I’ve had some new thoughts and insights about language learning recently, and I’d like to share them with you。
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Why it’s impossible to reach native-level proficiency
05:34 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 language
11:36 The challenge of listening, speaking, reading, and writing: why listening is the hardest and how to practice it
17:02 A new perspective on vocabulary learning: insights from Language in Thought and Action
最近有些新的关于语言学习的思考和收获，和大家分享一下。
00:00 开场
00:50 为什么无法达到母语水平？
05:34 自我比较：从“像母语者”到“比上月更好”
08:20 语言学习的本质：强化对语言的认知
11:36 听说读写之难：听力为何最难与练习法
17:02 单词学习的新视角：《语言与人生》的启发
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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 confidence
02:18 The one-dimensional evaluation system and exam pressure in school
05:14 Experimenting during university, entering the workforce, and how moving to the Netherlands changed my mindset
08:49 Reason 1: Embracing diverse ways of defining value
11:52 Reason 2: Trying new things and discovering personal talents
13:55 Reason 3: Stoicism — stop comparing, stop seeking others’ approval
17:59 The overly modest attitude common among Chinese people
我感觉最近这几年自己变得比以前自信了许多。一起来聊聊变自信的原因，以及如何达到真正的自信。
00:00 我们来聊聊自信
02:18 学校阶段的单一评价与考试压力
05:14 大学尝试与初入职场、来到荷兰的心态转变
08:49 原因一：价值评判的多元化
11:52 原因二：不断尝试、发现天赋
13:55 原因三：斯多葛主义——不比较、不求他人认可
17:59 过于谦虚的中国人
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Video: Zweii!!
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 game
01:27 Game introduction
06:33 Complex systems and the example of the power system
09:04 The balance a good game needs
10:39 Fine-tuned details
12:32 What makes a good game — a psychological perspective
17:00 Deeper understanding of complex systems, and the artistry of games
我又迷上了一个游戏——Oxygen Not Included。
几个月内，我已经花了几百个小时到这个游戏上，所以我必须得聊聊这个游戏才行。
这个游戏也让我开始思考一些以前没有思考过的问题。
00:00 我又迷上了一个游戏
01:27 游戏介绍
06:33 复杂系统及电力系统示例
09:04 好游戏需要有的平衡
10:39 细节打磨
12:32 什么是一个好游戏——心理学视角
17:00 复杂系统认知提升，及游戏艺术性
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Video: Oxygen Not Included
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 life
03:05 Beautiful memories of my three years in high school
09:12 A period of freedom before coming to the Netherlands
14:14 My first year in the Netherlands
17:35 The best decision I’ve made as an adult
18:08 A three-month trip around Asia in 2023
19:33 The secret to happiness
最近总是想到以前的事情，从我还是青少年的日子，到在上海工作的时光，到来了荷兰之后的五年。
当我坐下来，细细梳理我回忆里最美好的时光时，我发现我竟然有这么多美好的回忆。
而这些很美好的回忆里，大多都与我的一个决定相关。
00:00 聊聊自己生命中最美好的时光
03:05 高中三年的美好回忆
09:12 来荷兰前的自由时光
14:14 荷兰第一年的经历
17:35 成年后最正确的决定
18:08 2023年的三个月亚洲旅行
19:33 幸福的秘密
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Video: Slovenia
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 Affection
01:09 The Concept of Anime and Its Popularity in China
03:59 From the Television Era to Pirated Copies
06:53 The Complexity of Hunter x Hunter
10:35 Impressions of Japanese Anime in Recent Years
12:33 Differences Between Europe and China in Viewing Japanese Anime
14:21 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
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Video: 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 City
00:51 Personal Urban Living Experiences
04:07 The Essence and Complexity of Cities
06:25 Criterion One: People-Centered Urban Design
13:25 Criterion Two: Average Commute Time and Happiness
16:50 Criterion Three: Integrating Nature into Urban Life
20:03 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
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Video: 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 Instruments
02:12 The Influence of Japanese Music and Childhood Memories
04:20 The Beauty of Melody: A Comparison Between Japanese and Western Music
05:22 Music as Emotion, Communication, and a Universal Language
10:55 Spirit of the Times: The Evolution of Chinese Music
15:20 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
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Video: 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 update
01:05 Career background and the changing pattern of happiness
05:27 Research and analysis on company size and well-being
12:00 Challenges of small companies vs. Advantages of large companies
14:48 Standardization vs. Creativity: adapting to challenges in small companies
17:26 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
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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 Anticipation
03:19 Recalling the EBC Trek Experience
08:12 Life in Extreme Conditions and Returning to the City
10:01 The Meaning of Hiking and Inner Experience
13:04 Sensory Immersion in Nature
16:00 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
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Video: 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 chosen
02:05 How many things I am doing, really?
07:40 Multiple life pillars & maintaining balance
09:18 Boosting energy levels
13:08 Making use of fragmented time & avoiding social media
17:19 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
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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 & Thanks
00:50 The Origins and Hiatus of the Podcast
03:01 Encouragement and the Process of Starting Again
04:16 Multiple Reasons for Podcasting & the Current Format
07:02 Personal Growth & the Sense of Accomplishment from Independent Creation
09:15 Podcast Expansion & Future Plans
16:02 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
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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 Start
00:30 Overview of my trip back to China & family reunion
05:10 Domestic travel itinerary and tourist experiences
08:00 Reflections on the idea that “distance creates beauty”
11:42 The contrast between everyday convenience and unspoken social rules in China
17:37 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
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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 Maintenance
China’s AI frenzy: DeepSeek is already everywhere
ChatGPT is multilingual but monocultural
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In the latest newsletter, I shared how Chinese people learn ancient Chinese literature, as well as one of my favorite Chinese ancient poems.
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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 netherlands
02:02 The starting point: how to relate to the world
07:27 Mental tools for navigating a complicated world
08:36 Three decision-making mindsets: grayscale thinking, systems thinking, and the belief in change
16:52 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
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In the latest newsletter, I shared how Chinese people learn ancient Chinese literature, as well as one of my favorite Chinese ancient poems.
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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 Introduction
03:08 Five Steps for Learning a Language from Scratch (Methodology), Step 1: Find a Good Teacher
06:28 Step 2: Prioritize Pronunciation Training
07:51 Step 3: Choose the Right Textbook
09:23 Step 4: Use Anki to Build Vocabulary and Common Phrases
11:09 Step 5: Find Immersive Input Materials That Work for You
13:57 Not Recommended: Doing Language Exchange Too Early
16:16 Duolingo – User Experience and Reflections
18:06 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
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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!
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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 learning
01:09 Personal language learning experience
02:33 Methods to overcome language learning plateaus
04:09 How to improve writing skills
08:30 Methods for speaking practice
12:50 Long-term strategies for language learning
14:11 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
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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!
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Video: 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 gathering
01:30 Pursuing dreams and taking action
03:16 Future visualization exercise
05:41 The logic behind future visualization
07:19 How to conduct a visualization exercise
10:05 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
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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!
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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 Life
01:22 The Low Points of Language Learning: Frustration and Self-Doubt
03:02 Adjusting Mindset: Redefining Language Learning Goals
06:26 Breakthrough in Language Learning: Measuring Progress with a "Fixed Benchmark"
09:11 Communicating with Non-Native Speakers
11:16 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
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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!
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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 Valley
01:45 Why the Game is So Popular
03:31 Rich Details: NPC Relationships and Diverse Farm Management
07:13 Sense of Achievement and Immersive Gameplay
08:21 Stardew Valley’s Music and the Story of Its Independent Developer, ConcernedApe
11:14 The Persistence and Success Behind Game Development
13:25 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
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In last week’s newsletter, I introduced what kind of magic is created when the Chinese characters “gold, wood, water, fire, earth” are superimposed!
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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 Dutch and my language proficiency
03:01 The pressure of tight timelines
04:24 Feeling sad after changing my goals
06:21 I’m Chinese, but I’m not good at taking exams
08:11 Exam culture in the Chinese education system and its impact on individuals
13:15 Closing remarks of the podcast
作为一个被考试支配了一生的中国人，我最近突然意识到我害怕考试。我无时不刻地为即将到来的考试感到紧张，总是觉得自己的准备不够，无法在考试中发挥正常水平，仿佛一场考试就能决定我的价值。
这是中国的考试文化带给我的创伤。
00:06 目标调整：决定放弃荷兰语B2考试
01:13 学习荷兰语的经历及语言水平
03:01 时间线压力
04:24 改变目标后感到难过
06:21 我是中国人，但是我不擅长考试
08:11 中国教育体系中的考试文化与个人创伤
13:15 播客收尾
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In last week’s newsletter, I introduced a language learning method I began using, which greatly improved my speaking skills in my target language.
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