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.

Author

Mandarin Monkey

Category

Education

Podcast website

mandarinmonkey.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

#287 - Choose One Phrase | Mandarin Monkey Chinglish Experience 30.05.2022

If you could pick only one phrase to say forever what would it be? In Mandarin or in English? Which movie character would you want by your side as a companion? Get The Podcast Appmandarinmonkey.com/mandarin-monkey-podcast-app/Mandaboo iOStinyurl.com/iosMandabooAndroidtinyurl.com/AndroidMandaboo@MandabooGameWebsitewww.mandarinmonkey.comBusiness Coursewww.mandarinmonkey.com/product/inten…iness-cours...

#286 - To Bidet Yourself - Learn Mandarin Chinese & English 23.05.2022

Darian has gone back to Texas! We discuss bidets as per the title of the episode, we also fall into camping and the strange sounds you can hear at night. It's all very typical of the Mandarin Monkey podcast. Ula speaks 100% Taiwanese Mandarin and Tom speaks Chinglish. Follow along! Get The Podcast Appmandarinmonkey.com/mandarin-monkey-podcast-app/Mandaboo iOStinyurl.com/iosMandabooAndroidtinyurl.c...

#285 - A Nice Ride | Mandarin & English Podcast | Learn Mandarin with Chinglish 16.05.2022

We go into it about period clothing, bodybuilders and castles. The conversation darts around a bit, which is great for your Mandarin Chinese as Ula only speaks Mandarin and Tom only speaks English. You get a perfect belnd of entertaining conversation and light hearted chitter chatter to keep you entertained during that awful commute. 😊Get The Podcast Appmandarinmonkey.com/mandarin-monkey-podcast-...

#284 - Commitment | Mandarin & English Podcast | Chinglish 09.05.2022

We are back after a difficult week last week with Mason who had a tremendous stomach problem which has since resolved itself luckily. We are discussing immersion, working, next steps in language and commitment. All back on track now. Keep an eye on the app for the torrent of new episodes coming out soon! Get The Podcast Appmandarinmonkey.com/mandarin-monkey-podcast-app/Mandaboo iOStinyurl.com/iosM...

#15 - 閨蜜聊天室 | Netflix & Films | From The Mandarin Monkey App 04.05.2022

Episode 15 of the Guīmì liáotiānshì podcast series available on the Mandarin Monkey App. Enjoy Ula & Irene discussing great Netflix films and series to watch. in 100% Mandarin.https://mandarinmonkey.com/mandarin-monkey-podcast-app/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#6 - Ula | Life's Wins WafflePod | From The Mandarin Monkey App 27.04.2022

Ula sends you off to sleep with episode 6 of the WafflePod series from the Mandarin Monkey Podcast app. 100% Mandarin. Learn Mandarin while drifting off to sleep. DON'T LISTEN WHILE DRIVING OR OPERATING HEAVY MACHINERY.https://mandarinmonkey.com/mandarin-monkey-podcast-app/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#283 - BIRDWORLD | ULAS DREAM | MANDARIN AND ENGLISH PODCAST 25.04.2022

We visited a castle at the weekend which changed Ula's mind on the interestingness of history. We also helped her realise her lifelong dream of going to BirdWorld, she finally got to see the toucan she has been talking about for so many years. Get The Podcast Appmandarinmonkey.com/mandarin-monkey-podcast-app/Mandaboo iOStinyurl.com/iosMandabooAndroidtinyurl.com/AndroidMandaboo@MandabooGameWebsitew...

#14 - Brandon | The Learner Journals with Tom 22.04.2022

Brandon is a music producer and composer at 'I Am Brahms Productions' with a passion for original music creation, language and anime. I speak to him about his love for all and most importantly try to tackle HOW he learns.https://www.iambrahmsmusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#11 - Conversation | Turn Your Phone Off | Mandarin Monkey App 22.04.2022

This is a conversation story from the Mandarin Monkey Podcast app. You will hear a short story in Mandarin, the English and Mandarin, the discussion and then the Mandarin version again.https://mandarinmonkey.com/mandarin-monkey-podcast-app/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#282 - THE MAZE | MANDARIN & ENGLISH EDUTAINMENT PODCAST 18.04.2022

It's Easter! We have mostly been getting sick, not from the chocolate, but from a nasty tummy bug that's going around. We did make it to a herb farm and maze over the weekend though. Hope everyone had a lovely weekend! Get The Podcast Appmandarinmonkey.com/mandarin-monkey-podcast-app/Mandaboo iOStinyurl.com/iosMandabooAndroidtinyurl.com/AndroidMandaboo@MandabooGameWebsitewww.mandarinmonkey.comBusi...

#281 - UNEXPECTED PARTY | CHINGLISH | LEARN MANDARIN AND ENGLISH CONVERSATION 11.04.2022

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#280 - GRATUITOUS NUDITY | MANDARIN & ENGLISH PODCAST | LEARN MANDARIN AND ENGLISH WITH CHINGLISH 04.04.2022

Is gratuitous nudity in movies a good thing? Is Game of Thrones worth the time now? Does an invisble person get sunburn? Let's answer these questions right away in Mandarin and English. At the same time. Get The Podcast Apphttps://mandarinmonkey.com/mandarin-monkey-podcast-app/Mandaboo iOStinyurl.com/iosMandabooAndroidtinyurl.com/AndroidMandaboo@MandabooGameWebsitewww.mandarinmonkey.comBusiness Co...

#279 - FLATHEAD | MANDARIN MONKEY PODCAST | CHINGLISH 28.03.2022

Tom wrestles with memories caused by smell, Ula smells nothing. A new series is coming to the exclusive Mandarin Monkey . The Learner Journals are a collection of learner stories and techniques collated by Mandarin Monkey and presented by Tom. Tom interviews Mandarin learners from around the world to try and find simularities and differences in language learning techniques. Mandaboo iOStinyurl.com...

#278 - WHEELS OR DOORS | MANDARIN MONKEY PODCAST | CHINGLISH 21.03.2022

Tom asks an important question, something everyone needs to know. Also the podcast app has been updated AGAIN! bring ing you a better experience and making things more obvious. Gosh, doesnt life have its twists and turns hey! ALso prive hike warning for new hangout members and people who want lessons. It's coming soon as we have to reflect inflation (we have kinda ignored over the last few years)....

#277 - THE WAY IT IS | MANDARIN MONKEY PODCAST | CHINGLISH 14.03.2022

Sometimes we listen to a podcast or show for company, sometimes just to have noise in the background when we are doing the laundry or having a bath. Sometimes we listen to a podcast because it's a familiar voice, or to get some perspective on our own lives or problems. This is the topic for todays podcast after we have addressed some things. Mandaboo iOStinyurl.com/iosMandabooAndroidtinyurl.com/An...

The Mandarin Monkey App is Out! 09.03.2022

The Mandarin Monkey Podcast App is out and available now. The Mandarin Monkey Podcast app brings you all the Chinglish tears, joy, family, love and learning of the weekly podcast show but with some amazing added extras. Improve your Mandarin Chinese listening comprehension and have fun with the Mandarin Monkey Podcast App! The Mandarin Monkey Podcast app brings you all the Chinglish tears, joy, fa...

#276 - 去皮的橘子 | PEELED ORANGE | MANDARIN & ENGLISH PODCAST 07.03.2022

Ula finds a personality test based around peeled and unpelled oranges and tests Tom on it. We delve into activate and inactive brain types. Also about life priorities. As usual we dart around the place in this episode of the Mandarin Monkey Podcast. Definitely one for th slow bath, shower or as you are preparing the dinner. Mandaboo iOStinyurl.com/iosMandabooAndroidtinyurl.com/AndroidMandaboo@Mand...

#275 - FULL SET OF VENEERS | MANDARIN AND ENGLISH PODCAST 04.03.2022

If you had the money would you get a full set of new teeth or laser surgery? Does having dexterity help you with your hands? What problems is Ula having with English right now? How do you help an English learning, going from Mandarin to English get a better grip on the he/she problem? Let's find out. Mandaboo iOStinyurl.com/iosMandabooAndroidtinyurl.com/AndroidMandaboo@MandabooGameWebsitewww.manda...

#274 - CLIMATE CHANGE ft. NANCY HSU | DUAL LANGUAGE PODCAST 28.02.2022

Nancy Hsu is a climate change avocate, linguist (Mandarin & English), mother fo two AND dentist. Nancy comes and speak with us about climate change, the effects on the world and what we can do about it in the short and long term. Is long term disaster unavoidable at this stage? Is it too late? Does reducing your carbon footprint as an individual actually make a difference in the grand schem of thi...

#273 - LIVING IN TAIWAN ADVICE 2 | LEARN, STUDY & LIVE IN TAIWAN 24.02.2022

If you are thinking about moving to Taiwan to live, study, work or for fun you may find this episode interesting. From about the half way point we give some advice on living in Taiwan. I think we covered living in Taiwan before but this is some more detail as we have some students going to live in Taiwan this year. Mandaboo iOStinyurl.com/iosMandabooAndroidtinyurl.com/AndroidMandaboo@MandabooGameW...

#272 - BE SHY BUT YOU HAVE TO TRY | MANDARIN MONKEY PODCAST 21.02.2022

If you are learning how to speak Mandarin then you are going to need to try and use it to communicate with natives at some point. You will always feel like you aren't good enough yet, but you won't know until you try. And when you do and you get that buzz of them being able to understand you, you won't be able to stop! Mandaboo iOStinyurl.com/iosMandabooAndroidtinyurl.com/AndroidMandaboo@MandabooG...

#271 - 打嗝還是放屁 | WOULD YOU RATHER EPISODE | MANDARIN CHINESE & ENGLISH PODCAST 17.02.2022

Would you rather have to read aloud every word you read or sing everything you say out loud? Would you rather have to fart loudly every time you have a serious conversation or have to burp after every kiss? Would you rather only be to use a fork (no spoon) or only be able to use a spoon (no fork)?The Valentines day Mandaboo competition is now on! Create yourself some Valentines boos using the Vale...

#270 - VALENTINES COMPO | MANDARIN & ENGLISH PODCAST 15.02.2022

The Valentines day Mandaboo competition is now on! Create yourself some Valentines boos using the Valentines cards in app to win 2 free 50 minute Mandarin lessons with Ula Laoshi! 3rd place gets a 'ni keyi de' hat! Nothing to lose, all to gain. brave up! Boo up now! Mandaboo iOStinyurl.com/iosMandabooAndroidtinyurl.com/AndroidMandaboo@MandabooGameWebsitewww.mandarinmonkey.comBusiness Coursewww.man...

#269 - 分开了|分開了 | MANDARIN MONKEY PODCAST | CHINGLISH 10.02.2022

Nailed it! How would you say that in Mandarin? We find out. A recent break up. Lantern building. English affection. A Valentines day competition! Who can create the best valentines boo? They get 2 free lessons. Mandaboo iOStinyurl.com/iosMandabooAndroidtinyurl.com/AndroidMandaboo@MandabooGameWebsitewww.mandarinmonkey.comBusiness Coursewww.mandarinmonkey.com/product/inten…iness-course/Intensive Cou...

#268 - FISHSTICKS | MANDARIN MONKEY PODCAST | CHINGLISH 07.02.2022

Diets, constipation, fishsticks, local foods, finding peace and building tools. It's every listeners dream episode. Mandaboo iOStinyurl.com/iosMandabooAndroidtinyurl.com/AndroidMandaboo@MandabooGameWebsitewww.mandarinmonkey.comBusiness Coursewww.mandarinmonkey.com/product/inten…iness-course/Intensive Coursemandarinmonkey.com/intensive-course/Awesome Blogmandarinmonkey.com/blog/HIGH FIVE FRIDAYS MA...

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