Mandarin Monkey Podcast

How long should you study Mandarin each day? Do you need to swat 6 hours a day in HSK books or Chinese text books? Can you do it once a week? Or twice a month? Here's what we think. Small incremental ...

25 Sep 20201h 5min

We discuss neurons, twangs, dongs, dengs, anpais, gongyus and a bunch of other stuff. Also closing off your mind to all the stresses of life and trying to sleep better.If you enjoy what we do, we have...

21 Sep 20201h 1min

Awkwardness, Zombies and bloodmoons, going back to university. Baking cakes and engineering. Another classic.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our P...

18 Sep 20201h 7min

We discuss handsome cows, good looking dogs and pets in general. We exchange stories of dog bites, broken bones and memories. All in Chinese and English. Win and learn.If you enjoy what we do, we have...

14 Sep 20201h 6min

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. ...

11 Sep 20201h 7min

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 elemen...

7 Sep 202058min

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 enjo...

4 Sep 20201h 3min

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...

1 Sep 20201h 4min