Full Mandarin Stories by Mandarin Monkey

Is striving for perfection always a good thing? In this story, we follow 小西, a woman juggling work, family, and expectations — until life reminds her it’s okay to be imperfect. A thoughtful story for learners to explore vocabulary around work, family, and emotions. 🧠 Check out the scripts here Traditional characters_#33 完美 你是個完美的人嗎?  什麼是完美? 小西是一位上班族，是一位老婆，也是...

Protecting the earth starts with small habits! This story explores practical and simple ways to reduce plastic waste in daily life. Great for learners looking to boost vocabulary related to the environment and sustainability. 🌍 Check out the scripts here Traditional characters_#32 減少塑料垃圾 減少塑料垃圾一直都是重要的議題， 為了保護海洋保護地球， 我們在生活當中可以怎麼做呢? 出門用餐或買飲料時，...

A little duckling, rejected for being different, goes on a journey to find belonging—only to discover her true beauty. This heartwarming story teaches self-worth and growth, perfect for upper beginners to intermediate learners wanting to hear descriptive and emotional storytelling in Mandarin. Check out the scripts here: Traditional characters _ #31 鴨小妹 湖裡住著鴨媽媽和七隻小鴨， 有一天，鴨媽媽...

Ever heard of “Go Dutch” or “AA制”? This episode breaks down this common phrase and how it’s used when splitting bills in Mandarin-speaking cultures. A practical and easy-to-follow story for upper beginners to intermediate learners learning how to navigate social situations. 🎧💳🍜 Check out the scripts here Traditional characters_#30 AA制 你們聽過AA制嗎? 在大學時期，我跟同學們出去吃飯， 常常在結...

A true story! After moving to the UK, Ula reflects on homesickness—missing mom's cooking, familiar streets, and knowing where to go. A heartfelt exploration of what it means to miss home for upper beginners to intermediate learners  practicing Mandarin about emotions, family, and living abroad. Check out story script here: Traditional characters_思念家鄉 你有過思念家鄉的感覺嗎? 有些人因...

Ever heard someone say a couple is starting to look alike? This story explores the Chinese concept of "couple face"—how partners develop similar expressions and mannerisms over time. A cultural insight for upper beginners to intermediate learners practicing Mandarin about a Mandarin saying. Check out the story script here: Traditional characters_夫妻臉 在我身邊很常聽到別人對夫妻說: 「你們越來越有...

A college student works part-time but still asks his mom for money to spend on entertainment with friends. Mom decides he must move out in a year to learn financial responsibility and develop better saving habits. A practical story for upper beginners to intermediate learners practicing Mandarin about family, money management, and independence. Check out story script here: Traditional characters _...

A friend constantly borrows money with various excuses but never pays back—until the narrator sees new purchases on social media and demands repayment. A relatable story about friendship dilemmas for intermediate learners practicing Mandarin about money and relationships. Check out story script here: Traditional characters _ 借錢不還 你們都有借錢的經驗嗎?  如果你的朋友有難， 需要跟你借錢， 你...

David asks his mom about ghosts after a classmate claims to see a transparent figure at school. Their conversation gets playfully spooky! A Mandarin dialogue for intermediate learners practicing Mandarin about supernatural topics. Check out the story scripts: Traditional characters_你相信這世界上有鬼嗎? 大衛: 媽，這世界上真的有鬼嗎? 媽媽: 看情況啊! 有些人相信，有些人不相信。 大衛: 我們班上有一個女...

Ning Ning lives minutes from the beach and loves her seaside routine—collecting colorful seashells, swimming in calm waters, and sunbathing on warm sand. A Mandarin story for upper beginner to intermediate learners practicing Mandarin about things to do in summer. Check out the story script: Traditional characters _ 去海灘的一天 昨天真是個美好的一天， 非常適合到海灘去散步。 寧寧很幸運， 她的家離海...

Xiao Qiao loves to travel but dreads long flights. In this story, hear how she passes 14 hours in the air—watching movies, reading, and avoiding awkward moments! A fun, relatable listen for upper beginners to intermediate learners practicing Mandarin about travel and daily life. 🎧✈️📚 Check out scripts Traditional characters_ 長途飛行做什麼? 你是個喜歡長途飛行的人嗎? 我的朋友小喬非常愛旅行，但是...

Sia’er loves Korean culture but struggles to improve her Korean after years of study. With her mother’s advice, she decides to try new ways of learning. This story is perfect for upper beginners to intermediate learners wanting to hear natural Mandarin about language learning, motivation, and fresh strategies. 🎧🇰🇷📚 Check out the scripts Traditional characters _ 學習一種語言的好方法 夏兒想提高她...

When a colleague falls ill, what can you do to help? This story explores useful Mandarin vocabulary for talking about being sick, offering help, and expressing concern , great for upper beginners to intermediate learners . 🎧🍎🤒 Check the scripts: Traditional charaters _ 最近大家都生病了 我是阿國，最近很多人都感冒了，我的同事們也都感冒了。 他們的症狀有頭痛、喉嚨痛，他們也都發燒了。 我時常給他們打...

Sunshine, sandwiches, and sushi—two friends plan the perfect summer picnic. This life style dialogue is full of useful Mandarin vocabulary about food, planning, and outdoor fun , ideal for upper beginners to intermediate learners . 🎧🌞🍱🥪 Conversation script Traditional characters _ #20 夏日野餐 凱特: 最近的天氣特別好，我想做一些戶外活動，你想加入嗎? 阿曼達: 好啊! 我們可以去野餐、去海邊或者去露...

When was the last time you truly smiled? This uplifting story shares simple but powerful rules for living a happier life —less hate, more giving, and embracing each moment without regret. A warm and reflective listen for upper beginners to intermediate Mandarin learners . 🎧😊🌱 Story script Traditional characters _ #19 快樂的規則 你今天快樂嗎?  最近一次笑的時候是什麼時候? 這裡有讓你快樂的規...

One surprising meeting after another—this story is full of unexpected connections and the phrase "真是太巧了!" (What a coincidence!) . A great episode to learn how to express surprise and relate personal stories in Mandarin. Perfect for upper beginners to intermediate learners . 🎧🤯👋 Story script Traditional characters _ #18 真是太巧了! 昨天我到銀行去辦事情， 遇到好久沒見的朋友，他也到銀行去辦事...

Zongzi, dragon boat races, and egg-balancing competitions—this story shows how one family celebrates 端午節 (Dragon Boat Festival)! Learn useful vocabulary and cultural traditions in Mandarin through a relatable conversation. Great for upper beginners to intermediate learners . 🎧🥚🚣‍♀️🎋 Conversation script Traditional characters _ #17 端午節要做什麼? 媽媽: 哎呀! 我現在才發現這禮拜五是端午節，女...

This episode features five practical, everyday conversations using the phrase “看你啊” , a natural way to say “it’s up to you” in Mandarin. Perfect for upper beginners to intermediate learners looking to sound more native in daily life. 🎧🗣️💬 Conversation script: Example 1 例子一 A：今天是星期五，晚上我們叫外賣吃吧! B：好啊! 那你想吃什麼? A：看你啊! 我都可以。 A：今天是星期五，晚上我们叫外卖吃吧!...

Xiao Gang keeps inviting his new classmate out—but she keeps saying "再說吧." What does that really mean? This story helps learners understand how to politely decline invitations in Mandarin using a natural and common phrase. Great for upper beginners to intermediate learners . 🎧🗣️📅 Conversation script: Traditional character _ #15 再說吧 班上來了一位新的女同學，名雅。小剛覺得名雅很漂亮，想要約名...

Regret after the fact—we've all been there. This story shares a series of everyday situations using the phrase “早知道” (If I had known earlier) to express regret. Great for upper beginners to intermediate learners to hear this useful phrase in different contexts. Story script Traditional characters: #14 早知道 爸爸昨天洗了車，但是今天下雨了! 爸爸說: 早知道今天會下雨，我就不洗車了! 爸爸今天晚上加...

A couple tries to make weekend plans, but nothing seems to work. This conversation is great for learning useful Mandarin phrases for expressing opinions, making suggestions, and dealing with indecision . Ideal for upper beginners to intermediate learners . Conversation script Traditional characters: #13 你到底想怎樣? 男朋友: 今天天氣真好，我們要去哪裡? 女朋友: 我想去書店買書。 男朋友: 我不喜歡看書...

Why is your phone always out of battery? This fun and relatable conversation is perfect for learning useful Mandarin words and phrases about using and charging your phone . Great listening practice for upper beginners to intermediate learners !  Conversation scripts Traditional characters: #12 我需要給手機充電 我: 我的手機怎麼又快要沒電了! 朋友: 你一整天都在玩手機，當然很快又沒電了。 我: 我也...

As the movie begins, Xiaoming’s phone just won’t stop ringing. But are the calls really that urgent? This relatable dialogue explores everyday conversations, priorities, and polite communication —great for upper beginners to intermediate Mandarin learners . Conversation script Tradtional characters : #11 把手機關掉 【電影就要開始了，小明的手機響了】 小莉: 噓.....把手機關掉! 小明: 我需要接這通電話...

When a lion and a dolphin become unlikely friends, a challenge puts their friendship to the test. This story reminds us not to blame others for what they cannot do . A thoughtful tale for upper beginners to intermediate Mandarin learners building their listening skills. Story Scripts Traditional characters: #10 獅子和海豚 一天，獅子在海邊散步， 看到海豚躍出海面， 一副自在快樂的樣子， 獅子覺得海豚...

A wolf learns a painful lesson after believing a fox’s sneaky advice. This clever fable shows why we shouldn't speak badly of others —you never know when it might come back to bite you. A fun and meaningful story for upper beginners to intermediate Mandarin learners .  #Check the script here Title: 釣魚的狼 狐狸聽說狼總是在背後說他的壞話， 因此狐狸想給狼一點教訓。 狐狸假裝好心的對狼說: 「我知...