We decide to start gaming again. Also migrating from WhatsApp to Discord. This podcast gets derailed by two small people who want tog grab the microphone. We discuss games we are going to be live streaming and teaching about. We talk about how to use the word for group and team in Mandarin Chinese. We hope everyone has an awesome Friday! and enjoys whatever they are doing while listening.Choose your monkey power. Come and get a free lesson. Enjoy extra audio awesomeness or join the Mandarin Monk...
Jun 25, 2021•51 min
Our story this week is not that of Shakespeare/Dickens, but that of Tomspeare. No where near as prose-esc though. It's a simple tale of two cities and the small differences between them. You will be learning the Mandarin Chinese words for city based stuff including crime rate, buildings, populations, busy etc. Also you will hear us chat about or worries and psychology in general. It's like a Chinglish therapy session.Choose your monkey power. Come and get a free lesson. Enjoy extra audio awesome...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 8 min
We are back to regular programming with episode 216 of the Mandarin Monkey podcast. The flaws of us all. Why do we call it the flaw of us all? We discuss learning Mandarin as usual, but the difficulties of it, along with lying to each other, living with each other, finding sweaty people attractive and a long list of digressions from the offset.Choose your monkey power. Come and get a free lesson. Enjoy extra audio awesomeness or join the Mandarin Monkey WhatsApp group. Websitehttps://www.mandari...
Jun 19, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Electrical problems stopped us recording the podcast but tomorrow we are on as the electrician promises us to have it done by then! Sorry for the irregular programming schedule this week. Www.Mandarinmonkey.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2021•2 min
We speak to our awesome intensive course testers in this episode to discuss their experience. We then fall into various holes including tattoos, Japan, food, dates, travel, Disney, accents and a whole bunch of other things. Ula, as always speaks Mandarin Chinese throughout and the rest of us use Chinglish, as it was meant to be.Choose your monkey power. Come and get a free lesson. Enjoy extra audio awesomeness or join the Mandarin Monkey WhatsApp group. Websitehttps://www.mandarinmonkey.comInten...
Jun 13, 2021•1 hr 16 min
This is the Intensive course story. We discuss, accents, hangouts, Universal Studios and living at Disney, quarantine, blue Mondays. Generally its a happy Monday feeling all round with the Mandarin Monkey podcast. We go through lots of new Mandarin Chinese vocabulary in this episodes story relating to learning.Choose your monkey power. Come and get a free lesson. Enjoy extra audio awesomeness or join the Mandarin Monkey WhatsApp group. Websitehttps://www.mandarinmonkey.comIntensive Coursehttps:/...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 5 min
We talk about sarcasm in Mandarin Chinese (Eva) and about dirty language (Dan). We also discuss the class system in UK and in Taiwan and what it means to be from which if there are any. Ula tests Tom on abbreviations and acronyms. A fun one today. Have a great Friday everyone!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 FRID...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Ours story today is about bad and good luck. We discuss the raising Covid cases, the rolling blackouts and the drought currently happening in Taiwan. The power outage blew the fuse box and broke a number of lights and our TV. It's been quite a challenging weekend. But we have stayed positive. Ula speaks Mandarin Tom speak English. Chinglish throughout. A great way to get your Mandarin Chinese listening practice in AND be able to follow along with the conversation.Choose your monkey power. Come a...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 5 min
We introduce the three newest teachers and members of the Mandarin Monkey team in this episode. Please put your Mandarin hats on as this one is 90% Mandarin and at native speed. We discuss learning methods, backgrounds, history, music, languages and more in this special episode of the Mandarin Monkey podcast. Beny, Claire and Cynthia Laoshi are all now available on the Mandarin Monkey's website and available to book for group and private lessons.Choose your monkey power. Come and get a free less...
May 28, 2021•1 hr 17 min
We read from the Mandarin Monkey's Chinglish stories, directly from our website today as we recant the tale of Tom (not our Tom) and his Deja Vu day. We substitute multiple sentences and use the vocab list from our website. You will learn a load. The story is quite long so settle down with a hot cup of coffee and put your listening hat on.Choose your monkey power. Come and get a free lesson. Enjoy extra audio awesomeness or join the Mandarin Monkey WhatsApp group. Websitehttps://www.mandarinmonk...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 16 min
It's death and taxes day. The only two things that we know are coming for us all. And they are up for discussion in today's Mandarin Monkey podcast. We cover a bunch of different topic including the current covid 19 situation in Taiwan and some new passports for our UK trip. All done in delectable Chinglish. and ideal mix if you are learning Mandarin Chinese but also don't want to be lost in the topic of conversation.Choose your monkey power. Come and get a free lesson. Enjoy extra audio awesome...
May 21, 2021•1 hr 31 min
It's story time again and this time we talk about the rising virus cases in Taiwan. Also about getting a vaccine. You will learn a bunch of word surrounding this topic. There is the obviously and usual waffle at the beginning in Chinese and English. So no missing out there. Learn Chinese through Chinglish with Mandarin Monkey.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...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 2 min
It's not as bad as you think. But a drought, rolling power cuts, increased Covid cases and really hot weather have made for some interesting times here in Taichung, Taiwan. We discuss as such. But also touch on politicians and news media outlets. Why not happy news?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...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 6 min
It another story episode this week! We discuss what Mandarin you would need to use to discuss sending a package somewhere, getting it signed for, notarized and visiting the embassy. Also lawyers and house sales. Fun fact: we had to do the intro twice because Ula forgot to clap the first time.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/blo...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 7 min
We are interviewing for more teachers again! We have another awesome teacher currently in training and a bunch more interviews lined up for this weekend. Exciting news ahead.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/man...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 5 min
We find out about Ula and her mothers relationship. Ula get emotional and lets it all spill out for the first time on the podcast. We cover the vocabulary for mothers day but do not read the story. We will post the audio for members on the website. 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://mand...
May 03, 2021•56 min
Ten more jobs, Gumologist, Golf Ball Diver, Dog Food Tester, Odor Detector and a number of others. Why, when, how and who are covered. Including a bunch of other topics. All in delightful Chinese and English. Chinglish 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.mandarinmonkey.comAwesome Bloghttps://mandarinmonkey.com/blog/HIGH FIVE FRIDAYS MAILING LISThttps://mandar...
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Stephanie requested we do a list of 'not the usual jobs'. So here are a a bunch of them. These aren't unusual in the sense of armpit smelling or professional queuers but they are some of the ones you don't read in text books often. Doctor, nurse, teacher etc. Enjoy.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...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr
Impulsive buyer? Sure. 5 second rule? Yes. Mel Robins? What? Kids? Uh huh. Intensive courses? Do it again! Real talk? yes it is. Give me five? Of course. Many subjects are covered. I couldn't lay them all out. there were a number. Got a little deep then we pulled back out again. Also, Ula spat on me twice. Also had two teeth pulled out.Choose your monkey power. Come and get a free lesson. Enjoy extra audio awesomeness or join the Mandarin Monkey WhatsApp group. Websitehttps://www.mandarinmonkey....
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 11 min
The Hangouteers have cometh! A load of the Mandarin Monkey Hangouteers have come along for the 200th episode of the podcast! They each tell us a little about themselves, their learning, their background. There are some laughs and some cries. But mainly laughs. Some sound advice amongst other things. Thanks to everyone who came and sorry for those who were expected the Friday release.Choose your monkey power. Come and get a free lesson. Enjoy extra audio awesomeness or join the Mandarin Monkey Wh...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 40 min
Learn Mandarin with us as we tell the story about visiting the zoo, as we did this gone weekend. We mention several ways to get to said zoo and also animal related words. We also discuss some good news and some bad news for the family. And give info on what's going to happen for the 200th episode of the podcast.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://ma...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Tom gets two new sound toys. We discuss 10 things you don't need talent for and extroverts and introverts. Welcome our three newest members Wati, Adlan and Adam. 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/mandarinmonkeyS...
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Our story is about Terry and his routine. We change a bunch of details during the story so we try and teach how you can find a replace words within each sentence to mean something else. There is a long story review section which I am sure you find helpful with a lot of new words and an idiom for your enjoyment.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://man...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 5 min
We talk about the current Qingming festival that happens in Taiwan every year. We chat about how we would like to be disposed off after we die and Ula has a few tears (you will have to watch the YouTube version). We also talk about 30 facts that don't sound true but are.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 MA...
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 11 min
We tell an exercise story in this episode. Walking you through some commonly used words in Mandarin while talking about exercise and fitness in general. A good number of words you won't know in this one with a healthy chat front end and and discussion of the usages at the rear. Women Ai nimen!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/bl...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min
We discuss the emotions that everyone feels but don't know the name of. This goes quite deep for a Friday. But enjoyable conversations. This one is a chat based episode. We are back with our story episode on Monday!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 ...
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 6 min
It's a Mandarin movie story podcast this time. With all things movie related. Acting, directing, movies, genres, styles, actors etc. We also discuss some sweaty games. We use Chinese and English the whole time so if you are learning English as well this will be perfect for you.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 FRI...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 7 min
We talk so much that we forgot to do the story. Oops. We will do it on Mondays episode, promise. This one is about slang in both languages, also phone abbreviations, teenagers, sleeping in the Livingroom, New exciting products, general chin-waggery. It was a fun one. After our brains woke up. Enjoy the Chinglish!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://m...
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Our story today revolves around having a lively family and telling your kids off. We tell the story in Mandarin Chinese and then have a vocabulary review session around the story. We discuss dark secrets, secret languages, lies and truths. and various other things in this episode of the Mandarin Monkey Chinglish podcast.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 Blogh...
Mar 15, 2021•59 min
We speak to the shining light at the end of the tunnel Ashley in her first appearance on the show. We speak about an array of things from parenting, raising bilingual children, mixed race relationships, cactus, Taiwan and China, teaching high school and junior high school, Lots of different things. This one is more of a feel good 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.co...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 24 min
