Andrew Methven

Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Andrew Methven. Andrew helps aspiring Mandarin learners maintain and improve their language skills and stay on top of the latest language trends in China through his slow Chinese newsletter. Each week, he picks one news story out of China, explains how people are discussing it, and shares cool and interesting words and phrases to discuss it in Chinese with his 5,500 readers, who probably won't find that vocabulary in a textbook. Along with the free newsletter, Andrew launched a paid membership and a community of language learners one year ago with nearly 300 subscribers.Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation:00:00 - Introduction06:46 - One Thing That Makes Subscribers WAY More Likely To Renew18:20 - 5 Ways To Turn One Subscriber Into Two27:00 - How To Optimize Your Twitter Profile To Get More FollowersShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeMentioned on the episode: Ship 30 for 30 Online Writing CourseContagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah BergerTraffic Secrets by Russell BrunsonTo Connect with Andrew Methven:Slow Chinese NewsletterWebsiteTwitter:@AndrewMethvenTo connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat

Andrew Methven, author of Slow Chinese newsletter, discusses his unconventional language-learning journey, emphasizing the importance of understanding Mandarin's history and cultural context. He shares his experience with the lack of resources for learning Chinese in the UK and highlights the significance of staying up to date with modern language trends. Andrew also explores the evolution of idioms in Mandarin and the depth and creativity of Chinese expressions.

Andrew Methven, author of the Slow Chinese Substack, dives into the colorful world of Chinese internet slang. He breaks down quirky phrases like 'rainbow farts' and reveals how gaming terms have crept into political discussions. The conversation uncovers the connection between slang and societal issues, including the evolution of language driven by social media. Methven also shares insights on the funny side of learning Chinese, highlighting valuable resources for language enthusiasts.