Episode
Would You Survive 48 Hours Speaking Only Chinese?
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- Mandarin Monkey Podcast
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- Feb 18, 2026
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- 2936
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Summary
Chinese New Year is here… but we’re not just talking about red envelopes and dumplings. In this episode: Who should give red envelopes (and when it stops) The weird firework pranks from childhood Why we chose not to vlog our kids And… our idea for a 48-hour Mandarin-only retreat Could you survive two full days speaking only Chinese? No English. No safety net. Just immersion. Let us know if you’d actually come. 🎧 Listen on Spotify 📩 Join our community 🧧 Happy New Year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.