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    Explore "foreign language" with insightful episodes like "EP121 | 安樂死 Euthanasia", "EP120 | 月老 The Matchmaking God", "EP119 | 泡湯", "Episode 18: WFTH 018: I am Not Ashamed" and "EP118 | 台味速食店 Taiwanese fast food restaurants" from podcasts like ""Learn real-life Taiwanese Mandarin 聽播客學中文 ", "Learn real-life Taiwanese Mandarin 聽播客學中文 ", "Learn real-life Taiwanese Mandarin 聽播客學中文 ", "Words from the Honeycomb" and "Learn real-life Taiwanese Mandarin 聽播客學中文 "" and more!

    Episodes (100)

    EP117 | 通膨 Inflation

    EP117 | 通膨 Inflation
    通貨膨脹, 簡稱"通膨" Tōnghuò péngzhàng, or "tōng péng" for short. 但好啦~其實這集是在說台灣的麥當勞比較多😅 But… Actually this episode is more about McDonald's in Taiwan. 不過"通膨"持續的影響著我們的生活,大家把這個重要的字記下來吧~ However, since inflation affects our daily lives, let's also learn this important word. . . . 🔸Support our work: https://ko-fi.com/ttmctw 🔸Transcript: https://linktr.ee/ttmctw 🔸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttmctw/ ✉️ talktalkmandarinchinese@gmail.com

    How are We Studying Foreign Language? with John Connor

    How are We Studying Foreign Language? with John Connor

    We've talked before about the global economy that our kids will learn and work in! And what better way to ensure their vocational and future success than by giving them the gift of a second language! It will up your student’s ability to land jobs and compete both locally and internationally! But how are we studying foreign language can make a big difference between actually believing that we can learn the language and do so and simply giving up!

    Today on the podcast, John Connor, who developed “Breaking the Barrier” is here to talk about Foreign Language acquisition, how learning a second language opens the world up for our kids, reduces anxiety and fear, the importance of memory work as a study skill and so much more! John’s hope is that by creating a fun and engaging program, more students will belive that they can learn a second language and do so! We had a great time chatting and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!

     

    #homeschool #foreignlanguage #onlineeducation #spanish #french #english #onlinelearning #education

    EP115 | 半導體 Semiconductor

    EP115 | 半導體 Semiconductor
    台灣到底為什麼開始做這麼多半導體的呢? Why did Taiwan start producing so many semiconductors? 其實身為台灣人的我們也一知半解 Us as Taiwanese, we also don't fully understood the reasons behind this. 這集就陪我們一起來了解一下吧! Let's explore and learn together in this episode! . . . 🔸Support our work: https://ko-fi.com/ttmctw 🔸Transcript: https://linktr.ee/ttmctw 🔸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttmctw/ ✉️ talktalkmandarinchinese@gmail.com

    EP111 | 載具 Zǎi Jù

    EP111 | 載具 Zǎi Jù
    現在在台灣的商店買東西常常會被店員問:需要載具嗎? When shopping in stores in Taiwan, so often that the staff asking you: "You'd like Zǎi Jù?" 這個載具到底是什麼咧? So, what exactly is this Zǎi Jù? 其實就是超方便的電子發票載具啦~ It refers to an electronic receipt carrier which is insanely convenient. 🤯 . . . 🔸Support our work: https://ko-fi.com/ttmctw 🔸Transcript: https://linktr.ee/ttmctw 🔸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttmctw/ ✉️ talktalkmandarinchinese@gmail.com

    Bittersweet Moment #203: Italian Words Americans Get Wrong

    Bittersweet Moment #203: Italian Words Americans Get Wrong

    Think you know what "bimbo" means? What about "latte"? Turns out these Italian words are used all wrong by the majority of English speakers. 

    On Monday's episode, we talked, among other things, about the English words that Italian speakers use wrongly. Today the shoe is on the other foot, and Tiffany explains what these popular Italian words actually mean.

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    EP109 | 包山包海

    EP109 | 包山包海
    出了東亞🌏 Whenever we are out of East Asia 真的是會對"包山包海"的便利商店想念到不行呀! We really miss those convenience stores that have everything so much! . . . 🔸Support our work: https://ko-fi.com/ttmctw 🔸Transcript: https://linktr.ee/ttmctw 🔸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttmctw/ ✉️ talktalkmandarinchinese@gmail.com

    EP108 | 屎尿屁

    EP108 | 屎尿屁
    不好意思,這集有點噁心 💩 Excuse us, this episode is kinda gross 我們聊中文裡用到屎尿屁的相關用語 We discussed the terms related to poo, urine and fart👻 . . . 🔸Support our work: https://ko-fi.com/ttmctw 🔸Transcript: https://linktr.ee/ttmctw 🔸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttmctw/ ✉️ talktalkmandarinchinese@gmail.com