Xi and Putin caught on mic—talking not about war, but immortality. What happens when Xi and Putin chat about living to 150? In this episode, we explore their viral conversation, leaders' obsession with immortality, and teach key Mandarin words along the way.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/A3YNy8
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+ Story
-(00:10:04) Vocabulary Review
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“To get cars to finally stop for us, do pedestrians need to arm themselves with bricks when crossing the street!?”
In this episode, I talk about Taiwan's traffic problems, why accidents happen, how pedestrian safety differs across countries, and ways to improve. I also teach useful Chinese words about traffic and how to describe charts.
Episode page:https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/160/
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening
-(00:05:15) How serious is the traffic problem?
-(00:10:28) Why do traffic accidents happen so often?
-(00:16:28) Ways to improve
-(00:20:33) Vocabulary Review
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Last week I spent a night in a Taiwanese hospital with my father after his kidney stone surgery. In this episode I share my personal experience with you and explain a few bits of vocabulary about doctors, nurses, pain, and Taiwan's health system.
Episode page:https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/159/
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening
-(00:00:56) My Story and Experience
-(00:16:42) Vocabulary Review
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In this episode, we read listener letters, discuss if AI makes language learning useless, and see how language affects personality.
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Episode page:https://reurl.cc/WO0y6D
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+ Reading Listener Letters
-(00:10:27) Talking about AI & Language Learning
-(00:15:43) Do languages affect personality?
-(00:23:36) Vocabulary Review
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Talking about the U.S.-Taiwan tariff policy and its impact on trade, the semiconductor industry, and work culture. You can learn vocabulary related to politics, economics, and business while discussing how tariffs affect products, companies like TSMC, and cross-cultural workplace differences.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/2QY1kE
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening
-(00:03:06) Talking about the tariff policy
-(00:17:25) Vocabulary Review
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A childhood trip to Palau with shark feeding, jellyfish, and a hilarious beach moment. Learn useful Mandarin travel phrases and do a listening dictation.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/K90ZKR
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening
-(00:03:54) Dialogue
-(00:12:40) Vocabulary Review
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In this episode, you'll hear a conversation at a hotel front desk. One guest checks in and finds out there's a room upgrade. Learn useful Chinese phrases like "reservation," "room upgrade," "included breakfast," and more.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/WOqG87
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening
-(00:02:23) Dialogue
-(00:03:26) Vocabulary Explanation
-(00:10:07) Sentence Pattern
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In this Dialogue Boost episode, learn how to use useful Mandarin phrases like "while doing A, do B" and "anyone/anywhere" through a lively dialogue between Grandpa and his grandson.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/89o2RX
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening
-(00:00:55) Dialogue
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"Why Are Asians Good at Math?" In this episode of Learn Taiwanese Mandarin, we explore whether language influences math ability.
Episode page: https://reurl.cc/XQW46D
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+Explanation
-(00:11:25) Vocabulary Review
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What if a Taiwanese Hokkien song sounded like a French chanson? 🎶 In this episode, I introduce Tsiok Phang Tsiok Phang — a super cute song about kitchen joy, blending everyday Taiwanese life with French elegance. Learn fun phrases and fall in love with fragrant happiness! 🇹🇼🧄🇫🇷
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/Ln3gAX
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening
-(00:01:50) The Song:足芳足芳
-(00:03:31) Song Introduction
-(00:10:20) Lyrics Explanation
-(00:15:28) Teaching Taiwanese Phrases
-(00:17:18) Vocabulary Review
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Taiwan just added four national holidays—yay, more days off! Christmas is now one of them. Tune in to learn what's new and key phrases from local news.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/2QM52a
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction
-(00:01:58) News Clip
-(00:03:06) Explanation
-(00:16:35) Vocabulary Review
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This episode explores "Taiwanese sensibility," a concept that's recently gone viral in South Korea. We talk about why visitors are drawn to Taiwan's nostalgic, everyday charm.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/XAODgE
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction
-(00:02:09) Explanation
-(00:10:51) Vocabulary Review
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In this episode, I introduced Taiwanese music from the 1960s, featuring the classic song The Moon Represents My Heart by Teresa Teng. We explored its poetic lyrics and cultural meaning—how the moon symbolizes love and longing.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/3KqlyM
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction
-(00:01:08) song:月亮代表我的心
-(00:03:02) Explanation
-(00:16:19) Vocabulary Review
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Join me for a fun catch-up on recent life in Taiwan—from winning a school relay race and running a food stall at a school fair, to encountering a Mazu procession and discussing Taiwan's recall movement and the US-China trade war.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/3KXVy9
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In this episode, you'll learn practical phrases and sentence patterns for job interviews — plus how to sound polite and natural in Mandarin — through a casual mock interview between two friends.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/gR81ap
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction
-(00:01:23) Dialogue
-(00:03:17) Explanation
-(00:18:26) Vocabulary Review
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Talking about the Mazu Pilgrimage, a major religious event in Taiwan. Learn about its cultural significance, history, and controversies.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/7K2M5l
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction
-(00:01:04) Who is Mazu?
-(00:04:39) What do you do in Mazu Pilgrimage Tour?
-(00:13:42) Vocabulary Review
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Talking about TSMC's $100 Billion U.S. Investment. Taiwan's semiconductor giant TSMC plans a major U.S. expansion. This episode explores the reasons behind it, political and economic concerns, and how it affects Taiwan's tech industry.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/KdV8yg
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction
-(00:01:19) Why is TSMC going to the U.S.?
-(00:03:12) Opposition Party’s Criticism
-(00:05:19) Taiwanese government’s response
-(00:08:59) Future Questions & Predictions
-(00:13:13) Vocabulary Review
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I took the MBTI Personality Test on my podcast—did ChatGPT get it right? In this episode, I go through the test, break down key personality terms in Mandarin, and talk about MBTI's pros and cons. You can take the test “in Chinese" with me and see what you get!
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/geqd6L
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction
-(00:07:20) What is MBTI?
-(00:10:09) How to describe BAD personality traits in Chinese?
-(01:04:00) Problems of MBTI
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Why do Taiwanese people love taking naps after lunch? In this episode, I explore Taiwan's napping culture, from school to the workplace, and why it's so common. Is it a good habit or an unnecessary routine? What do you think?
Episode page: https://reurl.cc/jQEKAp
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction
-(00:02:44) Main Topic
-(00:14:15) Vocabulary Review
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A New Year's ramble featuring my 2025 podcast plan, wedding prep, and Lunar New Year stories —Attack on Titan in theaters, Mahjong luck , cycling in Taichung, and family camping. Plus, thoughts on Taiwan's young generation!
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/vpjWby
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction
-(00:06:30) New Year Stories
-(00:28:09) Vocabulary Review
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