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Mandarin Monkey Podcast

By: Mandarin Monkey
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  • Chinese and English Language podcast. A mixed couple (Tom & Ula) living in Taiwan, teach Chinese through the use of Chinglish (Chinese and English) on a variety of topics. Learn Chinese, study methods, Entertainment, news, life, business, hints and tricks to learning Mandarin. Hear a native speaking naturally and at natural pace but with the English translation so you can follow the context of the conversation. Enjoy.
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  • 362 Random 随机 (suíjī) - Random Questions in Mandarin and English

    362 Random 随机 (suíjī) - Random Questions in Mandarin and English
    May 10 2024
    Tom and Ula answer random questions and give you 11 new Mandarin words to think about. 随机 (suíjī) - Random 无限 (Wúxiàn) - Unlimited. Related to the question about having an unlimited supply of something. 奇怪 (Qíguài) - Weird or strange. Useful when discussing the weirdest things seen in someone’s home or strange habits. 动物 (Dòngwù) - Animal. Pertinent to imagining if animals could talk and which would be the rudest. 笑话 (Xiàohuà) - Joke. Perfect for sharing the funniest jokes known by heart. 逮捕 (Dàibǔ) - Arrest. Ties into the hypothetical scenario of being arrested without explanation. 无用 (Wúyòng) - Useless. For discussing the most useless talent one has. 幽灵 (Yōulíng) - Ghost. Relevant to the question about being a ghost and what place one would haunt. 怪癖 (Guàipì) - Quirk or eccentricity. Reflects on unusual eating habits or other personal quirks. 名字 (Míngzì) - Name. Useful in the context of discussing the worst possible names for a child. 童年 (Tóngnián) - Childhood. Relevant to discussing weird childhood eating habits.
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    56 mins
  • Time Capsule Treasures -时间胶囊 - Shíjiān jiāonáng - 361

    Time Capsule Treasures -时间胶囊 - Shíjiān jiāonáng - 361
    Apr 26 2024
    What would you choose to encapsulate the essence of today? From the latest technological marvels to cultural icons, and personal mementos that hold significant meaning, we discuss what should make the cut for our hypothetical time capsule. We'll delve into not just what items to include, but why they matter and what they could tell people a century from now about the world as we know it. Laugh and reflect with us as we consider how today's commonplace might be tomorrow's history. Let’s make history together, one item at a time! Time Capsule (时间胶囊) - Shíjiān jiāonáng Technology (技术) - Jìshù Culture (文化) - Wénhuà Historical (历史的) - Lìshǐ de Predictions (预测) - Yùcè Environmental (环境的) - Huánjìng de Communicate (沟通) - Gōutōng Valuable (有价值的) - Yǒu jiàzhí de Future Generations (未来的一代) - Wèilái de yídài Hopes and Dreams (希望与梦想) - Xīwàng yǔ mèngxiǎng
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    55 mins
  • 360 - Advice 建议 Jiànyì - Good or Bad Advice and vocabulary in Mandarin and English

    360 - Advice 建议 Jiànyì - Good or Bad Advice and vocabulary in Mandarin and English
    Apr 12 2024
    Tom and Ula discuss good and bad advice they have gotten over the years. Mandarin Vocabulary Related to Advice: 建议 (Jiànyì) - Advice 最好 (Zuì hǎo) - Best 最坏 (Zuì huài) - Worst 经验 (Jīngyàn) - Experience 智慧 (Zhìhuì) - Wisdom 错误 (Cuòwù) - Mistake 成功 (Chénggōng) - Success 失败 (Shībài) - Failure 教训 (Jiàoxùn) - Lesson 启发 (Qǐfā) - Inspiration
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    44 mins
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