Mandarin Monkey
Mandarin Monkey Podcast
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mandarin Monkey
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Latest episode
Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
#143 - Bloody Hard Work | Chinglish Podcast | Mandarin Monkey Podcast 11.09.2020 1:07:54
We discuss the hard work it took to reach some of our goals versus luck and what role that plays in starting or changing something. We talk life and kids and about comas. It goes off the rails a bit. All part of the journey. If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website htt...
#142 - Consistancy & Grit | Chinglish Podcast| Mandarin Monkey Podcast 07.09.2020 58:52
We discuss the true grit and determination you need to learn and being fascinated by peoples struggles and how they overcome adversity. In particular the learning Chinese or learning a language element of it. Also targets in general both with Mandarin and with life. If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you...
#141 - The Chinese Alphabet | Chinglish Podcast 04.09.2020 1:03:56
We go through an A-Z of Chinese words on the spot, we discuss the future and the past and we do some more of the book. Also there are smatterings of random conversation throughout as usual. If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comSupport...
#140 - Tóngyì, Fēijī and Gānbēi | Chinglish Podcast 01.09.2020 1:04:17
A bit of a waffle, coupons, massage, Mcdonalds, money, brain internet and more. All in beautifully crafted Chinese and English for your listening pleasure. If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comThis is the Mandarin Monkey Podcast. One o...
#139 - How I learned Chinese & Skritter | Feat. Jake Gill 28.08.2020 1:26:00
We speak with CEO of Chinese reading/writing and learning app Skritter today about how he learned Chinese, being CEO of Skritter and some smatterings of sci-fi and tech. Lots of interesting stuff here. If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey...
#138 - Qu Yinguo | Chinglish Podcast | Mandarin Monkey 24.08.2020 1:04:48
We are back from England. If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.com/lessonsThis is the Mandarin Monkey Podcast. One of the best mandarin podcasts there is. Of course that is up to you to decide. But we use both English and Mandarin Chinese...
Special Update From a Pond | Chinglish podcast 20.08.2020 7:33
Mandarin Monkey sitting with ducks, giving you an update all the way from the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#137 - DaSheTou & DaYanJing | Mandarin Monkey Podcast | England Trip Troubles 10.08.2020 1:03:22
We discuss the upcoming England trip and visa. We go through the cost of quarantine in Taiwan and the time we have to spend away from our children. We then go into a few more words of the mnemonics book. #chinglish #mandarinmonkey #learnchineseIf you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not...
#136 - Tang Xiǎngxiàng & Tang Xiǎoxīn | Chinglish Podcast 07.08.2020 1:05:40
A bunch more words in this one. Also the battle of the mouse, working in Taiwan and some cultural convos abound. If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comThis is the Mandarin Monkey Podcast. One of the best mandarin podcasts there is. Of c...
#135 - Long Tian Shi & Lan Yang Yang | Chinglish Podcast 03.08.2020 1:10:08
We run through a load of Chinese words and examples with our 3rd book, Mnemonics E3. Hold on for 15 minutes or so while we get into it and then its launch. You will be learning a bunch of new words. And we are only in 'A'. If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https...
#134 - Shuang Yu & Hua Mulan | Chinglish Podcast | Mandarin Monkey 31.07.2020 1:22:27
Shuang Yu and Hua Mulan are on the menu for today's discussion. We digress a wee bit into ABCs, ABT, EBTs, EBCs and Nationality. We also talk about raising bilingual children after a question from a hangouteer. If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.manda...
#133 - Xizizi & Xiaohehe | Chinlgish Podcast 27.07.2020 1:15:07
Xizizi and Xiaohehe welcome you to mandarin monkey chinglish podcast episode 133. We discuss simplified and traditional characters and some history. We talk about a sun burning trip and the rainbow village. We also give you three new words from our mnemonics book. If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you ar...
#132 - Suoxie, Wuli de & Xinbuzaiyan de | Chinglish Podcast 24.07.2020 1:06:27
Suoxie, Wuli de & Xinbuzaiyan de are words we talk and tell stories about. We talk about communicating with your kids bilingually. We discuss the meanings of words in different languages. Enjoy. If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.comThi...
#131 - Yong Tai Yu Jiao Zhongwen | Feat. Amy Laoshi 20.07.2020 1:07:13
Amy teaches an English speaking student Chinese using Taiwanese. What!?! Amy Laoshi is in this one and we discuss a great deal about Taiwanese and language, but also about Suanming (fortunes). Ula and Amy speak in Taiwanese which is great to hear. If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free...
#130 - Monkey & Ox, Leo & Libra | Chinglish Podcast 17.07.2020 1:15:22
We discuss horoscopes and Chinese zodiac readings. We also discuss children and when we tend to tend to ours and their language learning. Tom reads Ula's star sign for the day. If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Patreon - Hangout with or support us! https://www.patreon.c...
#129 - Is Freedom Real or Nah? 13.07.2020 1:05:58
We discuss some very generous Patrons! Cough* Cris & Cough* Cara. And then we dive deep into the meaning of life. It gets a little deep. :D enjoy. If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Patreon - Hangout with or support us! https://www.patreon.com/MandarinMonkeyThis is the M...
#128 - Back To England! | Chinglish Podcast | Mandarin Monkey 10.07.2020 1:04:25
We bought the tickets, and have a $500 t-shirt. It's a catch up episode as we missed the Monday recording due to unforeseen circumstances. If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Patreon - Hangout with or support us! https://www.patreon.com/MandarinMonkeyThis is the Mandarin...
#127 - lin ju, wan ju, jia ju, shenme ju | Chinglish Podcast 03.07.2020 1:20:45
If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Patreon - Hangout with or support us! https://www.patreon.com/MandarinMonkeyhttps://www.mandarinmonkey.comThis is the Mandarin Monkey Podcast. One of the best mandarin podcasts there is. Of course that is up to you to decide. But we use...
#126 - How I Learn Chinese | Feat. Shawn | Chinglish Podcast 27.06.2020 1:17:13
Shawn is our guest on this one. Learning Mandarin for 2 years. Inspirational gentleman. Answers the ten podcast questions on how he learns Chinese. Patreon - Hangout with or support us! https://www.patreon.com/MandarinMonkeyWebsite https://www.mandarinmonkey.comWe use Chinglish in the podcast which means we speak Chinese and English at various intervals and switch between them both frequently, so...
#125 - Teleporting Penguins | Chinglish Podcast 22.06.2020 57:23
Teleporting Penguins that's all you need to know! Thanks to Hannah and Jessica for supporting us on Patreon. And Shawn for donating randomly! Patreon - Hangout with or support us! https://www.patreon.com/MandarinMonkeyFREE online lessonshttps://mandarinmonkey.com/freelessons/This is the Mandarin Monkey Podcast. One of the best mandarin podcasts there is. Of course that is up to you to decide. But...
#124 - Watermelon or Grapefruit Head | Chinglish Podcast 19.06.2020 1:03:56
Would you rather have a head the size of a watermelon or the size of a grapefruit? These are the deep questions we delve in in this one. Along with some updates. If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Patreon - Hangout with or support us! https://www.patreon.com/MandarinMonk...
#123 - A Duck Sized Horse | Chinglish Podcast | Mandarin Monkey Podcast 12.06.2020 55:00
Leg length fingers or finger length legs. These are the important questions we are asking in this episode. join us! If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Patreon - Hangout with or support us! https://www.patreon.com/MandarinMonkeyOur Partner OCT - Mandarin Testing & Certifi...
#122 - Long Island Iced Me | Chinglish Podcast 08.06.2020 1:02:00
Watermelon, Iced Tea, Life is a simulation, Consciousness. You will get it all in this episode. Although, it does take us a little while to warm up. We do not whisper in this one. It's the opposite of whispering in this one. Don't try to sleep listening to this. If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are...
#121 - The WhisperCast | Chinese Culture | Chinglish Podcast 05.06.2020 51:33
This is the WhisperCast episode we talked about doing! We whisper the whole time. Don't listen to this while operation heavy machinery or driving! This is for bedtime listening, or safe place listening. We tell you about Chinese culture and discuss a bunch of meanings. All spoken in Chinese and English. If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patre...
#120 - How I Learn Chinese | feat. Ija | Chinglish Podcast 03.06.2020 1:16:19
In this episode we speak with our friend Ija who tells us how she learns Chinese. Some great questions, some great answers, good fun all round. If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patreon and consider supporting us. Or you are completely free not to. :) Patreon - Hangout with or support us! https://www.patreon.com/MandarinMonkeyOur Partner OCT...
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