Intermediate | Taipei

“One country, two systems.” Hong Kong and Macao are now part of China, but they have their own culture and political systems separate from Mainland China. In some respects, going there is like going to a different country. This is especially true for Mainland Chinese who want to ...  Show more

What young professional can resist a networking event? Well, it might be a bit easier to resist if you have no clue what to say to meet people. In this Chinese lesson, learn how to chat up another professional and make some of those all-important human connections. Episode link: ...  Show more

Taiwan deserves its reputation as Foodie Heaven. In today's podcast, we'll talk in Chinese about some Taiwanese specialties. Learning Mandarin is much more fun on a full stomach. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1161

🍂 Watch HERE and learn real conversation at a Taiwan night market. As I mentioned in this episode, a vendor complimented my husband’s beard and that’s how conversations often start in Taiwan!)Thank you again for all of your encouraging messages and helping me share the video. It ...  Show more

When you travel in China, you're sure to encounter some unusual cuisine. Today's Mandarin podcast is about a peculiar and popular dish: drunken shrimp. Listen to this podcast and learn all about this culinary wonder. Yes, it is exactly what it sounds like. Episode link: https: ...

In this episode you'll learn everything you need to know to do Beginner Mandarin Chinese: Conversation 5 at https://funandfree.fluencyfix.com/?p=86. Topic: Describing food A: Nà biān nàgè shì shénme? B: Nà shì zhào shāo jī. A: Kàn qǐlái tǐng měiwèi de yàngzi B: Zǒu ba. Qù cháng c ...  Show more