Walking Mandarin | 走讀中文

Peii Ho
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A Mandarin learning podcast for intermediate learners, exploring culture, hot topics, and daily life through natural spoken Chinese. Train your listening skills and walk through real Mandarin, one episode at a time.

  1. Sep 8

    A2–B1 | TOCFL 3 | HSK 3-4 | I Wish My Chinese Were Better 😭｜真希望我的中文再好一點！ | Taiwan Mandarin

    Have you ever felt like your Chinese is good enough for everyday conversations, but you still wish it were better? In this episode, William talks about his frustration with speaking Chinese and discusses with 淑婷老師 how he can overcome the challenge of improving his Chinese. 🎧 Listen to natural Taiwanese Mandarin and learn how to move from simple conversations to expressing your own ideas in Chinese. 在這集 Podcast 裡，William 因為覺得自己的中文不夠好，所以有點沮喪。 淑婷老師了解 William 遇到的狀況後，鼓勵他，並給他一些學中文的建議。 00:28 Ugh...My Chinese Isn't Good Enough | 唉...我覺得我的中文不好 😩 01:16 Really Wish My Chinese Were Better | 真希望我的中文再好一點 😭 02:29 How Long Until I Can Finally Speak Chinese? | 還要多久才能學好中文？ 🤔 04:28 Chinese Teacher's advice | 怎麼學中文，才能和台灣人輕鬆聊天？ 💡 📖Study Resources Want the full Transcript and Vocabulary List? ⬇️ Download study materials on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WalkingMandarin/posts/ep-27-i-wish-my-168584080 【Vocabulary】 人際關係 Relationships 熟/shóu/ familiar with, well-known尷尬/gān gà/ embarrassed, awkward秘密/mì mì/ secret本地人/běn dì rén/ local people, native適合/shì hé/ to fit, to suit 感覺 Feeling 輕鬆/qīng sōng/ relaxed, easily努力/nǔ lì/ to make an effort, hard-working煩惱/fán nǎo/ worry, trouble習慣/xí guàn/ habit, to be used to 表達 Expressing 表達/biǎo dá/ to express, to convey意見/yì jiàn/ opinion想法/xiǎng fǎ/ idea, thought之類/zhī lèi/ and so on, and things like that 其他 Others 程度/chéng dù/ level, degree特定/tè dìng/ specific, particular階段/jiē duàn/ stage, phase 【Level & Target】 Level: Intermediate (CEFR A2–B1, TOCFL 3, HSK 3–4) Topic: Social Conversations, Language Learning Struggles, Group Conversations, Expressing Opinions Language Focus: Natural Taiwanese Mandarin conversation, topic-based learning, and expressing personal opinions. Walking Mandarin | 走讀中文 — Walk, Listen, and Learn Authentic Mandarin. #learnchinese #taiwanesemandarin #chineselistening #mandarinlistening #taiwanculture #中文聽力 #學中文 #台灣文化

    A2–B1 | TOCFL 3 | HSK 3-4 | I Wish My Chinese Were Better 😭｜真希望我的中文再好一點！ | Taiwan Mandarin

  2. Aug 25

    A2–B1 | TOCFL 3 | HSK 4–5 | Why Do Migrant Workers Go Illegal? | 合法工作竟然這麼難？！ | Taiwan Mandarin

    Designed for intermediate to upper-intermediate Mandarin learners (CEFR A2–B1 | TOCFL 3 | HSK 4–5). In this episode, we unpack a dark reality: Why do tens of thousands of people risk their lives swimming across borders or paying huge agency fees just to work abroad? From Southeast Asian migrant workers in Taiwan to undocumented migrants in Europe, we explore the hidden costs, agency debt, and unfair restrictions that can push people into illegal work. Can't we find a better solution? 🎧 Listen to natural Taiwanese Mandarin conversation, learn essential vocabulary for discussing social issues, and practice listening to authentic conversations about modern topics! 在這集Podcast裡，透過一對台灣夫妻的對話，我們要來探討移工的處境以及政策制度的困難。 是什麼讓移工選擇當黑工？ 為什麼管理移工這麼困難？ 聽聽俊傑和美玲怎麼說？學習怎麼用自然的台灣口語聊時事！ 🔗 One-Forty https://one-forty.org/en/ 🔗6萬非法移民湧入小城，摩洛哥故意懲罰西班牙？ https://youtu.be/xraavaqOT5A?si=iWixxGMjscHPyqZV 🔗29 萬越南移工在台灣，為什麼有 6 萬人「失聯」了？故事要從這裡說起 https://crossing.cw.com.tw/article/20901 00:49 Swimming across the border to Spain? | 游泳去西班牙？摩洛哥移工新聞 01:25 Why not apply for a work visa? | 為什麼不申請工作簽？ 02:41 The truth about manpower agency fees | 人力仲介要價十幾二十萬？！ 04:26 The struggles of migrant workers | 外籍勞工的困境 05:56 The complexity of migrant worker policies | 理想與現實 07:06 Can't we find a better solution? | 美玲的天馬行空 08:28 Comprehension Questions | 理解測驗 📖Study Resources Want the full Transcript and Vocabulary List? ⬇️ Download study materials on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WalkingMandarin/posts/ep-26-why-do-go-167364114 👩🏻‍💻📓✍🏻Practice Grammar & Vocabulay https://www.patreon.com/WalkingMandarin/posts/ep-26-why-do-go-167363802 【Vocabulary】 外籍勞工 Migrant worker 外籍勞工/wài jí láo gōng/ foreign worker, migrant worker 基層勞工/jī céng láo gōng/ low-skilled workers, frontline workers 黑工/hēi gōng/ undocumented worker, illegal worker 合法/hé fǎ/ legal, lawful 簽證/qiān zhèng/ visa 工作簽/gōng zuò qiān/ work visa 保障/bǎo zhàng/ protection, security 仲介/zhòng jiè/ agency, agent 申請/shēn qǐng/ to apply for 介紹/jiè shào/ to introduce, to recommend 進階動詞 Advanced Verbs 熬/áo/ to endure, to suffer through, to hold out 缺/quē/ to lack, to be short of 倒/dǎo/ to go out of business, to close down 照/zhào/ to follow, according to 發/fā/ to give out, to distribute, to pay 報/bào/ to file, to report 跨/kuà/ to span, across 【Level & Target】 Level: Intermediate (CEFR A2–B1, TOCFL 3, HSK 4–5) Topic: Migrant Workers, Illegal Work, Manpower Agencies, Social Issues in Taiwan Language Focus: Natural Taiwanese Mandarin conversation, expressing opinions and counterarguments, and discussing real-life social issues. Walking Mandarin | 走讀中文 — Walk, Listen, and Learn Authentic Mandarin. #learnchinese #taiwanesemandarin #chineselistening #mandarinlistening #taiwanculture #中文聽力 #學中文 #台灣文化

    A2–B1 | TOCFL 3 | HSK 4–5 | Why Do Migrant Workers Go Illegal? | 合法工作竟然這麼難？！ | Taiwan Mandarin

  3. Aug 18

    A2-B1 | TOCFL 3 | HSK 4 | Ghost Month Special: A Taiwanese Ghost Story | 農曆七月聽故事：跨海報仇的台灣經典鬼故事 | Taiwan Mandarin

    Designed for intermediate to upper-intermediate Mandarin learners (CEFR A2｜TOCFL 3｜HSK 4). In this Ghost Month Special episode, we tell a classic Taiwanese ghost story about a girl named Mei-ling, a cross-border scam, and a supernatural revenge. Beyond the spine-tingling tale, we explore the intriguing mindset behind Taiwanese ghost culture—why people in Taiwan both fear and admire ghosts. 在這集Podcast裡，我要跟你講一個經典的台灣鬼故事。 除了講故事，我也會跟你聊聊台灣人對「鬼」又愛又怕的矛盾心理。 跟著節目放慢腳步，學習如何用自然的台灣華語聊聊「鬼月習俗」、「民間傳說」、和「文化觀點」。 🔗大甲媽祖起駕倒數一週，五大團團練成果發表，為遶境暖身 https://youtu.be/LS55raiZ94g?si=gic6vksIFoa7aTsi 🔗2026鬼門開－台灣3大最凶傳說 https://youtu.be/sUE881Id_6A?si=ExnJ9oyFhBAPMy1f 00:50 Ghost Month Taboos & Introduction | 農曆七月禁忌與簡介 01:40 Meet Mei-ling & David | 美玲與大衛的相遇 03:09 The Cross-Border Scam & Debt | 跨國情騙和沉重的債務 06:08 Tragic End at the Park | 公園裡的絕望與悲劇 07:25 Revenge Across the Ocean | 飛到美國報仇的女鬼 09:39 Taiwanese View on Ghosts: Fear & Respect | 台灣人對鬼「又愛又怕」的心理 11:53 Comprehension Questions | 理解測驗 📖Study Resources Want the full Transcript and Vocabulary List? ⬇️ Download study materials on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WalkingMandarin/posts/ep-25-ghost-nong-166601595 👩🏻‍💻📓✍🏻Practice Grammar & Vocabulay https://www.patreon.com/WalkingMandarin/posts/ep-25-ghost-nong-166600890 【Vocabulary】 文化和信仰 Culture & Beliefs 禁忌/jìn jì/ taboo, forbidden thing習俗/xí sú/ custom / convention / tradition鬼魂/guǐ hún/ ghost, spirit, phantom道士/dào shi/ Taoist priest報仇/bào chóu/ revenge, to avenge嚇/xià/ to scare, to frighten, to be terrified 生活和情緒 Life & Emotions 親近/qīn jìn/ accessible, easy to approach, to get close to心疼/xīn téng/ feel so bad for, it pains me to see...絕望/jué wàng/ desperate, hopeless, despair面對/miàn duì/ to face, to confront視訊/shì xùn/ video call回應/huí yìng/ response, answer, to respond打不通/dǎ bù tōng/ cannot get through (on the phone)欠錢/qiàn qián/ to owe money跑路/pǎo lù/ to abscond, to run away (often due to debt or trouble)高利貸/gāo lì dài/ high-interest loan, usurious loan跨國訴訟/kuà guó sù sòng/ cross-border litigation, international lawsuit 【Level & Target】 Level: Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate (CEFR A2-B1, TOCFL 3, HSK 4) Topic: Taiwan Ghost Month (農曆七月), Taiwanese Ghost Stories, Cultural Beliefs, Revenge Folklore, Authentic Taiwanese Culture. Language Focus: Storytelling in natural Taiwanese Mandarin, expressing fear and emotions, describing scams and conflict, and discussing traditional beliefs and societal views. Walking Mandarin | 走讀中文 — Walk, Listen, and Learn Authentic Mandarin. #learnchinese #taiwanesemandarin #chineselistening #mandarinlistening #taiwanculture #中文聽力 #學中文 #台灣文化

    A2-B1 | TOCFL 3 | HSK 4 | Ghost Month Special: A Taiwanese Ghost Story | 農曆七月聽故事：跨海報仇的台灣經典鬼故事 | Taiwan Mandarin

  4. Aug 4

    B1+ | TOCFL 3 | HSK 4-5 | My Favorite Taiwanese Sanctuary - 林田山林業文化園區 | Taiwan Mandarin

    Designed for intermediate Mandarin learners (CEFR B1｜TOCFL Band 3｜HSK 4). In this episode, we explore the magical and serene atmosphere of Lintianshan Forestry Culture Park in Hualien, Taiwan, through a natural, heartwarming, and conversational Taiwanese Mandarin story. 在這集 Podcast 中，我將跟你分享我最喜歡的秘密基地 - 林田山林業文化園區。 內容包括林田山的歷史，氣氛，以及它給我的感覺。 跟著故事放慢腳步，學習如何用自然的台灣華語聊聊「旅遊景點」、「放鬆舒壓」和「個人感受」。 🔗 Google map - 林田山林業文化園區 | Lintianshan Forestry Culture Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rq77w8nQxzsqhtc57 🔗 Map - 林田山林業文化園區 | Lintianshan Forestry Culture Park https://recreation.forest.gov.tw/Files/Forestry/CP/DM/0800021/114%E6%9E%97%E7%94%B0%E5%B1%B1%E6%9E%97%E6%A5%AD%E6%96%87%E5%8C%96%E5%9C%92%E5%8D%80%E5%9C%B0%E5%9C%96.pdf 🔗 Taiwan Forest Recreation https://recreation.forest.gov.tw/Forestry/CP?typ_id=0800021 🔗 Taiwan East Longitudinal Valley National Scenic Area https://www.erv-nsa.gov.tw/zh-tw/attractions/detail/39# 🔗 Vlog - 《翻岳》【慢遊森旅行】走訪全台最完整林業聚落-花蓮林田山林業文化園區 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrb0UAU7MHw 00:59 Escaping Stress: My Favorite Haven | 壓力大時的秘境：花蓮林田山 02:21 The Discovery & Timber History of Lintianshan | 日本人發現的寶藏：林田山的興起 04:21 A Bustling Community & Free Movies | 繁華的四百戶人家與免費電影院 05:26 From Logging Ban to Cultural Park | 禁伐天然林與居民的修復努力 06:28 The Magic of Lintianshan & Healing Peace | 林田山的魔法：找回屬於自己的寧靜 09:03 Comprehension questions | 理解測驗 📖Study Resources Want the full Transcript and Vocabulary List? ⬇️ Download study materials on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WalkingMandarin/posts/ep-24-my-lin-lin-165364951 👩🏻‍💻📓✍🏻Practice Grammar & Vocabulay https://www.patreon.com/WalkingMandarin/posts/ep-24-my-lin-lin-165363996 【Vocabulary】 發展 Development 輝煌/huī huáng/ glorious, splendid興起/xīng qǐ/ to rise, to spring up沒落/mò luò/ to decline, to wane 環境和氣氛 Environment & Atmosphere 熱鬧/rè nao/ lively, bustling喧鬧/xuān nào/ noisy, clamorous空曠/kōng kuàng/ spacious, open and broad獨特/dú tè/ unique, distinctive寧靜/níng jìng/ tranquil, peaceful偏僻/piān pì/ remote, out-of-the-way隔絕/gé jué/ to isolate, to cut off 林田山 Lintianshan Forestry Culture Park 伐木/fá mù/ logging, timber harvesting鋸樹木/jù shù mù/ to saw wood, to saw trees醫務室/yī wù shì/ clinic, medical room福利社/fú lì shè/ canteen, commissary跨過/kuà guò/ to cross, to step over 【Level & Target】 Level: Upper B1, TOCFL 3, HSK4 Topic: Taiwan Travel & Culture, Hualien Attractions, Lintianshan Forestry Culture Park, Stress Relief & Healing, Historical Anecdotes. Language Focus: Describing places and atmosphere, expressing emotions and self-reflection, storytelling in natural Mandarin, and authentic Taiwanese Mandarin dialogue. Walking Mandarin | 走讀中文 — Walk, Listen, and Learn Authentic Mandarin. #learnchinese #taiwanesemandarin #chineselistening #mandarinlistening #B2chinese #中文聽力 #學中文

    B1+ | TOCFL 3 | HSK 4-5 | My Favorite Taiwanese Sanctuary - 林田山林業文化園區 | Taiwan Mandarin

  5. Jul 28

    B2 | TOCFL 4 | HSK 5 | Animals as Secret Spies? | 史上最強的間諜竟然是蟑螂 | Taiwan Mandarin

    Designed for intermediate Mandarin learners (B2 / TOCFL 4 / HSK 5). In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of animal spies and unique career paths through a natural, humorous, and conversational Taiwanese Mandarin dialogue. 在這集 Podcast 中，我們帶你聊聊顛覆想像的「動物間諜」—— 為什麼蟑螂是史上最強的間諜？ 是什麼讓二戰中的鴿子以時速100的速度狂奔？ 以及說書人領悟到的真理 - 「天生我材必有用」！ 透過這集對話，你會學到怎麼用自然的台灣華語聊聊本能和專長， 也會聽到說書人道地的台灣口音，聽聽台灣人怎麼說中文。 00:57 A Cockroach Spy?! | 蟑螂也能當間諜？ 01:57 How Does a Cockroach Work as a Spy? | 蟑螂怎麼當間諜？ 03:16 Animal Spies Everywhere | 動物間諜大集合 03:40 The Hero Pigeon | 英雄信鴿 05:59 Everyone Has Their Place | 天生我材必有用 07:46 Comprehension questions | 理解測驗 📖Study Resources Want the full Transcript and Vocabulary List? ⬇️ Download study materials on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WalkingMandarin/posts/ep-23-animals-as-164654599 👩🏻‍💻📓✍🏻Practice Grammar & Vocabulay https://www.patreon.com/WalkingMandarin/posts/ep-23-animals-as-164652560 【Vocabulary】 能力和特質, Abilities & Traits 優勢/yōu shì/ advantage, superiority滲透力/shèn tòu lì/ penetration power, capacity to permeate具備/jù bèi/ to possess, to be equipped with生存能力/shēng cún néng lì/ survival ability, capability to survive本能/běn néng/ instinct擅長/shàn cháng/ to be good at, to excel in專業/zhuān yè/ professional, expertise 間諜和任務, Spy & Missions 間諜/jiān dié/ spy秘密基地/mì mì jī dì/ secret base配戴/pèi dài/ to wear (accessories, equipment, etc.)緊急狀況/jǐn jí zhuàng kuàng/ emergency condition, urgent situation搜集情報/sōu jí qíng bào/ to gather intelligence, to collect information裝備/zhuāng bèi/ equipment, gear, to equip預計/yù jì/ to estimate, to plan (for), expected評估/píng gū/ to evaluate, to assess 【Level & Target】 Level: Upper-Intermediate (B2), TOCFL 4, HSK 5. Topic: Animal Spies (Cockroaches & Pigeons), Historical Anecdotes, Unique Professions (Bed Tester), Finding Purpose. Language Focus: Expressing disbelief and surprise, storytelling in natural Mandarin, practical usage of idioms ("天生我材必有用"), and authentic Taiwanese Mandarin dialogue. Walking Mandarin | 走讀中文 — Walk, Listen, and Learn Authentic Mandarin. #learnchinese #taiwanesemandarin #chineselistening #mandarinlistening #B2chinese #中文聽力 #學中文

    B2 | TOCFL 4 | HSK 5 | Animals as Secret Spies? | 史上最強的間諜竟然是蟑螂 | Taiwan Mandarin

  6. Jul 21

    B2 | TOCFL 4 | HSK 5 | Hungary's Public TV Apologizes for Lying. Can We Trust the News? | 我們還能相信新聞媒體嗎？ | Taiwan Mandarin

    Designed for upper-intermediate Mandarin learners (B2 / TOCFL 4 / HSK 5). In this episode, we discuss a major media shock in Hungary: the public TV channel M1 apologized for lying. We also explore the impact of fake news, media brainwashing, and the challenge of communicating with family members who live in a different reality. 在這集 Podcast 中，我們從「匈牙利國家電視台（M1）公開道歉承認說謊」的震驚新聞聊起，深入探討媒體控制、政治宣傳與假新聞如何影響民眾，甚至造成長輩與我們之間的嚴重「認知差異」。 透過這集高難度的自然台灣華語對話，你將學會如何用中文探討國際時事、媒體影響現象，以及如何與家人的溝通難題。 🔗 Hungary's public news broadcasts halted in bid to scrap Orban-era propaganda https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgevwq1pndgo 🔗 Leállították az M1 adását és a Hirado.hu-t https://telex.hu/belfold/2026/07/07/leallt-az-m1-adasa 01:00 M1’s Apology | M1公開道歉 01:37 Where Do People Get Their News? | 新聞是哪裡來的？ 02:50 Information or Brainwashing? | 是資訊？還是洗腦？ 04:16 Parallel Universes Under One Roof | 同一屋簷下的平行宇宙 05:43 Different Voices Matter | 大家都一樣，不奇怪嗎？ 07:30 Comprehension questions | 理解測驗 📖Study Resources Want the full Transcript and Vocabulary List? ⬇️ Download study materials on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WalkingMandarin/posts/ep-22-hungarys-164157929 👩🏻‍💻📓✍🏻Practice Grammar & Vocabulay https://www.patreon.com/WalkingMandarin/posts/ep-22-hungarys-164156672 【Vocabulary】 新聞媒體/xīn wén méi tǐ/ news media媒體人/méi tǐ rén/ media professionals, people working in the media industry獨立媒體/dú lì méi tǐ/ independent media播新聞/bō xīn wén/ to broadcast news名嘴/míng zuǐ/ TV pundit, talking head, media personality贊助/zàn zhù/ to sponsor, sponsorship廣告商/guǎng gào shāng/ advertiser消息來源/xiāo xi lái yuán/ source of information, news source公開/gōng kāi/ public, publicly, to make public片面/piàn miàn/ one-sided, unilateral隱瞞/yǐn mán/ to conceal, to hide (the truth / facts)洗腦/xǐ nǎo/ to brainwash, brainwashing衝擊/chōng jī/ shock, impact認知差異/rèn zhī chā yì/ cognitive difference, gap in perception影響力/yǐng xiǎng lì/ influence, power of influence 【Level & Target】 Level: Upper-Intermediate (B2), TOCFL 4, HSK 5. Topic: Hungary's M1 TV Apology, Media Brainwashing, Fake News, Generational Cognitive Divide. Language Focus: Expressing skepticism, discussing media impact, describing family communication barriers, and authentic Taiwanese Mandarin. Walking Mandarin | 走讀中文 — Walk, Listen, and Learn Authentic Mandarin. #learnchinese #taiwanesemandarin #chineselistening #mandarinlistening #B2chinese

    B2 | TOCFL 4 | HSK 5 | Hungary's Public TV Apologizes for Lying. Can We Trust the News? | 我們還能相信新聞媒體嗎？ | Taiwan Mandarin

  7. Jul 14

    B1 | TOCFL 3 | HSK 4 | A Taste of Taiwan's Military Villages | 眷村的家鄉味 | Taiwan Mandarin

    Designed for intermediate Mandarin learners (B1 / TOCFL 3 / HSK 4). In this episode, we explore Taiwan's unique cultural history and food memories through a natural, conversational Taiwanese Mandarin dialogue. 在這集 Podcast 中，我們帶你走進台灣特有的歷史社區——「眷村/juàn cūn/」，一起聊聊這裡獨特的生活故事與美食文化。 透過這集對話，你將能學到如何用自然的台灣華語聊聊歷史文化、鄰里生活以及如何表達你的「家鄉味」。 🔗 Village Mouth - 村子口 https://maps.app.goo.gl/mFGKChTpuG6HoqwX7 🔗 Documentary of Military Villages | 眷村生活大揭秘 https://youtu.be/Wgh3W8y59eM?si=y8bmwPF7W2eDBW2L 🔗 Drama series of Military Villages | 光陰的故事 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q32MEXVwFk&list=PLO_Ni5GQgTu3iCFwHMEo6S4AIiX1XXHsv 00:50 A Different Taste | 不一樣的味道 01:19 What Is a Military Village? | 眷村是什麼？ 03:00 Life in Those Days | 那個年代的生活 04:23 How Military Village Cuisine Was Born | 眷村菜的由來 06:03 The Taste of Home| 家鄉味 07:24 Comprehension questions | 理解測驗 📖Study Resources Want the full Transcript and Vocabulary List? ⬇️ Download study materials on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WalkingMandarin/posts/ep-21-taste-of-162867062 👩🏻‍💻📓✍🏻Practice Grammar & Vocabulay https://www.patreon.com/WalkingMandarin/posts/ep-21-taste-of-162866287 【Vocabulary】 食物與文化, Food & Culture 麵食/miàn shí/ wheat-based food (e.g., noodles, dumplings, buns)小菜/xiǎo cài/ side dish, appetizer滷/lǔ/ to braise (food in soy sauce and spices)正宗/zhèng zōng/ authentic, traditional家鄉味/jiā xiāng wèi/ the taste of home, nostalgic flavor 居住環境, Living environment 社區/shè qū/ community, neighborhood住宅/zhù zhái/ residence, residential house高樓大廈/gāo lóu dà shà/ tall buildings, skyscrapers巷子/xiàng zi/ alley, lane樓梯 /lóu tī/ stairs, staircase 隔壁/gé bì/ next door鄰居/lín jū/ neighbor破舊/pò jiù/ old and shabby, worn-out簡單/jiǎn dān/ simple, uncomplicated隱私/yǐn sī/ privacy公用/gōng yòng/ public use, shared use 【Level & Target】 Level: Intermediate (B1), TOCFL 3, HSK 4. Focus: Taiwan's Military Village Culture (Juancun), Nostalgic Flavors, Neighborhood Life, and Authentic Taiwanese Mandarin. Walking Mandarin | 走讀中文 — Walk, Listen, and Learn Authentic Mandarin. #learnchinese #taiwanesemandarin #chineselistening #mandarinlistening #taiwanculture #中文聽力 #學中文 #台灣文化

    B1 | TOCFL 3 | HSK 4 | A Taste of Taiwan's Military Villages | 眷村的家鄉味 | Taiwan Mandarin

  8. Jul 7

    B2-C1 | TOCFL 4-5 | HSK 5 | From Kings to Emperors: Why Do People Crave Power? | Taiwan Mandarin

    Improve your Chinese with this intermediate-to-advanced Mandarin listening practice episode about the origin of the title “Emperor” (皇帝) and the rise of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. Perfect for learners preparing for TOCFL 4–5 / HSK 5, or anyone who wants to move beyond textbook Chinese and experience more natural storytelling Mandarin. 0:31 King or Emperor? - 國王？天皇？皇帝？ 1:07 Before the First Emperor - 秦始皇之前的「戰國群雄」 2:12 Beyond Mortal - 從神話中誕生的新稱號 2:54 The Power of Words - 權力的展現 3:48 The Eternal Human Desire for Power - 兩千年不變的「權力慾望」 5:34 Comprehension questions - 理解測驗 📖Study Resources Want the full Transcript and Vocabulary List? ⬇️ Download study materials on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WalkingMandarin/posts/from-kings-to-do-162378192 👩🏻‍💻📓✍🏻Practice Grammar & Vocabulay https://www.patreon.com/WalkingMandarin/posts/ep-20-from-kings-162377593 【Vocabulary】 分水嶺/fēn shuǐ lǐng/ watershed, turning point干擾/gān rǎo/ to interfere, disturbance平起平坐/píng qǐ píng zuò/ to be on an equal footing打趴/dǎ pā/ (slang) to knock someone down霸氣/bà qì/ domineering, powerful and impressive aura神話/shén huà/ mythology, myth貢獻/gòng xiàn/ contribution, to contribute吃飽穿暖/chī bǎo chuān nuǎn/ to have enough food and warm clothes古裝劇/gǔ zhuāng jù/ historical drama, period drama朕/zhèn/ "I" (the imperial self-address reserved for emperors)傑作/jié zuò/ masterpiece中二病/zhōng èr bìng/ "eighth-grader syndrome"聖旨/shèng zhǐ/ imperial edict, decree千秋萬世/qiān qiū wàn shì/ throughout the ages追求/zhuī qiú/ to pursue, to seek after 【Level & Target】 Level: Intermediate to Advanced (B2-C1), TOCFL 4-5, HSK 5. Focus: Chinese history, culture, and authentic spoken Mandarin Walking Mandarin | 走讀中文 — Walk, Listen, and Learn Authentic Mandarin. #LearnChinese #MandarinListeningPractice #ChineseHistory #QinShiHuang #IntermediateChinese #TOCFLListening #HSK5 #ChineseCulture #皇帝 #秦始皇 #學中文

    B2-C1 | TOCFL 4-5 | HSK 5 | From Kings to Emperors: Why Do People Crave Power? | Taiwan Mandarin
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