The first two conversations are great for deepening retention after reading the original articles a few days back. I like the podcast format too, it's still relevant to the kindergarten closures article but is more challenging and represents a more natural conversation. Please keep it up!
the first two recordings feel a bit "unnatural" -- as in not exactly how native speakers would dialogue -- but I think this is a byproduct sticking to the article narrative and incorporating vocab, which I think it most important for retention. I like the podcast bit more because it feels closer to native content and is more challenging. will continue to post positive and constructive feedback!
What a great resource. High-quality audio combined with the readings are great. Having started learning Chinese through ChinesePod, it's cool to hear John.
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The first two conversations are great for deepening retention after reading the original articles a few days back. I like the podcast format too, it's still relevant to the kindergarten closures article but is more challenging and represents a more natural conversation. Please keep it up!
Thanks, Kevin! Do you have any more detail about what you found especially helpful (or less so)? We'll keep it up, but the more feedback the better!
the first two recordings feel a bit "unnatural" -- as in not exactly how native speakers would dialogue -- but I think this is a byproduct sticking to the article narrative and incorporating vocab, which I think it most important for retention. I like the podcast bit more because it feels closer to native content and is more challenging. will continue to post positive and constructive feedback!
Thanks for the feedback, Kevin! Glad these resources are helpful.
What a great resource. High-quality audio combined with the readings are great. Having started learning Chinese through ChinesePod, it's cool to hear John.
Thank you so much, Qinghuan. By the way, John and I were colleagues at ChinesePod. You may remember "Poems with Pete" 🤭
That's awesome. I wouldn't have realized. Thanks!
Hello, again, Qinghuan, it's been a while! :)
Glad you enjoy the ARC Plus content. Please let us know if there's anything you especially like, or if there's anything else you'd like to see in ARC PLUS (or regular ARC).