🇹🇼 You make this podcast possible! Your support on Patreon helps me continue teaching Taiwanese Mandarin. I create, record and edit contents all by myself. A big thank you to my Patreon supporters and course students—it truly means the world to me! I I can continue this Podcast because of your support:) 🇹🇼 Want to pass TOCFL Band B and learn native-like ... Show More
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
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
