Steven's Language Vlog Podcast

In this episode, Episode 35, we take a look at one of the recent videos published to the YouTube channel, all about a walk back from the university to the hotel. We take a look at the neighhourhood, …

This week's episode takes a look back at Beijing's Temple Fairs, particularly LongTanHu in the southern portion of the city. We discuss a little bit about what goes on at these fairs, what makes them…

Episode 33 takes us to Beijing in the midst of the Spring time flower bloom. The peach blossoms are out (and now blown away) and the cherry blossoms will be here soon. (But the weather's nice so it's…

Episode 32 of the Language Vlog podcast we talk about some of the essential APPs you need if you want to live in China (and some if you want to travel through the country). We also talk about finding…

Episode 31: Teaching in China, University Life, and Navigating Beijing

In this episode of the Language Vlog Podcast, I share some thoughts and insights into my transition back into classroom teaching…

In Episode 30 of the Language Vlog Podcast, we take a look at a recent "progress report" on my Mandarin Chinese studies and whether or not it's a feasible idea to create videos (in my broken Chinese)…

In Episode 29 of the Language Vlog Podcast, we review some of the videos we've posted to the YouTube channel lately, including a brief look at Ne Zha 2, the latest animated film that's hitting cinema…

Episode 28 of the Language Vlog Podcast! Job changing in China! Returning to the classroom after years of remote work?! What does this shift mean, and how does it impact personal routines and career …

In this episode of the Language Vlog Podcast, we visit one of Beijing’s Spring Festival Temple Fairs, exploring the lively atmosphere, traditional foods, and the unique experience of being a foreigne…

In this episode of the Language Vlog Podcast, we travel out to Harbin, China’s premier winter getaway, famous for its impressive Ice and Snow Festival. We explore the colourful ice sculptures, massiv…

In Episode 25 of the Language Vlog Podcast, we explore the ripple effects of the TikTok and CapCut bans in the U.S., leading to an influx of "TikTok refugees" on the Chinese app Xiaohongshu. We also …

In Episode 24 of the Language Vlog Podcast, we look at change and exploring what drives people to move jobs, cities, or even countries, especially as expats. The episode reflects on the challenges of…

In this episode of The Language Vlog Podcast, we discuss airports that have carpeted floors and how many airports (and train stations) in China have opted for granite tiles instead. We look at a Ukra…

Recorded from YVR (Vancouver Airport) during a layover on my way back to Beijing, this episode of The Language Vlog Podcast reflects on some of the Ukrainian-Canadian traditions that take place durin…

Welcome to Episode 21 of the Language Vlog Podcast. In this episode we talk a little about reading some of the "Classics", ie, some of Plato's works in the original language; we also cover reading re…

Episode 20 of the Language Vlog Podcast!

Finally returning to a structured language study routine, especially as my Cantonese lessons on iTalki near expiration.

This week’s podcast features discussio…

Episode 19 of The Language Vlog Podcast and we're talking about hometown memories, holding onto books for too long, and why China, why Canada?

Recorded on Sunday, December 8, 2024, this episode was s…

It's got cold and snowy here in Winnipeg, Canada, and this week's episode was recorded while walking around the block. Today we discuss what a Canadian prairie winter and Christmas time is typically …

In this episode of the Language Blog Podcast, we talk a little about my trip back to Canada, touching on Winnipeg's harsh winters, the differences between Canada and China, and the challenges of main…

This episode was recoded while in transit at the Seoul Incheon airport in South Korea. I figured it would be better to record it early before the trip rather than try to set everything up once I was …