Episode
469 - She Was Heartbroken 💔 | Real Mandarin & English Conversation
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- Mandarin Monkey Podcast
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- Jun 12, 2026
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- 5488
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Summary
Can a Taiwanese really dislike bubble milk tea? 😱 In this episode, Ula, Tom, and Yating sit down for a relaxed Mandarin-English conversation covering everything from bubble tea and Taiwanese food to relationships, life abroad, and cultural differences. Yating shares what it's like living in Sweden for nearly a decade and reveals a surprising opinion that leaves Ula heartbroken. Tom joins the conversation with his experiences living in Taiwan, his advice for foreigners considering a move there, and his thoughts on adapting to a completely different culture. The trio also discuss one of the questions they're asked most often: how have Ula and Tom managed to work together, build Mandarin Monkey, raise a family, and stay happily married for so many years? 🥤 Topics in this episode: • A Taiwanese who doesn't like bubble tea?! • Chinese zodiac vs Western star signs • Living in Sweden as a Taiwanese expat • Tom's advice on moving to Taiwan • Working with your spouse every day • Building a business together • Long-term relationships and marriage • Taiwan culture, food, and daily life • Real Mandarin and English conversation Whether you're learning Mandarin, interested in Taiwan, living abroad, or simply enjoy authentic bilingual conversations, this episode is full of natural language, cultural insights, and plenty of laughs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.