Jeremy and Maddy try something new by recording this episode in full conversational Mandarin. This was Maddy’s challenge to herself to step out of her comfort zone and you can find no better partner than Jeremy for this episode. As the saying goes, the hardest thing is always taking the first step. And if there’s anything you take away from this episode, your hosts hope that it is to have the conviction to make your next move the first step in achieving your target.

Show notes

(08:15) Generational shift in using less Mandarin in our daily conversations. (14:53) Language as the equalizer in foreign lands. (16:05) Using business Mandarin at work. (23:55) Let’s play a game of guess-the-meaning. (32:05) Struggles of encouraging today’s children to pick up Mandarin. (33:08) Parents setting an example for your child. (35:00) Quotes of the day.

Maddy’s quote: 学海无涯, 活到老学到老。

Jeremy’s quote: 三百六十行，行行出状元。

Hosts: Jeremy Lee (@jemcocktails) and Madeline Liew (@maddyliew)

Producer: Paul Ng (@wanderwavestudio)