The Importance of Natural Speakers at Home and the Commitment to Language Learning

In this heartfelt episode of the Mandarin Monkey podcast, hosts Tom and Ula explore the resilience of the human spirit as they share their personal experiences of being struck by COVID for the second time. Uniting the English-speaking Tom with the Mandarin-speaking Ula, this dynamic duo navigates language barriers, life challenges, and the global pandemic.The episode delves into the powerful notion that learning anything in life, be it a language or overcoming adversity, requires true grit and determination. Join Tom, who speaks English but understands Mandarin, and Ula, who speaks Mandarin but understands English, as they engage in a compelling conversation that transcends cultural boundaries.From the highs and lows of battling COVID to the joy of learning a new language, this episode offers inspiring insights and real-life lessons that resonate with listeners from all walks of life.

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