Bridging Continents and Cultures: How Akeel Alleyne Found His Calling and Career in the Heart of China

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#129 Bridging Continents and Cultures: How Akeel Alleyne Found His Calling and Career in the Heart of China

Jared Turner

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John Pasden

Feb 19, 2024

Some people may find they have a knack for learning Chinese, but deciding to make Chinese a part of your life is another decision entirely. Akeel Alleyne shares his story from learning Chinese in high school to making the move to live and work in China. He talks about how Chinese has enriched his life, helped find his calling, and enabled him to carve out his own career.

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Card Games for Language Learning | Where John & Akeel met
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You Can Learn Chinese

<p>Learn HOW to learn Chinese with hosts Jared Turner and John Pasden. You will learn tips, strategies, and insights so you can supercharge your language learning. You will also be inspired by guest interviews with people from all over the world who have learned Chinese. </p><p>Both Jared and John both learned Chinese, lived in China for many years, and have worked with learners all over the world and understand the unique challenges that Chinese learners face. They stay at the forefront of language learning research and methods and bring that to listeners everywhere. </p>

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