Dashu Mandarin Podcast

Ever wondered what happens when you combine a month-long European vacation with two "typical" Chinese aunties (and your own mother)? In this episode of Uncle Chinese, Ben breaks his silence after a 30-day journey across Spain, France, and Italy with his mom and her best friend of 50 years. What started as a labor of love quickly turned into a masterclass in patience, cultural clashes, and the universal experience of traveling with parents. From their obsession with asking locals about their rent and retirement age to their strict "no-cheese" diet in Italy, we’re unpacking the funny and often frustrating habits of the older generation.

Uncle Can is finally back after an operation and rest.

In today's mandarin podcast we interviewed Cherry from the  @chinesemandarincherry  Chinese Teacher Cherry is young, open-minded, and has experienced life abroad as well as life in big cities in China. But in the end, she made a surprising decision: she left the fast-paced city life behind and moved to Tengchong, a small town in Yunnan.Why would someone choose a quieter and simpler life after seeing so much of the world? What kind of mindset and inner journey led her to make this decision?In this natural Chinese conversation, we talk about modern Chinese culture and China life, pressure in big cities, slow living in China, and the different ways young Chinese people think about happiness and success today.This is also a great video for Chinese learners — you’ll hear natural spoken Mandarin, real opinions, and authentic cultural perspectives through comprehensible conversation.Whether you're learning Chinese or simply curious about life in China beyond Beijing and Shanghai, I hope you enjoy this interview.

In this episode of Dashu Mandarin Podcast, we invited Chinese teacher Ludi  @MANDARINONTHATBEAT  from the U.S. 🇺🇸🎤Ludi has created a completely different way to learn Chinese — through Afro-beat, Hip-hop, rhythm, and movement. Instead of memorizing endless vocabulary lists and boring grammar rules, you can naturally absorb Mandarin vocabulary, tones, pronunciation, and sentence patterns through music.🎶 Master Mandarin vocabulary, grammar & tones naturally with Afro-beat & Hip-hop music…All you have to do is… JUST LISTEN… and dance a little 💃🕺In today’s conversation, the Dashus explore a brand-new approach to Chinese learning with Ludi and talk about why learning Mandarin doesn’t have to feel stressful or boring. This is comprehensible input Chinese in real life — fun, memorable, and full of energy.Whether you're learning Chinese as a beginner or already studying HSK Chinese, this episode will show you a fresh and motivating way to improve your Mandarin listening skills naturally.

In this episode of Mandarin Podcast, we’re joined by Chinese teacher Siyu for a lively and insightful conversation about cross-cultural life and family.We explore Siyu’s experience in an international marriage, comparing the differences between Chinese and Spanish families in a fun and relatable way. She shares stories about how she gets along with her Spanish mother-in-law, and some hilarious moments when her Spanish husband celebrated Chinese New Year in China for the first time.We also dive into cultural differences in raising children in China and Spain, including how grandparents interact with their grandchildren, and the unique role of family in daily life. Plus, we talk about something you might not expect — the tradition of eating insects in Yunnan!This episode is perfect for Chinese learners who want to improve their listening skills while discovering authentic cultural perspectives.