In this Dialogue Boost episode, learn how to use useful Mandarin phrases like "while doing A, do B" and "anyone/anywhere" through a lively dialogue between Grandpa and his grandson.

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Timestamps

-(00:00:00) Opening

-(00:00:55) Dialogue

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"Why Are Asians Good at Math?" In this episode of Learn Taiwanese Mandarin, we explore whether language influences math ability.

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Timestamps

-(00:00:00) Opening+Explanation

-(00:11:25) Vocabulary Review

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What if a Taiwanese Hokkien song sounded like a French chanson? 🎶 In this episode, I introduce Tsiok Phang Tsiok Phang — a super cute song about kitchen joy, blending everyday Taiwanese life with French elegance. Learn fun phrases and fall in love with fragrant happiness! 🇹🇼🧄🇫🇷

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Timestamps

-(00:00:00) Opening

-(00:01:50) The Song:足芳足芳

-(00:03:31) Song Introduction

-(00:10:20) Lyrics Explanation

-(00:15:28) Teaching Taiwanese Phrases

-(00:17:18) Vocabulary Review

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Taiwan just added four national holidays—yay, more days off! Christmas is now one of them. Tune in to learn what's new and key phrases from local news.

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Timestamps

-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction

-(00:01:58) News Clip

-(00:03:06) Explanation

-(00:16:35) Vocabulary Review

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This episode explores "Taiwanese sensibility," a concept that's recently gone viral in South Korea. We talk about why visitors are drawn to Taiwan's nostalgic, everyday charm.

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Timestamps

-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction

-(00:02:09) Explanation

-(00:10:51) Vocabulary Review

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In this episode, I introduced Taiwanese music from the 1960s, featuring the classic song The Moon Represents My Heart by Teresa Teng. We explored its poetic lyrics and cultural meaning—how the moon symbolizes love and longing.

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Timestamps

-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction

-(00:01:08) song:月亮代表我的心

-(00:03:02) Explanation

-(00:16:19) Vocabulary Review

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Join me for a fun catch-up on recent life in Taiwan—from winning a school relay race and running a food stall at a school fair, to encountering a Mazu procession and discussing Taiwan's recall movement and the US-China trade war.

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In this episode, you'll learn practical phrases and sentence patterns for job interviews — plus how to sound polite and natural in Mandarin — through a casual mock interview between two friends.

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Timestamps

-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction

-(00:01:23) Dialogue

-(00:03:17) Explanation

-(00:18:26) Vocabulary Review

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Talking about the Mazu Pilgrimage, a major religious event in Taiwan. Learn about its cultural significance, history, and controversies.

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Timestamps

-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction

-(00:01:04) Who is Mazu?

-(00:04:39) What do you do in Mazu Pilgrimage Tour?

-(00:13:42) Vocabulary Review

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Talking about TSMC's $100 Billion U.S. Investment. Taiwan's semiconductor giant TSMC plans a major U.S. expansion. This episode explores the reasons behind it, political and economic concerns, and how it affects Taiwan's tech industry.

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Timestamps

-(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction

-(00:01:19) Why is TSMC going to the U.S.?

-(00:03:12) Opposition Party’s Criticism

-(00:05:19) Taiwanese government’s response

-(00:08:59) Future Questions & Predictions

-(00:13:13) Vocabulary Review

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