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Mandarin Mama Chitchat

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Welcome to Mandarin Mama Chitchat! Join Trista and Yaoyao, two Taiwanese moms, as they explore bilingual parenting through intriguing conversations with incredible guests from various fields. This podcast is your go-to for connection, inspiration, and sharing valuable insights. Tune in for a delightful chit-chat and embark on this enriching journey with us!

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00:54:44

Mandarin episode: Unlocking Mandarin Reading with...

Mandarin Mama Chitchat ·

2024/10/29

In this episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we welcome Irene from Lele 樂樂, a revolutionary Chinese reading system designed to help children learn to read without the use of zhuyin. Irene, who oversees Lele's operations, shares her insights and experiences in teaching Mandarin to children through a collection of 300 engaging books. As a mother of four, she discusses the success stories of families living in the West who have embraced Lele to enhance their children's reading skills. Join us for an

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00:47:05

Cultural Connections: Exploring the Fulbright...

Mandarin Mama Chitchat ·

2024/10/22

In this episode of "Mandarin Mama Chitchat," we welcome Linda, a dedicated Chinese teacher and Fulbright scholar, who shares her incredible journey through the prestigious Fulbright program. Linda discusses how the program opened doors to immerse herself in new languages and cultures, providing invaluable experiences that extend beyond the classroom. Tune in as she highlights the transformative impact of cultural exchange, offers insights into applying for the Fulbright program, and shares tips for

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00:54:20

Sarah Vento: The Supervisor of World Language and...

Mandarin Mama Chitchat ·

2024/10/15

In this episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we sit down with Sarah, the dynamic lead of the APPO Dual Language Immersion Program in Delaware. A passionate educator and advocate for world languages and cultures, Sarah shares her inspiring journey balancing her role as a leader in language education and a mom of five, including newborn twins Ruby and Pearl. With three of her older children learning Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, she offers invaluable tips for parents navigating language acquisition at

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00:52:21

Language Journeys: Inspiring Connections with the...

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2024/10/08

In this episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we have an engaging conversation with Jade, the founder of Inspirlang, a vibrant language school offering Mandarin, Cantonese, and Taishanese lessons. Jade shares her inspiring journey of moving to the United States at the age of 14 and how her passion for teaching blossomed into the creation of her own language school. Don’t miss this insightful discussion that highlights the power of language in building connections and fostering cultural

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00:09:55

Mini Lesson with Trista: Weather

Mandarin Mama Chitchat ·

2024/10/03

In this engaging episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we welcome Teacher Trista for a fun mini lesson on weather in Mandarin! 🌤️ Whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up on your language skills, Trista will guide you through essential vocabulary and phrases related to weather. From sunny days to rainy forecasts, you'll gain confidence in discussing the weather in Mandarin. Join us for this interactive session and expand your language skills while having fun! Don’t miss out on this

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01:07:47

Embracing Culture through Art: Meet Tracey Redefining...

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2024/10/01

In this episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we sit down with Tracey Jen, a talented second-generation Taiwanese-American artist, educator, and curator hailing from West Lafayette, Indiana. Tracey shares her inspiring journey as she runs Dreams Art Studio, where she nurtures creativity and leadership in others. With a diverse background in teaching Art, English, and Chinese culture, she also coordinates programming for Chinese Family Camp and manages an online wearable art shop. Join us as we explore

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00:06:12

Story Time with YaoYao: Where Did I Come From? 我從哪裡來？

Mandarin Mama Chitchat ·

2024/09/26

In today's enchanting episode, we dive into the heartwarming story "Where Did I Come From?" (我從哪裡來？) featuring our curious little princess. As she embarks on a quest to understand her origins, this tale beautifully addresses the questions our children often pose as they grow. Join us as we explore how the mother lovingly responds to her daughter's inquiries, fostering a sense of wonder and understanding. Tune in to enjoy this delightful story together and discover the magic of

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00:57:51

From Stay-at-Home Mom to Bilingual Book Author: The...

Mandarin Mama Chitchat ·

2024/09/24

In today's episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we had the pleasure of chatting with Helen, a stay-at-home mom who found her passion in writing bilingual board books. Helen is the founder of Curious Little Bao, a platform dedicated to creating Mandarin board books that teach kids manners. A few years ago, Helen couldn't find any bilingual books that truly represented her sons, so she decided to take matters into her own hands. Through determination and creativity, she has now written three

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00:07:33

Mini Lesson with Trista: Asking for Direction

Mandarin Mama Chitchat ·

2024/09/19

This week on the Mandarin Mama Chitchat podcast, join us for a mini-lesson with Trista as she teaches us how to ask for directions in Mandarin Chinese. It’s a great opportunity for you and your children to learn practical language skills together. Don’t miss out—come and learn alongside Trista! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook

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01:05:39

From Sweden Exchange Student to YouTube Success:...

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2024/09/17

In this episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Luca, a Swedish native who has called Taiwan home for over 13 years. Luca's captivating journey from being an exchange student to becoming a successful YouTuber in Taiwan is filled with fascinating stories, cultural insights, and humorous anecdotes.Originally hailing from Sweden, Luca's adventure in Taiwan began as a curious exchange student. Little did he know that this experience would shape the next

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00:04:59

Story Time with YaoYao: This is Mine 這是我的

Mandarin Mama Chitchat ·

2024/09/12

This week on the Mandarin Mama Chitchat podcast, join us for Story Time with YaoYao as we read "This is Mine" (這是我的). Follow the journey of a little chick who discovers that sharing can be challenging. Tune in to see how little chick navigates the difficulties of sharing and finds a resolution. Don’t miss this heartwarming story! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram

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01:03:47

From Accountant to Founder of Bilingual Sound Books:...

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2024/09/10

In today's episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we had the pleasure of chatting with Lisa, a devoted mom from Sydney, Australia. Born in Hong Kong, Lisa moved to Australia at the age of 4, bringing with her a rich cultural heritage.During her pregnancy, Lisa felt a deep desire to pass on her Cantonese and Mandarin language skills to her baby. However, she faced a challenge when she couldn't find a board book that met her expectations. Determined to provide her child with the perfect learning

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00:09:38

Mini Lesson with Trista: Pets

Mandarin Mama Chitchat ·

2024/09/05

Join us this week on the Mandarin Mama Chitchat podcast for a fun mini lesson with Trista! She’ll be teaching us how to say various pets in Mandarin Chinese. Gather your children and come learn alongside Trista—it's a delightful way to explore language together!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us:

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00:55:43

Finding Our Multilingual Tribe: Megan's Journey of...

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2024/09/03

In this captivating episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we had the pleasure of conversing with Meagan, a Hong Kong native now residing in the USA. Meagan, along with her husband, who is of Taiwanese and American descent, is raising their children with a unique blend of Cantonese and Mandarin. However, their linguistic adventure doesn't stop there! Having moved to Sweden 3 years ago, they find themselves immersing their kids in four languages. Meagan provides fascinating insights into her

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00:09:49

Story Time with YaoYao: I'm Sorry, My Friend 好朋友對不起

Mandarin Mama Chitchat ·

2024/08/29

Join us for a delightful episode of "Mandarin Mama Chitchat: Story Time with Yaoyao" as we dive into the charming book "I'm Sorry, My Friend" (好朋友對不起). In this heartwarming story, we explore the friendship between Wolf and Fox, and how they navigate the ups and downs of their relationship. We’ve all experienced disagreements with our friends, and this tale beautifully illustrates the importance of communication and forgiveness. Tune in to discover how Wolf and Fox resolve

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01:01:36

Mandarin episode: 法國台灣文化的衝擊。Unraveling the Contrasts...

Mandarin Mama Chitchat ·

2024/08/27

In today's episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we had the pleasure of chatting with Anna, a fascinating individual originally from France but now living in Taiwan for the past 14 years with her husband and daughter. Anna shared her incredible journey of transitioning from her home country to Taiwan, highlighting the cultural shocks she experienced along the way.We delved into the differences between French and Taiwanese men, exploring the contrasting characteristics and behaviors that make them

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00:11:10

Story Time with YaoYao: I've Decided You Will Be My...

Mandarin Mama Chitchat ·

2024/08/22

Welcome to the latest episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat! In today's captivating episode, YaoYao will be sharing a heartwarming and hilarious story in Mandarin titled "I've Decided You Will Be My Mom" (決定了你就是我媽媽). Grab your kids, find a cozy spot, and join YaoYao in this fun and funny storytelling experience. Whether you are a Mandarin learner or simply enjoy a good story, you won't want to miss this episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free

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01:05:57

From Turkey to Taiwan: Pineapple Bro's 12-Year...

Mandarin Mama Chitchat ·

2024/08/20

In today's episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Pineapple Bro 鳳梨哥, an extraordinary individual who originally hails from Turkey but has called Taiwan home for the past 12 years. Pineapple Bro shared his deep love for Taiwan, its vibrant culture, and its warm-hearted people. We dove into his personal journey of embracing Taiwan as his second home and his decision to give up his Turkish citizenship in order to become a Taiwanese citizen.One of the most

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00:08:09

Mini Lesson with Trista: 1-10 Numbers

Mandarin Mama Chitchat ·

2024/08/15

Welcome back to the "Mandarin Mama Chitchat Podcast"! In today's episode, our delightful host Trista dives into the fascinating world of numbers in Mandarin. Not only will she teach you how to say numbers in Mandarin, but she will also unravel the rules and intricacies behind them. Trista will equip you with the knowledge and skills to confidently navigate numbers in Mandarin. So join us for an engaging and informative mini lesson that will enhance your language proficiency and deepen

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01:09:19

From Harvard MBA to Mama Laoshi YouTuber: Nancy's...

Mandarin Mama Chitchat ·

2024/08/13

In this episode, we had a heartwarming conversation with Nancy, also known as Mama Laoshi, a Harvard MBA graduate who left her high-level corporate job to prioritize spending time with her daughter. Nancy's successful podcast and YouTube channel focus on teaching children various topics in Mandarin Chinese. Children have the opportunity to write in their questions, which Nancy answers on her channel.During the pandemic, Nancy began recording her Mandarin lessons with her daughter and sharing

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