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Upper-intermediate | Teaching Japanese Go

Known in the West as "bizarro Othello" and "the thinking man's checkers," the game known as "go" in Japan and "weiqi" in China is actually quite the intellectual exercise with a long, rich tradition. In this Chinese lesson, the basic ... Show More

16m 42s

Nov 21

Intermediate | It's Not the Heat, It's the Humidity

In the eternal "north vs. south" debate, one of the key issues is always climate. The north gets colder, it's true, but at least the air is dry. Meanwhile, down south everyone suffers through damp cold and sticky, drippy summers. This lesson will equip you with a ... Show More

20m 37s

Nov 19

Upper-intermediate | The Night Club Experience

Are you a hardcore clubber? Or are you more of a wannabe, hoping for just a little peek into that dark, loud world of music, alcohol, and one-night stands? This lesson provides the outsider perspective into a Chinese club without getting too deep into the scene. Episode link: ... Show More

22m 58s

Mar 2025

Chinese Podcast EP139: Which is Best for Learning Chinese: Podcast, Vlog or Book? 播客书Vlog学习中文哪个好？

Learn Chinese with Dashu Every Day at Uncle's Little Base: https://dashumandarin.com/---Collab with Teacher Shenglan (肖胜兰老师):今天大叔们邀请到了来自长沙的胜兰老师，她是一名独特的汉语老师，特别是她的视频风格好像一个憩静的吟游诗人，慢慢悠悠地诉说自己的想法和生活，让学习者沈浸其中，却又能学到中文之美。今天我们也聊到vlog、播客、书，那种更适合学生学习，大家千万别错过今天的播客！Today, Dashus invited Teache ... Show More

59m 27s

Aug 2024

Elementary | Hungry Traveler: Taiwan

Taiwan deserves its reputation as Foodie Heaven. In today's podcast, we'll talk in Chinese about some Taiwanese specialties. Learning Mandarin is much more fun on a full stomach. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1161

15m 27s

Nov 2024

Elementary | Excited About Traveling

Oh boy, oh boy! You're going traveling soon, and you just can't wait! Tell all your friends in perfect Mandarin Chinese that you are going to be taking a trip soon. Today's podcast is all about the fun of looking forward to a vacation. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/ ... Show More

19m 41s

Apr 2023

#327 - Dream Homes & Diverse Dialogues: Boost Your Mandarin with Tom & Ula

Welcome to the latest episode of the Mandarin Monkey Podcast, where hosts Tom and Ula take you on a fascinating journey into the world of Mandarin Chinese language and culture. In this new episode, our dynamic duo dives into an engaging conversation about their dream houses, shar ... Show More

53m 22s

Jul 2024

Chinese Podcast EP106:Chinese Girl Lifestyle丨Chinese Gen Z living abroad 中国的零零后女生出乎你的想象

In today's chinese podcast, we welcome a young Chinese girl in her early twenties, Jieyu, who will share her unique experience of living abroad for the first time. This episode invites you into the world of Chinese Gen Z girls. Their lifestyle and thoughts might surpris ... Show More

51m 41s

Sep 2024

Elementary | Hungry Traveler: Dongbei

Northeastern Chinese are known for their hearty appetites and hilarious accents. In today's Mandarin podcast, let's look at a few specialties from China's northeast. Learn how to talk in Mandarin about the cooking and culture of China's Rustbelt. Episode link: ... Show More

18m 55s

May 2021

78. 【会話】Teaをお茶って言わないで！| STOP saying お茶 as Tea

Teaを日本語にするときに気をつけること。おやつやお菓子の話。 In this episode, join us for a relaxing conversation about tea culture in Japan. We'll explore what the Japanese consider to be "tea" and gain a unique insight into their perspective on this beloved drink. Tune in for a fascinating discus ... Show More

6m 12s

Jul 2024

More Happier: Adventure! Japan, Prep for England, and Travels with a Young-Adult Child

We talk about a highlight from my recent trip to Japan, and about the (wonderful) experience of traveling with a young-adult child. We also discuss how we’re reading novels as part of our preparation for our upcoming sisterly hiking adventure in England.Get in touch: podcast@gret ... Show More

15m 21s

Aug 2024

Elementary | Hungry Traveler: Hainan

Our hungry traveler ventures off to the "Hawaii of China" for some much needed R&R. An island resort in China you say? It's true that Hainan's resort destination, Sanya, has flown under the radar to most of the western world, but it has all the requiremen ... Show More

15m 1s

Feb 2025

#312 Moving Across the World with Zdenek

Today I'm doing a rare in-person discussion with <a href='https://teacherzdenek.com'>Teacher Zdenek</a>. Zdenek has more than 12 years of experience in various settings, primarily teaching English learners of levels B2-C2. He's taught English in the Czech Repu ... Show More

52m 49s

Intermediate | City Series: Bali