Talk Chineasy - Learn Chinese every day with ShaoLan

ShaoLan is a Taiwanese entrepreneur who created the Chineasy visual learning system, and her podcast distills that approach into bite-sized daily episodes. Most clock in at just 7 to 10 minutes, which makes them perfect for commutes or coffee breaks. The hook is the guest list: ShaoLan interviews CEOs, scientists, musicians, and other accomplished figures while teaching a specific Chinese word or phrase in each episode. She traces the etymology of characters, explains the radicals that build them, and weaves in cultural stories that make the vocabulary genuinely memorable. With 435 episodes and a 4.7-star rating from 228 reviews, the show has serious staying power. The format leans more toward vocabulary and cultural literacy than grammar drilling, so do not expect conjugation tables or sentence pattern exercises. But that is also the charm. You absorb Chinese in an entertaining, almost NPR-style context where learning feels incidental to an interesting conversation. The companion Chineasy app and website extend the experience for those who want structured practice beyond the audio. If you have ever struggled to remember vocabulary because flashcards bore you, this podcast offers a refreshing alternative approach.