Talking about migrant workers in Taiwan. Are Taiwanese friendly to migrant workers? What problems should our society and the government deal with? This is an advanced and serious lesson, but I think it's important! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/Djkkbe Maayot: https://www.maayot.com/ Timestamps -(00:00:00) Introduction and The First Part -(00:11:29) The Second Part -(00:19:30) Vocabulary Review Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://ww...
Jun 25, 2024•25 min
Talking about some trivia I have been through recently. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/ZeoezA Maayot: https://www.maayot.com/ Timestamps - (00:00:00) Sponsor Ad - (00:02:27) Introduction and The First Story -(00:11:39) The Second Story -(00:19:19) Vocabulary Review Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
Jun 18, 2024•24 min
In this episode, I talk about the graduation culture and traditions in Taiwan. Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/0vR1gM Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
Jun 12, 2024•20 min
Talking about a well-known Taiwanese singer I like: 伍佰& China Blue. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/XG3DVM Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
Jun 04, 2024•17 min
In this episode, I discuss the cultural differences and challenges faced while learning foreign languages, inspired by a listener's experience in Taiwan. I explore how cultural habits influence language use and the difficulties non-native speakers encounter when locals switch to English despite their efforts to speak Chinese. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/2Yl2E9 Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
May 28, 2024•18 min
Talking about Taiwan's recent political news, including the inauguration of new president and government, and the recent protests against parliamentary reforms in Taipei. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/RqkDRg Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
May 25, 2024•16 min
I discussed shopping failures with my parents. My mom bought a bread maker during a food safety incident but eventually lost interest in baking. My dad bought ice axes and crampons for mountain climbing but only used them once. Shopping isn't always successful, but you can learn many useful words through the dialogues!! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/p3rmgQ Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
May 13, 2024•28 min
In this episode, we talked about "低頭族," people who walk while using their phones and may not pay attention to traffic. A news clip is included to train you listening. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/z1rDAp Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
May 04, 2024•19 min
Let's delve into the world of classic Chinese literature and listen to me read the renowned ghost story "The Painted Skin." Don't forget to test your comprehension with the quiz questions at the end! Episode page: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/%E6%96%87%E5%AD%B8%EF%BC%9A%E7%B6%93%E5%85%B8%E9%AC%BC%E6%95%85%E4%BA%8B%E3%80%8A%E7%95%AB%E7%9A%AE%E3%80%8B/ Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
Apr 28, 2024•20 min
Talking about joining a housewarming party hold by my friend. Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/WRnWRx Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
Mar 24, 2024•19 min
Talking to my sister about her recent experience of attending a major concert for the first time. It's time to challenge your listening! Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/prjnQ4 Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
Mar 07, 2024•49 min
In this episode, I continue to share more stories from my winter holiday trip to Japan. Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/77QG4d Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
Feb 27, 2024•23 min
In this episode, I share stories and experiences from my recent trip to Japan. The episode is divided into two parts, and in this first part, I talk about incidents at the airport, my visit to a traditional public bath, and the culinary differences between Taiwan and Japan. Stay tuned for more in the next episode! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/aL8vD9 Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
Feb 24, 2024•26 min
新年快樂～我回來了！It's good to start a new year and new episode with a lovely mail! In this episode I'm going to respond to an email sent by our listener, 恩雅. Enjoy! (This episode is very long but I think it's relatively easy to understand, so it doesn't include the part of me reading the example sentences! But I'll still put sentences in the learning guide. Thank you!) Episode page: https://reurl.cc/80Ybgb Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https...
Feb 15, 2024•37 min
In this episode, we'll explore Taiwan's largest and most significant museum, the National Palace Museum. Have you visited it? Learn about its rich history and treasures with me. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/v0LpVk Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
Feb 02, 2024•20 min
Why do people eat steamed buns, cakes, and rice dumplings before taking an important exam? Listen to this episode and find out more about Chinese culture of tests and exams. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/dLyLe6 Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
Jan 25, 2024•17 min
A casual episode talking about two little kittens we adopted recently. Epsidoe page: https://reurl.cc/eLD4bx Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
Jan 16, 2024•21 min
This episode is all about the Taiwanese presidential election which is taking place in a couple of days on Saturday 13 January 2024. This is a very long episode, but I'm so determined to cover the whole story that I don't mind how long it takes. I feel it's worth spending some time to cover this topic in enough detail to make it easy to follow and informative. This is an important election (like any election) and it's interesting because we genuinely don't know what's going to happen, and the co...
Jan 07, 2024•39 min
Hello! This is just a casual episode to wish you all a Merry Christmas and to teach you some words related to Christmas! Enjoy :) Episode page: https://reurl.cc/zlbV2N Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
Dec 27, 2023•17 min
What kind of problems did you have when you were traveling? In this episode, I talk to my mom about some common troubles many of us have encountered while traveling, and how we solved them. (Listeing comprehension questions included.) Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/E4Kmo0 Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
Dec 19, 2023•26 min
Taiwan became the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2019. Today, I am going to talk about Taiwan's LGBTQI issues and the progress of Taiwanese society. Episode page： https://reurl.cc/K3y69j Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
Dec 13, 2023•18 min
Taking about a good Taiwanese TV show for Chinese learners: 誰來晚餐（Guess Who）Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/MyaLg4 Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
Dec 05, 2023•13 min
An episode about pizza and all the interesting and weird toppings we have in Taiwan, with many useful vocabulary related to foods and pizza flavors. Enjoy! By the way, it's the 100th episode of LTM. 謝謝大家的支持！ Why not leave a comment on Spotify/Apple Podcast about your thoughts after listening to this podcast? :) Episode page: https://reurl.cc/WvndLZ Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
Nov 29, 2023•26 min
An episode about Taiwan's aboriginal culture. Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/GK0E03 Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
Nov 25, 2023•22 min
This is the second episode of the diary series. Listen to me reading a page about my thoughts after watching the anime, Attack on Titan. I wrote this one when I was in high school, which was about ten years ago! ;) Episode page: https://reurl.cc/L6zqV3 Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
Nov 16, 2023•20 min
An episode about Double Eleven Shopping Festival, with many words related to online shopping. Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/q0qV70 Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
Nov 11, 2023•14 min
A conversation with my father about his long-distance cycling trip around Taiwan, with lots of vocabulary for cycling and bicycles. As usual, I'll use easy words to explain our conversation. Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/dmA88M Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
Nov 07, 2023•27 min
This is the new "diary series"! Listen to me reading out some pages from a diary which I wrote when I was about 13 years old. As usual, words and phrases are explained along the way. Episode page : https://reurl.cc/ZyMexM Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
Oct 31, 2023•17 min
Now that fall is turning to winter and the days are becoming shorter and colder, people in Taiwan are putting aside their favorite summer snacks and turning their attention to a popular winter dish, the hot pot! Let's take a look at Taiwan's hotpot culture. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/nLxKOd Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
Oct 25, 2023•15 min
What would you do if you left the key inside the house when taking out the trash? What would you do if you locked yourself out, with no cellphone, no wallet? Click in to find out Chiayu's personal experience and learn some real-life language skills! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/0ZajdK Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu...
Oct 22, 2023•14 min
