Our Chinese & English Journey Our Chinese & English Journey

Join us for our 4th episode where we dive into the essential strategies for setting up a bilingual home environment. As parents navigating the journey of raising bilingual children, Grace and Bei share their insights on fostering language success within the family.

In this episode, we explore the diverse methods we employ to immerse our children in Chinese language and culture. From carefully selected books to curated media content, we discuss the resources and activities we incorporate into our daily routines to promote language learning.

Grace and Bei each offer personal anecdotes and practical tips on creating an environment conducive to bilingual development. Whether it's exploring cultural events or integrating Chinese media into playtime, we share our experiences and strategies to inspire and support fellow bilingual families.


Book lists:
0-2 age interactive books
Gloria Bookstore selectionBooks.com.tw selection3-5 age:
Chinese magazine subscription
C-stemsAudio app
親子天下康軒歡樂聽5-7 age:
Reading pen
10萬個為什麼(彩色注音大字點讀版)小小地球人TV/Media:
Netflix
Hot WheelsGabby’s Doll HouseDisney Plus
BlueyYoutube
回到小學那1天山裡來了熊孩子

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In this episode, we're joined by Elizabeth Weise, a highly respected figure in Mandarin Immersion education. With over 25 years of experience as an award-winning climate change and energy transition reporter for USA Today, Elizabeth brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion. As a founding member of the Mandarin Immersion Parents Council, her dedication to promoting excellence in Mandarin Immersion education is evident. Beyond her journalistic achievements, Elizabeth is also the author of “A Parent’s Guide to Mandarin Immersion,” establishing her as a leading advocate for Mandarin language learning. Her book delves into the workings of Mandarin immersion programs, offering valuable insights for maximizing educational opportunities. Covering topics such as program history, academic impact, bilingualism, and Chinese language acquisition, it serves as an invaluable resource for parents and educators alike. As someone who embarked on the bilingual journey as a non-native and non-heritage speaker, Elizabeth shares her own experiences and reflects on her children's interests now that they're in college.
A Parent's Guide to Mandarin ImmersionMandarin Immersion Parents Council


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Join podcast creators Grace and Bei as they share their experiences navigating summer camps in Taiwan for their kids. This episode covers everything from planning and selecting the right camp to unexpected essentials and costs. Additionally, they candidly share personal anecdotes and reflections, shedding light on the lasting effects these experiences can have on children, offering insights and relatable stories for parents navigating the summer camp landscape in Taiwan.

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Season 2 starts with the incredible Guavarama! Tune in as Guavarama shares insights on balancing Chinese and English, the importance of reading aloud in language learning, targeted learning, and the significance of forming enjoyable Chinese habits before the teenage years. Furthermore, she highlights the crucial role of parents in understanding priorities to bridge the language gap effectively and emphasizes making Chinese practical.

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In our final episode of the first season, we invite Christine Tu, the daughter of famous blogger, Oliver Tu, who writes the well known RAISING BILINGUAL AND BILITERATE CHILDREN IN CHINESE AND ENGLISH blog that inspires a lot of families around the world. Christine is a rising senior in high school who showcases her fluent Chinese and English speaking in this episode. Christine takes us through her bilingual journey and shares with us her perspective on growing up bilingual.


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In this episode, we have a 2nd generation Taiwanese American dad, Bobby,  whose first language was English and later wanted to learn Chinese. Bobby shares details about his own Chinese learning. His journey started from weekend Chinese school to living in Taiwan working as a translator. He shares why he thinks Chinese is more than just a tool and how he thinks raising his kids bilingual will open up their world. 

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