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Life in the Mountains, Nosy Neighbors & Translating Yoshi 2.0
Life in the Mountains, Nosy Neighbors & Translating Yoshi 2.0

Episode 392

In episode #392 of Mandarin Monkey, we speculate about what it’s like moving to the mountains in Taiwan (we don't live in the mountains) and the joys…

1 year, 6 months ago

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Learn Mandarin with the Mandarin Monkey Podcast: Untranslatable Words You Need to Know!
Learn Mandarin with the Mandarin Monkey Podcast: Untranslatable Words You Need to Know!

Episode 391

In this episode of the Mandarin Monkey Podcast, Tom and Ula dive into the world of untranslatable words—those linguistic gems that exist in Mandarin …

1 year, 7 months ago

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拍马屁  pāi mǎ pì - Slap the horses bum - Mandarin & English Podcast
拍马屁 pāi mǎ pì - Slap the horses bum - Mandarin & English Podcast

Episode 390

In this engaging episode of the Mandarin Monkey Podcast, hosts Tom and Ula delve into the fascinating world of literal translations between Mandarin …

1 year, 7 months ago

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想 xiǎng vs. 要 yào | Confusion Mandarin & English words | Mandarin Monkey Podcast
想 xiǎng vs. 要 yào | Confusion Mandarin & English words | Mandarin Monkey Podcast

Episode 389

Ula and Tom speak about some confusing Mandarin and English words. All in Mandarin and English (Chinglish) for your listening pleasure.


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1 year, 7 months ago

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喳喳叫 - Hated words in Mandarin | Mandarin Monkey Podcast
喳喳叫 - Hated words in Mandarin | Mandarin Monkey Podcast

Episode 388

Unpleasant Sounds or Awkward Pronunciation

膩 (nì) – Greasy, overly rich (often used for food but also for excessive behavior).

黏 (nián) – Sticky, cling…

1 year, 7 months ago

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U.S. vs. TikTok: The Ban, The Drama & What’s Next! (English & Mandarin)
U.S. vs. TikTok: The Ban, The Drama & What’s Next! (English & Mandarin)

Episode 387

The U.S. is taking steps to ban TikTok—so what does this mean for users, creators, and businesses? In this episode of Mandarin Monkey, Ula (speaking …

1 year, 8 months ago

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#386 - Mandarin-English Holiday Chat: Planning vs. Chilling
#386 - Mandarin-English Holiday Chat: Planning vs. Chilling

Episode 386

In this episode, Tom and Ula dive into the ultimate holiday debate: Do you plan every detail of your trip, have one big activity in mind, or just rel…

1 year, 8 months ago

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385: Mandarin and English podcast | New Year, New Goals – Setting and Achieving Dreams in
385: Mandarin and English podcast | New Year, New Goals – Setting and Achieving Dreams in

Episode 385

In this bilingual episode of the Mandarin Monkey Podcast, Tom and Ula dive into their New Year’s goals and share practical strategies to make them ha…

1 year, 8 months ago

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Relaxing Games, Sleepless Nights, and Raising Kids in a Tech World
Relaxing Games, Sleepless Nights, and Raising Kids in a Tech World

Episode 384

Looking for a fun and relaxed way to improve your Mandarin? Join Tom and Ula for this bilingual podcast where they mix Mandarin and English to talk a…

1 year, 8 months ago

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Turbulence, Theme Parks, and a Mandarin Christmas | Mandarin Monkey Podcast 383
Turbulence, Theme Parks, and a Mandarin Christmas | Mandarin Monkey Podcast 383

Episode 383

In this episode of Mandarin Monkey, we dive into the exciting changes happening at Mandarin Monkey! We discuss our plans to rebrand the website and u…

1 year, 9 months ago

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