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Mar 2023
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#324 - MANDARIN MEMES | LEARN MANDARIN C...

MANDARIN MONKEY
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Testing Ula's knowledge of Mandarin memes. Can you translate? Looking for a fun and educational podcast that explores the intersection of Mandarin Chinese and English? Look no further than The Mandarin Monkey Podcast! Hosted by Tom, a native English speaker, and Ula, a native Mandarin Chinese speaker from Taiwan, this edutainment podcast covers a wide range of topics, from science and movies to relationships and life in general. As parents of three multiracial children, Tom and Ula also delve into the challenges of raising bilingual kids and offer tips and tricks for learning Mandarin, English, and Taiwanese at home.But that's not all - The Mandarin Monkey Podcast is also a Chinglish podcast, incorporating both Chinese and English in every episode. Tune in for a Mandarin story and vocabulary review session that will help you brush up on your language skills. And as if that weren't enough, Tom and Ula regularly invite guests from a variety of backgrounds to join them on the show, from linguists and authors to creators and doctors.So if you're looking for a podcast that will both entertain and educate you, check out The Mandarin Monkey Podcast - you won't be disappointed!

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