Tuesday Bonus: Taiwan, Kids, and a Boiling Hot Tub | Learning Mandarin Through Real Life
This is a bonus Tuesday episode of the Mandarin Monkey Podcast. We talk about summer holidays in the UK, why we want our kids to spend time in Taiwan, and what happened when a glamping hot tub got way...
2 Sep 202548min
Work From Home or Café? | Productivity and Mandarin Culture Chat
In Episode 414 of the Mandarin Monkey Podcast, Tom and Ula debate whether people get more done working from home, in a café, or in a library. Tom explains why cafés push him to focus, while Ula admits...
29 Aug 202536min
Learn Mandarin Through Real Life: Camping Without the Kids Mandarin Monkey Podcast – Episode 413
We left the kids with Grandpa and went camping in the Cotswolds.In this episode, we talk about:Surviving storms, wind, and waspsSetting up camp like amateursWatching a movie in our tent with a project...
8 Aug 202556min
Mandarin Practice at Home: Chaos, Kids, and Conversations
Think learning Mandarin is all flashcards and peaceful study sessions? Try doing it with three kids, zero time, and a brain that forgets half the vocab by lunch. In this episode, we talk about the rea...
1 Aug 20251h 7min
Spider Boat Trip, Job Hack, Little Wins | Mandarin Monkey podcast | Learn Mandarin Chinese with natural conversation
Dive into another lively episode of the Mandarin Monkey podcast, where we celebrate the power of life's small victories and recount some unforgettable weekend adventures. From the thrill and challenge...
25 Jul 202556min
Traveling Taiwan with Kids: Peace, Chaos & Unforgettable Memories | Mandarin Chinese and English pod
In this episode, we dive into the joys and chaos of family travel, focusing on our experiences in Taiwan. From navigating holidays with kids to finding moments of peace in the middle of it all, we ref...
10 Jul 202554min
Yes, It’s Cringe. Yes, You Should Still Do It | OuEr ErYi
In this episode, Tom and Ula dive into the messy, hilarious, and honest journey of personal growth. From embracing the cringe that comes with putting yourself out there creatively, to exploring how AI...
4 Jul 202556min
The Only Way Out Is Through | Mandarin and English conversational podcast
In this episode of the Mandarin Monkey Podcast, Tom and Ula get reflective about some of life’s biggest questions—what does wealth really mean, and is it the same as happiness? The pair open up about ...
27 Jun 20251h 1min
