Looking for a fun and relaxed way to improve your Mandarin? Join Tom and Ula for this bilingual podcast where they mix Mandarin and English to talk about everyday life, gaming, and parenting. This week, they explore how Stardew Valley makes them so relaxed they nearly fall asleep, while Enshrouded keeps their focus sharp. They also chat about the challenges of raising kids in a tech-savvy world and their youngest son’s bedtime struggles. Stay tuned for a festive discussion about Christmas—just in time for the holidays. Perfect for learners who want to hear real conversations in both Mandarin and English!

Tom and Ula discuss the peaceful gameplay of Stardew Valley and the concentration needed for Enshrouded while sharing their experiences as parents, including trying to get their youngest son to sleep better. They also dive into a thought-provoking conversation about raising children in a tech-based household. The episode wraps up with a sprinkle of Christmas cheer, all delivered in their unique mix of Mandarin and English—perfect for learners looking to improve their language skills naturally.

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In this episode of the Mandarin Monkey Podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of TikTokers and live streamers in Taiwan and China—how they captivate audiences and grow their following. We also share plans to transform our home into a winter wonderland and brainstorm festive ideas for Chinese New Year. Plus, an update on exciting plans for our studio!

Whether you're learning Mandarin, exploring Chinese culture, or just love our bilingual banter, this episode has something for everyone. Listen in for fun discussions, language tips, and cultural insights in both Mandarin and English.

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In this episode, Tom and Ula take you on a hilarious journey through the chaos of moving into their new home. From a wardrobe that refused to cooperate to an almost-electrical fire that cost a whopping $500 to fix, they’re sharing it all—with plenty of Chinglish banter along the way!

Whether you’re learning Mandarin or just love a good bilingual chat, this episode is packed with fun stories, useful vocab, and a reminder that even disasters can be funny (after the smoke clears). Perfect for Mandarin learners and fans of Chinglish life moments!

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In this episode we are waiting for a call from our solicitor to let us know everything has gone through on our new house purchase. Nervousness, excitement, apprehension it's all in this episode. Oh, and we are standing up because we threw away our chairs and packed most of the studio. All spoken in Mandairn and English for you learners of Chinese and English.

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