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Episode 8 – Intermediate: The Same Dish Reveals a Different Flavor in Every Place
Have you ever noticed how the same dish can taste completely different depending on where you eat it? In this Intermediate-level episode, you’ll hear a story about discovering regional food in Taiwan—from sweet-and-salty mǐgāo to the north–south differences in zòngzi.

Beyond flavor, this story explores how food carries family traditions, local culture, and even personal memories. You’ll also pick up natural Mandarin sentence patterns like “我發現…” (“I discovered…”) and “不只是…, 更是…” (“Not only…, but also…”), perfect for describing your own experiences.

Perfect for learners around HSK 3–4, same as our Get Speaking Mandarin 3 course!

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Episode 7 – Basic: Weather and Feelings

How does the weather affect your mood? In this Basic-level episode, you’ll hear a story about rainy days, sunny days, and even typhoon days—and how each one changes what we do and how we feel.

From tea and books on rainy afternoons to coffee walks on sunny days, this episode shows how simple choices can turn any kind of weather into something meaningful.

Perfect for learners around HSK 2–3, same as our Get Speaking Mandarin 2 course!

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Episode 6 – Basic: I Went on a Trip to the Zoo

Do you remember your last trip? In this Basic-level episode, you’ll hear about a family outing to the zoo. From taking the MRT, to seeing elephants, giraffes, monkeys, birds, and rabbits—it’s a simple story full of everyday travel expressions.

By the end, you’ll not only hear about a fun day at the zoo, but also pick up some useful phrases for talking about trips and experiences.

Perfect for learners around HSK 2–3, same as our Get Speaking Mandarin 2 course!

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Episode 4 – Advanced: The Rhythm of the Seasons and Life

Seasons don’t just change the weather—they shape what we eat, how we live, and even how we think about ourselves.

In this advanced-level episode, you’ll hear reflections on how the rhythm of spring, summer, autumn, and winter influence daily life, habits, and personal growth. From seasonal foods to writing letters at each season’s turn, this story explores how cycles of nature mirror the cycles within us.

Perfect for learners around HSK 4–5, same as our Get Speaking Mandarin 4 course (forthcoming)!

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