Learn Taiwanese Mandarin
Learn Taiwanese Mandarin is a podcast aimed at intermediate to advanced learners.It’s all in Chinese(from the 4th episode), and if there are advanced words, I will explain them using slower and easier Chinese words and sentences! You will also learn some culture knowledge about Taiwan. With more episodes coming out, I'll also teach you some useful Taiwanese/Hokkien. 跟我一起用中文學習中文吧！Website: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/（Icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com)
Episodes
In this episode, we read listener letters, discuss if AI makes language learning useless, and see how language affects personality.
全聯音樂來源 (原始影片： / dfhxu7lyd2a)：
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/WO0y6D
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+ Reading Listener Letters
-(00:10:27) Talking about AI & Language Learning
-(00:15:43) Do languages affect personality?
-(00:23:36) Vocabulary Review
Talking about the U.S.-Taiwan tariff policy and its impact on trade, the semiconductor industry, and work culture. You can learn vocabulary related to politics, economics, and business while discussing how tariffs affect products, companies like TSMC, and cross-cultural workplace differences.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/2QY1kE
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening
-(00:03:06) Talking about th...
A childhood trip to Palau with shark feeding, jellyfish, and a hilarious beach moment. Learn useful Mandarin travel phrases and do a listening dictation.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/K90ZKR
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening
-(00:03:54) Dialogue
-(00:12:40) Vocabulary Review
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In this episode, you'll hear a conversation at a hotel front desk. One guest checks in and finds out there's a room upgrade. Learn useful Chinese phrases like "reservation," "room upgrade," "included breakfast," and more.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/WOqG87
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening
-(00:02:23) Dialogue
-(00:03:26) Vocabulary Explanation
-(00:10:07) Sentence Pattern
In this Dialogue Boost episode, learn how to use useful Mandarin phrases like "while doing A, do B" and "anyone/anywhere" through a lively dialogue between Grandpa and his grandson.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/89o2RX
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening
-(00:00:55) Dialogue
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"Why Are Asians Good at Math?" In this episode of Learn Taiwanese Mandarin, we explore whether language influences math ability.
Episode page: https://reurl.cc/XQW46D
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+Explanation
-(00:11:25) Vocabulary Review
Support the Show.
Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu
What if a Taiwanese Hokkien song sounded like a French chanson? 🎶 In this episode, I introduce Tsiok Phang Tsiok Phang — a super cute song about kitchen joy, blending everyday Taiwanese life with French elegance. Learn fun phrases and fall in love with fragrant happiness! 🇹🇼🧄🇫🇷
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/Ln3gAX
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening
-(00:01:50) The Song:足芳足芳
-(00:03:31) Song Introduction
-(00...
Taiwan just added four national holidays—yay, more days off! Christmas is now one of them. Tune in to learn what's new and key phrases from local news.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/2QM52a
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction
-(00:01:58) News Clip
-(00:03:06) Explanation
-(00:16:35) Vocabulary Review
This episode explores "Taiwanese sensibility," a concept that's recently gone viral in South Korea. We talk about why visitors are drawn to Taiwan's nostalgic, everyday charm.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/XAODgE
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction
-(00:02:09) Explanation
-(00:10:51) Vocabulary Review
In this episode, I introduced Taiwanese music from the 1960s, featuring the classic song The Moon Represents My Heart by Teresa Teng. We explored its poetic lyrics and cultural meaning—how the moon symbolizes love and longing.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/3KqlyM
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction
-(00:01:08) song:月亮代表我的心
-(00:03:02) Explanation
-(00:16:19) Vocabulary Review
Join me for a fun catch-up on recent life in Taiwan—from winning a school relay race and running a food stall at a school fair, to encountering a Mazu procession and discussing Taiwan's recall movement and the US-China trade war.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/3KXVy9
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Support the Show.
Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:...
In this episode, you'll learn practical phrases and sentence patterns for job interviews — plus how to sound polite and natural in Mandarin — through a casual mock interview between two friends.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/gR81ap
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction
-(00:01:23) Dialogue
-(00:03:17) Explanation
-(00:18:26) Vocabulary Review
Talking about the Mazu Pilgrimage, a major religious event in Taiwan. Learn about its cultural significance, history, and controversies.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/7K2M5l
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction
-(00:01:04) Who is Mazu?
-(00:04:39) What do you do in Mazu Pilgrimage Tour?
-(00:13:42) Vocabulary Review
Talking about TSMC's $100 Billion U.S. Investment. Taiwan's semiconductor giant TSMC plans a major U.S. expansion. This episode explores the reasons behind it, political and economic concerns, and how it affects Taiwan's tech industry.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/KdV8yg
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction
-(00:01:19) Why is TSMC going to the U.S.?
-(00:03:12) Opposition Party’s Criticism
-(00:0...
I took the MBTI Personality Test on my podcast—did ChatGPT get it right? In this episode, I go through the test, break down key personality terms in Mandarin, and talk about MBTI's pros and cons. You can take the test “in Chinese" with me and see what you get!
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/geqd6L
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction
-(00:07:20) What is MBTI?
-(00:10:09) How to describ...
Why do Taiwanese people love taking naps after lunch? In this episode, I explore Taiwan's napping culture, from school to the workplace, and why it's so common. Is it a good habit or an unnecessary routine? What do you think?
Episode page: https://reurl.cc/jQEKAp
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction
-(00:02:44) Main Topic
-(00:14:15) Vocabulary Review
A New Year's ramble featuring my 2025 podcast plan, wedding prep, and Lunar New Year stories —Attack on Titan in theaters, Mahjong luck , cycling in Taichung, and family camping. Plus, thoughts on Taiwan's young generation!
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/vpjWby
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction
-(00:06:30) New Year Stories
-(00:28:09) Vocabulary Review
Suppor...
In this episode, we discuss DeepSeek, a groundbreaking AI software. Learn key tech terms like 人工智慧, 新創, and 白熱化 while exploring its impact on global AI competition.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uPB5i1PQfhs
Episode: https://reurl.cc/d1be8V
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction
-(00:01:10) News Clip
-(00:02:05) Explanation
-(00:10:17) Vocabulary Review
Is being left-handed genetic or a choice? In this episode, we explore a news story about left-handedness, share challenges left-handers face, and learn key Mandarin phrases like "到底" (after all) and "潑冷水" (discourage).
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7EkbDfz9BTo
Episode page: https://reurl.cc/xpoA15
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction
-(00:01:53) News Clip
-(00:03:22) Explana...
Happy New Year! In this episode, we listen to a dialogue about Taiwanese stir-fry restaurant. A video version is also included. Enjoy!
Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/H0jt8nfl7bA
Episode page: https://reurl.cc/eGpxox
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction
-(00:02:34) Dialogue
-(00:04:20) Explanation
-(00:21:06) Vocabulary List+ Review
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