Mandarin Monkey Podcast

467 - Meeting Ya Ting

May 15, 2026·46 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this episode, Ula sits down with new Mandarin Monkey teacher Yating for a fun first conversation together.They discuss the kinds of questions Taiwanese people always ask when meeting someone new, including where you’re from, your star sign, and whether you’re an I person or a J person. The conversation also explores life abroad, cultural differences between Taiwan, the UK, and Sweden, and the small daily habits that become surprisingly emotional when living overseas.Topics include:Taiwanese social cultureAstrology and personality types in TaiwanIntrovert vs extrovert (I vs E)Planning personalities (J vs P)Shoes inside the houseFood hygiene differencesPublic changing rooms in SwedenA relaxed and natural Mandarin conversation for learners who enjoy culture, personality discussions, and everyday life topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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