Join Mindy and Joeru to explore how English, Japanese, and Korean loanwords blend into Taiwanese Mandarin, from food to tech 🍜💻. Discover their impact on communication and the unique challenges they present to learners. Dive into this linguistic journey and see how global cultures shape local language! 🌐🎙️

Episode Outline:
Loanwords in these fields:

• Dining
• Tech
• Medicine
• Musical
• Mechanics
• Sports
• Measurement
• New concepts
• Names
• Business

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Join Mindy and Joeru in a lively session, along with the cat assistant, Holden 🐾🐱, as they explore patterns like "誰都…," "什麼都…," "什麼時候都…," "哪裡都…," and "怎麼V都…" and discover how to turn everyday Mandarin into an engaging, dramatic narrative. Get ready for laughs and language tips that'll bring your Mandarin to life in the most entertaining way. ✨

Episode Outline:

• Holden‘s welcome 🐾🐱
• A conversation with all the patterns
• Common pattern #1 - 誰都…
• Common pattern #2 - 什麼都…
• Common pattern #3 - 什麼時候都…
• Common pattern #4 - 哪裡都…
• Common pattern #5 - 怎麼 V 都…

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In today’s episode, Mindy and Joeru explore the Qingming Festival's evolution 🌱, focusing on the shift from burning paper money to digital offerings and eco-friendly ceremonies. Learn how this tradition merges ancestor respect with environmental sustainability in their latest episode on its green transformation. 🍃📿

Episode Outline:

• The Tradition of Burning Paper Money
• Assessing the Impact of Paper Burning
• Taiwan's Eco-Policies
• Creative and Sustainable Ways to Honor Ancestors
• Diverse Perspectives

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⚠️🚨 Today’s content contains movie SPOILER “有雷” 🚨⚠️

In today’s episode, Joeru critiques "Dune 2" while Mindy defends it, covering plot, effects, costumes, music, and cast. They'll also teach useful Chinese phrases for movie reviews. Join the debate and learn how to express your cinematic opinions in Mandarin! 🎬🏜️

Episode Outline:

• Spoiler Alert Announcement in Mandarin
• Plot and Background Setting
• CGI Effects
• Costume and Makeup
• Scoring
• Casting
• Box Office Performance
• Potential Awards

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Mindy and Joeru explores how numbers in Taiwanese Mandarin are more than just math—they're part of Taiwan's culture and daily chat. From counting tricks to lucky and not-so-lucky numbers, get ready for fun facts and insights that'll make you see numbers in a whole new light. 🎙️🔍

Episode Outline:

1. The Logic of Numbers in Chinese
2. Simplified Number Pronunciations
3. Time and Dates
4. Positive and Negative Numbers
5. Auspicious and Inauspicious Numbers

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In this episode, Mindy and Joeru explores the magic of Taiwanese Mandarin particles— 喔、嗯 and 蛤. They're more than words; they're the essence of connection. Perfect for language enthusiasts and culture seekers. Join us for insights and laughs. Dive in, make a difference. 🎙️💬

Episode Outline:

• Higher tone 喔
• Lower tone 喔
• When someone types 嗯嗯
• Higher tone 嗯
• Lower tone 嗯
• Shorter 蛤
• Longer 蛤
• Bitesize Theatre 🤣

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Dive into the intricacies of delivering criticism with finesse in Taiwanese Mandarin with Mindy and Joeru. Explore essential strategies like toning down intensity, increasing uncertainty, and avoiding negative words to ensure smoother interactions. Tune in for valuable insights and practical tips on mastering the art of tactful criticism! 🎙️📝

Episode description:

• Strategy #1: Tone Down
• Strategy #2: Increase Uncertainty
• Strategy #3: Avoid Negative Words
• Strategy #4: Disclaimer
• Joeru criticizes Mindy’s travel plans!

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Join hosts Mindy and Joeru as they explore the world of "Taiwanized" foreign cuisine. Discover how dishes like Russian Soup and Teppanyaki have been transformed to suit the Taiwanese palate and uncover unique creations like the Taiwanese Macaron. Tune in for an enlightening culinary adventure!

Episode Outline:

• Why are some foreign dishes “Taiwanized”?
• 羅宋湯 (luósòngtāng) Russian soup
• 鐵板燒 (tiěbǎnshāo) Teppanyaki
• 小西點 (xiǎoxīdiǎn) Taiwanese Macaron
• 台式牛排 (Táishì niúpái) Taiwanese Steak
• 酥皮濃湯 (sūpí nóngtāng) Puff Pastry Chowder
• 壽司 (shòusī) Taiwan-style Sushi
• 義大利麵 (Yìdàlìmiàn) Taiwanese Spaghetti

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Struggling with Chinese tones? In today's episode, we share practical tips and a unique method linking each tone to a physical sensation for improved recall and pronunciation. Don't miss these valuable insights to enhance your Chinese language skills.

Episode Outline:

• Why are Chinese tones considered "difficult"?
• Introducing our unique muscle memory method
• 1st tone - high and flat, but how high exactly?
• 2nd tone - a rising tone, but how do you complete the process?
• 3rd tone - we don’t use the "full 3rd tone" in everyday speech
• 4th tone - a falling tone, but what kind of 'falling' are we talking about?

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Struggling with Chinese tones? In today's episode, we share practical tips and a unique method linking each tone to a physical sensation for improved recall and pronunciation. Don't miss these valuable insights to enhance your Chinese language skills.

Episode Outline:

• Why are Chinese tones considered "difficult"?
• Introducing our unique muscle memory method
• 1st tone - high and flat, but how high exactly?
• 2nd tone - a rising tone, but how do you complete the process?
• 3rd tone - we don’t use the "full 3rd tone" in everyday speech
• 4th tone - a falling tone, but what kind of 'falling' are we talking about?

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