We are two friends who love learning Chinese and shooting the shit, all in Mandarin! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and other random topics. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning p
I had a fascinating discussion with Dr. Benjamin Keep about the common misconceptions about learning, the science of learning and how to best learn languages based on science. Dr. Benjamin Keep is a Stanford trained cognitive scientist specializing in learning and instruction. Ben's YouTube channel: @benjaminkeep Ben's newsletter: https://www.benjaminkeep.com/
Today's guest is Victor, who learned fluent Chinese, Korean, English using a technique called social learning. Victor's Youtube: @VictorTalking Victor's Website: victortalking.com Free Learning Resources/Cheatsheets: zaap.bio/danyo Follow us on Instagram: Danyo @thedanyopang Tom @sunmoonlaketom About Us: Hey! We are Danyo and Tom, two friends who met in Taiwan and we both love learning Chinese! We chat in Mandarin about all things related to learning Chinese from the learner's perspective. Practice your Chinese with us! New episodes of Chinese So Hard (中文好难) every week. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chinesesohard/message
Today's guest is Samridhi, who started learning Chinese in India and now speaks fluently and now teaches Chinese! Let's hear her fascinating story. Samridhi's IG: @chineselanguagestudygram Follow Samridhi: https://linktr.ee/themandarinstory Free Learning Resources/Cheatsheets: www.linktr.ee/danyopang Follow us on Instagram: Danyo @thedanyopang Tom @sunmoonlaketom About Us: Hey! We are Danyo and Tom, two friends who met in Taiwan and we both love learning Chinese! We chat in Mandarin about all things related to learning Chinese from the learner's perspective. Practice your Chinese with us! New episodes of Chinese So Hard (中文好难) every week. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chinesesohard/message
Danyo interviews Will Hart who learned fluent Chinese with amazing pronunciation living in the UK and without any official teachers! Will's Twitter: https://twitter.com/William60566648 Will's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@will3267/featured Free Learning Resources/Cheatsheets: www.linktr.ee/danyopang Follow us on Instagram: Danyo @thedanyopang Tom @sunmoonlaketom About Us: Hey! We are Danyo and Tom, two friends who met in Taiwan and we both love learning Chinese! We chat in Mandarin about all things related to learning Chinese from the learner's perspective. Practice your Chinese with us! New episodes of Chinese So Hard (中文好难) every week. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chinesesohard/message
Danyo interviews 胡语明 from Spain who learned fluent Chinese and even teaches Chinese. We discuss how he learned his Chinese and we dig deep into his secrets for other Chinese learners and what he would do differently. Free Learning Resources/Cheatsheets: www.linktr.ee/danyopang Follow us on Instagram: Danyo @thedanyopang Tom @sunmoonlaketom About Us: Hey! We are Danyo and Tom, two friends who met in Taiwan and we both love learning Chinese! We chat in Mandarin about all things related to learning Chinese from the learners perspective. Practice your Chinese with us! New episodes of Chinese is Hard (中文好难) every week. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chinesesohard/message
Danyo interviews 乐佳/Labake from Nigeria who speaks perfect Mandarin and she shares her secrets for learning Chinese fast and getting over the fear of speaking. Tom unfortunately wont be joining us for some time because his internet connection where he lives is pretty slow but hopefully he can join us soon! Free Learning Resources/Cheatsheets: www.linktr.ee/danyopang Follow us on Instagram: Danyo @thedanyopang Tom @sunmoonlaketom About Us: Hey! We are Danyo and Tom, two friends who met in Taiwan and we both love learning Chinese! We chat in Mandarin about all things related to learning Chinese from the learners perspective. Practice your Chinese with us! New episodes of Chinese is Hard (中文好难) every week. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chinesesohard/message
這集我們討論社交能力該如何加強！害羞的Tom和靦腆的Dan分享我們到底是怎麼交到朋友的！ In this episode we discuss the importance of social skills and how to improve them. Don't miss Dan's hilarious Freudian slip and Tom's impersonation of a timid young lad! Free Chinese learning resources:http://danyopang.super.site Follow us:Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Who we are:Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input).我們是兩位特別熱愛學中文的好朋友。我們會透過天馬行空般的對話來分享在台灣學中文的體驗以及討論五花八門的人生話題。雖然我們的中文還有很大的進步空間，但我們都很喜歡挑戰。我們相信學語言需要鍥而不捨的精神，所以就讓本節目當我們學中文的操場和記錄吧! 中文好難哦 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chinesesohard/message
這集我們討論完美主義。對學語言的人來說，當完美主義者是好事還是壞事？來聽聽我們的想法。 In this episode we discuss perfectionism and its implications on language learning. Free Chinese learning resources:http://danyopang.super.siteFollow us:Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Who we are:Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input).我們是兩位特別熱愛學中文的好朋友。我們會透過天馬行空般的對話來分享在台灣學中文的體驗以及討論五花八門的人生話題。雖然我們的中文還有很大的進步空間，但我們都很喜歡挑戰。我們相信學語言需要鍥而不捨的精神，所以就讓本節目當我們學中文的操場和記錄吧! 中文好難哦 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chinesesohard/message
這集我們採訪熱門podcast節目Talk Taiwanese Mandarin with Abby的主持人Abby Chen! 來聽聽我們聊做podcast的趣事！也千萬不要錯過Abby最近出的書“廖添丁”！ In this episode we have the pleasure of discussing podcasting with the host of Talk Taiwanese Mandarin with Abby, the one and only Abby Chen! Make sure to check out her podcast on your favorite platform and don't forget to check out her graded readers at https://talktaiwanesemandarin.com/ Free Chinese learning resources:http://danyopang.super.site Follow us:Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/talktaiwanesemandarin.podcast/ Who we are:Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input).我們是兩位特別熱愛學中文的好朋友。我們會透過天馬行空般的對話來分享在台灣學中文的體驗以及討論五花八門的人生話題。雖然我們的中文還有很大的進步空間，但我們都很喜歡挑戰。我們相信學語言需要鍥而不捨的精神，所以就讓本節目當我們學中文的操場和記錄吧! 中文好難哦 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chinesesohard/message
這集我們討論我們對大麻的看法，還有分享我們的一些經驗。 In this episode we discuss our thoughts on marijuana and share a few stories. Free Chinese learning resources: http://danyopang.super.site Follow us: Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/ Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chinesesohard/message
這集我們討論買新衣服的重要性，還有Dan是不是已經放棄在固定的地方從醫了？？ In this episode we discuss our shopping habits, lifestyle choices and elder care. Free Chinese learning resources: http://danyopang.super.site Follow us: Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/ Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chinesesohard/message
這集我們討論“雪崩”是怎麼產生的，以及要怎麼降低雪崩的風險。喜歡戶外活動的人絕對要聽喔！(ʘᴗʘ✿) In this episode we discuss the causes of avalanches and how to stay safe in a wintry mountain environment. 安全第一！ Free Chinese learning resources: http://danyopang.super.site Follow us: Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/ Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chinesesohard/message
In this episode we discuss living in remote areas and Tom's new job in California. Piano solo included! 這集我們討論不同生活環境，以及Tom的新工作。不要錯過這集裡頭的鋼琴演出喔ʘ‿ʘ Free Chinese learning resources: http://danyopang.super.site Follow us: Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/ Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chinesesohard/message
Today we invite Alexandra, a Chinese learner living studying in Shanghai to discuss her journey learning Chinese and living in Shanghai! Free Chinese learning resources: http://danyopang.super.site Follow us: Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/ Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chinesesohard/message
What do primative humans, competitive tendencies and underwear all have in common? They are all things we discuss in today's episode! 這集我們閒聊一些“有的沒的”。原始人一定很辛苦(´;︵;`) Free Chinese learning resources: http://danyopang.super.site Follow us: Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/ Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chinesesohard/message
In this episode we finish discussing our classroom experiences! 這集我們繼續討論我們曾經上過的中文課留給我們的印象。 Free Chinese learning resources: http://danyopang.super.site Follow us: Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/ Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chinesesohard/message
In this episode Tom begins to share his experience learning Chinese at a language school in Taiwan. Let's just say Tom and his teacher didn't always see eye to eye ◉‿◉ 這集我們來聽Tom分享他在台灣的某個大學的語言中心上課的經驗！原來做“聽寫”有這麼難？？ Free Chinese learning resources: http://danyopang.super.site Follow us: Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/ Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chinesesohard/message
In this episode we talk about time away from technology and Dan's big Mexican adventure! 這集我們討論遠離手機的重要性，還有Dan去墨西哥城的計畫！ Free Chinese learning resources: http://danyopang.super.site Follow us: Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/ Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chinesesohard/message
In this episode we discuss battling loss of motivation in regards to learning Chinese, share tips for beginners, and compare notes on shadowing technique. 這集我們討論當你失去學語言的動力的時候，該怎麼辦？還有如何成功做“鸚鵡學舌學習技巧 Free Chinese learning resources: http://danyopang.super.site Follow us: Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/ Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chinesesohard/message
After a long hiatus, we catch up about life, work, travel, Chinese learning and more! Free Chinese learning resources: http://danyopang.super.site Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ We love hearing from you! Danyo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedanyopang/ Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chinesesohard/message
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Today Danyo chats with Oliver, a long time listener of our 中文好難, about why he came to Taiwan and how he learned his Chinese! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cl2tskon900j601yegl3l5wdt/comments If you enjoy our podcast please leave a quick review on your podcast app, us, it helps us a lot!
We answer your questions in our first Q&A like how to study for Chinese tests and more! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cl2tskon900j601yegl3l5wdt/comments If you enjoy our podcast please leave a quick review on your podcast app, us, it helps us a lot!
We answer your questions in our first Q&A like how did we meet in Taiwan and more! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cl2tskon900j601yegl3l5wdt/comments If you enjoy our podcast please leave a quick review on your podcast app, us, it helps us a lot!
Who likes scary stories?? Today we tell several stories that will send shivers running down your spines including a famous Japanese urban legend featuring the tall and creepy 八尺大人。No sleep tonight ⊙﹏⊙ (stories are added below for you to follow along as we read :) 恐怖故事特集來啦！來聽聽日本都市傳說“八尺大人”。保證今晚你們睡不著！你們覺得故事可怕，還是Dan和Tom的笑話可怕？ If you enjoy our podcast please leave a quick review on your podcast app, us, it helps us a lot!
Today we chat with two new friends (Ming & Ace) about Roundnet/spikeball culture in Taiwan and starting a new club in Taichung. Tom is not here this episode :(, every go say hi to him and tell him to come back! Follow Sunrise Roundnet Club: https://www.instagram.com/sunrise.roundnet/ If you enjoy our podcast please leave a quick review on your podcast app, us, it helps us a lot!
In this episode we talk language and love with Teacher Keren! What's the best way to learn Chinese? Who should buy dinner on a date? Listen and find out! 這集我們邀請大名鼎鼎的可人老師跟我們聊語言以及愛情！學中文哪個比較重要：輸入 (input) 或輸出 (output)? 兩個人約會誰應該買單？來聽聽我們的看法！ Get in touch with Keren 老師: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unconventional_chinese/ website: https://www.unconventionalchinese.com/about YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqLWT3swHvP9_4bv7Qssxw If you like our podcast please leave a rating or review on whichever app you use to listen to us, it helps us a lot!
In this episode Danyo talks about his trip to beautiful Orchid Island and we discuss our love of travel. 在蘭嶼可以玩什麼？我們對旅行的看法是什麼？我們很久沒有錄節目，中文有沒有退步？想知道答案的話，趕快來聽聽這集！ Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ If you like our podcast please leave a rating or review on whichever app you use to listen to us, it helps us a lot!
Story time! In this episode Dan reads Andy Weir's short and thought-provoking story "The Egg" and we discuss the story in depth. What is the meaning of life??? (・o・) 這集我們來聽聽一個非常精彩的短篇故事叫“蛋”。人生的意義到底是什麼？？ If you like our podcast please leave a rating or review on whichever app you use to listen to us, it helps us a lot!
In this episode we chat with my childhood friend, SuMing, about growing up in China and immigrating to Canada and learning a new language and culture! You wont want to miss this one! Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ We love hearing from you! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chineseishard/message Powered by Firstory Hosting
In this episode we talk to the world-traveling, Chinese-teaching, heart-breakingly handsome Ben from Chinese with Ben! 這集我們邀請鼎鼎大名的奔老師跟我們聊他在西班牙和美國的精彩經驗，理想的生活方式，還有愛情！ Teacher Ben's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsNTRu6HR-CX8McJGrZX8ZQ/featured Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chinesewithben/ Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ We love hearing from you! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chineseishard/message Powered by Firstory Hosting
In this episode we talk about "就是" which both learners and native speakers tend to constantly say- is it an overused crutch word or an important part of expression? Listen to find out our point of view! 我們今天就是要分析“就是”這兩個字，我們就是想討論大家就是會不會太常講“就是”，如果你們好奇我們的看法如何，那，就是，非常歡迎各位來聽一聽 Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ We love hearing from you! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw Episode analytics --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chineseishard/message Powered by Firstory Hosting
In this episode we talk with our friend 志偉 who is an avid language learner, new father, and passionate vegan! 這集我們跟好朋友志偉討論很多有趣的議題：學語言，當父親的心得，還有veganism! 志偉's youtube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UC6l08agP6pcz3zAYNgu_RLQ Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ We love hearing from you! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw Episode analytics --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chineseishard/message Powered by Firstory Hosting
In this episode we take some new Chinese vocab and phrases out for a test drive! How do you say "practice makes perfect" in Chinese? Listen and find out! 這集我們又來練習一些最近學到的中文詞彙！想知道我們的例句有多白目嗎？來聽聽看吧！我們相信大家聽完之後會覺得“耳目一新”！ Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ We love hearing from you! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chineseishard/message Powered by Firstory Hosting
In this episode we play a ridiculous yet effective learning game- trying to say as many designated vocabulary expressions as possible throughout our conversation! Who will be the big winner??? Listen and find out :D 這集我們做個荒謬又有效的學習實驗：在我們聊天的過程當中看看誰可以講今天的詞彙最多遍！還有，誰最頑皮？我們只能說：江山易改，本性難移！ Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ We love hearing from you! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chineseishard/message Powered by Firstory Hosting
Today we chat with a polyglot from Hong Kong who speaks 6 languages - Ms Lin!!! Learn Mandarin and Cantonese with@Ms Lin Chinese : website: http://mslinchinese.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/mslinchinese/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/MsLinChinesecharacterteaching FB: https://www.facebook.com/mslinchinese/ Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ We love hearing from you! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chineseishard/message Powered by Firstory Hosting
In this episode we talk about mortality and finding meaning in life. Sounds cheerful doesn't it? w(°ｏ°)w 這集我們討論一些比較沉重的話題，像人生的意義，死亡，還有台灣的夜市（好啦，最後一個沒那麼沉重） Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ We love hearing from you! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chineseishard/message Powered by Firstory Hosting
In this episode we discuss headaches and personal finance (no connection between the two ¯_(ツ)_/¯) 這集Tom抱怨他頭很痛，為什麼Dan要逼Tom錄節目呢 ಥ‿ಥ 還有，我們討論個人經濟相關的議題...錢到底多重要？？？ Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ We love hearing from you! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chineseishard/message Powered by Firstory Hosting
In this episode we chat with our good friend Summer from Taiwan who has recently moved to England about adjusting to life in a foreign country and the struggles of language learning! Learn Chinese with Summer: https://teach.italki.com/teacher/9012774 我的網址,可是平台會抽佣金XD 這集我們跟台灣朋友Summer聊她在英國生活的經驗，還有在“人生地不熟”的國家怎麼克服語言和文化相關的困難。 Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ We love hearing from you! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chineseishard/message Powered by Firstory Hosting
In this episode we celebrate Lunar New Year and discuss our favorite expressions related to tigers! Do you know what "tiger back bear waist" means? How about "crouching tiger hidden dragon"? 這集我們討論農曆新年，還有分享我們最喜歡的“虎相關”的詞語！ Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ We love hearing from you! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw Episode analytics --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chineseishard/message Powered by Firstory Hosting
In this episode we chat with our friend and legendary Chinese teacher Richard! You definitely don't want to miss this episode as we go deep into Richard's background story, motivations and life philosophy. It's a story worthy of a Hollywood movie! 這集大名鼎鼎的理查老師來分享他的背後故事，他當中文老師YouTuber的初衷，還有他的人生哲學！他的故事讓Dan和Tom感動到無話可說！我們期待以後看到理查老師的人生被拍成電影！ 我们是两位在认识的，爱讲中文的歪果人！我们打算透过本节目聊关于台湾，中文以及人生的话题。我们两位也希望可以透过本节目继续练习中文。虽然我们的中文还不算很厉害，我们都很喜欢挑战，也相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目也会当我们学中文的记录。中文好难！ Richard's channels: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardChineseLanguage https://www.instagram.com/chinesewithrichard/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/180663792887265 We love hearing from you! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw Video of interview: https://youtu.be/qFNXU4bDK2Q Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ We love hearing from you! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chineseishard/message Powered by Firstory Hosting
In this episode we try to test each other's language ability and share useful Chinese expression via a translation activity. How do you say "to let the cat out of the bag" in Chinese? How about "to be out of touch with the times"? Listen to find out! 這集我們玩一個英翻中遊戲！用中文To have a hidden agenda到底要怎麼講？？來聽聽吧！中文真的好難.. Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ We love hearing from you! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chineseishard/message Powered by Firstory Hosting
Idiom time! In this episode we discuss several Chinese idioms (成語) we really like including 天方夜譚，雪中送炭，細水長流，井底之蛙 and more! 大家喜歡成語吧？這集我們各自介紹幾個特愛的成語！跟好朋友一起討論成語真的是錦上添花（如果我們亂用成語的話，請見諒喔！） Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ We love hearing from you! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chineseishard/message Powered by Firstory Hosting
In this episode we discuss recent live streams with our favorite Chinese teachers, Dan's minimalistic camping techniques and Tom's rap career. 這集我們討論最近跟中文老師們開的直播，Dan的露營方式，還有Tom的饒舌歌。 Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ We love hearing from you! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chineseishard/message Powered by Firstory Hosting
In this episode we discuss our New Year's Resolutions, mental health, Tom's sexy voice and more! 這集我們聊：新年新希望，Tom的聲音正常嗎？，還有憂鬱症。 Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ We love hearing from you! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chineseishard/message Powered by Firstory Hosting
Merry Christmas! In this episode, we discuss our Christmas traditions growing up and how we're planning to celebrate this year. 祝大家聖誕節快樂！這集我們討論所有聖誕節相關的話題。你們熟悉美國以及加拿大聖誕節的傳統和文化嗎？ Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ We love to hear from you! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/ Youtube: https://bit.ly/3sRP904 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chineseishard/message Powered by Firstory Hosting
In this episode Tom shares his new favorite Chinese learning app, we introduce a phrase 漸行漸遠 which means to grow farther and farther apart, and from there somehow segue into a passionate discussion about how our brains work and lifestyle choices. All in Chinese! PS. Thanks to Laura for leaving such an awesome first audio message for us. Feel free to also leave your own audio messages and we'll feature it in future episodes!!! 這集Daniel介紹他最近學到的成語，然後我們討論我們的大腦奇妙之處，最後Tom分享他賺錢的方法（不用上大學？？）。 Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ We love to hear from you! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/ Youtube: https://bit.ly/3sRP904 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chineseishard/message Powered by Firstory Hosting
In this episode Korean YouTuber Gyeong Nam shares his adventures living in Taiwan, learning Chinese, and being a full-time YouTuber! Bonus: What Taiwanese snack does he miss the most?? Have a listen to find out! 這集我們邀請韓國YouTuber囧男來分享他在台灣徒步環島的特別經驗，學中文的過程，還有當YouTuber的好跟壞。彩蛋：他最想念的台灣食物居然是 __？？ If you enjoy our podcast please leave a quick review on your podcast app, us, it helps us a lot!
今天我們討論一件讓我們都很感動的事情（要聽才知道是什麼嘻嘻），以後上電視節目的目標，我們的節目有哪些意義（如果有的話嘻嘻），還有怎麼面對自己聽不懂的時候。 In today's episode we talk about some recent feedback we've gotten, what value our podcast potentially has and how to deal with not understanding what people are saying to you in conversation. Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ We love to hear from you! Youtube: https://bit.ly/3sRP904 Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chineseishard/message Powered by Firstory Hosting
It's our honor to welcome our very first guest Vincent Tsai to the show who is a native of Hualien and our very dear friend. We discuss how we all met and our first impressions of each other. Listen to see if we can keep up with a native speaker! Vincent來了！我們這集很榮幸邀請我們的花蓮好友Vincent上節目，很開心他可以當我們的第一位來賓! 我們聊我們當初都是怎麼認識的，還有對彼此的第一印象是什麼。 Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间，我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度，所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦！ We love to hear from you! Youtube: https://bit.ly/3sRP904 Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/ Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chineseishard/message Powered by Firstory Hosting
In this episode we talk about the steep learning curve involved with reading Chinese novels and how we've handled this gigantic challenge. Also Daniel got lost in the woods recently!
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