Mandarin Monkey Podcast #31 - Mazu, GOT, Language & Visa - Mandarin/Chinese/Chinglish Podcast
May 2, 2019
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Emotional Impact of TV Shows
- The hosts share personal reactions to watching emotional and challenging TV series like Game of Thrones and Wonder.
- They discuss how such shows affect their feelings and provide deep emotional engagement beyond typical entertainment.
Language Learning Through TV Shows
- Improve language skills by watching shows with subtitles, even if the content is difficult or unenjoyable.
- Repeat exposure to vocabulary in context helps learners pick up words naturally over time.
Dental Clinic Experience in Taiwan
- The host recounts a dental visit in Taiwan, noting the lack of privacy when curtains were not pulled down between patients.
- Describes the experience of having teeth cleaned and the unexpected openness of the clinic setup compared to Western standards.