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  • Ep28 - why we love travel (+ recent 蘭嶼 trip)

    In this episode Danyo talks about his trip to beautiful Orchid Island and we discuss our love of travel.
    在蘭嶼可以玩什麼?我們對旅行的看法是什麼?我們很久沒有錄節目,中文有沒有退步?想知道答案的話,趕快來聽聽這集!

    Who are we: Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the s**t, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间,我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度,所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦!

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    1 hr 7 min
  • Ep27 - Short story time in Chinese (The Egg)

    Story time! In this episode Dan reads Andy Weir's short and thought-provoking story "The Egg" and we discuss the story in depth. What is the meaning of life??? (・o・) 這集我們來聽聽一個非常精彩的短篇故事叫“蛋”。人生的意義到底是什麼?? 


    Who are we:

    Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the s**t, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间,我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度,所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦! 


    We love hearing from you!

    Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/

    Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danyopang.substack.com
    1 hr 12 min
  • Ep27 - Short story time in Chinese (The Egg)

    Story time! In this episode Dan reads Andy Weir's short and thought-provoking story "The Egg" and we discuss the story in depth. What is the meaning of life??? (・o・) 這集我們來聽聽一個非常精彩的短篇故事叫“蛋”。人生的意義到底是什麼?? 

    Who are we:

    Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input). 我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间,我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度,所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦! 

    We love hearing from you!

    Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/
    Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw

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    1 hr 12 min
  • Ep26 - chat about growing up in China vs Canada (with Dan's childhood friend SuMing)

    In this episode we chat with my childhood friend, SuMing, about growing up in China and immigrating to Canada and learning a new language and culture! You wont want to miss this one!



    Who are we:


    Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the s**t, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input).


    我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间,我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度,所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦!


    We love hearing from you!


    Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/


    Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/


    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danyopang.substack.com
    1 hr 7 min
  • Ep26 - chat about growing up in China vs Canada (with Dan's childhood friend SuMing)

    In this episode we chat with my childhood friend, SuMing, about growing up in China and immigrating to Canada and learning a new language and culture! You wont want to miss this one!


    Who are we:

    Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input).

    我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间,我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度,所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦!

    We love hearing from you!

    Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/

    Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw

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    1 hr 7 min
  • Ep25 - chat about living abroad, culture shock, and love with Ben 老師

    In this episode we talk to the world-traveling, Chinese-teaching, heart-breakingly handsome Ben from Chinese with Ben!


    這集我們邀請鼎鼎大名的奔老師跟我們聊他在西班牙和美國的精彩經驗,理想的生活方式,還有愛情!


    Teacher Ben's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsNTRu6HR-CX8McJGrZX8ZQ/featured


    Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chinesewithben/




    Who are we:


    Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the s**t, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input).


    我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间,我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度,所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦!


    We love hearing from you!


    Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/


    Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/


    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danyopang.substack.com
    1 hr 16 min
  • Ep25 - chat about living abroad, culture shock, and love with Ben 老師

    In this episode we talk to the world-traveling, Chinese-teaching, heart-breakingly handsome Ben from Chinese with Ben!

    這集我們邀請鼎鼎大名的奔老師跟我們聊他在西班牙和美國的精彩經驗,理想的生活方式,還有愛情!

    Teacher Ben's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsNTRu6HR-CX8McJGrZX8ZQ/featured

    Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chinesewithben/


    Who are we:

    Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input).

    我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间,我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度,所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦!

    We love hearing from you!

    Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/

    Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw

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    1 hr 16 min
  • Ep24 - Filler words...good or bad?
    In this episode we talk about "就是" which both learners and native speakers tend to constantly say- is it an overused crutch word or an important part of expression? Listen to find out our point of view!
    我們今天就是要分析“就是”這兩個字,我們就是想討論大家就是會不會太常講“就是”,如果你們好奇我們的看法如何,那,就是,非常歡迎各位來聽一聽

    Who are we:
    Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the s**t, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input).
    我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间,我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度,所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦!
    We love hearing from you!
    Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/
    Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw
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    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danyopang.substack.com
    39 min
  • Ep24 - Filler words...good or bad?
    In this episode we talk about "就是" which both learners and native speakers tend to constantly say- is it an overused crutch word or an important part of expression? Listen to find out our point of view!
    我們今天就是要分析“就是”這兩個字,我們就是想討論大家就是會不會太常講“就是”,如果你們好奇我們的看法如何,那,就是,非常歡迎各位來聽一聽
    Who are we:
    Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the shit, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input).
    我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间,我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度,所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦!
    We love hearing from you!
    Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunmoonlaketom/
    Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themandohero/
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Bmci-mVHhlpAdfNlwZbCw
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    39 min
  • Learning Chinese made me a vegan - 志偉 |Ep23

    In this episode we talk with our friend 志偉 who is an avid language learner, new father, and passionate vegan! This episode turned Danyo into a vegan.


    這集我們跟好朋友志偉討論很多有趣的議題:學語言,當父親的心得,還有veganism!


    志偉's youtube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UC6l08agP6pcz3zAYNgu_RLQ




    Who are we:


    Two friends who love learning Chinese and like to shoot the s**t, all in Mandarin Chinese! We share our experiences learning Chinese, living in Taiwan, and everything else in between. Listen as we push our Chinese ability to the limit for your listening and learning pleasure (great comprehensible input).


    我们是两位特别热爱学中文的好朋友。我们会透过天马行空对话来分享在台湾学中文的体验以及五花八门的人生话题。虽然我们的中文还有很大的进步空间,我们都很喜欢挑战。而且我们相信学语言需要锲而不舍的态度,所以本节目就当成我们学中文的操场和记录。中文好难哦!


    We love hearing from you!


    Tom's IG: @sunmoonlaketom


    Dan's IG: @thedanyopang


    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedanyopang


    Episode analytics



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danyopang.substack.com
    1 hr 25 min

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I share how I learned fluent Chinese to help you speak Mandarin like real natives.