Chinese So Hard

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 lov...

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 s**t, all in Mandarin Chinese! We s...

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....

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 s**t,...

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/sun...

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 s**t, 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 y...

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! 😁 Support us: https://ko-fi.com/chineseishard/tiers Taiwan Mandarin phrasebook : https://bit.ly/3n2bJz5 learn authentic Taiwan Mandarin phrases I hear all the time Who are we:  Two friends who lov...

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! 😁 Support us: https://ko-fi.com/chineseishard/tiers Dan's Taiwan Ma...

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! 😁 Support us & vocab lists: https://ko-fi.com/chineseishard/tiers Danyo's Free Taiwanese Mandarin ph...

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! 😁 Support us: https://ko-fi.com/chineseishard/tiers Who are we:  Two friends who love learning Chinese and li...

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 po...

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! 😁 https://ope...

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: ht...

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 s**t, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else...

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？？  Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the s**t, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan...

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 s**t, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our...

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 l...

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 t...

In this episode we talk with our friend 志偉 who is an avid language learner, new father, and passionate vegan! This episode turned Danyo into a 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 s**t, all in Mandar...

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 s**t, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences...

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 a...

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 s**t, all in Ma...

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 s**t, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Lis...

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 s**t, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between....

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 frie...