Learn Taiwanese Mandarin With Miss Lin Podcast│Taiwanese Mandarin Conversation│Taiwanese culture

Miss Lin, Mandarin teacher from Taiwan
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大家好，我是林老師! This is MandarinWithMissLin from Taiwan. I'm from Taipei, Taiwan.  I hope this Podcast can help you train your Chinese listening skill and learn natural Taiwanese Mandarin vocabulary and phrases.  My mission is to help learners to speak Chinese naturally, to help you learn authentic Taiwanese Mandarin, and discover Taiwanese culture. To learn more with me , please take a look at my courses or my Youtube channel.  More free Taiwanese Mandarin sources on my website.  https://www.taiwanesemandarinwithmisslin.com Big thank you to my students on Patreon. I now provide transcript service for Elephant Mountain tier so you can study pinyin and zhuyin PDFs with each episode. ❤️ Thank you for your support along the way. 

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    取名字: How Taiwanese People Name Their Kids in Taiwan | Conversation

    Transcripts & Coaching info 👇  🇹🇼 Premier Coaching Circle    (五月至十月 May - October) The goal of this coaching circle is to help you engage in deeper, more meaningful conversations with Taiwanese people and feel more connected to Taiwan.  This small group is taught entirely by me, no other instructors. One spot left. Enrollment closes May 26th. 👉 Details here 🇹🇼 Transcripts (zhuyin, pinyin & Ch Eng) available on Patreon HERE 🇹🇼 My Online Programs  Summary  In this episode, I chat with my friend 佩容 about how Taiwanese people choose baby names 取名字 — a fascinating window into Taiwanese culture and traditions. We discuss: •  Why Taiwanese parents consult a fortune teller 算命老師 to name their children  • How the five elements 五行 (金木水火土) influence name choices  • Why certain characters became trendy in specific eras • How modern parents balance tradition with personal meaning • Why today's parents are careful about homophones 諧音  • how my friend chose her two daughters' name This is a real, natural Taiwanese Mandarin conversation — perfect for intermediate to advanced Chinese learners or heritage learners who want to improve their listening skills and learn more about Taiwanese culture. Thank you again for learning Taiwanese Mandarin with me! I I'm grateful for having you. Thank you my patreon members and students who've enrolled my online programs.  Share with me what you think:) 跟我分享一下 Support the show

    19 min
  2. 紐約行 NYC Trip (Taiwanese Tourist's eyes 臺灣觀光客視角)

    7 APR

    紐約行 NYC Trip (Taiwanese Tourist's eyes 臺灣觀光客視角)

    Coaching info & Timeline  The Level Up & Connect Premier Coaching Circle  is opening again! 🇹🇼 (五月至十月 May - October) The goal of this coaching circle is to help you engage in deeper, more meaningful conversations with Taiwanese people and feel more connected to Taiwan. If you wish to progress from intermediate to advance level, check out all the ​details here  Timeline  01:30 Returning to New York  03:29 Lots of Taiwanese people love the show Sex and the City 慾望城市 04:59 What did I do in Manhattan  10:00 Talking with locals:  a stranger notices my 底片相機 film camera  08:00  “廁所在哪 Where is the toilet?” I miss Taipei for this:)  13:40  Final thought: New York belongs to the world.  Study my transcripts (pinyin, zhuyin and Eng translation) on Patreon.  I'm so grateful for this NYC trip. 很感激有這樣的機會去紐約  Share with me what you think:) 跟我分享一下 Support the show

    16 min
  3. Chill Conversation with My Sister: Baseball Shaped Taiwan’s Identity + Useful Taiwanese Mandarin Expressions

    9 MAR

    Chill Conversation with My Sister: Baseball Shaped Taiwan’s Identity + Useful Taiwanese Mandarin Expressions

    From Chinese Taipei (中華隊) to Team Taiwan (臺灣隊), baseball has helped shape Taiwan’s identity. It’s the one sport that truly brings people across Taiwan together.  In this episode, my little sister and I talk about how baseball has shaped our lives and what it has taught us about perseverance. You'll be learning two expressions. (球是圓的、不到九局下半不能放棄).   In the full version, we visit the Taipei Dome to watch an international game and observe this incredible phenomenon firsthand. Video podcast version and Full video available on Patreon. 🇹🇼 Follow up reading: I wrote a blog post to dig deeper about the connection of basbeball and Taiwanese identity.  🇹🇼 Courses & resources to help you speak like a Taiwanese  (from beginner-friendly to more advanced levels.) 1. Boost TOCFL score in 4 steps: the ultimate guide to 1000 TOCFL Band A vocabulary​ 2. Master Spoken Chinese: Taiwanese Mandarin conversation training​ 3. Master Conversational Taiwanese Mandarin: Eating, Drinking, and Chatting​ 4. Level up & Connect to Taiwan Program (progress from Intermediate to advanced level)​ 5. Learn more effectively with my podcast transcripts and bonus episodes (starting from pre-intermediate or anyone who prefers to learn in an authentic relaxed way) Share with me what you think:) 跟我分享一下 Support the show

    13 min

  4. 4 FEB

    How to be Consistent (持之以恆): Make It Natural & Find Joy in Learning

    Study with my transcripts (Ch–Eng, pinyin, Zhuyin) here. Today, I share 4 gentle ways that help learners stay consistent.  Make it natural（習慣成自然） You can always come backFind enjoyment in the processReward & Encouragement (Bonus for patreon members here)   Note I know many of your goal is to be able to converse with Taiwanese friends annd family with confidence and feel connected to Taiwan. That's why I'd made these 4 online training programs. I’ve structured them in the ideal learning order (beginner-friendly to more advanced levels.) 1. Boost TOCFL score in 4 steps: the ultimate guide to 1000 TOCFL Band A vocabulary 2. Master Spoken Chinese: Taiwanese Mandarin conversation training 3. Master Conversational Taiwanese Mandarin: Eating, Drinking, and Chatting 4. Level up & Connect to Taiwan Program (progress from Intermediate to advanced level) For any questions or feedback, contact me here  Share with me what you think:) 跟我分享一下 Support the show

    15 min

  5. 7 JAN

    Be kind to myself 對自己好一點｜Mental Health & New Year Resolutions｜Taiwanese Mandarin Listening Practice

    In this episode, I talk about —— A different take on New Year resolutions and mental health. What it means to “be kind to yourself.” The inner critical voice. Accepting yourself and being your own best friend. Note I know many of your goal is to be able to converse with Taiwanese friends annd family with confidence and feel connected to Taiwan. That's why I'd made these 4 online training programs. I’ve structured them in the ideal learning order (beginner-friendly to more advanced levels.) 1. Boost TOCFL score in 4 steps: the ultimate guide to 1000 TOCFL Band A vocabulary 2. Master Spoken Chinese: Taiwanese Mandarin conversation training 3. Master Conversational Taiwanese Mandarin: Eating, Drinking, and Chatting 4. Level up & Connect to Taiwan Program (progress from Intermediate to advanced level) For any questions or feedback, contact me here  🇹🇼 Transcript (Zhuyin, Pinyin, Eng) on Patreon here. This podcast exists because of you all! 感謝  🇹🇼 My Language & Culture Blog  🇹🇼 Join my newsletter community. I write it to help you feel more connect to Taiwanese people:)  Share with me what you think:) 跟我分享一下 Support the show

    20 min
  6. Expression 平常心 (Inner Peace) — Life Wisdom from my dad | Real Taiwanese Mandarin Conversation

    16/12/2025

    Expression 平常心 (Inner Peace) — Life Wisdom from my dad | Real Taiwanese Mandarin Conversation

    Have you been feeling overly worried lately? Thinking too much? Well… 平常心. Keep a calm heart, and let things go the way they’re meant to. Things will work out. My dad taught me this life wisdom, and I hope it helps you find some peace—just as it has helped me. In this episode, you’ll also practice advanced Taiwanese Mandarin through a real, meaningful conversation. Many of you have shared that you want to engage in deeper conversations with your Taiwanese family. The truth is, they often use specific expressions and vocabulary that aren’t usually taught in textbooks. Two materials I recommend for further learning (progress from intermediate to advanced level): Study the vocabulary using the transcripts (zhuyin, pinyin, and English)Level Up & Connect to Taiwan Complete ProgramI’ve added a Premier Coaching (6 months) option to all of my courses. Now with this Coaching option, you can practice Taiwanese Mandarin directly with me.  Contact me here if you have questions.  Share with me what you think:) 跟我分享一下 Support the show

    10 min
  7. Life in Busy Taipei- Feeling Connected Through Food and People 繁忙的臺北生活：從食物與人找到共鳴與連結

    07/11/2025

    Life in Busy Taipei- Feeling Connected Through Food and People 繁忙的臺北生活：從食物與人找到共鳴與連結

    🍂  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 means a world!  🍂 Transcript (Zhuyin, Pinyin, Eng) on Patreon here. This podcast exists because of you all! 🍂 Summary of this episode - Locals don’t really go to night markets anymore, and solo dining feels normal. - Taipei feels fast-paced compared to the southern Taiwan. I feel like I can finally breathe there. - Healthy and comforting Taiwanese food: 鐵板燒 teppanyaki, 水餃 dumplings, 炒青菜 sautéed veggies...etc. - How I feel connected to Taiwan through food, people, and memories.  Note I know many of your goal is to be able to converse with Taiwanese friends annd family with confidence and feel connected to Taiwan. That's why I'd made these 4 online training programs- I’ve structured them in the ideal learning order, progressing from beginner-friendly foundations to more advanced levels.   1. Boost TOCFL score in 4 steps: the ultimate guide to 1000 TOCFL Band A vocabulary 2. Master Spoken Chinese: Taiwanese Mandarin conversation training 3. Master Conversational Taiwanese Mandarin: Eating, Drinking, and Chatting 4. Level up & Connect to Taiwan Program (progress from Intermediate to advanced level) Share with me what you think:) 跟我分享一下 Support the show

    21 min

  8. 02/09/2025

    Parents-children relationships in Taiwan (親子關係): love or pressure?孝親費(filial allowance)?

    In this episode, I share insights from a small survey I did with my close Taiwanese friends over three months. Honestly, I have mixed feelings talking about Taiwanese family culture because it’s 一言難盡 It’s hard to put into words.… It’s delicate and complicated to balance love and the concept of 孝順 (filial piety). It’s an art. But love is an art, right? :)  Full episode and transcript on my patreon. The important concept of 孝順 (filial piety) and how it can sometimes feel like pressureTaiwanese parents tend to be overly worried and protectiveWhat 孝親費 (filial allowance) means in Taiwanese cultureThe rise of 情緒勒索 (emotional blackmail) as a popular modern term in Taiwan Note If your goal is to progress from intermediate to advanced Chinese and discuss deeper topics with your Taiwanese friends and family, feel free to check out my Level Up & Connect to Taiwan program !   Actually, this year, starting this week, I’ve added a Premier Coaching (6 months)option to all of my courses. Now with this Coaching option, you can practice Taiwanese Mandarin directly with me. 🌱 You can check all the details on each course page. [Master Spoken Chinese:Conversation Training] [Master Conversational Taiwanese Mandarin: Eating, Drinking, and Chatting] Share with me what you think:) 跟我分享一下 Support the show

    10 min
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大家好，我是林老師! This is MandarinWithMissLin from Taiwan. I'm from Taipei, Taiwan.  I hope this Podcast can help you train your Chinese listening skill and learn natural Taiwanese Mandarin vocabulary and phrases.  My mission is to help learners to speak Chinese naturally, to help you learn authentic Taiwanese Mandarin, and discover Taiwanese culture. To learn more with me , please take a look at my courses or my Youtube channel.  More free Taiwanese Mandarin sources on my website.  https://www.taiwanesemandarinwithmisslin.com Big thank you to my students on Patreon. I now provide transcript service for Elephant Mountain tier so you can study pinyin and zhuyin PDFs with each episode. ❤️ Thank you for your support along the way. 

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