After ten years together, Brian decides to learn Mandarin, the first language of his partner Sihan. This podcast features both of them, talking about learning a very different language and exploring the culture of China.
Today we learn some holiday phrases. If you know 'Happy Birthday' then you're halfway to 'Merry Christmas'. Email us: manvsmandarin@gmail.com
Today, we talk about all the shameful things that people do in the bathroom.
People always want something from the kitchen, like a fork or a plate. Sometimes they want the last piece of pie and you have a lie to them but saying we're out of pie and then you quickly it in the bathroom. But if it's a fork or a plate they want, learning today's words will be very helpful! Email us: manvsmandarin@gmail.com
We review some of the key concepts learned over the last few months. Email us: manvsmandarin@gmail.com
You should try to be positive in life, unless someone tries to hand you a flaming porcupine, then you should politely decline. Email us: manvsmandarin@gmail.com
Today, we learn some polite words and phrases that tend to pepper conversational speaking. These don't run out, so use them frequently. Email us: manvsmandarin@gmail.com
Just because all moments you experience are immediately lost to the black hole of time doesn't mean you should forget about them. If you want to talk about those things, or plan for future moments that will be soon lost to the black hole of time, learn to use different verb tenses! Email us: manvsmandarin@gmail.com
These are important words for you to keep being alive. Email us: manvsmandarin@gmail.com
Oh, be have! Is that how the Austin Powers line goes? Email us: manvsmandarin@gmail.com
Come listen to this week's episode and go away more knowledgeable than you were before. Email us: manvsmandarin@gmail.com
Sometimes I want things, sometimes I need things. Right now, I want you to learn 'want' and 'need' with me. Email us: manvsmandarin@gmail.com
Sitting is the best. Make sure you can identify a variety of things you want to sit on. Email us: manvsmandarin@gmail.com
Learn the words for lights and television, and how to turn them on. Plus a bonus tangent about opening doors. The verbs are the same! Email us: manvsmandarin@gmail.com
Following last week's weather vocabulary, we learn more weather words: sunny, cloudy, and windy. Because there can only be sunny days if you know how to identify them. Email us: manvsmandarin@gmail.com
Today, I learn how the words for hot, cold, rainy and snowy. These can be used to describe what it's like outside, or inside I suppose, if you accidentally left the window open.
This week, I learn how to be happy, sad, and angry. These can be responses to the question 'How are you?'
MVM is rebooting! We had to move the show to a podcast host which took more time than expected. Moving forward, we're aiming to post weekly, and deliver episodes about 10 minutes long that focus practical, conversational mandarin. We're also starting over with the content, beginning with this episode. It covers introductions, including how to say 'hello', 'how are you', and how to say your name.
Sihan and I go back to basics to focus on useful and simple conversational language. This episode begins at the beginning. Learn how to say: “Hello, how are you.” “Good” “What is your name?” “My name is…” Email us: manvsmandarin (at) gmail (dot) com
Sihan tests me on the last batch of characters of the 100 character list. Email us: manvsmandarin (at) gmail (dot) com
We review 5 interesting/challenging characters from this batch. Find the 100 character list here. Email us: manvsmandarin (at) gmail (dot) com
This episode, I come roaring back with a 100% on the test for this batch of characters. Find the 100 character list here. Email us: manvsmandarin (at) gmail (dot) com
This episode, Sihan and I review some notable words in this block. Find the 100 character list here. Email us: manvsmandarin (at) gmail (dot) com
This episode, Sihan and I test my knowledge on the third block of characters and I do a terrible job. Find the 100 character list here. Email us: manvsmandarin (at) gmail (dot) com
This episode, Sihan teaches me how to celebrate the holidays. Sorry for the episode gap in December. We'll be back with regular bi-weekly eps, and will continue the 100 character list, in January 2020. Email us: manvsmandarin (at) gmail (dot) com
This episode, Sihan and I chat about some interesting and challenging characters in batch 41 - 60. Find the 100 character list here. Email us: manvsmandarin (at) gmail (dot) com
This episode, Sihan and I test my knowledge on the second 20 most common characters. Find the 100 character list here. Email us: manvsmandarin (at) gmail (dot) com
This episode, Sihan and I review my progress on the first 20 most common characters. Find the 100 character list here: https://studycli.org/the-100-most-common-chinese-characters/
I decide to change strategies and focus on learning the 100 most common characters. Click here to see the 100 character list that I'm using: https://studycli.org/the-100-most-common-chinese-characters/
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