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Miss Lin, Mandarin teacher from Taiwan
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Jan 7
Be kind to myself 對自己好一點|Mental Health & New Year Resolutions|Taiwanese Mandarin Listening Practice
In this episode, I talk about ——A different take on New Year resolutions and mental health.What it means to “be kind to yourself.”The inner critical voice.Accepting yourself and being your own best friend.NoteI know many of your goal is to be able to converse with Taiwanese frien ... Show More
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Dec 16
Expression 平常心 (Inner Peace) — Life Wisdom from my dad | Real Taiwanese Mandarin Conversation
Have you been feeling overly worried lately? Thinking too much? Well… 平常心. Keep a calm heart, and let things go the way they’re meant to. Things will work out. My dad taught me this life wisdom, and I hope it helps you find some peace—just as it has helped me.In this episode, you ... Show More
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Life in Busy Taipei- Feeling Connected Through Food and People 繁忙的臺北生活:從食物與人找到共鳴與連結
🍂 Watch HERE and learn real conversation at a Taiwan night market. As I mentioned in this episode, a vendor complimented my husband’s beard and that’s how conversations often start in Taiwan!)Thank you again for all of your encouraging messages and helping me share the video. It ... Show More
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