What if a Taiwanese Hokkien song sounded like a French chanson? 🎶 In this episode, I introduce Tsiok Phang Tsiok Phang — a super cute song about kitchen joy, blending everyday Taiwanese life with French elegance. Learn fun phrases and fall in love with fragrant happiness! 🇹🇼🧄🇫🇷 足芳足芳 ： https://reurl.cc/mYnWm1 Episode page : https://reurl.cc/Ln3gAX Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening -(00:01:50) The Song:足芳足芳 -(00:03:31) Song Introduction -(00:10:20) Lyrics Explanation -(00:15:28) Teaching Taiwan...
Jul 09, 2025•24 min•Season 57Ep. 152
Taiwan just added four national holidays—yay, more days off! Christmas is now one of them. Tune in to learn what's new and key phrases from local news. Episode page : https://reurl.cc/2QM52a Maayot : https://www.maayot.com Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction -(00:01:58) News Clip -(00:03:06) Explanation -(00:16:35) Vocabulary Review Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:...
Jul 04, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 151
This episode explores "Taiwanese sensibility," a concept that's recently gone viral in South Korea. We talk about why visitors are drawn to Taiwan's nostalgic, everyday charm. Episode page : https://reurl.cc/XAODgE Maayot : https://www.maayot.com Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction -(00:02:09) Explanation -(00:10:51) Vocabulary Review Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:...
Jun 29, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 150
In this episode, I introduced Taiwanese music from the 1960s, featuring the classic song The Moon Represents My Heart by Teresa Teng. We explored its poetic lyrics and cultural meaning—how the moon symbolizes love and longing. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/3KqlyM Maayot: https://www.maayot.com Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction -(00:01:08) song:月亮代表我的心 -(00:03:02) Explanation -(00:16:19) Vocabulary Review Support the Show. Become a member an...
Jun 08, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Join me for a fun catch-up on recent life in Taiwan—from winning a school relay race and running a food stall at a school fair, to encountering a Mazu procession and discussing Taiwan's recall movement and the US-China trade war. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/3KXVy9 Maayot: https://www.maayot.com Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
Apr 20, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 148
In this episode, you'll learn practical phrases and sentence patterns for job interviews — plus how to sound polite and natural in Mandarin — through a casual mock interview between two friends. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/gR81ap Maayot: https://www.maayot.com Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction -(00:01:23) Dialogue -(00:03:17) Explanation -(00:18:26) Vocabulary Review Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcomin...
Mar 23, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Talking about the Mazu Pilgrimage, a major religious event in Taiwan. Learn about its cultural significance, history, and controversies. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/7K2M5l Maayot: https://www.maayot.com Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction -(00:01:04) Who is Mazu? -(00:04:39) What do you do in Mazu Pilgrimage Tour? -(00:13:42) Vocabulary Review Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: ...
Mar 16, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Talking about TSMC's $100 Billion U.S. Investment. Taiwan's semiconductor giant TSMC plans a major U.S. expansion. This episode explores the reasons behind it, political and economic concerns, and how it affects Taiwan's tech industry. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/KdV8yg Maayot: https://www.maayot.com Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction -(00:01:19) Why is TSMC going to the U.S.? -(00:03:12) Opposition Party’s Criticism -(00:05:19) Taiwanese government’s response -(00:08:59) Futur...
Mar 09, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 145
I took the MBTI Personality Test on my podcast—did ChatGPT get it right? In this episode, I go through the test, break down key personality terms in Mandarin, and talk about MBTI's pros and cons. You can take the test “in Chinese" with me and see what you get! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/geqd6L Maayot: https://www.maayot.com Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction -(00:07:20) What is MBTI? -(00:10:09) How to describe BAD personality traits in Chinese? -(01:04:00) Problems of MBTI ...
Feb 23, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Why do Taiwanese people love taking naps after lunch? In this episode, I explore Taiwan's napping culture, from school to the workplace, and why it's so common. Is it a good habit or an unnecessary routine? What do you think? Episode page: https://reurl.cc/jQEKAp Maayot: https://www.maayot.com Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction -(00:02:44) Main Topic -(00:14:15) Vocabulary Review Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming e...
Feb 15, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 143
A New Year's ramble featuring my 2025 podcast plan, wedding prep, and Lunar New Year stories — Attack on Titan in theaters, Mahjong luck , cycling in Taichung, and family camping. Plus, thoughts on Taiwan's young generation! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/vpjWby Maayot : https://www.maayot.com Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction -(00:06:30) New Year Stories -(00:28:09) Vocabulary Review Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guid...
Feb 08, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 142
In this episode, we discuss DeepSeek , a groundbreaking AI software. Learn key tech terms like 人工智慧 , 新創 , and 白熱化 while exploring its impact on global AI competition. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uPB5i1PQfhs Episode: https://reurl.cc/d1be8V Maayot : https://www.maayot.com Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction -(00:01:10) News Clip -(00:02:05) Explanation -(00:10:17) Vocabulary Review Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning gu...
Feb 06, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Is being left-handed genetic or a choice? In this episode, we explore a news story about left-handedness, share challenges left-handers face, and learn key Mandarin phrases like "到底" (after all) and "潑冷水" (discourage). Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7EkbDfz9BTo Episode page: https://reurl.cc/xpoA15 Maayot : https://www.maayot.com Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction -(00:01:53) News Clip -(00:03:22) Explanation -(00:15:57) Discussion Question Support the Sho...
Jan 13, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Happy New Year! In this episode, we listen to a dialogue about Taiwanese stir-fry restaurant. A video version is also included. Enjoy! Watch on YouTube : https://youtu.be/H0jt8nfl7bA Episode page: https://reurl.cc/eGpxox Maayot : https://www.maayot.com Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction -(00:02:34) Dialogue -(00:04:20) Explanation -(00:21:06) Vocabulary List+ Review Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episode...
Jan 06, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Finally, I 've finished this one! In this episode, my mom and I share our thoughts on the classic Dream of the Red Chamber . We explore its author, its deep cultural meaning, and the key characters. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/RLX87e Maayot : https://www.maayot.com Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction -(00:01:57) Introduce the author and the status of this book -(00:09:09) Story Plot -(00:15:30) Talk with my mom -(00:21:29) conversation explanation -(00:26:17)Vocabulary Lis...
Dec 08, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Taiwan wins its first WBSC 12U Championship! This episode covers key Chinese sports terms, cultural insights, and a heartfelt post-game speech—great for Mandarin learners interested in sports and culture. Episode page : https://reurl.cc/WAkDmy Maayot : https://www.maayot.com Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction -(00:04:06) News Clip -(00:05:34) Explanation -(00:19:19) post-game speech -(00:22:55)Vocabulary List+ Review Support the Show. Become a member and get ext...
Dec 02, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Talking about our family cycling trip at Taiwan's Sun Moon Lake, featuring scenic views, challenges, and a minor accident. Episode page : https://reurl.cc/xpg54V Maayot : https://www.maayot.com Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Story -(00:18:00) Vocabulary List+ Review Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
Nov 20, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 136
This new series focuses on conversational skills in various situations. This time, it's about taling "politics and election." Episode page : https://reurl.cc/Nl350k Maayot : https://www.maayot.com Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction -(00:03:50) Dialogue -(00:06:00) Explanation -(00:16:46) Vocabulary List+ Review Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
Nov 10, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 135
In this episode, we dive into a fun dialogue about going to a Taiwanese convenience store and all the daily errands you can do there! Episode page : https://reurl.cc/yv3nYy Maayot : https://www.maayot.com Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction -(00:04:25) Dialogue -(00:05:49) Explanation -(00:19:57) Vocabulary List+ Review Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
Oct 27, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Zhu Ziqing is a key modern prose writer in China, and his work "The Back" is featured in middle school textbooks across Chinese societies, making it widely read and often memorized. Today, we will explore this classic work together! Episode page : https://reurl.cc/NlMAxx Maayot : https://www.maayot.com/ Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction -(00:06:03) Article (1st part) -(00:08:42) Explanation -(00:14:04) Article (2nd part) -(00:17:18) Explanation -(00:27:17) Vocabulary List+ Rev...
Oct 20, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 133
This new series focuses on conversational skills in various situations. This time, I teach you many terms related to "watching movies," and how to politely express our own opinions in Chinese. Episode page : https://reurl.cc/QEovap Maayot: https://www.maayot.com/ Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction -(00:02:04) Dialogue -(00:04:35) Explanation -(00:18:56) Vocabulary List+ Review Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: ...
Oct 11, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Talking to my mom about her retirement plans. Listening practice are included! Enjoy! Episode page : https://reurl.cc/dyApy2 Maayot: https://www.maayot.com/ Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction -(00:03:27) Talking to my mom -(00:14:32) Explanation -(00:30:00) Vocabulary List Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
Oct 06, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 131
This new series focuses on conversational skills in various situations. This time, I teach you how to say goodbye and express your care to loved ones in Chinese. Episode page : https://reurl.cc/WNM1GZ Maayot: https://www.maayot.com/ Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction -(00:01:48) Dialogue -(00:03:20) Explanation -(00:22:26) Dialogue Review -(00:23:58) Vocabulary Explanation Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://...
Oct 02, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 130
This new series focuses on conversational skills in various situations. The first lesson teaches you how to say more than just "nihao" when meeting someone for the first time. Episode page : https://reurl.cc/lynLRl Linguocast : https://linguocast.com/explore Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Sharing a Chinese Joke -(00:06:17) Dialogue -(00:07:55) Explanation -(00:18:21) Vocabulary Review Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www....
Sep 22, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Talking about the popular game "Black Myth: Wukong," its connection to "Journey to the West," and its impact on Chinese gaming culture. Episode page : https://reurl.cc/4dbaZD Maayot: https://www.maayot.com/ Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction -(03:25:23) News Clip -(04:57:06) Journey to The West Story Summary -(11:47:87) Vocabulary Explanation -(18:57:34) Ending Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee....
Sep 17, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 116
In this episode, I reflect on my five-year working journey, discussing the transition from a rookie to an experienced teacher, handling challenges, and finding fulfillment through autonomy, belonging, and strengths. Episode page : https://reurl.cc/Nlbqep Maayot: https://www.maayot.com/ Timestamps -(00:00:00) Working Experience -(00:19:34) Vocabulary List Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
Sep 08, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Ｉinvite my friend 小胖 to discuss our experiences with sports like kendo, running, and swimming and how they have influenced our lives. We also share personal stories about starting sports in college, overcoming challenges, and the positive impact on our physical and mental well-being. The episode also introduces sports-related vocabulary and practical Mandarin sentences for learners. Episode page : https://reurl.cc/qvNOdp Maayot: https://www.maayot.com/ Timestamps -(00:00:00) Introduction -(00:01...
Aug 19, 2024•30 min
Talking about "The Three-Body Problem," a challenging but fascinating sci-fi novel by Liu Cixin. Episode page : https://reurl.cc/kyZ7ax Maayot: https://www.maayot.com/ Timestamps -(00:00:00) Introduction -(00:02:40) The 1st Part -(00:09:38) The 2nd Part Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
Aug 08, 2024•25 min•Ep. 15
Sharing some anecdotes from my daily life, including a story about our injured cat's veterinary visit and watching the classic film Titanic during a hot day at home. Episode page : https://reurl.cc/XGO1yM Maayot: https://www.maayot.com/ Timestamps -(00:00:00) The 1st story -(00:10:56) The 2nd story -(00:17:00) Vocabulary Explanation+Review Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
Jul 25, 2024•24 min
I talk with my friend, 小胖, for the 2024 Olympic Games, test 小胖 some facts and highlights about the upcoming games, discuss some questions and explain plenty of vocabulary. Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/mM1GNA Maayot: https://www.maayot.com/ Timestamps -(00:00:00) Introduction -(00:02:54) Talking with 小胖 -(00:12:00) Vocabulary Explanation+Review Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
Jul 02, 2024•27 min
