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.

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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