Mar 9
Chill Conversation with My Sister: Baseball Shaped Taiwan’s Identity + Useful Taiwanese Mandarin Expressions
From Chinese Taipei (中華隊) to Team Taiwan (臺灣隊), baseball has helped shape Taiwan’s identity. It’s the one sport that truly brings people across Taiwan together. In this episode, my little sister and I talk about how baseball has shaped our lives and what it has taught us about pe ... Show More
12m 56s
Feb 4
How to be Consistent (持之以恆): Make It Natural & Find Joy in Learning
Study with my transcripts (Ch–Eng, pinyin, Zhuyin) here. Today, I share 4 gentle ways that help learners stay consistent. Make it natural（習慣成自然） You can always come backFind enjoyment in the processReward & Encouragement (Bonus for patreon members here) NoteI know many of your go ... Show More
14m 33s
May 2025
Chinese Podcast EP145: Speaking fluent chinese in one year? 一年达到流利说中文？
Join us on Dashu Mandarin as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Spencer, aka "Big Dragon," a Canadian student who mastered fluent Chinese in just one year! Discover his unique "Fluency Formula," from immersive listening with Dashu Mandarin podcasts to leveraging high-fre ... Show More
43m 55s
Sep 2025
You Can Speak Chinese, but Can You Understand the Reply? (And Other Listener Questions)
Jared and John are back with a full episode dedicated to answering listener questions covering everything from language learning strategies to cultural quirks. They explore the challenges of using sarcasm in Mandarin, how to prepare for a trip to China if you're not yet fluent, a ... Show More
32m 54s
Check out my student Robin’s foreign-language journaling platform and practice writing in Mandarin with other learners and native speakers ➡ https://journaly.com ➡ Robin's YouTube playlist documenting his journey learning Mandarin Instagram. ♡ My Resources for you - My blog post : 5 Essential Taiwanese Films for Mastering Mandarin and Embracing Taiwanes ... Show More
