcast website: https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/YhdKL87JZxMAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk One-time donation: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk/shop Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

Real Chinese Talk has reached 1,000 subscribers on Spotify!While this number may seem insignificant compared to many top or mid-tier podcasts, for me, it's a major milestone.So, thank you all! Your listening, support, and comments are what keep me going.Along the way, I’ve also learned something very important — to be a friend of time. Sometimes, even when we put genuine effort into something, we might not get immediate positive feedback. But if we remain patient, good results will gradually show up.00:00 Opening & Thanks00:50 The Origins and Hiatus of the Podcast03:01 Encouragement and the Process of Starting Again04:16 Multiple Reasons for Podcasting & the Current Format07:02 Personal Growth & the Sense of Accomplishment from Independent Creation09:15 Podcast Expansion & Future Plans16:02 Comprehensible Input: A Core Method in Language Learning秋月慢谈在 Spotify 上的订阅人数达到了一千人！虽然这个数字对于很多头部、中部的播客来说是一个微不足道的数字，但是对我而言，这是一个很大的里程碑。所以很谢谢大家！你的收听、关注以及留言，是让我继续做下去的动力。在这个过程中，我也学会了很重要的一件事——做时间的朋友。有时候，我们用心去做一件事情，可能没法立刻得到正反馈，但是如果耐心一些，好的结果就会慢慢出现。00:00 开场与感谢00:50 播客的起源与中断03:01 激励与重新开始的过程04:16 做播客的多重原因，现在播客的形式07:02 自我成长与独立创作的成就感09:15 播客的拓展与未来计划16:02 可理解输入：语言学习的核心方法-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I kicked off a new series that introduces a fun way to learn Chinese by pairing words with photos and stories. This time, the story is about hotpot and shaved ice—do you know how to say these in Chinese?Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensible input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles)Additional learning materialsOne-time donationContact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

The distance in time and space seems to have placed a filter between me and my hometown.When living abroad, the China I saw was always a beautiful one; and when I recalled my childhood, only warm, comforting memories would surface.But when I finally returned to the place I had imagined countless times in my mind, reality turned out to be a bit different.If you’ve ever lived overseas—or are currently reflecting on the meaning of "home" and "distance"—this episode might resonate with you.00:00 Start00:30 Overview of my trip back to China & family reunion05:10 Domestic travel itinerary and tourist experiences08:00 Reflections on the idea that “distance creates beauty”11:42 The contrast between everyday convenience and unspoken social rules in China17:37 Revisiting childhood places & the bittersweetness of old friendships时间和空间的距离，仿佛在我和故乡之间架起了一层滤镜。身在他乡时，我眼中的中国总是美好的；回忆童年时，浮现的也尽是温暖的片段。可当我真正回到那个曾经在脑海中描绘了无数次的地方时，现实却有些不太一样。如果你也曾在海外生活，或者正在思考“家”与“距离”的意义，这期播客或许会引起你的共鸣。00:00 开头00:30 回国行程总览与家庭团聚05:10 国内旅行路线与旅游体验08:00 “距离产生美”的感悟11:42 国内生活便利与社会规则的反差17:37 回到童年场景与旧友情的感伤-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I kicked off a new series that introduces a fun way to learn Chinese by pairing words with photos and stories. This time, the story is about hotpot and shaved ice—do you know how to say these in Chinese?Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensible input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles)Additional learning materialsOne-time donationContact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

How much do you know about AI?Why is ChatGPT biased? Why is the emergence of DeepSeek beneficial for the diversity of language models? What is the current state of AI technology in the daily lives of people in China? As someone working in the tech industry, I’ll share how I use AI in both my work and personal life, offer some insights into the AI industry and its future, and give suggestions on how to make the most of AI tools. 00:28 Why Talk About AI 02:22 How I Use AI in Work and Daily Life 05:40 Four Types of AI Users 06:49 AI Bias and Cultural Differences 09:47 DeepSeek in China 13:05 The Future of AI and Core Human Abilities你对人工智能知道多少？为什么ChatGPT是有偏见的？为什么DeepSeek（深度求索）的出现有利于语言模型的多样性发展？人工智能技术在中国人生活里的现状是怎样的？作为一个在科技行业工作的人，我将分享我如何在我的工作和生活中使用人工智能，我对人工智能行业和未来的一些看法以及使用人工智能的建议。00:28 为什么聊人工智能02:22 工作与生活中使用AI的方式05:40 人工智能用户的四种类型06:49 AI的偏见与文化差异09:47 DeepSeek在中国13:05 AI未来趋势与人类核心能力Zen and the Art of Motorcycle MaintenanceChina’s AI frenzy: DeepSeek is already everywhere ChatGPT is multilingual but monocultural-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared how Chinese people learn ancient Chinese literature, as well as one of my favorite Chinese ancient poems.Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensible input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles)Additional learning materialsOne-time donationContact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

We make choices every day—but in a world full of noise, opinions, and endless information, how can we stay true to our own decisions without being swayed by others?Or put another way: how should we get along with the world?In this episode, you’ll hear three specific ways of thinking that can help you find clarity in complexity and stay grounded in times of uncertainty.If you’ve ever felt unsure about the future or questioned your past decisions, this episode might offer you a new perspective.00:44 A thought-provoking question from a chinese cultural salon in the netherlands02:02 The starting point: how to relate to the world07:27 Mental tools for navigating a complicated world08:36 Three decision-making mindsets: grayscale thinking, systems thinking, and the belief in change16:52 A long but worthwhile process 我们每天都在做选择，可是在这个充满声音、观点和信息的世界里，如何坚持自己的决定、不被他人影响？或者说：我们该如何和这个世界相处？你将听到三种具体的思维方式，帮助我们在复杂中找到清晰，在迷茫中坚持自我。如果你也曾对未来感到犹豫，对过去的决定产生怀疑，那这期播客或许会带给你一些新的启发。00:44 荷兰中文文化沙龙的提问02:02 思考的起点：与世界相处的方式07:27 应对复杂世界的思维练习08:36 三种帮助做决定的思维方式：灰度思维，系统思维，改变的信念16:52 这是一个漫长的过程-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared how Chinese people learn ancient Chinese literature, as well as one of my favorite Chinese ancient poems.Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensive input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles)Additional learning materialsSupport to keep me goingContact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

Many people believe that learning a foreign language is very difficult—and indeed, it’s not easy—but learning a new language is something that becomes easier the more you do it.After studying several languages, I’ve learned which methods work and which ones don’t. This helps me learn each new language faster and more effectively.In other words, the more languages I learn, the better I become at learning new ones.In this episode of the podcast, I’ll be sharing the approach I’ve developed for learning a language from scratch, based on my experience studying four foreign languages.00:29 Language Background Introduction03:08 Five Steps for Learning a Language from Scratch (Methodology), Step 1: Find a Good Teacher06:28 Step 2: Prioritize Pronunciation Training07:51 Step 3: Choose the Right Textbook09:23 Step 4: Use Anki to Build Vocabulary and Common Phrases11:09 Step 5: Find Immersive Input Materials That Work for You13:57 Not Recommended: Doing Language Exchange Too Early16:16 Duolingo – User Experience and Reflections18:06 These Methods Are for Reference Only – Everyone Learns Differently很多人认为学习一门外语是很困难的一件事——的确，这并不容易——但是，外语的学习是一件“越战越勇”的事情。当我学习了几门语言之后，我知道什么样的方法奏效，什么方法没用。这能够帮助我更快、更好地学习下一门语言。也就是说，我学习的语言越多，我越会学习一门外语。这一期播客里，就是我在学习了四门外语之后总结的“从零开始”的方法。00:29 语言背景介绍03:08 从零开始的语言学习五步骤（方法论），第一步：找一个好老师06:28 第二步：重视发音训练07:51 第三步：选择合适的教材09:23 第四步：使用Anki积累词汇与句子11:09 第五步：找到适合自己的沉浸式输入材料13:57 不推荐的做法：初期语言交换16:16 Duolingo的使用体验与反思18:06 方法仅供参考，因人而异-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I dove into the official language difficulty rankings and touched on why Chinese is such a challenge. The goal was to motivate, not intimidate!Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensive input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles)Additional learning materialsSupport to keep me goingContact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

Whenever I learn a new language, I always encounter a bottleneck—it feels like no matter what I do, I just can't seem to improve my language skills.However, after learning my fourth and fifth languages, I gradually figured out ways to break through these plateaus, especially after reaching an intermediate level.In this episode, I’d like to share these methods with you.00:19 Bottlenecks in language learning01:09 Personal language learning experience02:33 Methods to overcome language learning plateaus04:09 How to improve writing skills08:30 Methods for speaking practice12:50 Long-term strategies for language learning14:11 Future goal: speaking fluent Japanese在我学习任何一门语言的时候，我都曾经遇到过瓶颈——就好像自己似乎做任何事情都没办法提高自己的语言水平。但是，在我学习了第四门、第五门语言之后，我逐渐总结出如何突破瓶颈的方法，尤其是在水平达到了中级之后。这一期播客里，我想和你分享这些方法。00:19 语言学习的瓶颈01:09 个人语言学习经历02:33 语言学习的突破方法04:09 如何提升写作能力08:30 口语训练的方法12:50 语言学习的长期策略14:11 未来目标：流利说日语-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I dove into the official language difficulty rankings and touched on why Chinese is such a challenge. The goal was to motivate, not intimidate!Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensive input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles)Additional learning materialsSupport to keep me goingContact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nlVideo: the Netherlands

What Kind of Life Do I Want? How Can I Live the Life I Desire?To answer these two questions, you only need one method.And one day in the future, you will realize that you have become the person you once aspired to be.In this episode of the podcast, I will share this method and how it has benefited me.00:23 My experience at an offline gathering01:30 Pursuing dreams and taking action03:16 Future visualization exercise05:41 The logic behind future visualization07:19 How to conduct a visualization exercise10:05 Setting a vision and putting it into action我想过上什么样的生活？我怎么才能过上我想要的生活？回答这两个问题，你只需要一个方法。然后在未来的某一天，你会发现你已经成为了曾经的自己想成为的那个人。我将在这期播客里分享这个方法，以及我是如何受益的。00:23 线下聚会的经历 01:30 追梦与行动03:16 未来想象练习05:41 未来可视化的逻辑07:19 如何进行可视化练习10:05 设定愿景并付诸行动-------------------------------------In the last newsletter, I introduced some common mistakes that Chinese people make when speaking English—which might have important implications for your Chinese learning journey!Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensive input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles)Additional learning materialsContact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

Learning a language is like riding a roller coaster: sometimes I feel like giving up, and other times I’m incredibly motivated.I believe the hardest part of learning a language is sticking with it. So how can we keep going? Let me share my own experience. 00:23 The Importance of Language Learning in My Life01:22 The Low Points of Language Learning: Frustration and Self-Doubt03:02 Adjusting Mindset: Redefining Language Learning Goals06:26 Breakthrough in Language Learning: Measuring Progress with a "Fixed Benchmark"09:11 Communicating with Non-Native Speakers11:16 Perseverance: The Key to Language Learning学习语言就像坐过山车，有时我想放弃，有时我又受到极大的激励。我认为，学习语言最困难的事情是“坚持”。那怎么让自己坚持？我想分享一下自己的经验。00:23 语言学习在我生活中的重要性01:22 语言学习的低谷，失落与自我怀疑03:02 调整心态，重新理解语言学习目标06:26 语言学习的突破，使用“固定标尺”衡量进步09:11 和非母语者一起交流11:16 坚持是学习语言的关键-------------------------------------In last week’s newsletter, I introduced some common mistakes that Chinese people make when speaking English—which might have important implications for your Chinese learning journey!Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensive input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles)Additional learning materialsContact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

I've recently become obsessed with a video game—the famous Stardew Valley! So far, I've already spent over 130 hours playing it—it's honestly kind of scary! But I don’t want to enjoy it alone, so I’m here to recommend this game to you, hehe!00:20 Obsessed with Stardew Valley01:45 Why the Game is So Popular03:31 Rich Details: NPC Relationships and Diverse Farm Management07:13 Sense of Achievement and Immersive Gameplay08:21 Stardew Valley’s Music and the Story of Its Independent Developer, ConcernedApe11:14 The Persistence and Success Behind Game Development13:25 The Connection Between Language Learning and Gaming我最近迷上了一个电子游戏，那就是大名鼎鼎的《星露谷》！到目前为止我已经玩了130多个小时了，真的是可怕！不过我不想一个人，所以我想向你安利这个游戏嘿嘿！00:20 迷上《星露谷》01:45 游戏受欢迎的原因03:31 细节丰富：NPC关系与农场经营的多样性07:13 游戏带来的成就感与沉浸式体验08:21 《星露谷》音乐与独立开发者ConcernedApe的故事11:14 游戏开发背后的坚持与成功13:25 语言学习与游戏的结合-------------------------------------In last week’s newsletter, I introduced what kind of magic is created when the Chinese characters “gold, wood, water, fire, earth” are superimposed!Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensive input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles)Additional learning materialsContact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl