Mandarin Mama Chitchat

In this episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we welcome Irene from Lele 樂樂, a revolutionary Chinese reading system designed to help children learn to read without the use of zhuyin. Irene, who oversees Lele's operations, shares her insights and experiences in teaching Mandarin to children through a collection of 300 engaging books. As a mother of four, she discusses the success stories of families living in the West who have embraced Lele to enhance their children's reading skills. Join us for an inspiring conversation in Mandarin as Irene shares practical tips and heartwarming anecdotes from her journey in nurturing bilingual literacy.

In this episode of "Mandarin Mama Chitchat," we welcome Linda, a dedicated Chinese teacher and Fulbright scholar, who shares her incredible journey through the prestigious Fulbright program. Linda discusses how the program opened doors to immerse herself in new languages and cultures, providing invaluable experiences that extend beyond the classroom. Tune in as she highlights the transformative impact of cultural exchange, offers insights into applying for the Fulbright program, and shares tips for those interested in embarking on a similar adventure. This is a must-listen episode for anyone curious about language learning, cultural immersion, and the unique opportunities that the Fulbright program has to offer! *Fulbright Taiwan https://www.fulbright.org.tw/ *Internship in Taiwan https://teep.studyintaiwan.org *Taiwan Foreign English Teacher Program  https://tfetp.epa.ntnu.edu.tw/en/tfetp/web/apply_now *Huayu Enrichment Scholarship  https://depart.moe.edu.tw/HOU/News_Content.aspx?state=F5D336F102ACBC68&s=9C93C141511048C6&sms=A297C608A7A528E4 *Taiwan Scholarship  https://depart.moe.edu.tw/HOU/News_Content.aspx?n=E3C9065F14E0E3DE&sms=E462F50C1FA19FB1&s=4671B775121DEA2B

In this episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we sit down with Sarah, the dynamic lead of the APPO Dual Language Immersion Program in Delaware. A passionate educator and advocate for world languages and cultures, Sarah shares her inspiring journey balancing her role as a leader in language education and a mom of five, including newborn twins Ruby and Pearl. With three of her older children learning Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, she offers invaluable tips for parents navigating language acquisition at home. Join us as we explore Sarah's insights into fostering a love for languages and her experiences in shaping a world language school, all while juggling the beautiful chaos of motherhood. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us: hello@mandarintogethernow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we have an engaging conversation with Jade, the founder of Inspirlang, a vibrant language school offering Mandarin, Cantonese, and Taishanese lessons. Jade shares her inspiring journey of moving to the United States at the age of 14 and how her passion for teaching blossomed into the creation of her own language school. Don’t miss this insightful discussion that highlights the power of language in building connections and fostering cultural understanding! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us: hello@mandarintogethernow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this engaging episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we welcome Teacher Trista for a fun mini lesson on weather in Mandarin! 🌤️ Whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up on your language skills, Trista will guide you through essential vocabulary and phrases related to weather. From sunny days to rainy forecasts, you'll gain confidence in discussing the weather in Mandarin. Join us for this interactive session and expand your language skills while having fun! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn with Trista! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us: hello@mandarintogethernow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we sit down with Tracey Jen, a talented second-generation Taiwanese-American artist, educator, and curator hailing from West Lafayette, Indiana. Tracey shares her inspiring journey as she runs Dreams Art Studio, where she nurtures creativity and leadership in others. With a diverse background in teaching Art, English, and Chinese culture, she also coordinates programming for Chinese Family Camp and manages an online wearable art shop. Join us as we explore the intersection of culture and creativity, and discover how Tracey is making an impact in her community and beyond! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us: hello@mandarintogethernow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Tracey here

In today's enchanting episode, we dive into the heartwarming story "Where Did I Come From?" (我從哪裡來？) featuring our curious little princess. As she embarks on a quest to understand her origins, this tale beautifully addresses the questions our children often pose as they grow. Join us as we explore how the mother lovingly responds to her daughter's inquiries, fostering a sense of wonder and understanding. Tune in to enjoy this delightful story together and discover the magic of family conversations! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us: hello@mandarintogethernow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In today's episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we had the pleasure of chatting with Helen, a stay-at-home mom who found her passion in writing bilingual board books. Helen is the founder of Curious Little Bao, a platform dedicated to creating Mandarin board books that teach kids manners.  A few years ago, Helen couldn't find any bilingual books that truly represented her sons, so she decided to take matters into her own hands. Through determination and creativity, she has now written three engaging Mandarin board books that not only educate but also entertain young readers.  During our conversation, we delved into Helen's inspiring journey and the stories behind her books. We explored the challenges she faced and the joy she experienced while bringing her vision to life. Join us as we uncover the importance of representation in children's literature and the impact it can have on young minds.  Tune in to this episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat to be inspired by Helen's dedication and passion for empowering kids through the world of bilingual books. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us: hello@mandarintogethernow.com www.curiouslittlebao.com Find Helen here

This week on the Mandarin Mama Chitchat podcast, join us for a mini-lesson with Trista as she teaches us how to ask for directions in Mandarin Chinese. It’s a great opportunity for you and your children to learn practical language skills together. Don’t miss out—come and learn alongside Trista! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us: hello@mandarintogethernow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Luca, a Swedish native who has called Taiwan home for over 13 years. Luca's captivating journey from being an exchange student to becoming a successful YouTuber in Taiwan is filled with fascinating stories, cultural insights, and humorous anecdotes. Originally hailing from Sweden, Luca's adventure in Taiwan began as a curious exchange student. Little did he know that this experience would shape the next chapter of his life. In our conversation, Luca takes us through his incredible 13-year journey, sharing his unique perspective on living and thriving in Taiwan. Throughout our chat, Luca also touches on the cultural differences between Sweden and Taiwan. From dating and relationships to social norms and etiquette, he provides an insightful and entertaining comparison that sheds light on the nuances of these two distinct cultures. Join us as we embark on an exciting journey with Luca, immersing ourselves in his tales of adventure, cultural exploration, and YouTube stardom. Whether you're a fan of his YouTube channel or simply curious about life in Taiwan, this episode offers a delightful blend of personal anecdotes, cultural insights, and laughter. Tune in to discover the captivating story of Luca's transformation from a wide-eyed exchange student to a successful YouTuber, and gain a deeper understanding of the vibrant tapestry that is Taiwan's culture. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us: hello@mandarintogethernow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Luka here Luka's Youtube

This week on the Mandarin Mama Chitchat podcast, join us for Story Time with YaoYao as we read "This is Mine" (這是我的). Follow the journey of a little chick who discovers that sharing can be challenging. Tune in to see how little chick navigates the difficulties of sharing and finds a resolution. Don’t miss this heartwarming story! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us: hello@mandarintogethernow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In today's episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we had the pleasure of chatting with Lisa, a devoted mom from Sydney, Australia. Born in Hong Kong, Lisa moved to Australia at the age of 4, bringing with her a rich cultural heritage. During her pregnancy, Lisa felt a deep desire to pass on her Cantonese and Mandarin language skills to her baby. However, she faced a challenge when she couldn't find a board book that met her expectations. Determined to provide her child with the perfect learning tool, Lisa embarked on a passion project - creating bilingual board sound books. In our conversation, Lisa shared her inspiring journey, discussing the origins of her project and the challenges she encountered along the way. From sourcing materials to designing and marketing, she poured her heart and soul into making these books a reality. Her dedication to ensuring children have access to quality bilingual resources is truly commendable. Tune in to this episode to hear Lisa's captivating stories and gain insights into her entrepreneurial journey. Discover how she overcame obstacles and found success in her mission to foster cultural connection through bilingual board sound books. Join us as we delve into the world of language learning and the power of passion projects. Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us: hello@mandarintogethernow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Lisa Here Educational Music Books | Bowie's Adventures

Join us this week on the Mandarin Mama Chitchat podcast for a fun mini lesson with Trista! She’ll be teaching us how to say various pets in Mandarin Chinese. Gather your children and come learn alongside Trista—it's a delightful way to explore language together! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us: hello@mandarintogethernow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this captivating episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we had the pleasure of conversing with Meagan, a Hong Kong native now residing in the USA. Meagan, along with her husband, who is of Taiwanese and American descent, is raising their children with a unique blend of Cantonese and Mandarin. However, their linguistic adventure doesn't stop there! Having moved to Sweden 3 years ago, they find themselves immersing their kids in four languages. Meagan provides fascinating insights into her transition from the USA to Sweden, shedding light on the stark cultural differences and the challenges of finding a community in a reserved society. Tune in to this episode to discover the joys and struggles of multilingual parenting and the nuances of building connections in a new cultural landscape. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us: hello@mandarintogethernow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Megan Here

Join us for a delightful episode of "Mandarin Mama Chitchat: Story Time with Yaoyao" as we dive into the charming book "I'm Sorry, My Friend" (好朋友對不起). In this heartwarming story, we explore the friendship between Wolf and Fox, and how they navigate the ups and downs of their relationship. We’ve all experienced disagreements with our friends, and this tale beautifully illustrates the importance of communication and forgiveness. Tune in to discover how Wolf and Fox resolve their conflicts, and let's learn together about the power of friendship! Grab your kids, find a cozy spot, and join YaoYao in this storytelling experience. Whether you are a Mandarin learner or simply enjoy a good story, you won't want to miss this episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us: hello@mandarintogethernow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In today's episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we had the pleasure of chatting with Anna, a fascinating individual originally from France but now living in Taiwan for the past 14 years with her husband and daughter. Anna shared her incredible journey of transitioning from her home country to Taiwan, highlighting the cultural shocks she experienced along the way. We delved into the differences between French and Taiwanese men, exploring the contrasting characteristics and behaviors that make them unique. Anna's firsthand experiences shed light on the cultural disparities between the two nations, providing valuable insights into the intricacies of both French and Taiwanese societies. Throughout the conversation, Anna's generous spirit shone through as she regaled us with numerous funny stories that left us chuckling. From humorous cultural misunderstandings to amusing anecdotes, Anna's tales painted a vivid picture of her life in Taiwan and the delightful encounters she has had. Tune in to this episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat for an entertaining and enlightening discussion on culture, relationships, and the quirks of living in a foreign land. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us: hello@mandarintogethernow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Anna's IG Anna's YouTube

Welcome to the latest episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat! In today's captivating episode, YaoYao will be sharing a heartwarming and hilarious story in Mandarin titled "I've Decided You Will Be My Mom" (決定了你就是我媽媽).  Grab your kids, find a cozy spot, and join YaoYao in this fun and funny storytelling experience. Whether you are a Mandarin learner or simply enjoy a good story, you won't want to miss this episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us: hello@mandarintogethernow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In today's episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Pineapple Bro 鳳梨哥, an extraordinary individual who originally hails from Turkey but has called Taiwan home for the past 12 years. Pineapple Bro shared his deep love for Taiwan, its vibrant culture, and its warm-hearted people. We dove into his personal journey of embracing Taiwan as his second home and his decision to give up his Turkish citizenship in order to become a Taiwanese citizen. One of the most intriguing aspects of our conversation with Pineapple Bro was his unique approach to language learning with his daughter. Rather than associating language acquisition with pressure or stress, Pineapple Bro believes in creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere for his daughter to learn and explore languages. He shared insightful anecdotes and stories about their language learning adventures, highlighting the importance of fostering a positive and enjoyable environment for language acquisition. Join us on this inspiring episode as we embark on a journey with Pineapple Bro, delving into the heartwarming stories, cultural insights, and the profound connection he has forged with Taiwan. Discover how embracing a new culture can transform lives and create a sense of belonging that transcends borders. Pineapple Bro Youtube Pineapple Bro IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us: hello@mandarintogethernow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome back to the "Mandarin Mama Chitchat Podcast"! In today's episode, our delightful host Trista dives into the fascinating world of numbers in Mandarin. Not only will she teach you how to say numbers in Mandarin, but she will also unravel the rules and intricacies behind them. Trista will equip you with the knowledge and skills to confidently navigate numbers in Mandarin. So join us for an engaging and informative mini lesson that will enhance your language proficiency and deepen your appreciation for Mandarin Chinese. Let's embark on this exciting numerical journey together! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us: hello@mandarintogethernow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we had a heartwarming conversation with Nancy, also known as Mama Laoshi, a Harvard MBA graduate who left her high-level corporate job to prioritize spending time with her daughter. Nancy's successful podcast and YouTube channel focus on teaching children various topics in Mandarin Chinese. Children have the opportunity to write in their questions, which Nancy answers on her channel. During the pandemic, Nancy began recording her Mandarin lessons with her daughter and sharing them on YouTube, creating an interactive and inspiring learning experience for young learners. We delve into Nancy's personal journey as a mother and how her words of encouragement resonate with every mother's desire. Her energy and inspiration are truly remarkable, making this episode a must-listen for moms seeking motivation and a fresh perspective on motherhood. Tune in to join us on this incredible journey of motherhood and language learning with Mama Laoshi. Mama Laoshi Youtube Mama Laoshi Podcast Little Chinese Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us: hello@mandarintogethernow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠