Full Mandarin Story is a podcast designed for Mandarin learners at the upper beginner to intermediate level, offering a variety of engaging stories to help improve listening skills.
From imaginative tales about futuristic AI and robotic dogs to everyday life stories like cooking pizza and daily routines, each episode provides an immersive learning experience. The stories are told in clear, natural Mandarin, making it easier to follow along, pick up new vocabulary, and get used to real-world sentence structures.
Whether you're commuting, taking a break, or winding down for the day, tune in and immerse yourself in Mandarin, one story at a time.
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Full Mandarin Story is a podcast designed for Mandarin learners at the upper beginner to intermediate level, offering a variety of engaging stories to help improve listening skills.
From imaginative tales about futuristic AI and robotic dogs to everyday life stories like cooking pizza and daily routines, each episode provides an immersive learning experience. The stories are told in clear, natural Mandarin, making it easier to follow along, pick up new vocabulary, and get used to real-world sentence structures.
Whether you're commuting, taking a break, or winding down for the day, tune in and immerse yourself in Mandarin, one story at a time.
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Ever heard of “Go Dutch” or “AA制”? This episode breaks down this common phrase and how it’s used when splitting bills in Mandarin-speaking cultures. A practical and easy-to-follow story for upper beginners to intermediate learners learning how to navigate social situations. 🎧💳🍜
Check out the scripts here
Traditional characters_#30 AA制
你們聽過AA制嗎?
在大學時期,我跟同學們出去吃飯,
常常在結帳時聽他們說:「Go Dutch!」
「Go Dutch!」還有另外一個名稱叫做AA制。
這是在飯局或旅遊結束後,
每個人要平均分擔所有費用,
或者各自付款的社交方式。
這種狀況會發生是因為,
有時候朋友們喜歡互相請客,
或是只刷一張信用卡付所有的費用。
所以你的朋友們如果說 Go Dutch或者AA制,
意思就是你要一起分擔費用,
或者用自己的現金或信用卡付款。
Simplified character_#30 AA制
你们听过AA制吗?
在大学时期,我跟同学们出去吃饭,
常常在结帐时听他们说:「Go Dutch!」
「Go Dutch!」还有另外一个名称叫做AA制。
这是在饭局或旅游结束后,
每个人要平均分担所有费用,
或者各自付款的社交方式。
这种状况会发生是因为,
有时候朋友们喜欢互相请客,
或是只刷一张信用卡付所有的费用。
所以你的朋友们如果说 Go Dutch或者AA制,
意思就是你要一起分担费用,
或者用自己的现金或信用卡付款。
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