We are back to telling stories in this one. Todays story is about tools. Doing those DIY projects at home and using the most common tools of the trade. Includes vocab for the tools and the verbs to use them. We also discuss, no you didn't wives and telling stories. All spoken in both Mandarin Chinese and English for your listening pleasure.Choose your monkey power. Come and get a free lesson. Enjoy extra audio awesomeness or join the Mandarin Monkey WhatsApp group. Websitehttps://www.mandarinmon...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 24 min
This is the final part in our questions and answers episodes. It's a long one because we really wanted to finish this off and get back to the story times episodes. So the next one will be back to 'normal'. This one felt good to get through. Lots of great questions from everybody. We look into being in a multiracial relationship and how to get from beginner to intermediate levels in Mandarin. We also speak about favourite words, travelling, parenting, food, bad words a whole bunch more.Choose you...
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 46 min
We bash through a bunch more listeners questions in this episode. Tried to get through another load. There will have to be a part three on this one.Choose your monkey power. Come and get a free lesson. Enjoy extra audio awesomeness or join the Mandarin Monkey WhatsApp group. Websitehttps://www.mandarinmonkey.comAwesome Bloghttps://mandarinmonkey.com/blog/HIGH FIVE FRIDAYS MAILING LISThttps://mandarinmonkey.com/high-5-fridays/Get Amazing Mandarin toolswww.patreon.com/mandarinmonkeySkritter - Lear...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 8 min
This is a questions and answer session part one. All questions from you guys, the listeners. Some personal and some Mandarin based. We didn't manage to get through all of them hence the part one. But we will. Thanks to everyone who submitted their questions!Choose your monkey power. Come and get a free lesson. Enjoy extra audio awesomeness or join the Mandarin Monkey WhatsApp group. Websitehttps://www.mandarinmonkey.comAwesome Bloghttps://mandarinmonkey.com/blog/HIGH FIVE FRIDAYS MAILING LISThtt...
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr 20 min
This one has a story about public transport as per request from you guys. But also, does a snake fart? What's a hangout? Why does Tom have a migraine? Why is it important to speak? These are the important questions we must all answer.Choose your monkey power. Come and get a free lesson. Enjoy extra audio awesomeness or join the Mandarin Monkey WhatsApp group. Websitehttps://www.mandarinmonkey.comAwesome Bloghttps://mandarinmonkey.com/blog/HIGH FIVE FRIDAYS MAILING LISThttps://mandarinmonkey.com/...
Feb 22, 2021•56 min
This one has a visa story and visa related Mandarin vocabulary. We also have a chat about visiting the mountains, a scary bat cave, terrifying rope bridges and finding a monkey skull.Choose your monkey power. Come and get a free lesson. Enjoy extra audio awesomeness or join the Mandarin Monkey WhatsApp group. Websitehttps://www.mandarinmonkey.comAwesome Bloghttps://mandarinmonkey.com/blog/HIGH FIVE FRIDAYS MAILING LISThttps://mandarinmonkey.com/high-5-fridays/Get Amazing Mandarin toolswww.patreo...
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 16 min
We talk with one of our new teachers SuSu Laoshi about growing up, learning languages, jumping in the deep end with learning something new, the emersion method, hobbies and interests, teaching styles and a whole bunch more. This episode HAS A LOT OF MANDARIN.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------We’re Mandarin Monkey and we’re building the largest community of Mandarin learners in the world, so come join us! When we moved in together, one of us spoke ...
Feb 14, 2021•1 hr 2 min
We talk with published author, comic book creator, artist, teacher, Youtuber and linguist Mark Crilley for the long awaiting second part of our Taiwanese cultural exchange. We discuss Marks upcoming book set in Taiwan and he gives us some really helpful techniques for remembering written Chinese. We also talk about some memories Mark has of Taiwan and whether or not they should go in his next graphic novel.Come and hangout with us every weekend. Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comSupport usww...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 22 min
We talks to new Mandarin Monkey teacher Shu-Chien. We discuss about learning Spanish in Taiwan (she speaks Spanish, English and Mandarin Chinese) and the method. We talk about Lord of The Rings (her favourite movie)and oddly about animal noises in different countries.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/mand...
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 6 min
We walk you through a weekly shopping story and run through the vocabulary. We killed ten mosquitos so they won't be biting any of you in the near future. We run through what's been happening in the hangouts recently and some movie games. It's just good wholesome Chinglish podcasting at its best. 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.mandarinmonk...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Ula cried on a bridge and cries again in the podcast. Why? Because she loves Kairi so much and hates heights. Todays Mandarin Chinese story is based around what happens after you finish work. When you get home to relax every evening. We have five new Mandarin words for you and a dead Mosquito! It's all drama in the 179th installment of the Mandarin Monkey Podcast. The Best Chinglish Podcast in the world apparently.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 5 min
We discuss privacy and the whole Facebook/WhatsApp's situation in this one, should we move to Signal or Discord?. Our story for today is about accommodation. Expect to learn words in Mandarin relating to renting and buying, moving house etc.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 ...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 12 min
We have a story about the stock market and investing today for all those who enjoy the business side of things. But we also find a very rude animal whilst musing about the size of an antelope which will forever be funny to us. Also interviewing new teachers which is exciting.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....
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Todays story is about interviews. And todays chat is about keeping strong in a relationship. Also, Mason had 3 stitches after falling down the stairs! We learn some new words regarding employment and some questions a hiring manager may ask. Enjoy it all in Chinese and English.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...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 16 min
We battle through this one whilst being ill. Vocabulary surrounding that and the doctors. The story also tells of the love between a boy and his father. But please bare in mind, we both whilst recording have a ganmao, and did our best to keep it upbeat. Sorry for the sniffles.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...
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr 13 min
We speak to Chris Lonsdale a New Zealand psychologist, linguist, educator and author about his methods for learning a language in six months. We discuss various different techniques for learning Mandarin Chinese (or any language) and go deep on various language based topics. It's a long one but a good one. Well worth a listen. Chris's links below: Kungfu English is: https://www.kungfuenglish.comThe Third Ear can be obtained at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Third-Ear-Chris-Lonsdale-dp-988988870X...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 42 min
This strange story is about the Circus. We cover some mandarin vocabulary revolving around fear and we discuss whether or not you can separate the art from the artist. All in delightful Chinglish.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=mand...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 4 min
We have an intermediate Monster story for you in this one given and created by our very our Hangouteers over this weekends hangouts. The first XX minutes of Chinglish (Chinese and English) chat are followed by the story and then a vocabulary review session and questions followed by another free style Chinglish chat. Come get some!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. :) Webs...
Jan 04, 2021•57 min
This episode has an intermediate/upper intermediate money based story and vocabulary section. Also we interview Kairi. Mandarin Chinese and English are used 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=mandarinmonkeyUse promo...
Jan 01, 2021•1 hr 16 min
It's a new format for our podcast we are trying something new! 15 minute-ish of chat, Storytime, vocabulary breakdown and examples followed by more chat and sign off. Let's see how it goes. First one is always a learning curve, so we will improve every time.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/mandarinmonkey...
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr 7 min
We discuss euphemisms/雙關語/Shuāngguān yǔ in this one for probably longer than we should have. There are so many things that can mean genitals in English its a little upsetting really. We also discuss Christmas. Lot's of Chinese and some English to keep you on track with the conversation.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 usw...
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 4 min
This is it. 168! We did it! We talk about conflict and how to use it in Mandarin. Then Ula reads the book of Awesome and we discuss life's little wins to end the one weeks worth of podcasts milestone!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=...
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 7 min
We speak with multilingual Doctor, long time friend, supporter and student of Mandarin Monkey Margret Chang. We discuss her being taught Mandarin in Taiwanese and learning several other languages. We discuss raising multilingual children and exchange some funny stories. We also touch on the effects of Covid on children from a doctors perspective. WARNING: This one has Mandarin, English and Taiwanese. If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreo...
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 14 min
We say some big Thanks yous. Our daughter said F*&k and we talk about making mistakes. Today we are Maipian and dongli. Also Happy BIRTHDAY TO DARIAN! 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: MANDARINMONKEYfo...
Dec 09, 2020•56 min
We speak with famed author, illustrator, comic book creator, linguist, instructional YouTuber and all round nice guy Mark Crilley about his time spent in Taiwan 26 years ago. How he learned Chinese and Japanese and the difference between the two. Also, raising Bilingual children. SO many topics, not enough time. This will be part one.Find Mark Here:OFFICIAL CRILLEY PLAYLIST: http://tinyurl.com/d3rx7fgAll 3 "Brody's Ghost" books at Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/7dyeoer"Mastering Manga" book at Amazo...
Dec 05, 2020•1 hr 35 min
Is it ok to just do ok? Fascinating child like learning of multiple languages simultaneously. How would intense, painful Chinese conversation help me learn? We discuss all these things in this episode of the Mm podcast. Come on in. and enjoy for a while.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/mandarinmonkeySkri...
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 14 min
50 things we are grateful for! Today is Thanksgiving for our American friends. Happy Thanksgiving to you all! We love the idea of being grateful for what we have so we pull up some ideas and have a chat about 50 things we could all be grateful for. Please click on the Skritter Link below and search for Being Grateful - MegaList - Mandarin Monkey for the deck. 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 c...
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 27 min
Education, language acquisition, motivations, life goals, Taiwanese tests, scars, kids and a school that teaches you lots about nature and not so much about math. interesting. all in Chinglish. 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=mandar...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 1 min
We have a good chit-chat in this one. Ula woke up an hour before and was full of energy. Also a daily routine video we just released. My audio adverts at the front end of each episode now, meditation, language (of course) and various other things. Ula speaks 95% Chinese in this one. Tom speaks 85% English.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.mandarinm...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 9 min
So, we went right ahead and had another baby. Added number three to the gang. This was our experience. As usual, Ula speaks 95% Chinese in this episode, and Tom uses 80% English. Chinglish is used throughout as you know. 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 Chinesehttp...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 14 min
