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秋月慢谈 Real Chinese Talk - Immersion for Intermediates

Authentic, slow, and clear Chinese — about things that matter. Hosted by Qiuyue 秋月, a native Chinese speaker who speaks multiple languages and works in tech and the creative industry. Topics range from language learning and personal life to psychology, culture, and technology. Thoughtful, relevant, and always human.

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00:15:20

#26 有时我想放弃学习语言 How can we keep going?

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2025/03/01

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

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00:17:17

#25 I’m so obsessed with Stardew Valley 星露谷超好玩！

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2025/02/15

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

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00:14:27

#24 我是一个假的中国人? I’m afraid of exams

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2025/02/01

As a Chinese person who has been dominated by exams throughout my life, I recently realized that I am afraid of exams. I constantly feel anxious about upcoming tests, believing that my preparation is never enough and that I am incapable of performing to my true potential. It feels as though a single exam has the power to define my worth.This is the trauma that China's exam culture has left me with. 00:06 Adjusting my goals: deciding to give up the Dutch B2 exam 01:13 My experience learning

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00:22:48

#23 My life and achievements of 2024, Become a new...

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2025/01/18

My life and achievements in 202400:23 New Chinese name for the podcast 01:00 Principles for making New Year's resolutions and ways to reflect 03:21 The "big question" for 2024 07:16 Breakthroughs in language learning 11:16 The significance of writing 14:42 The significance of learning to swim 16:37 Growth in work 20:24 Looking forward to 2025 2024年我的生活和成就 00:23 播客新的中文名 01:00 制定新年计划的原则和反思的方式 03:21 2024年的“大问题” 07:16 语言学习的突破 11:16 写作的意义 14:42 学会游泳的意义 16:37 工作的成长与改变 20:24

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00:20:12

#22 Life as a Chinese in Europe: Christmas, New...

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2025/01/04

Christmas, New Year's Day and Chinese New Year - how do they intertwine for Chinese people living in Europe?As someone who straddles two cultures, the festive atmosphere of Christmas and New Year in Europe is both familiar and strange. While people here are reuniting with their families, Christmas and New Year's Day are just "another holiday" to me, and the most lively Chinese New Year in China is just an ordinary working day in Europe. I will share my observations, cultural comparisons and

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00:19:01

#21 Tokyo, my favorite city 我最喜欢的城市东京 | Chinese...

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2024/12/21

Tokyo is hands down my favorite city—something I realized after visiting it. As someone who’s spent their whole life living in cities, I’ve kind of become numb to them. Shopping malls, restaurants, streets, skyscrapers—they all feel the same after a while. But Tokyo? Tokyo’s different. Maybe it’s because I’ve been soaking up Japanese culture for years, but I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for this city. And this trip? It brought all those feelings to life. Why, you ask? Well, stick around for

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00:20:03

#20 Being sick in the Netherlands and in China....

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2024/12/07

Autumn and winter are seasons when colds and flu are common, and I couldn't avoid it either—I fell ill at the end of autumn.The experience of being sick in the Netherlands and in China is very different. The healthcare systems, people's attitudes towards illness, and even the policies for taking sick leave at work are all different. In this episode of the podcast, I'll talk about the differences in being sick in the Netherlands and in

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00:20:51

#19 Three weeks in Portugal. Reasons to travel....

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2024/11/23

I took a three-week escape from the dreary weather of the Netherlands and found myself in Portugal.The trip was meant to be a relaxing getaway, but instead, my mind was filled with questions: Why do we travel? What does it really mean? What do we hope to gain from our journeys? In his book The Art of Travel, Alain de Botton writes, "Journeys are the midwives of thought. Few places are more conducive to internal conversations than a moving plane, ship or train.“ Perhaps this is part of the

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00:17:58

#18 Why did I leave China? 为什么我离开了中国？

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2024/11/09

I recently spoke with a friend from China, and our conversation reminded me of the many struggles I faced while living there. Although there are many things I miss about China, I'm grateful to my past self for deciding to move to another country years ago. Why do I feel this way? Find out in this podcast! 我最近和一个在中国的朋友聊天，这次对话让我想起了当年生活在中国时经历的种种挑战。虽然我仍然怀念很多中国的事物，但我很感激当初那个决定移居国外的自己。为什么我会这样想？答案都在这期播客中！ ------------------------------------- In last week’s newsletter, we highlighted three popular

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00:20:27

#17 Cyberpunk City Chongqing 赛博朋克之都重庆

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2024/10/26

Imagine standing in a vast plaza, surrounded by shops and restaurants. You enter a nearby building and take the elevator, finding yourself on the 18th floor. But when you descend to the ground floor, you suddenly realize you're on the 10th floor of another building!This mind-bending scenario is a reality in Chongqing, China's cyberpunk metropolis! Chongqing is a true mountain city, where buildings and infrastructure are ingeniously constructed along steep hillsides. The result is a mesmerizing,

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00:15:47

#16 I’m thirty, but I don’t want to go back to twenty...

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2024/10/12

In Chinese, there's a saying "三十而立" (san shi er li), which originates from Confucius. It means that by the age of thirty, a person should be able to stand on their own, have a clear sense of self, and possess the ability to prove their worth. So when I turned thirty, I had a strange feeling. On one hand, according to society's expectations, I had reached an age where I should have achieved something. On the other hand, I was very aware that I still had many uncertainties about various things. When

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00:19:34

#15 Everyone loves Dali 人人都爱大理

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2024/09/28

In the hearts of Chinese people, Dali has long been a place blessed with both stunning natural beauty and a rich tapestry of history and culture.But in recent years, Dali has acquired an intriguing new label: a "digital nomad destination." How could you not be curious about such a fascinating place? In this podcast episode, let's explore the wonders of Dali together! 在以往中国人的心中，大理是一个同时拥有美丽的自然景色和丰富的历史文化的地方。而在最近这几年，大理又新增了一个标签，那就是“数字游民目的地”。这样一个有趣的地方，你怎么能够不知道呢？这期播客，我带你一起聊聊大理！ Podcast

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00:19:43

#14 Why Sun Wukong? 为什么是孙悟空？

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2024/09/14

Dragon Ball, Black Myth, Saiyuki... Why is a fictional character created five hundred years ago still appearing in various works and becoming more and more popular today? Why Sun Wukong? What is his charm? Why does everyone want to "become" Sun Wukong? In this podcast, let’s talk about Monkey King again! 龙珠、黑神话、最游记……五百年前创造的一个虚构人物，为什么直到今天还不断出现在各种作品里，并且越来越受欢迎？为什么是孙悟空？他有什么魅力？为什么大家都想“成为”孙悟空？这期播客里，我们再来一起聊一聊孙悟空！ Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles) Additional learning

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00:20:26

#13 Why is "Black Myth: Wukong" so popular?...

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2024/08/31

Have you noticed the popular Chinese game "Black Myth: Wukong" recently?This is actually a good opportunity to learn about Chinese culture and take you to a glimpse of the Chinese mythology world! In this podcast, let’s talk about this game. 你注意到最近很火的一个中国游戏《黑神话：悟空》了吗？这其实是一个很好的了解中国文化的机会，带你一窥中国的神话世界！这一期播客，我们来聊聊这个游戏。 Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles) Additional learning materials Newsletter Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

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00:18:33

#12 Let’s talk about Chengdu 聊聊成都

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2024/08/18

Which Chinese cities have you heard of? Beijing? Shanghai? Guangzhou?In this podcast, let’s talk about the next Chinese city you should know - Chengdu! 你听说过中国的哪些城市？北京？上海？广州？这期播客，我们聊一聊下一个你应该知道的中国城市——成都！ Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles) Additional learning materials Newsletter Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

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00:15:39

#11 The story of Laoganma and the woman behind it 老干妈的故事

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2024/08/03

Demystify Laoganma and the woman behind it.揭秘老干妈和老干妈背后的那个女人的故事。 Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/tlPMOe0Tazo Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Newsletter: https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

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00:12:49

#10 The Most Useful Language Learning Method...

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2024/07/20

If I could only do one thing to learn a language, what would that be?After learning four foreign languages (English, Japanese, Spanish, Dutch), what is the most useful learning method I've summarized? Is there a method that can comprehensively train vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and output level? You can find the answers to these questions in this podcast

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00:11:58

#9 Five Chinese social media apps you need to learn...

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2024/07/06

(Scroll down for Chinese)Are you learning Chinese? Then you must know how to use Chinese social media apps! Due to the Chinese firewall, common foreign social media cannot be used in mainland China. Therefore, there are many social media apps in China that are only used by Chinese people, which also provides a natural immersion environment for Chinese learners. With so many social media apps, which one should you choose? What kind of content do they have? Which one is the best for you? You can

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00:13:35

#8 Why 'The Three-Body Problem' Should Be Your Next...

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2024/06/22

(Scroll down for Chinese)Have you watched "The Three-Body Problem"? Recently, Netflix released a TV series called "The Three-Body Problem," which has become very popular. But did you know that this TV series is actually adapted from a Chinese science fiction novel series called "The Three-Body Problem"? The "Three-Body Problem" series can be considered the most successful science fiction novels in China. But why is it so successful and captivating? What kind

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00:15:19

#7 Expectations, Pressure, and Hope: The Gaokao Under...

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2024/06/08

(Scroll down for Chinese)Do you know what the most important event happening in China this weekend is? It's the college entrance exam, or "Gaokao"! Held annually on June 7th and 8th, the Gaokao is arguably one of the most significant milestones in the lives of Chinese teenagers. The Gaokao system is a subject of intense debate, both in China and globally. On one hand, it is seen as the only fair and suitable selection system for China. On the other hand, its negative impacts on

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