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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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#53 你是猎人还是农夫？On ADHD: are you a farmer or hunter? |...

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2026/03/15

The Chinese name for ADHD is “注意缺陷多动障碍”, also commonly called “多动症”. Both terms tend to carry quite negative associations.But is it possible that the ADHD brain is simply a different way of existing, rather than something “abnormal”? Perhaps modern society is simply structured in a way that favors non-ADHD brains.00:40 The Chinese name of ADHD and the negative connotations of “hyperactivity disorder”01:51 Why more and more people are talking about ADHD03:05 Three ADHD tendencies I notice in

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#52 The best the anime in the last 10 years: Attack...

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2026/03/01

秋月慢谈 Real Chinese Talk is a Chinese-only podcast for intermediate and advanced Chinese learners, providing comprehensible input of relevant and interesting topics. ------------------------------------I believe Attack on Titan is the best anime of the past ten years.Why do I think so? In this episode, I’d like to share my perspective from a storytelling point of view.00:33 Finished Attack on Titan in three weeks. This episode is about it01:45 My feelings after watching it straight through for the

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#51 获取内心平静的3个习惯 3 Habits That Give Me Peace Of Mind|...

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2026/02/15

Gaining inner peace actually isn’t that hard.Small changes can lead to big results.00:30 Lately I’ve been in a pretty good mood01:17 What is inner peace?03:26 Habit 1: Write things down instead of relying on your brain to remember them07:10 Specific tools09:21 Habit 2: Keep a journal — a “brain cleanse”11:55 Extra benefits and the language of the mind (mentalese)14:28 Habit 3: Get good sleep (it’s hard but extremely important)17:32 Sleep is the “ultimate medicine”18:22 Four standards for measuring

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#50 人在荷兰 Life in the Netherlands as a foreigner |...

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2026/02/01

What life is like for a foreigner living in the Netherlands (from the perspective of an office worker), and what I like and don’t like about the Netherlands.00:59 Looking at the Netherlands from a Chinese perspective and introducing culture shock02:02 The “Dutch rhythm” you can see from my daily routine06:02 Office atmosphere and management style08:22 Overall impressions: a relaxed life, simple relationships, and not much socializing/obligation09:43 My love-hate relationship with Amsterdam12:16

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#49 通往幸福的方法 How to find happiness in mundane life:...

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2026/01/18

秋月慢谈 Real Chinese Talk is a Chinese-only podcast for intermediate and advanced Chinese learners, providing comprehensible input of relevant and interesting topics. ------------------------------------Even in a life that feels messy and overwhelming, we can still find our own paths to happiness.00:33 Halfway through January 2026: Have you taken action on your New Year plans?02:30 One of the main reasons 2025 was a happy year: identity diversification03:39 How to understand identity

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#48 满意的2025年：进步，减法，以及音乐 An 8 out of 10 out of 2025...

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2026/01/04

2025 is over! I used the week off after Christmas to look back on 2025 and make plans for 2026.I’d give my 2025 an 8 out of 10. What score would you give your own 2025?00:31 A week off after Christmas spent staying at home01:29 Reflecting on 2025 and planning for 202602:14 Three principles for making plans05:56 Language-learning progress in 2025 and language plans for 202608:25 2025 as a year of “doing less”10:09 Changes brought about by Stoicism13:50 The best thing that happened in 2025: starting

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#47 The best language learning methods 最好的语言学习方法 |...

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2025/12/21

I feel like I’ve recently found the best way to learn a language, and I can’t wait to share it with you!00:00 Sharing what I think is the best language learning method00:48 Method 1: Using the language you’re learning to study things you’re genuinely interested in01:35 My practice: Learning music in Japanese (music theory classes, finding teachers, all-Japanese communication)06:00 Challenges and how to transfer this method to other languages07:42 Method 2: Writing as a stable form of output14:30

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00:16:32

#46 Quitting social media 为什么要戒掉社交媒体？| Chinese...

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2025/12/07

Social media always brings me all kinds of negative emotions: anxiety, addiction, anger…More importantly, my time slips away among endless short videos.So I made up my mind to quit social media. I can’t say I’ve completely succeeded yet, but I’ve already seen some progress.The most immediate result: my life has become much more relaxed. :)00:00 I want to talk about social media00:40 Why quitting social media is difficult04:15 I uninstalled almost all social media apps, only kept WeChat06:07 The most

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#45 How should we read? 我们应该如何阅读？| Chinese...

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2025/11/23

A few months ago, I decided to change my reading habits, and I immediately felt the benefits of that change.Even though many books and articles are “teaching” us how to read, I think any method that helps you keep reading is a good method — everything else is secondary.Do you have a habit of reading?00:00 Winter in the Netherlands, time to read01:25 Sisyphe Bookstore and the university library04:05 The sense of achievement and pressure brought by reading check-ins after starting work06:01 Three

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#44 Are we slowly losing the art of writing by hand?...

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2025/11/09

Most Chinese people are gradually losing the ability to write by hand, and I think that’s a real pity.For us, handwriting is not just something that takes time to do, but a way to create a connection between people.00:00 Why I want to talk about handwriting01:18 The decline of handwriting ability04:06 Handwriting and calligraphy in Chinese culture06:04 From “ugly handwriting” to being asked to write for others08:24 The emotional value of handwriting13:27 The importance of writing culture in the

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00:24:17

#43 Don’t aim for native-speaker level...

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2025/10/25

I’ve had some new thoughts and insights about language learning recently, and I’d like to share them with you。00:00 Introduction00:50 Why it’s impossible to reach native-level proficiency05:34 Self-comparison: from “sounding like a native speaker” to “better than last month”08:20 The essence of language learning: strengthening your awareness of the language11:36 The challenge of listening, speaking, reading, and writing: why listening is the hardest and how to practice it17:02 A new perspective on

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#42 How I Became More Confident 如何变得更自信 | Chinese...

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2025/10/11

I feel that in recent years, I’ve become much more confident than I used to be. Let’s talk about the reasons behind this change and how to achieve true confidence.00:00 Let’s talk about confidence02:18 The one-dimensional evaluation system and exam pressure in school05:14 Experimenting during university, entering the workforce, and how moving to the Netherlands changed my mindset08:49 Reason 1: Embracing diverse ways of defining value11:52 Reason 2: Trying new things and discovering personal

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00:21:53

#41 I’ve spent hundreds of hours on Oxygen Not...

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2025/09/27

I’ve gotten hooked on a new game — Oxygen Not Included.Within just a few months, I’ve already spent hundreds of hours on it, so I have to talk about this game.It’s also made me start thinking about questions I had never considered before.00:00 I’ve gotten hooked on a new game01:27 Game introduction06:33 Complex systems and the example of the power system09:04 The balance a good game needs10:39 Fine-tuned details12:32 What makes a good game — a psychological perspective17:00 Deeper understanding of

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#40 The best times of my life 最美好的日子 | Chinese...

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2025/09/13

Lately, I often find myself thinking about the past—from my teenage years, to my time working in Shanghai, to the five years I’ve spent in the Netherlands.When I sit down and carefully sort through my happiest memories, I realize that I actually have so many of them.And most of these wonderful memories are connected to one important decision I made.00:00 Talking about the happiest times of my life03:05 Beautiful memories of my three years in high school09:12 A period of freedom before coming to the

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#39 I’m thirty, and I’m still watching anime...

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2025/08/31

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

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00:22:13

#38 How does urban design transform your life?...

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2025/08/16

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

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00:20:26

#37 The real universal language: Music 为什么音乐这么重要？|...

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2025/08/02

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

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#36 Are you happier working for a large company or a...

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2025/07/19

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

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#35 徒步是冥想：前往珠峰大本营 Hiking to Everest Base Camp (EBC) |...

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2025/07/05

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

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#34 时间管理和多重心的生活 How I work full time, learn two...

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2025/06/21

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

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