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Chinese and English Language podcast. A mixed couple (Tom & Ula) living in Taiwan, teach Chinese through the use of Chinglish (Chinese and English) on a variety of topics. Learn Chinese, study methods, Entertainment, news, life, business, hints and tricks to learning Mandarin. Hear a native speaking naturally and at natural pace but with the English translation so you can follow the context of the conversation. Enjoy. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lesson 46 - Using 白 Bái - Colour, Clear, For No Reason

Lesson 46 - Using 白 Bái - Colour, Clear, For No Reason

In this lesson we cover the word 白 bái and all its meanings in Mandarin. This Mandarin lesson is a whopping 19 minutes so get your learning hats on! Find Out More. Become a Patron and get exclusive content. Add us on Twitter for regular updates. FREE Ebookhttps://mailchi.mp/b7b502e7507b/mandarinmonkeySoundCloudhttps://soundcloud.com/mandarin-monkeyPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/MandarinMonkeyTwitterhttps://twitter.com/Mandarin_MonkeyFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/MandarinMonkey/Website www.mandarinmonkey.comItuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-monkey-podcast/id1430708691?mt=2WhatsApp GroupASK IN COMMENTS AND WE WILL INVITE YOU Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18:4705/02/2019
eBook Read Along #7 - Mandarin Phrase Book Walk-through (p28- FINISH) Countries & EMERGENCY

eBook Read Along #7 - Mandarin Phrase Book Walk-through (p28- FINISH) Countries & EMERGENCY

In this read along we finish the book finally and go through the remaining pages on countries and emergency. Its shorter than usual but we finally finished. Find Out More. Become a Patron. Add us on Twitter for regular updates. Join the Facebook group for some live sessions coming up. FREE Ebookhttps://mailchi.mp/b7b502e7507b/manda...SoundCloudhttps://soundcloud.com/mandarin-monkeyPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/MandarinMonkeyTwitterhttps://twitter.com/Mandarin_MonkeyFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/MandarinMonkey/Website www.mandarinmonkey.comItuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/m...WhatsApp GroupASK IN COMMENTS AND WE WILL INVITE YOU Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30:5628/01/2019
#21 - Beginners, Learning & Chat

#21 - Beginners, Learning & Chat

We speak Mandarin and English. We mix it up. We use Chinglish. we Talked about learning mandarin and languages in general. We talk about movies again because we like that topic, we talk about winter vacation and summer vacation and a host of other things. We discuss the audiobook and E2. Find Out More. Become a Patron. Add us on Twitter for regular updates. Join the facebook group for some live sessions coming up. FREE Ebookhttps://mailchi.mp/b7b502e7507b/mandarinmonkeySoundCloudhttps://soundcloud.com/mandarin-monkeyPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/MandarinMonkeyTwitterhttps://twitter.com/Mandarin_MonkeyFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/MandarinMonkey/Website www.mandarinmonkey.comItuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-monkey-podcast/id1430708691?mt=2WhatsApp Grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/3v9THVRlakx19SnSPcpcJE Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:04:5617/01/2019
#20 - Dreams, Inception, Happiness and Inspiration

#20 - Dreams, Inception, Happiness and Inspiration

We talk about a whole range of topic in the one. WORTH A LISTEN. We discuss Tom's crazy dream, our inspirations, good things that happen in the world, movies and happiness. All in Mandarin and English. and Chinglish sometimes. Enjoy.Find Out More. Become a Patron. Add us on Twitter for regular updates. Join the facebook group for some live sessions coming up. FREE Ebookhttps://mailchi.mp/b7b502e7507b/mandarinmonkeySoundCloudhttps://soundcloud.com/mandarin-monkeyPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/MandarinMonkeyTwitterhttps://twitter.com/Mandarin_MonkeyFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/MandarinMonkey/Website www.mandarinmonkey.comItuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-monkey-podcast/id1430708691?mt=2WhatsApp Grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/3v9THVRlakx19SnSPcpcJE Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:25:0712/01/2019
eBook Read Along #6 - Mandarin Phrase Book Walk-through (p25-28) Directions & General

eBook Read Along #6 - Mandarin Phrase Book Walk-through (p25-28) Directions & General

We go through the directions, general and Money sections of the phrasebook. With a bunch of help from the chat. Find Out More. Become a Patron. Add us on Twitter for regular updates. Join the facebook group for some live sessions coming up. FREE Ebookhttps://mailchi.mp/b7b502e7507b/manda...SoundCloudhttps://soundcloud.com/mandarin-monkeyPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/MandarinMonkeyTwitterhttps://twitter.com/Mandarin_MonkeyFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/MandarinMonkey/Website www.mandarinmonkey.comItuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/m...WhatsApp Grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/3v9THVRlakx... Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:06:3310/01/2019
#19 - Pulling, Nicknames, Chinglish, Films & Swine Flu

#19 - Pulling, Nicknames, Chinglish, Films & Swine Flu

In this episode we talk about swine flu, the words for pulling and pushing. race, ABCs, Diseases, Movies, general chit chat and a bunch of other things. Hope you enjoy. Find Out More. Become a Patron. Add us on Twitter for regular updates. Join the facebook group for some live sessions coming up. FREE Ebookhttps://mailchi.mp/b7b502e7507b/mandarinmonkeySoundCloudhttps://soundcloud.com/mandarin-monkeyPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/MandarinMonkeyTwitterhttps://twitter.com/Mandarin_MonkeyFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/MandarinMonkey/Website www.mandarinmonkey.comItuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-monkey-podcast/id1430708691?mt=2WhatsApp Grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/3v9THVRlakx19SnSPcpcJE Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
57:0707/01/2019
EBook Read Along #5 - Mandarin Phrase Book Walk - Through (p20 - 24) Sex & Small Talk

EBook Read Along #5 - Mandarin Phrase Book Walk - Through (p20 - 24) Sex & Small Talk

Mandarin phrasebook walk through pg 20-24 SEX and SMALL TALKFind Out More. Become a Patron. Add us on Twitter for regular updates. Join the facebook group for some live sessions coming up. FREE Ebookhttps://mailchi.mp/b7b502e7507b/mandarinmonkeySoundCloudhttps://soundcloud.com/mandarin-monkeyPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/MandarinMonkeyTwitterhttps://twitter.com/Mandarin_MonkeyFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/MandarinMonkey/Website www.mandarinmonkey.comItuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-monkey-podcast/id1430708691?mt=2WhatsApp Grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/3v9THVRlakx19SnSPcpcJE Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
58:0204/01/2019
Podcast - #18 - Xmas, New year & Quitting our jobs

Podcast - #18 - Xmas, New year & Quitting our jobs

IN this podcast we discuss xmas and the new year. We talk about various vocabs surrounding those things. We also discuss Mandarin Monkey plans and what we want to achieve this year. Including quitting our day jobs. OMG.Find Out More. Become a Patron. Add us on Twitter for regular updates. Join the facebook group for some live sessions coming up. FREE Ebookhttps://mailchi.mp/b7b502e7507b/mandarinmonkeySoundCloudhttps://soundcloud.com/mandarin-monkeyPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/MandarinMonkeyTwitterhttps://twitter.com/Mandarin_MonkeyFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/MandarinMonkey/Website www.mandarinmonkey.comItuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-monkey-podcast/id1430708691?mt=2WhatsApp Grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/3v9THVRlakx19SnSPcpcJE Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:03:4102/01/2019
eBook Read Along #4 - Mandarin Phrase Book Walk-through (p16-19)

eBook Read Along #4 - Mandarin Phrase Book Walk-through (p16-19)

In this read through we tackle Chinese for gluten free, dairy free, wheat intolerance, eating, water and business mandarin. Hope you enjoy. Find Out More. Become a Patron. Add us on Twitter for regular updates. Join the facebook group for some live sessions coming up. FREE Ebookhttps://mailchi.mp/b7b502e7507b/mandarinmonkeySoundCloudhttps://soundcloud.com/mandarin-monkeyPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/MandarinMonkeyTwitterhttps://twitter.com/Mandarin_MonkeyFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/MandarinMonkey/Website www.mandarinmonkey.comItuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-monkey-podcast/id1430708691?mt=2WhatsApp Grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/3v9THVRlakx19SnSPcpcJE Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:16:3318/12/2018
EBook Read Along 3 - Mandarin Phrase Book Walk Through - LEARN CHINESE

EBook Read Along 3 - Mandarin Phrase Book Walk Through - LEARN CHINESE

Page 11-15 of our Free Mandarin Phrasebook. Available via the link below. LEARN CHINESE by following along and speaking with us. Find Out More. Become a Patron. Add us on Twitter for regular updates. Join the facebook group for some live sessions coming up. FREE Ebookhttps://mailchi.mp/b7b502e7507b/mandarinmonkeySoundCloudhttps://soundcloud.com/mandarin-monkeyPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/MandarinMonkeyTwitterhttps://twitter.com/Mandarin_MonkeyFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/MandarinMonkey/Website www.mandarinmonkey.comItuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-monkey-podcast/id1430708691?mt=2WhatsApp Grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/3v9THVRlakx19SnSPcpcJE Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:15:2814/12/2018
Mandarin Phrase Book Read-Along 2 (pg 5-10)

Mandarin Phrase Book Read-Along 2 (pg 5-10)

The continuation of our phrase book read through with some general chit chat mixed in. Mandarin study and chinglish speaking. Enjoy the next few pages. Hope it helps.Find Out More. Become a Patron. Add us on Twitter for regular updates. Join the facebook group for some live sessions coming up. FREE Ebookhttps://mailchi.mp/b7b502e7507b/mandarinmonkeySoundCloudhttps://soundcloud.com/mandarin-monkeyPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/MandarinMonkeyTwitterhttps://twitter.com/Mandarin_MonkeyFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/MandarinMonkey/Website www.mandarinmonkey.comItuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-monkey-podcast/id1430708691?mt=2WhatsApp Grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/3v9THVRlakx19SnSPcpcJE Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:21:4008/12/2018
Mandarin Phrase Book Read-Along (pg 1 - 4)

Mandarin Phrase Book Read-Along (pg 1 - 4)

This is a reading of our free eBook phrases. We will be chatting over each page and discussing some bits that we missed. Hopefully hearing them will help you while reading them. e only got to page four, we discussed A LOT of mandarin in this so hopefully really helpful! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:13:4005/12/2018
E17 - Chat, Election, School & Stuff.

E17 - Chat, Election, School & Stuff.

In this episode we talk about the election here in Taiwan. we have big ol chat about school and subjects and then we digress quite a lot and go off the rails a bit. Also Meicuo and testicles. Enjoy. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
58:3123/11/2018
Lesson 45 Audio - Bi vs bijiao in Mandarin

Lesson 45 Audio - Bi vs bijiao in Mandarin

This is the audio from lesson 45. Back with the podcast shortly, just been working on the video lessons so the podcast has taken a backseat briefly. Learn about comparing things in mandarin. Super useful. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05:1807/11/2018
Saturday Chit Chat & Learn 2 AUDIO

Saturday Chit Chat & Learn 2 AUDIO

We had a chat last Saturday where we got some great questions and answered or helped some people. We are doing it again. :)We discuss desert islands, objects, looking like things, ways to do things, various other vocabs. Also we break the tripod and have to hold the camera, sorry if it makes you feel sick. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:00:5027/10/2018
Saturday Chit Chat Live Stream AUDIO

Saturday Chit Chat Live Stream AUDIO

This is the audio version of our Saturday night live stream on Youtube (NOT A NORMAL PODCAST). We speak in Chinglish and yonk on for nearly 2 hours. A lot of great questions from the live chat group, you can learn about earthquakes, jobs, random vocab, memorization techniques and a bunch more. Mandarin and English spoken throughout as usual. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:51:3023/10/2018
E16 - 9/9, Virtual Reality & Sickness

E16 - 9/9, Virtual Reality & Sickness

In this episode of the Chinglish podcast we discuss the annoyances of being sick, the wonders of Virtual reality having just bought it AND the 9/9 festival holiday. And various other odd and sods. ALl in delightful Chinglish for your listening pleasure. Find Out More. Become a Patron. Add us on Twitter for regular updates. Join the facebook group for some live sessions coming up. SoundCloudhttps://soundcloud.com/mandarin-monkeyPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/MandarinMonkeyTwitterhttps://twitter.com/Mandarin_MonkeyFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/MandarinMonkey/Website www.mandarinmonkey.comItuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-monkey-podcast/id1430708691?mt=2WhatsApp Grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/3v9THVRlakx19SnSPcpcJE Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:21:5218/10/2018
E15 - Taiwans birthday, hen, hao, feichang & numbers

E15 - Taiwans birthday, hen, hao, feichang & numbers

In this episode, we really go on a rant about things, we were supposed to talk about Taiwan's birthday for the majority but ended up talking about hen and hao and feichang and also numbers and degrees and dollars, just everything really. We do end up talking about the birthday though so don't worry if you wanted to know whats happens 10/10 we will tell you. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:25:0210/10/2018
E14 - Measure Words, Venom & The Flu

E14 - Measure Words, Venom & The Flu

In this episode we discuss, in Chinglish, how having the flu while trying to be productive isn't great or easy, the movie Venom (Tom Hardy) albeit very briefly and without any spoilers. AND the major one is measure words which sort of starts about 30 odd minutes from the end. So in the middle-ish. All spoken in delightful Chinglish for your listening pleasure. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:15:3707/10/2018
E13 - Funerals, Houses, Movies & Chit Chat

E13 - Funerals, Houses, Movies & Chit Chat

In this episode we discuss the traditions of the Taiwanese Funeral (as we have a family member who had unfortunately passed away very recently), so you get to learn some vocab regarding that. we have a brief chat about mortgages here in Taiwan and having the power to live inside a movie. OMG, its a corker! A little depressing corker, but a corker non the less. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:19:0123/09/2018
E12 - Questions, Habbits & Dreams

E12 - Questions, Habbits & Dreams

In this episode we discuss a few submitted questions, our fears, habits we hate and crazy dreams. Not as long as usual, so the next one will be extra long. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:5218/09/2018
E11 - Natural Disasters, Movies & Mid Autumn Festival

E11 - Natural Disasters, Movies & Mid Autumn Festival

IN this episode, we talk about natural disasters, Movies and the mid autumn festival. We have a chit chat about using OR in Chinese and various other helpful insights. All in delightful Chinglish for your listening pleasure. Have fun doing whatever you are doing. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:23:0215/09/2018
E10 - Marriage, Strange Things and Selfishness

E10 - Marriage, Strange Things and Selfishness

In this, the tenth episode of the podcast we discuss the goings on of a wedding, ours in particular and you get to hear a bunch of new words and phrases as usual whilst you potter around being awesome. We discuss gifts, red envelopes, supermarkets, IKEA and being selfish or kind. All in delightful Chinglish for your listening pleasure! Big shout out to JC for becoming our second ever Patron. Thanks! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:05:1811/09/2018
E09 - Technology, Education & Movies.

E09 - Technology, Education & Movies.

In this episode we really talk about two things, although that wasn't the plan. We planned to speak about a whole bunch of things. We discuss Technology, Education and Movies. New school systems and a bunch of other things including vocab. All spoken in delightful Chinglish. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:30:2008/09/2018
E08 - Fuel Station, Comments & Learning Music

E08 - Fuel Station, Comments & Learning Music

In this episode which is not disturbed by small monkeys. We discuss some lovely comments left by you fine folk, our first ever Patreon Patron Peter Karoly Juhasz aka Electric Cat and Discuss a bunch of learning music. All spoken in delightful Chinglish for your listening pleasure. Enjoy. Thanks for your continued support and all the love. Much appreciated! Ai nimen. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:07:3605/09/2018
E07 - Gym, Cartoons & Learning Shows

E07 - Gym, Cartoons & Learning Shows

In this episode we talk a bunch about the gym and working out, we smash out some gym vocab some food and exercise vocab and a very useful app. 'My Fitness Pal' made by Under Armour. We also discuss using Netflix as a learning tool for Mandarin and getting your Peppa Pig on! Silly daddy pig. 53 episodes to go to hit the target! All of this is spoken in delightful Chinglish for your learning pleasure. Enjoy and....Ai nimen! Shows- Cartoon1. UP - 天外奇蹟(Tiān wài qí jī)2. Lion King - 獅子王(Shīzi wáng)_3. Finding Nemo & Finding Dory 海底總動員1 & 海底總動員2 (Hǎi dǐ zǒng dòng yuán 1 & Hǎi dǐ zǒng dòng yuán 2 )- Taiwanese drama1. Life plan A and B 荼靡 (Tú mí)2. The fierce wife 犀利人妻 (Xī lì rén qī)3. Close your eyes before it's dark 天黑請閉眼 (Tiān hēi qǐng bì yǎn) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:12:1302/09/2018
E06 - Life, Clothes and Jobs

E06 - Life, Clothes and Jobs

In this episode we discuss jobs, life and clothes. We actually go way over time on most things BUT give you some useful vocab along the way. All spoken in delightful Chinglish. Hopefully to suit most levels. And actually if you are learning English is might be a good shout too. Please drop a comment down below and let us know how long you want these to be. AND if you want us to discuss anything in particular. Ai nimen. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:09:4501/09/2018
E05 - Learning, Gaming, Medicine & Travel

E05 - Learning, Gaming, Medicine & Travel

In this episode of the podcast we talk extensively about learning passion, couples games and which ones we have blasted through, Medicine and healthcare in difference countries and where about we would like to travel. ALL spoken in a friendly mix of Chinglish, Chinese and English. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:43:1328/08/2018
E04 - Education, Relationships & Tools

E04 - Education, Relationships & Tools

In this episode we talk about Education in Taiwan and the west, how students study super hard here and their schedules. Also about student breakdowns due to over studying. Relationships here and there and the differences if any. We also get disturbed by our daughter mid way through. So we cut and get back to it when shes gone to bed. All spoken in Chinglish, English and Chinese. Enjoy! Thanks for listening. Again we all learn some new words here. Now one of my favorite words is the word for Intense. Sorry for any stumbling or umming, speaking in two languages simultaneously is a wonderful challenge, that plus kids, tired brains. You know what I mean. :) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:21:2225/08/2018
E03 - Family, Driving & Visas

E03 - Family, Driving & Visas

In this episode we discuss driving here in Taiwan, family names and how to use them in Chinese, Visas, the ARC and how Tom got one. We also touch on the No English Rule which will help you improve your language ability. We also added some music to the front and back we hope you enjoy. If you do don't forget to rate and review on Itunes or TuneIn. Any questions let us know via our various channels. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:20:4022/08/2018
E02 - The Differences

E02 - The Differences

The differences between Chinese Chinese and Taiwanese Chinese. American English and British English, Living in Taiwan, Expenses, cost of living, wages an jobs. All spoken in Chinglish. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:04:4520/08/2018
E01 - the Beginning

E01 - the Beginning

The first ever podcast for the Mandarin Monkey team! The topics will expand as we go on, but for now its just an introduction, talk about Chinese words and a little Taiwanese culture. Family and new words learnt. We talk about having babies in Taiwan and England and various other things ALL WHILST SPEAKING CHINGLISH and teaching you some Mandarin. Enjoy.P.S Sorry about the background noise for the first 15 odd minutes, it was raining really heavily. But it stops, so all good. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:5718/08/2018