Mandarin Monkey Podcast

Did you know that there's a way of responding in Mandarin that's commonly used by native speakers in Taiwan? Our friend Ula showed Tom this interesting language tidbit and we can't wait to share it with you!Come and check out the story! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todays episode we play a word association game after a quick chat. We list 20 Mandarin words and a bunch of associated ones. Get's deep sometimes. But doesn't it always. Looking for a fun and educational podcast that explores the intersection of Mandarin Chinese and English? Look no further than The Mandarin Monkey Podcast! Hosted by Tom, a native English speaker, and Ula, a native Mandarin Chinese speaker from Taiwan, this edutainment podcast covers a wide range of topics, from science and movies to relationships and life in general. As parents of three multiracial children, Tom and Ula also delve into the challenges of raising bilingual kids and offer tips and tricks for learning Mandarin, English, and Taiwanese at home.But that's not all - The Mandarin Monkey Podcast is also a Chinglish podcast, incorporating both Chinese and English in every episode. Tune in for a Mandarin story and vocabulary review session that will help you brush up on your language skills. And as if that weren't enough, Tom and Ula regularly invite guests from a variety of backgrounds to join them on the show, from linguists and authors to creators and doctors.So if you're looking for a podcast that will both entertain and educate you, check out The Mandarin Monkey Podcast - you won't be disappointed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ula was in need of help with the washing up. Tom offered to help but said that he would do it after he finished watching the film, eating his fruit, and drinking his tea. Tom tried to express his intention to finish these activities using the Mandarin word "完成". Is the usage correct? Let's check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The conversation starts with radiators and ends with dreams. Spoken entirely in both English and Mandarin Chinese. Listen to one and learn from another. It's a win win. You are the hero in this story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ula wanted to make tea and serve biscuits to Tom. Unfortunately, Tom didn't like the mushroom-flavored biscuits. When offered one, Tom responded with 'dui' and 'bu' (meaning 'yes' and 'no'). Ula used this as an opportunity to teach Tom how to say 'yes' and 'no' in Mandarin correctly, but she also felt bad about the biscuit. Do you know how to say 'yes' and 'no' in Mandarin? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back to the normal schedule in both Mandarin and English, this time with a whole bunch of laughter. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The weather is TOO cold, and the electricity bill is TOO expensive. Tom can't turn on the heater yet, as it is TOO early and the kids haven't gone home. Tom wants to know how to express excessiveness in Mandarin. Let's see if Tom is able to turn on the heating in the end! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom doesn't know what to do on a Friday night, there are so many choices! But how do you say "or" in Mandarin? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh water every time! Rolling water. Steep 3 - 5 minutes. add milk and sugar. Perfect. The Mandarin Monkey Podcast is a Mandarin Chinese and English Edutainment podcast designed to entertain and educate. Tom (Native English speaker) and Ula (Native Mandarin Chinese speaker from Taiwan) discuss various topics from life to science, from movies to relationships. Also raising three multiracial children they discuss the challenges of raising bilingual children and with learning Mandarin, English and Taiwanese at home. The Mandarin Monkey podcast is a Chinglish (Chinese and English) podcast which also has a Mandarin story and vocabulary review session in every episode. Also, they have guests on the show from different backgrounds, linguists, authors, creators all the way to doctors. Hope you enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new how to series starting here for free for everyone then continuing on the Mandarin monkey app. This episode is how to invite someone to something in Mandarin Chinese. RuHe: the audio series teaching you Mandarin with flair. Enhance your language skills and boost your confidence to communicate with elegance. Learn the art of speaking Mandarin with ease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.