SLV | Episode 12 | Chinese visas, Russian speaking, and what is the five second rule?

22/10/2024 24 min
SLV | Episode 12 | Chinese visas, Russian speaking, and what is the five second rule?

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In this week's episode of the Language Vlog Podcast, we talk about some of the challenges in learning Mandarin Chinese and Russian, including the difficulties of switching between the two languages. We discuss daily routines with writing out Chinese character sheets and translating them for better comprehension. There's also an overview of renewing a Type Z visa for China, obtaining a Chinese green card, and the life of an expat in Beijing during the colder months. Finally, we cover building an effective Anki deck for Russian grammar and techniques shared by viewers during a recent live stream.   Keep in touch! Join our newsletter! https://sendfox.com/stevenslanguagevlog   Enjoying what you hear? Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/stevenslanguagevlog   Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:55 Podcast Overview and Personal Updates 01:23 Streaming Challenges and Language Check Video 04:44 Language Learning Techniques and Live Streams 09:07 Chinese Visa and Green Card Information 13:36 Understanding the Tax Conversion 14:20 Green Card Eligibility and Benefits 14:46 Challenges in Qualifying for a Green Card 16:28 Newsletter and YouTube Channel Updates 16:49 Russian Language Learning Journey 20:42 The Five Second Rule 22:10 Upcoming Book on Language Learning 23:20 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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