Mandarin Monkey Podcast Saturday Chit Chat Live Stream AUDIO
Oct 23, 2018
Listen in as the hosts tackle the quirky challenge of recording an audiobook at home. Delve into fascinating debates on sleep-learning and ideal bedtime sounds for better language absorption. They also share memorable tricks for learning Chinese characters and discuss experiences with high-rise window cleaning. Discover how to manage toxic dynamics in learning groups and the differences between Mandarin in Taiwan and China. Plus, hear amusing anecdotes about earthquakes, parenting, and the best cities in Taiwan!
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Home Audiobook Recording Woes
- Tom and Ula recount the frustrations of recording an audiobook at home with noise interruptions.
- They describe restarting takes because of cars, kids, and imperfect home equipment.
Don't Rely On Sleep-Learning
- Practice active study; you must think about language to learn it, not just sleep-listen to recordings.
- Use immersive audio for background exposure but pair it with deliberate study and practice.
Use Silly Mnemonics For Characters
- Use funny images or personal associations to remember unfamiliar Chinese characters and names.
- Make the mnemonic vivid so it sticks (Tom uses 'fish mountain' to remember 湯).
