Dashu Mandarin Podcast

Meet Teacher Minmin (郑敏), one of the most cheerful and energetic guests we've ever had on Dashu Mandarin!A childhood injury changed her life. She faced discrimination, failed the postgraduate entrance exam five times, and experienced plenty of unexpected challenges along the way.But how did she become such a positive, funny, and passionate Chinese teacher?In this episode, Uncle Can, Uncle Ben, and Uncle Richard chat with Minmin about her childhood, education, career struggles, teaching experiences, and the surprising stories that had everyone laughing.A heartfelt, hilarious, and inspiring conversation in natural Mandarin Chinese!

Have you ever had to say goodbye to a pet you truly loved? 🐱💔In this episode, Uncle Can shares the emotional story of how his family adopted a cat, slowly fell in love with it, and eventually had to give it away. What started as a happy experience turned into a heartbreaking goodbye.The conversation then takes some unexpected turns! Uncle Ben shares hilarious stories about his father's four dogs, rescued cats, and unusual family life. The three uncles also open up about family relationships, childhood memories, and the complicated bonds between parents and children.From funny animal stories to surprisingly personal conversations, join us for another spontaneous, heartfelt, and sometimes hilarious episode of Dashu Mandarin!

Can a breakup completely change your life? 💔Meet John (王建中), a Chinese teacher with 20 years of teaching experience! But believe it or not, his journey into teaching Chinese began with an unexpected breakup.From working in marketing to becoming a Chinese teacher, John shares how one painful experience changed his career path and eventually led him to discover his passion for teaching.In this episode, the four teachers also chat about love, marriage, relationships, and the ups and downs of life—with plenty of laughter along the way! 😂Check Teacher Jhon's channel here https://www.youtube.com/@UC9RHneALOnf29DgQ5PCyNdg

Uncle Ben is finally back from his month-long trip to China! 🇨🇳✈️From delicious food and rainy days in Chengdu to meeting students and old friends, he has plenty of stories to share.But one unexpected experience turned his trip into an incredibly awkward adventure! 😳What happened? And how did Uncle Ben end up caught in the middle of someone else's complicated situation?Join the three uncles for a hilarious, unscripted conversation about travel, friendship, relationships, and life's unexpected twists!

Maayot, a Chinese graded reading platform that sends short Chinese stories to learners regularly, making Chinese reading easier to turn into a habit. Check out Maayot here: 👉https://www.maayot.com/Maayot，一个中文分级阅读平台。它可以定期给学习者发送短篇中文故事，帮助学习者更轻松、更持续地进行中文阅读练习。0:00 开场5:29 Maayot 8:40 我们刷哪些不正经的短视频-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Even after a long, exhausting day, taking 5 minutes to scroll through short videos before bed has become a universal decompression ritual. In this unscripted episode of Dashu Mandarin, the three hosts peel back the curtain and reveal what’s really on their algorithm feeds!From viral news to bizzare late-night livestreams, this episode is packed with authentic Chinese vocabulary and hilarious life observations:NYC Mayor Speaks Chinese: A look at the NYC Mayor’s viral Mandarin video and how online Chinese teachers chased the clout!Late-Night Guilty Pleasures: Uncle Cha gets moved by retired dairy cows and globe-trotting cats, while Ben encounters chaotic livestreams, kids flipping tables, and driving simulators!Learning Chinese Through Short Videos: How 10-second action clips can actually serve as incredible material for advanced description practice.