Mandarin Monkey Podcast
Learn Mandarin the Fun Way
The Mandarin Monkey Podcast is a bilingual Mandarin Chinese learning show that blends English and Mandarin in real, unscripted conversations. Hosted by Tom (native English speaker) and Ula (native Mandarin speaker), it’s designed to help intermediate learners level up their understanding and speaking ability through natural dialogue, humor, and relatable life topics.
What Makes the Podcast Unique?
Bilingual format: English is used for explanation and context, while Mandarin is used for authentic conversation and practice.
Conversational focus: This isn’t a grammar lecture. It’s how people actually talk in the real world.
No textbook vibe: No drills, no rigid scripts. Just honest, human conversations.
Relatable topics: From parenting and relationships to travel, games, and everyday life.
Real progress: Listeners say they pick up grammar, vocabulary, and listening skills without even realizing they’re learning.
Who Should Listen?
Intermediate learners who want to go beyond textbook Chinese.
Anyone who wants to hear and use Mandarin in context.
Language learners who prefer engaging content over dry instruction.
Fans of podcasts who want to learn Mandarin passively during commutes, walks, or workouts.
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Learn Mandarin with Chinglish
The Mandarin Monkey Podcast is a Mandarin Chinese and English Edutainment podcast designed to entertain and educate. Tom (Native English speaker) and Ula (Native Mandarin Chinese speaker from Taiwan) discuss various topics from life to science, from movies to relationships. Also raising three multiracial children they discuss the challenges of raising bilingual children and with learning Mandarin, English and Taiwanese at home. The Mandarin Monkey podcast is a Chinglish (Chinese and English) podcast which also has a Mandarin story and vocabulary review session in every episode. Also, they have guests on the show from different backgrounds, linguists, authors, creators all the way to doctors. Hope you enjoy.