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Talk Taiwanese Mandarin with Abby

Real Life Mandarin 台灣 |文化 |旅行|生活

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Join Abby to explore Taiwan while improving your Mandarin listening skills and learning to talk like a native Mandarin speaker! Each podcast is 100% in Mandarin, best for intermediate to advanced learners. Full transcripts are available on my Patreon. 透過各種話題的分享,希望讓外國朋友們在學習中文的同時能更認識台灣。 ► Patreon(Full transcripts): https://www.patreon.com/TalkTaiwaneseMandarin ► Chinese graded readers & Chinese Lessons: TalkTaiwaneseMandarin.com ► Support my work: https://talktaiwanesemandarin.com/support/ Tip ...
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5 Minute Chinese is a biweekly podcast show that talks about all things in life in authentic yet comprehensible Mandarin. As a high school Mandarin teacher and language enthusiast, I explore fun, real-life experiences in the Mandarin language that you can relate, understand, learn and enjoy! Scripts and useful expressions can be found in the description of each Mandarin episode or by request. I hope I can help you have more fun learning Chinese. If you have any questions or suggestions, you ...
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Explore Mandarin with TeaTime Chinese Podcast (茶歇中文播客). Ideal for intermediate learners, our episodes utilize the Comprehensible Input method to delve into a wide array of subjects including Chinese culture, history, literature, and society. Enhance your language skills, prepare for HSK exams, or simply immerse yourself in content that broadens your cultural horizons.
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The Language Mastery Show brings you conversations with the world's best language learners. Get an inside look at how polyglots, linguists, and everyday people master languages the smart way, and how YOU can, too. I'm your host, John Fotheringham, a linguist, teacher, and the author of Master Japanese and Master Mandarin. For more language learning tips, tools, and immersion resources, visit LanguageMastery.com.
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The Dragonfolio China podcast provides unique insights into the real China and discusses its influence on your life based on real experiences all around the globe. As somebody who lived and studied in China and who spends nearly every day on China-related topics, I enjoy telling folks about the true China and help them to discover and exploit the enormous potential of this country. In this show, you can get an understanding of a country the whole world talks about, but which is often misunde ...
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“China Now” is a live daily show on China Radio International (CRI). Launched in December 2006, the show aims to showcase the real China to the world, by reporting on Chinese society and culture. Previously known as “Beyond Beijing”, which has now become the name of the whole frequency, “China Now” was the first show CRI launched via its overseas FM stations. China Now is broadcast live between 2-5 pm Beijing Time, Monday to Friday. Each edition contains more than ten segments, including A D ...
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Hosts and life-long best friends Angela Lin and Jesse Lin explore their identities as Asian-Americans through the lens of their first-generation upbringings and how those influences have shaped how they see the world and their place in it. Each episode explores a different topic of identity or common struggle, with many episodes featuring special guests from both the Asian and broader POC communities bringing their unique perspectives, showing us that there's so much more that connects us th ...
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In this episode, I discuss the pros and cons of learning languages by watching TV shows. While it's often seen as a fun and fast way to learn, it may not be suitable for everyone, especially beginners. I introduce the concept of 'comprehensive input,' which refers to language materials that are mostly understandable with some new elements. I share …
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Hello everyone, and welcome to a new episode of 5-Minute Chinese. This Tuesday marked the return of our teachers to school, but after just one day, we transitioned to remote work for the next two days due to Tropical Storm Debby. Thankfully, we're back in action now. I also want to address the recent earthquake in Kyushu, Japan. My Japanese teacher…
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In this episode of "5-Minute Chinese," I share a language learning technique called "overlay shadowing reading." Unlike traditional shadowing, this shadowing method involves syncing your voice perfectly with the original audio, starting and ending at the same time to achieve complete overlap. I discuss how this method has helped me improve my Japan…
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Hello everyone! In this episode of Five Minute Chinese, I share my personal reflections on life in China versus the U.S. this summer. After being back in the U.S. for over a week and feeling the stress of the upcoming school year, I find myself reminiscing about the enjoyable and carefree experiences I had in China. Spending time with family there …
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Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of Five Minute Chinese. It’s nice to be back in the U.S. After returning a week ago, I came down with a bad cold, but DayQuil and NyQuil have been quite effective. In today’s episode, I’ll talk about my trip back to the U.S., including some challenges with a delayed flight and missed connection. I’m grateful…
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In this episode of “Five Minute Chinese,” I share my impressions of China after being away for five years. I’ve observed significant technological advancements that have transformed daily life, making smartphones essential for everything from dining to healthcare, despite concerns about complexity and privacy. The overall cleanliness and organizati…
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分享在台南和台北的生活有什麼不一樣(純屬個人經驗)。 Sharing the differences between living in Tainan and Taipei based on my personal experience. 📍Get PDF transcripts & Ad-Free episodes and support this podcast -- Join my Patreon 贊助這個節目+下載逐字稿: https://www.patreon.com/TalkTaiwaneseMandarin 📍Chinese graded readers, lessons, blog posts, and more: www.talktaiwanesemandarin.com …
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Hi everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. It’s been a while since the last episode because I’ve been traveling in the U.S. and Japan. Now, I’m back in China and it’s great to see my family and friends again. Things here are improving, with new technologies making life easier, like visiting the doctor. The only downside is the inter…
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In this episode, I talk about what Taiwan's education system is like: a general introduction from preschool to university. 簡單介紹一下台灣的教育制度:從幼兒園到大學的學制。 📍Get PDF transcripts & Ad-Free episodes and support this podcast -- Join my Patreon 贊助這個節目+下載逐字稿: https://www.patreon.com/TalkTaiwaneseMandarin 📍Chinese lessons, graded readers, blog posts, and more: w…
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Just like many Taiwanese people, I grew up watching 80s-90s Hong Kong movies on TV. In this episode, I’d like to share some of my favorite ones with you. 聊聊那些台灣人從小看到大的80、90年代經典港片。 📍Get PDF transcripts & Ad-Free episodes and support this podcast -- Join my Patreon 贊助這個節目+下載逐字稿: https://www.patreon.com/TalkTaiwaneseMandarin ✨Get daily stories in Chin…
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Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of Five Minute Chinese. With this short episode, I just want to update you on my week. I shared that I was sick with a fever and body aches earlier this week, but my COVID-19, flu, and strep tests were all negative. Although I'm still not fully recovered, I'm grateful it's not serious. I also introduced a ne…
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In this episode, I'll teach you some must-know Taiwanese (aka Taiwanese Hokkien) words, especially some classic Taiwanese foods that no one says in Mandarin. (Textbooks don't teach them either!) 分享一些實用的台語詞(課本不會教的!) 📍Get PDF transcripts & Ad-Free episodes and support this podcast -- Join my Patreon 贊助這個節目+下載逐字稿: https://www.patreon.com/TalkTaiwanese…
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You've heard Angela share her struggles with trying to improve her Mandarin, being at a loss knowing simultaneously too much and nothing at all, it seems. She's also explicitly said that there is a clear market for creating a resource for Mandarin speakers born outside of the motherland, but that she wouldn't be the one making it!...well, she's off…
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In this episode of "5-Minute Chinese," I talk about preparing my students for their final exams with mock tests and home review. After exams, teachers will continue working on grading and planning for next year before starting our summer break. I'm excited about my upcoming trip, which is my first visit to China in five years, with a stop in Japan …
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Sunflower Movement(2014), the largest movement since 1990s in Taiwan. I’ll talk about why I chose to participate in the movement 10 years ago, and how this movement influenced me, and its impact on an entire generation of Taiwanese people. 聊聊十年前的318運動(太陽花運動):當時的我在做什麼、為什麼參加,以及這場運動對我和許多台灣人有什麼影響。 🎵播放歌曲 Music:〈島嶼天光 Island's Sunrise〉— 滅火器(Fire EX.) 🎵Son…
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(If you notice the texting link above, it seems that my hosting site Buzzsprout is testing a new feature without creators enabling it: Buzzsprout's latest feature delivers listener love straight to your phone — Fan Mail! We dive into how we've been secretly testing this new tool and how you can turn it on for your own podcast. I don't know how it w…
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How do you go about seeking inner peace for yourself? We've spent many past episodes diving into mental health and self-growth. But as we strive to improve ourselves, how can we also embrace all that we currently are - the good and the bad? We individually found frameworks that helped us cope with the stresses of everyday life. Jesse found his calm…
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What's it like to not only have an Olympic gold medalist mom but also have the chance to play her in a movie in China alongside the likes of Gong Li?! In this episode, we speak with Lydia Bai, a former Stanford volleyball star turned investment banker, now life coach, who had the rare opportunity to completely shake up her life and fly to China for…
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Sharing my recent trip to Hanoi, Vietnam. 聊聊四月初到越南河內旅行的經驗。 ✨Get daily stories in Chinese for your level at Maayot: https://www.maayot.com 📍Get PDF transcripts & Ad-Free episodes and support this podcast -- Join my Patreon 贊助這個節目+下載逐字稿: https://www.patreon.com/TalkTaiwaneseMandarin 👉Book an online Mandarin lesson with an experienced teacher: https:/…
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In this episode of "Five Minutes Chinese," I share the excitement and significance of prom night, a cherished tradition for American high school students. I recount my experience of volunteering at our school's prom, from the meticulous preparations to the elegant attire and the joyous atmosphere created by photographers and DJs. I also reveal the …
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时隔一个月,茶歇中文播客又回来了。最近,我完成了学校的考试,搬了家... 所以没能即使更新播客。希望大家理解。 今天,在欧美各大学校里,我们都能看见中国留学生的影子。自从1872年清朝政府派遣 “留美幼童” 前往海外留学以来,中国学生对外国院校一直有挥之不去的憧憬。今天,中国学生为什么选择出国留学?毕业之后,他们又何去何从? After one month's break, TeaTime Chinese is back. Recently, I finished all of my exams at school. I also moved to a new place… which led to my unpunctual update of the podcast. I thank y…
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As the pandemic recedes, the dream of remote work forever has also shrank. But for those who can still telecommute, the allure of planting roots elsewhere has become "the writing on the wall." Reports of Americans moving abroad have historically centered on an older demographic looking to stretch their retirement savings. However, this new cohort o…
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Look, we think service and gig workers should be paid a fair wage for their work, but at what point did that responsibility shift to the consumer instead of the employer?!In this episode we talk about how egregious tipping culture has become in the US, regardless of the level of service you actually received. We compare and contrast with tip-less c…
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In this episode of "5 Minutes Chinese," I delve into the captivating topic of solar eclipses, known as 日食 (rì shí) in Chinese. I recently witnessed a partial solar eclipse on April 8th here in the United States, and I share insights into the scientific principle behind these phenomena. While some regions enjoyed a total eclipse, my East Coast locat…
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👉Book an online Mandarin lesson with an experienced teacher now: https://talktaiwanesemandarin.com/lesson/ 📍Get PDF transcripts & Ad-Free episodes and support this podcast --Join my Patreon贊助這個節目+下載逐字稿: https://www.patreon.com/TalkTaiwaneseMandarin Abby and 日新 discuss whether they consider themselves procrastinators, the reasons behind procrastinat…
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Our relationship with grief changes as we get older. The range of loss we learn to absorb over time is so large - so where do we learn how to cope? In evaluating ourselves, we find that most of our responses to loss are unique, individual responses. Growing up with families that did not necessarily express much emotion, we weren't able to learn a m…
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Family structures have changed throughout time and vary depending on which part of the world you're from. Recent surveys done by Pew Research in the US suggest that prevailing attitudes towards the institutions surrounding families have changed. The importance of family and marriage have dramatically transformed over the last few years. Some of the…
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✨Get daily stories in Chinese for your level at Maayot: https://www.maayot.com?via=abby Why are most Taiwanese people, especially women, so obsessed with being "thin"? In this episode, I share my experience and thoughts on this topic. 聊聊「瘦」這件事情,為什麼大部分台灣人這麼愛「瘦」?我分享一下自己的經驗以及對這種現象的看法。 📍Get PDF transcripts & Ad-Free episodes and support this podcast --…
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Netflix has finally released its highly anticipated adaptation of the beloved sci-fi series "The Three Body Problem," and we're giving you our honest review from the perspective of someone who binged the entire book series as well as from someone who had no previous exposure to the trilogy at all. **This is a minimal spoilers review. We only discus…
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Hi everyone! Today's episode delves into the significance of March 15th in China, designated as Consumer Rights Day. It aims to heighten awareness about consumer protection, shedding light on issues like deceptive marketing, subpar product quality, and exorbitant pricing. This year's examples range from the sale of inferior food products to overpri…
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冷战期间,美国和苏联两个大国比赛,谁有更好的火箭,谁能把人送上太空?刚刚成立的新中国虽然面临很多社会问题,但是也开始了自己的航天计划。从第一个火箭到第一个卫星,再到第一个去太空的中国人... … 中国人实现了 “飞天” 的梦想,把神话变成了现实。 During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union competed to see who would have the better rocket and who could send people into space. The newly founded People's Republic of China, despite being faced with many soc…
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We've talked about the culture shocks & challenges we've faced being American-born kids visiting the motherland (in our case, Taiwan), but all of those experiences have only been in the context of short-term vacations. What's it like trying to do "real" things like applying for health insurance, opening a bank account, and other "grown up" things i…
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✨Get daily stories in Chinese for your level at Maayot: https://www.maayot.com?via=abby I share "Untold Herstory," the first Taiwanese film that explores the experiences of female political prisoners jailed in the concentration camp on Green Island during the White Terror period of the 1950s. 聊電影《流麻溝十五號》,台灣第一部描述白色恐怖女性政治犯的歷史電影。 📍Get PDF transcripts …
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What's it like to search for and buy a house in the US vs. in Japan? Jesse purchased a co-op apartment in New York City two years ago, and Angela bought a house in Kyoto last year. In this episode, we compare and contrast everything from the search process, to contracting/making an offer, to renovations, and everything in between. Would you rather …
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Hello everyone, welcome to the latest episode of "5 Minute Mandarin." Today, I want to chat with you about my experiences with driving in the United States. As you may know, having a car is essential in most parts of the US, unlike in China where I never felt the need to drive. Upon moving to the US, I relied on public transportation and walking, a…
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Did you know that there was a presidential election in Taiwan this year? While election madness is just starting in the US, it's already finished in Taiwan. The results have significant impacts on how the current major parties in Taiwan will govern in the future. While the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) candidate, Lai Ching-te, came out ahead…
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你能相信吗?这是《茶歇中文播客》第一次给大家介绍 “茶文化”。4000多年前,神农在尝试各种植物时中毒,吃了茶叶之后,恢复健康。从此,人们开始喝茶。在中国,“荼” 和 “茶” 字通用,在不同地区有不同的发音。唐朝以来,喝茶成为中国人的习惯。再后来,茶去了亚洲别的国家,还去了欧洲。欧洲人把茶叶看作是很珍贵的饮料。在今天的中国,年轻人越来越喜欢喝咖啡。茶渐渐地以奶茶的形式进入年轻人的生活。 Can you believe that? This is the first time that we talk about "tea culture" at TeaTime Chinese. 4,000 years ago, Shennong was poisoned whilst he was tast…
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2024年的1月,苹果公司发布了虚拟现实眼镜 Apple Vision Pro。一个月后,在今年的2月,谷歌公司发布了最新的人工智能Gemini。随着科技的进步,世界每天都在变化。虽然这些科技公司都说想要增进人与人之间的关系,但是我们看见,越来越多的人感到孤独。年轻人因为社交媒体而自杀的事件层出不穷。这些科技的进步会带我们去哪里? In January 2024, Apple released its new virtual reality goggles: Apple Vision Pro. One month later, in February, Google announced its newest artificial intelligence: Gemini. The world…
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David Stirling is a Thailand-based English teacher from the UK and the founder of ⁠Go-Interview.com⁠, which helps English learners build the language skills they need to get their dream job. In the interview, we discuss: How David fell in love with Thailand Why he got into English teaching The different types of teaching jobs available in Thailand …
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Do people around the world still believe that democratic institutions represent their best interests? Recent survey data reported by the Guardian shows that a portion of younger respondents favor more autocratic governments. A quick look around the world, and you can see more extreme political factions taking root in many nations. Does this instabi…
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Are polyamory and open relationships becoming popular in modern society?! ...or is the media just presenting it that way and enabling problematic people to co-opt the concept of polyamory to justify their bad behaviors (i.e., cheating, using people, etc.)? Inspired by a recent read of the New Yorker article entitled "How Did Polyamory Become So Pop…
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Hello everyone! Happy Lunar New Year! In today's podcast I talk about Lunar New Year celebratory activities at school. We went on a field trip on Tuesday, including a hotpot buffet meal and a visit to the Asian supermarket next door. We also did various other activities such as Chinese paper cutting and a "Cake Day" on Friday, where students brough…
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It's the Year of the Dragon y'all and we're looking to tap into that energy of success, power, luck, and excellence as we wade through the new changes that 2024 has to bring. In this episode, we share our respective big new life updates - namely that Angela has decided that she'll be moving to Japan in 2 years, and Jesse is imminently moving in wit…
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2024年的2月10日(星期六)是中国传统的新年,也叫春节。对于很多人来说,这是和亲戚,朋友们团坐一桌,共享佳肴的时光。从古至今,写春联,放鞭炮,吃年夜饭是中国人不能缺少的习俗。到了今天,很多家庭有看 "春节联欢晚会“ 的习惯。除此之外,在亚洲的很多地方,人们用自己独特的方式庆祝春节,欢迎春天的来到。 February 10th, 2024 (Saturday) is the traditional Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. For many people, this is a time for relatives and friends to sit around the dinner table and en…
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Hello everyone! In this episode I discuss the difficulty of learning Chinese compared to other languages, using the Foreign Service Institute's categorization. It classifies languages into four levels of difficulty for English speakers. Chinese is considered a "super-hard language," requiring approximately 88 weeks (2200 class hours) to achieve gen…
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✨Get daily stories in Chinese for your level at Maayot: https://www.maayot.com?via=abby 聊聊「高敏感」有什麼特徵和優缺點。Let's discuss the traits, strengths, and challenges of being a "Highly Sensitive Person" (HSP). 📍Get PDF transcripts & Ad-Free episodes and support this podcast --Join my Patreon贊助這個節目+下載逐字稿: https://www.patreon.com/TalkTaiwaneseMandarin 📍Chines…
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中国的历史源远流长。几千年来,汉字忠实地记录了帝王,庶民的生活和思想,是中华文明最宝贵的财富之一。今天,我会为大家介绍几个关于汉字历史的小故事。它们是:仓颉造字,蔡伦造纸,1899年王懿荣发现甲骨文,等等。 China has a long history. For thousands of years, Chinese characters faithfully recorded the lives and thinkings of emperors and peasants, and is undoubtedly one of the riches of Chinese civilization. Today, I will tell you a few stories surround…
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Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. I want to begin by thanking you for listening to my podcast. I sincerely hope that it helps make learning Mandarin Chinese authentic and fun. Secondly, I want to update you on the busy period from the end of last year to the beginning of 2024. I share the unusually short winter break , l…
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