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:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu⁠⁠⁠

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

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://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu

This is part 2 of the conversation with Ｍin qiáo. We go deeper into what he was doing during his conscription, and what he's planning to do in his gap year.Episode page: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a33-%e6%97%bb%e6%a9%8b%e7%9a%84%e7%95%b6%e5%85%b5%e6%95%85%e4%ba%8b%282%29/Support the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu

Listen to a chat with my cousin Ｍin qiáo about conscription in Taiwan, which is a shared experience among all Taiwanese males.Episode page: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a32-%e6%97%bb%e6%a9%8b%e7%9a%84%e7%95%b6%e5%85%b5%e6%95%85%e4%ba%8b/Support the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu

This episode is all about common complaints made by foreigners living in Taiwan. It’s common to experience some level of culture shock when dealing with the realities of living in Taiwan as a foreign visitor. In this episode, I’ll try and clarify some of the confusions and frustrations relating to every day life in Taiwan.Episode page: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a31-%e6%96%87%e5%8c%96%e8%a1%9d%e6%93%8a%ef%bc%9a%e5%9c%a8%e5%8f%b0%e7%81%a3%e7%9a%84%e7%94%9f%e6%b4%bb/Support th...

Wishing everyone a happy new year and sharing you with my new year resolution. You can know what 家榆 is doing recently and some useful words related to personal goals.Episode page: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a30-%e6%88%91%e5%9b%9e%e4%be%86%e4%ba%86%ef%bc%9a2021%e5%b9%b4%e7%9a%84%e8%a8%88%e7%95%ab/Support the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu

Talking with my dad about leisure activities you can do in Taiwan, including the so-called "Big triathlon," wild hot springs and mountain climbing. Episode page: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a29-%e5%92%8c%e6%88%91%e7%9a%84%e7%88%b8%e7%88%b8%e8%81%8a%e4%bc%91%e9%96%92%e6%b4%bb%e5%8b%95/Support the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu

Ghost Stories- True Tales of Really Creepy Experiences!Happy Halloween to all my listeners around the world! This episode is all about ghosts, strange things, unexplained phenomena, and all that kind of weird stuff that you don’t want to hear about when you’re alone at night. I hope you’re not alone right now, because this will be the creepiest episode of Learn Taiwanese Mandarin yet! Let’s keep calm and try not to make a sound as we listen to this Halloween installment of chilling stories! 🎃...

An unedited ramble about motivation for language learning, dealing with challenges, getting started on a task, and the importance of setting small goals. Episode page: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a27-設定小目標/Support the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu

Chatting with my mom about cooking and food. Including where she likes to go shopping for food. Does she like cooking? What's her favorite dish? How does she usually cook? Episode page: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a26-和我的媽媽聊料理/Support the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu

Talking to my pal 阿賢 about healthcare system in Taiwan, including pros and cons of this system, our experience of going to the hospital. Episode page:https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a24-台灣的健保/Support the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu

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

Homophones are words which sound exactly the same, but have different meanings and different spellings. They cause lots of problems for learners of Chinese, and are also the basis of lots of jokes in Chinese. This episode will help you understand some classic Chinese jokes playing with homophones. Episode page: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a23-同音詞與諧音笑話/Support the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu

Here's the second episode of Romance of The Three Kingdoms. In this episode, 家榆 tells a classic and well-known story called The Ruse of the Empty City. She also tells you a saying derived from this story.Episode Page: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a22-三國演義%28part-2%29%3a-空城計/Support the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu

An episode about one of the greatest Chinese literature, Romance of The Three Kingdoms. The novel is among the most beloved works of literature in East Asia, and its literary influence in the region has been compared to that of the works of Shakespeare on English literature. In this episode, 家榆 tells you the benefits of reading this book and some background knowledge about the story. Episode page: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a21-三國演義%28part-1%29/Support the Show.Become a memb...

Talking to my pal about exercise and weight loss, including the answer for the first listening challenge and a new one! In this episode, you can pick up some useful terms about body and health. Some culture facts related to conscription and the food delivery company: Foodpanda. Enjoy! Episode page: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/音頻/Support the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu

家榆 thanks to all the audience and talks about some updates on this podcast, including a "listening challenge" she is planning to make. Episode page: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a19/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Learn-Taiwanese-Mandarin-110088110702423/?modal=admin_todo_tourSupport the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu

家榆 tells you why we celebrate Father's Day on August 8th in Taiwan. She also has a chat with her father about how life changed for the time he first knew he was going to be a father to the time during the pregnancy and even the birth. Episode page:https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a18-台灣的父親節/Support the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu

Are you a cat person or a dog person? In this episode, I ask my family（my dad, my mum, and my sister) about their preference and experience of keeping pets. This should be a good listening practice! Try to listen to it first without reading the scripts, and see if you understand my family. Enjoy! Episode page: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a17-狗派還是貓派/Support the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu

Some trending vocabulary and issues of Taiwanese working conditions. This episode should be useful for those interested in working in Taiwan, or for people who want to discuss jobs and careers with your friends! I cover things from the most popular careers in Taiwan to the problems young people are facing here. Enjoy! Episode page: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a16-台灣的工作環境/ Support the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://w...

The Mandarin of Mainland China and that of Taiwan are fundamentally very similar. That said, there are several differences related to vocabulary, word choices, grammar and pronunciation. In this episode, I want to focus on pronunciation and tell you 10 common words that are pronounced differently in Taiwan. Enjoy! Extra notes and transcripts visit: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a15-十個台灣特別的發音/Support the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episod...

Talking to my dad about music. Includes discussion about music genres my father likes, how and when he likes to listen to music, and Taiwanese karaoke! Extra notes and transcripts visit: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a14-和我的爸爸聊音樂/Support the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu

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

Hello to my listeners around the world. Here are some messages from me to you. In this episode, I talk about why I want to make this podcast and how you can use this podcast to practice Chinese listening, with a few personal anecdotes thrown in. Enjoy! Extra notes and transcripts visit: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a13-%e7%82%ba%e4%bb%80%e9%ba%bc%e8%a6%81%e5%81%9a%e6%95%99%e4%b8%ad%e6%96%87%e7%9a%84podcast/Support the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each...

家榆 gives her personal experience of going to board game restaurants in Taiwan, and why going there with Taiwanese friends is a great way to practice your listening and speaking skills. She also talks about some board games suitable for Chinese learners. Enjoy! CLICK HERE TO READ A FULL TRANSCRIPT FOR THIS EPISODE: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a12-%e5%8e%bb%e6%a1%8c%e9%81%8a%e9%a4%90%e5%bb%b3%e7%b7%b4%e7%bf%92%e4%b8%ad%e6%96%87/Support the Show.Become a member and get extra lea...

I wish you a Happy Dragon Boat Festival and talk to my mum about her job as being a teacher and how her school is responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19). As the same, it's all in Chinese and I'll pause to explain words we used in our conversation, using easier and slower Chinese. This should be a challenging listening practice. It's useful if you want to pick up some educational terms and key vocabulary about the coronavirus. Extra notes and transcripts visit: https://lear-taiwanese-mandari...

Here is part 2 of this 日環食 episode. You are going to join me to my trip to 雲林, and listen to my story of watching 日環食. You will hear people talking and shouting. If you don't have the chance to see this beautiful 天文奇景 in person, play this episode and you can feel the exciting moment with us. Enjoy! Extra notes and transcript visit: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a10-%e4%b8%8a%e5%b8%9d%e7%9a%84%e9%87%91%e6%88%92%e6%8c%87%ef%bc%9a%e6%97%a5%e7%92%b0%e9%a3%9f%28part-2%29/Suppor...

In this episode, I'll tell you a recent hot topic in Taiwan! It's all about the upcoming solar eclipse. You will learn some useful expressions and words related to astronomy! Extra notes and transcript visit:https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a9-%e4%b8%8a%e5%b8%9d%e7%9a%84%e9%87%91%e6%88%92%e6%8c%87%ef%bc%9a%e6%97%a5%e7%92%b0%e9%a3%9f/Support the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu

Talking to my friend 新子 about living in Thailand. This is a completely natural and authentic conversation. None of it was planned, so it is completely real and not fake. It should be a fun but very challenging listening exercise. Don't worry! I'll pause here and there to explain the vocabulary and expressions we used in our conversation. Extra notes and transcript visit: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a8-%e6%96%b0%e5%ad%90%e7%9a%84%e6%b3%b0%e5%9c%8b%e6%95%85%e4%ba%8b/Suppo...

全中文! In this episode, I'll tell you five common Taiwanese superstitions and the reasons behind them. Extra notes and transcript visit: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/%e4%ba%94%e5%80%8b%e5%8f%b0%e7%81%a3%e7%9a%84%e8%bf%b7%e4%bf%a1-5-taiwanese-superstitions/Support the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu

全中文! In this episode, I'll continue to talk about Journey to The West. 小心有雷!(Spoiler Alert) Extra Notes and transcription: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a6-%e8%a5%bf%e9%81%8a%e8%a8%98-journey-to-the-west%28part-2%29/Support the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu

全中文! Another Chinese only podcast! In this episode, I'll talk about Journey to The West, a great book which is very important in Chinese literature. Extra Notes and transcription can be seen on the episode page:https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/a5-%e8%a5%bf%e9%81%8a%e8%a8%98-journey-to-the-west%28part-1%29/Support the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu

全中文! 沒寫稿! This is a CHINESE ONLY episode. Let's immerse ourselves into a Chinese speaking environment and listen to me talk about an issue that so many foreigners find annoying while studying Mandarin in Taiwan.Episode Page:https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/%e3%80%90chinese-rambles-%e9%9a%a8%e4%be%bf%e8%aa%aa%e8%aa%aa%e3%80%91%e5%8f%b0%e7%81%a3%e4%ba%ba%e7%9c%8b%e5%88%b0%e6%88%91%e5%b0%b1%e8%aa%aa%e8%8b%b1%e6%96%87/Support the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for ...

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

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

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

 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

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

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

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

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://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu⁠⁠

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

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

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

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://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu

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

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

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

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 consequences of the different outcomes could be quite drastic. You're going to learn the history Taiwanese presidential election and the statements by 3 leaders from 3 of the main parties. You'll also understand some of the vocabulary and key issues. And no, I'm not going to tell you who I would like to vote for :D – I'll let you try and work that out if you want.
Episode page: https://reurl.cc/L4myV9

Support the Show.

Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu