Learn Taiwanese Mandarin is a podcast aimed at intermediate to advanced learners.It’s all in Chinese(from the 4th episode), and if there are advanced words, I will explain them using slower and easier Chinese words and sentences! You will also learn some culture knowledge about Taiwan. With more episodes coming out, I'll also teach you some useful Taiwanese/Hokkien. 跟我一起用中文學習中文吧！Website: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/（Icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com)
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The Learn Taiwanese Mandarin podcast is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their Chinese language skills. As an intermediate-level learner, I have found this podcast to be immensely helpful in my language journey. The host, Jia-Yu, speaks at a pace and with enough repetition that it aids in comprehension and retention of the material. While I may not catch every word, I am able to understand enough to fully enjoy the interesting stories she shares.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is its accessibility for learners at various stages. The topics discussed are easy to understand, using simple language that is perfect for intermediate learners like myself. This makes it easier to grasp new vocabulary and reinforce grammar concepts in context. Furthermore, the transcripts available on Jia-Yu's website are a great companion tool as they allow me to read along while listening, reinforcing my understanding of both spoken and written Chinese.
On the other hand, one minor drawback of this podcast is that some listeners may find it challenging to keep up with Jia-Yu's pace initially. However, this can easily be remedied by adjusting the playback speed. I personally find slowing down the speed to 0.5 enhances my ability to comprehend and retain what is being said.
In conclusion, I absolutely love the Learn Taiwanese Mandarin podcast as it has greatly aided in my language learning journey. It is currently my favorite podcast for learning Chinese due to its practical approach of using vocabulary and sentences to describe experiences in detail. The hard work put into producing this show is evident and greatly appreciated by learners like myself. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone looking to improve their Mandarin skills in an engaging and effective way.
Ｉinvite my friend 小胖 to discuss our experiences with sports like kendo, running, and swimming have influenced our lives. We also share personal stories about starting sports in college, overcoming challenges, and the positive impact on our physical and mental well-being. The episode also introduces sports-related vocabulary and practical Mandarin sentences for learners.Episode page:https://reurl.cc/qvNOdpMaayot: https://www.maayot.com/Timestamps-(00:00:00) Introduction-(00:01:08) Chatting wit...
Talking about "The Three-Body Problem," a challenging but fascinating sci-fi novel by Liu Cixin.Episode page:https://reurl.cc/kyZ7axMaayot: https://www.maayot.com/Timestamps-(00:00:00) Introduction-(00:02:40) The 1st Part-(00:09:38) The 2nd PartSupport the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
Sharing some anecdotes from my daily life, including a story about our injured cat's veterinary visit and watching the classic film Titanic during a hot day at home.Episode page:https://reurl.cc/XGO1yMMaayot: https://www.maayot.com/Timestamps-(00:00:00) The 1st story-(00:10:56) The 2nd story-(00:17:00) Vocabulary Explanation+ReviewSupport the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
I talk with my friend, 小胖, for the 2024 Olympic Games, test 小胖 some facts and highlights about the upcoming games, discuss some questions and explain plenty of vocabulary. Enjoy!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/mM1GNAMaayot: https://www.maayot.com/Timestamps-(00:00:00) Introduction-(00:02:54) Talking with 小胖-(00:12:00) Vocabulary Explanation+ReviewSupport the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
Talking about migrant workers in Taiwan. Are Taiwanese friendly to migrant workers? What problems should our society and the government deal with? This is an advanced and serious lesson, but I think it's important!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/Djkkbe Maayot: https://www.maayot.com/Timestamps-(00:00:00) Introduction and The First Part-(00:11:29) The Second Part-(00:19:30) Vocabulary ReviewSupport the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
Talking about some trivia I have been through recently.Episode page:https://reurl.cc/ZeoezAMaayot: https://www.maayot.com/Timestamps- (00:00:00) Sponsor Ad- (00:02:27) Introduction and The First Story-(00:11:39) The Second Story-(00:19:19) Vocabulary ReviewSupport the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
In this episode, I talk about the graduation culture and traditions in Taiwan. Enjoy!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/0vR1gMSupport the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
Talking about a well-known Taiwanese singer I like: 伍佰& China Blue. Episode page:https://reurl.cc/XG3DVMSupport the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
In this episode, I discuss the cultural differences and challenges faced while learning foreign languages, inspired by a listener's experience in Taiwan. I explore how cultural habits influence language use and the difficulties non-native speakers encounter when locals switch to English despite their efforts to speak Chinese.Episode page:https://reurl.cc/2Yl2E9Support the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
Talking about Taiwan's recent political news, including the inauguration of new president and government, and the recent protests against parliamentary reforms in Taipei.Episode page:https://reurl.cc/RqkDRgSupport the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
I discussed shopping failures with my parents. My mom bought a bread maker during a food safety incident but eventually lost interest in baking. My dad bought ice axes and crampons for mountain climbing but only used them once. Shopping isn't always successful, but you can learn many useful words through the dialogues!!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/p3rmgQSupport the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
In this episode, we talked about "低頭族," people who walk while using their phones and may not pay attention to traffic. A news clip is included to train you listening.Episode page:https://reurl.cc/z1rDApSupport the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
Let's delve into the world of classic Chinese literature and listen to me read the renowned ghost story "The Painted Skin." Don't forget to test your comprehension with the quiz questions at the end!Episode page: https://reurl.cc/Rqj3YrSupport the Show.Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
Taking about joining a housewarming party hold by my friend. Enjoy!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/WRnWRxSupport the showBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
Talking to my sister about her recent experience of attending a major concert for the first time. It's time to challenge your listening! Enjoy!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/prjnQ4Support the showBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
In this episode, I continue to share more stories from my winter holiday trip to Japan. Enjoy!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/97a3a8Support the showBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
In this episode, I share stories and experiences from my recent trip to Japan. The episode is divided into two parts, and in this first part, I talk about incidents at the airport, my visit to a traditional public bath, and the culinary differences between Taiwan and Japan. Stay tuned for more in the next episode!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/aL8vD9Support the showBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
新年快樂～我回來了！It's good to start a new year and new episode with a lovely mail! In this episode I'm going to respond to an email sent by our listener, 恩雅. Enjoy!(This episode is very long but I think it's relatively easy to understand, so it doesn't include the part of me reading the example sentences! But I'll still put sentences in the learning guide. Thank you!)Episode page:https://reurl.cc/80YbgbSupport the showBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
In this episode, we'll explore Taiwan's largest and most significant museum, the National Palace Museum. Have you visited it? Learn about its rich history and treasures with me.Episode page:https://reurl.cc/v0LpVkSupport the showBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
Why do people eat steamed buns, cakes, and rice dumplings before taking an important exam? Listen to this episode and find out more about Chinese culture of tests and exams.Episode page:https://reurl.cc/dLyLe6Support the showBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
A casual episode talking about two little kittens we adopted recently.Epsidoe page:https://reurl.cc/eLD4bxSupport the showBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
This episode is all about the Taiwanese presidential election which is taking place in a couple of days on Saturday 13 January 2024. This is a very long episode, but I'm so determined to cover the whole story that I don't mind how long it takes. I feel it's worth spending some time to cover this topic in enough detail to make it easy to follow and informative. This is an important election (like any election) and it's interesting because we genuinely don't know what's going to happen, and the consequences of the different outcomes could be quite drastic. You're going to learn the history Taiwanese presidential election and the statements by 3 leaders from 3 of the main parties. You'll also understand some of the vocabulary and key issues. And no, I'm not going to tell you who I would like to vote for :D – I'll let you try and work that out if you want.Episode page: https://reurl.cc/L4myV9Support the showBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
Hello! This is just a casual episode to wish you all a Merry Christmas and to teach you some words related to Christmas! Enjoy :)Episode page:https://reurl.cc/zlbV2NSupport the showBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
What kind of problems did you have when you were traveling? In this episode, I talk to my mom about some common troubles many of us have encountered while traveling, and how we solved them. (Listeing comprehension questions included.) Enjoy!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/E4Kmo0Support the showBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
Taiwan became the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2019. Today, I am going to talk about Taiwan's LGBTQI issues and the progress of Taiwanese society. Episode page：https://reurl.cc/K3y69jSupport the showBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
Taking about a good Taiwanese TV show for Chinese learners: 誰來晚餐（Guess Who）Enjoy!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/MyaLg4Support the showBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
An episode about pizza and all the interesting and weird toppings we have in Taiwan, with many useful vocabulary related to foods and pizza flavors. Enjoy!By the way, it's the 100th episode of LTM. 謝謝大家的支持！ Why not leave a comment on Spotify/Apple Podcast about your thoughts after listening to this podcast? :) Episode page:https://reurl.cc/WvndLZSupport the showBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
An episode about Taiwan's aboriginal culture. Enjoy!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/GK0E03Support the showBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
This is the second episode of the diary series. Listen to me reading a page about my thoughts after watching the anime, Attack on Titan. I wrote this one when I was in high school, which was about ten years ago! ;)Episode page:https://reurl.cc/L6zqV3Support the showBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
An episode about Double Eleven Shopping Festival, with many words related to online shopping. Enjoy!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/q0qV70Support the showBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
A conversation with my father about his long-distance cycling trip around Taiwan, with lots of vocabulary for cycling and bicycles. As usual, I'll use easy words to explain our conversation. Enjoy!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/dmA88MSupport the showBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
This is the new "diary series"! Listen to me reading out some pages from a diary which I wrote when I was about 13 years old. As usual, words and phrases are explained along the way.Episode page:https://reurl.cc/ZyMexMSupport the showBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
Now that fall is turning to winter and the days are becoming shorter and colder, people in Taiwan are putting aside their favorite summer snacks and turning their attention to a popular winter dish, the hot pot! Let's take a look at Taiwan's hotpot culture.Episode page:https://reurl.cc/nLxKOdSupport the showBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
What will you do if leave the key inside the house when taking out the trash? What will you do if you locked yourself out, with no cellphone, no wallet? Click in to find out Chiayu's personal experience and learn some real-life languages!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/0ZajdKSupport the showBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
Do you know that Taiwan has the world's second highest rate of vegetarianism? In this episode, I am going to talk about vegetarian culture in Taiwan and why vegetarian foods have enjoyed a rapid rise in popularity in recent years.Episode page:https://reurl.cc/r6EOpySupport the showBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
This is a news episode. I talk about Israeli–Palestinian conflict using easy to understand descriptions. I also cover words related to wars. This is a sad and serious episode. :(Episode page:https://reurl.cc/QZ592OBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuSupport the show
An episode about typhoon and its influence to our daily life!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/q0rLzyBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuSupport the show
Talking to 小胖 about Hong Kong movies, which are the childhood memories of many Taiwanese and Asians. Enjoy!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/4oNdrRBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuSupport the show
In this episode, 家榆 talks about Chinese naming culture. Hope this episode can help you decode names when addressing your Chinese counterpart and also build an awareness of Chinese culture. Enjoy!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/LAXYy9Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuSupport the show
This is an episode about summer life in Taiwan, including the explanation for some common questions you might ask, such as "Why people hate getting tanned?" "What you can eat in summer?" Enjoy!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/mDdKxGBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuSupport the show
Happy Mother's Day! Listen to readings of “Day of Mother's Disaster”, by Yu Guangzhong, a beautiful poem about mother. Includes analysis of the vocabulary and the themes in the poem. Enjoy!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/NqVmNkBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuSupport the show
Do Taiwanese young people speak Taiwanese? Why Taiwanese becomes a dying language? Why , I'll try to answer these questions and introduce to you the history and culture of Taiwanese. I also want to share my favorite Taiwanese song and band with you. Enjoy!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/o0kjxjBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuSupport the show
This is the second part of the previous episode "妹妹的日本之旅." This time, we talk about cherry blossoms, hot springs, Kobe beef, and the "Taiwanese-style steak" you can find in night markets here. Enjoy!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/KMgopnBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuSupport the show
An episode about my sister's trip to Japan! Episode page：https://reurl.cc/LNr7DeBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuSupport the show
A news episode about ChatGPT and AI art. Two short news clips and guided listening practice are included.Episode page:https://reurl.cc/6NMNLOBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuSupport the show
In this episode, Jiayu shared what she did during the holiday, including watching movies and sports games. Let's learn some vocabulary related to leisure activities.Episode page:https://reurl.cc/d7vedqBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuSupport the show
A casual episode in which I invite 小胖 to play a vocabulary review game with me! It covers some of the words we use in the 79th episode: 華人社會的飲食與文化.I hope you can review the words you've learnt in that episode and have fun at the same time. Enjoy! *This is a Premium Episode! For the members, you can check the transcription in the Learning Guide Post! :)Episode page:https://reurl.cc/WDya0yBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuSupport the show
An episode about my personal experience of getting involved in a car accident. I also invite my mom to talk about her experience and how to deal with it in Chinese.Episode page:https://reurl.cc/ZX2K1pBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuSupport the show
Do you know why most of the restaurants in Taiwan don't serve cold water? Do you know what food you should send to your friends when you have a newborn baby? Let's learn about Taiwanese and Chinese culture through cuisine! In this episode, you can also learn how to talk about cooking details and some common Chinese ingredients. Episode page:https://reurl.cc/6NjA1bBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuSupport the show
This episode is about 2023 WBC (World Baseball Classic), including Taiwan's performance, a short news clip for you to practice your listening, and baseball history in Taiwan. As the The home team this time, this competition has been a huge hit over the last week. Enjoy!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/RvylexBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuSupport the show
A brief introduction to "tsmc", the world's largest contract manufacturer of the semiconductor chips and one of the most influential companies in Taiwan. Let's learn words related to technology and business!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/deRNV8Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuSupport the show
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