We speak to Ryan Li, owner of several companies around the world and organiser of the Language Garden which we have spoken about several times on the podcast. We discuss how he acquires new languages and his current business endeavours. Including virtual language learning environments.Website:https://language.garden/orhttp://languagegarden.tw/Meetup page:https://www.meetup.com/languagegarden/Discord server:https://discord.gg/PSVvNVhIf you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entert...
Nov 06, 2020•57 min
We discuss why children learn so quickly. What helps to help you remember Chinese words. Using context, visual and audio connections to bolster your language skills. Also becoming a king.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comSupport uswww.patreon.com/mandarinmonkeySkritter - Learn to write Chinesehttps://skritter.com?ref=mandarinmonke...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 6 min
We speak to Linda Yi, owner of Panda Cub Stories, an art & comic book creator who teaches Chinese in an interesting way.Linda's websitehttps://www.pandacubstories.com/Kickstarter information is on the site.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comSupport uswww.patreon.com/mandarinmonkeySkritter - Learn to write Chinesehttps://skritte...
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 6 min
What mistakes do we make all the time? What do we do to correct it? What does it take to get it right? Who's shoes are they? What's the meaning of it all?If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comSupport uswww.patreon.com/mandarinmonkeySkritter - Learn to write Chinesehttps://skritter.com?ref=mandarinmonkeyUse promoCode: MANDARINMONKEYfor...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Tom gets his results! Eosinophilic Enteritis. Seeing the annoying doctor again. We discuss playing Minecraft as a learning tool and figuring out a new way to learn. It's the usual amazing Chinese and english/chinglish extravaganza.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comSupport uswww.patreon.com/mandarinmonkeySkritter - Learn to write C...
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 7 min
We continue our discussion on the best morning routines. We discuss the death of the family dog popo. The devils playthings and lots of other wholesome stuff for you ears enjoyment. All while using Chinese and English throughout. Chinglish wins. If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comSupport uswww.patreon.com/mandarinmonkeySkritter - L...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 18 min
We discuss the best morning routine in the one. After having a great hangout session with our patrons we were asked what our morning routine was. Thanks Ben for the suggestion. This will be part one, as we had to run at the end.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comSupport uswww.patreon.com/mandarinmonkeySkritter - Learn to write Chin...
Oct 16, 2020•53 min
We talk to YouTuber Grace Guo about her Chinese learning channel, about how she learns English and some of her tips and tricks. Also a little about her hobbies and interests. We had a great chat and a great time talking to this very interesting person. Well worth a listen.Grace's Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_fdR7zZ_5SU--xuOrEdKw/featuredIf you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely...
Oct 11, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Relationship goals: 1) Love 2) Passion 3) Communication. We talk about Taiwanese and Ula teaches Tom some. We speak about teaching Taiwanese while using Chinese and English which makes my mind explode. We talk about our 5 year wedding anniversary. And my upcoming Endoscopy biopsy.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comSupport uswww.pat...
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr 21 min
The final encounter with the mouse, butlers, putting children in danger and about communication in multiple languages. We use both Chinese in English throughout this podcast, so it would be ideal if you were learning Chinese at whatever level to find it entertaining. If you are learning Spanish perhaps try something else, you may become frustrated, and we don't want that.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. ...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 14 min
We go deep on our argument with the doctor. Frustrations with the medical system in Taiwan AND then move onto about 40 Mandarin words. New Chinese words for you guys.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comSupport uswww.patreon.com/mandarinmonkeySkritter - Learn to write Chinesehttps://skritter.com?ref=mandarinmonkeyUse promoCode: MANDA...
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Doctors in Taiwan, Tom's upcoming small intestine check and Ama getting attacked in the park!If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comSupport uswww.patreon.com/mandarinmonkeySkritter - Learn to write Chinesehttps://skritter.com?ref=mandarinmonkeyUse promoCode: MANDARINMONKEYfor 10% off everythingThis is the Mandarin Monkey Podcast. One o...
Sep 28, 2020•44 min
How long should you study Mandarin each day? Do you need to swat 6 hours a day in HSK books or Chinese text books? Can you do it once a week? Or twice a month? Here's what we think. Small incremental improvements make all the difference long term.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comSupport uswww.patreon.com/mandarinmonkeySkritter - ...
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr 5 min
We discuss neurons, twangs, dongs, dengs, anpais, gongyus and a bunch of other stuff. Also closing off your mind to all the stresses of life and trying to sleep better.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comSupport uswww.patreon.com/mandarinmonkeySkritter - Learn to write Chinesehttps://skritter.com?ref=mandarinmonkeyUse promoCode: MAN...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Awkwardness, Zombies and bloodmoons, going back to university. Baking cakes and engineering. Another classic.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comSupport uswww.patreon.com/mandarinmonkeySkritter - Learn to write Chinesehttps://skritter.com?ref=mandarinmonkeyUse promoCode: MANDARINMONKEYfor 10% off everythingThis is the Mandarin Monke...
Sep 18, 2020•1 hr 8 min
We discuss handsome cows, good looking dogs and pets in general. We exchange stories of dog bites, broken bones and memories. All in Chinese and English. Win and learn.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comSupport uswww.patreon.com/mandarinmonkeySkritter - Learn to write Chinesehttps://skritter.com?ref=mandarinmonkeyUse promoCode: MAN...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 6 min
We discuss the hard work it took to reach some of our goals versus luck and what role that plays in starting or changing something. We talk life and kids and about comas. It goes off the rails a bit. All part of the journey.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comSupport uswww.patreon.com/mandarinmonkeySkritter - Learn to write Chineseh...
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 8 min
We discuss the true grit and determination you need to learn and being fascinated by peoples struggles and how they overcome adversity. In particular the learning Chinese or learning a language element of it. Also targets in general both with Mandarin and with life.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comSupport uswww.patreon.com/mandar...
Sep 07, 2020•59 min
We go through an A-Z of Chinese words on the spot, we discuss the future and the past and we do some more of the book. Also there are smatterings of random conversation throughout as usual.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comSupport uswww.patreon.com/mandarinmonkeySkritter - Learn to write Chinesehttps://skritter.com?ref=mandarinmon...
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 4 min
A bit of a waffle, coupons, massage, Mcdonalds, money, brain internet and more. All in beautifully crafted Chinese and English for your listening pleasure.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comThis is the Mandarin Monkey Podcast. One of the best mandarin podcasts there is. Of course that is up to you to decide. But we use both English...
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 4 min
We speak with CEO of Chinese reading/writing and learning app Skritter today about how he learned Chinese, being CEO of Skritter and some smatterings of sci-fi and tech. Lots of interesting stuff here.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comThis is the Mandarin Monkey Podcast. One of the best mandarin podcasts there is. Of course that i...
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 26 min
We are back from England.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.com/lessonsThis is the Mandarin Monkey Podcast. One of the best mandarin podcasts there is. Of course that is up to you to decide. But we use both English and Mandarin Chinese throughout and both speak Chinglish. You can keep up with the conversation because of the English an...
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Mandarin Monkey sitting with ducks, giving you an update all the way from the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 20, 2020•8 min
We discuss the upcoming England trip and visa. We go through the cost of quarantine in Taiwan and the time we have to spend away from our children. We then go into a few more words of the mnemonics book. #chinglish #mandarinmonkey #learnchineseIf you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comThis is the Mandarin Monkey Podcast. One of the best m...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 3 min
A bunch more words in this one. Also the battle of the mouse, working in Taiwan and some cultural convos abound.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comThis is the Mandarin Monkey Podcast. One of the best mandarin podcasts there is. Of course that is up to you to decide. But we use both English and Mandarin Chinese throughout and both s...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 6 min
We run through a load of Chinese words and examples with our 3rd book, Mnemonics E3. Hold on for 15 minutes or so while we get into it and then its launch. You will be learning a bunch of new words. And we are only in 'A'. If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comThis is the Mandarin Monkey Podcast. One of the best mandarin podcasts ther...
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Shuang Yu and Hua Mulan are on the menu for today's discussion. We digress a wee bit into ABCs, ABT, EBTs, EBCs and Nationality. We also talk about raising bilingual children after a question from a hangouteer.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comThis is the Mandarin Monkey Podcast. One of the best mandarin podcasts there is. Of cour...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 22 min
Xizizi and Xiaohehe welcome you to mandarin monkey chinglish podcast episode 133. We discuss simplified and traditional characters and some history. We talk about a sun burning trip and the rainbow village. We also give you three new words from our mnemonics book.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comThis is the Mandarin Monkey Podcas...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Suoxie, Wuli de & Xinbuzaiyan de are words we talk and tell stories about. We talk about communicating with your kids bilingually. We discuss the meanings of words in different languages. Enjoy.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comThis is the Mandarin Monkey Podcast. One of the best mandarin podcasts there is. Of course that is u...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Amy teaches an English speaking student Chinese using Taiwanese. What!?! Amy Laoshi is in this one and we discuss a great deal about Taiwanese and language, but also about Suanming (fortunes). Ula and Amy speak in Taiwanese which is great to hear.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Patreon - Hangout with or support us! https://www.patreon.com/MandarinMonkeyThis is the M...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 7 min
