{"podcast":{"title":"Mandarin Monkey Podcast","slug":"mandarin-monkey-podcast-476044","podcast_index_feed_id":476044,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/671683b6c054f53907d2cb8f","website_url":"https://mandarinmonkey.com/","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/671683b6c054f53907d2cb8f/show-cover.jpg","author":"Mandarin Monkey Ltd","episode_count":527,"summary":"Chinese and English Language podcast. A mixed couple (Tom & Ula) living in Taiwan, teach Chinese through the use of Chinglish (Chinese and English) on a variety of topics. Learn Chinese, study methods, Entertainment, news, life, business, hints and tricks to learning Mandarin. Hear a native speaking naturally and at natural pace but with the English translation so you can follow the context of the conversation. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T04:17:58.183079+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mandarin-monkey-podcast-476044"},"episode":{"title":"British Slang That Confuses Mandarin Learners | Episode 450","slug":"british-slang-that-confuses-mandarin-learners-episode-450","published_at":"2026-02-25T20:07:48+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mandarin-monkey-podcast-476044/british-slang-that-confuses-mandarin-learners-episode-450","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mandarin-monkey-podcast-476044","url":"https://shows.acast.com/mandarin-monkey-podcast/episodes/british-slang-that-confuses-mandarin-learners-episode-450","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/671683b6c054f53907d2cb8f/e/699f5694d15b2c2a1258070e/media.mp3","summary":"Episode 450 is here! 🎉 In this fun and chaotic bilingual episode, we chat about life getting back to normal after the holidays, the challenges of new projects, and a possible Mandarin retreat idea… before things take a very British turn 😅 We dive into one tiny English word — “piss” — and explore the MANY ways British people actually use it in real life. If you’ve ever been confused by British slang, this episode is for you. This podcast is spoken in both Mandarin and English , making it perfect for learners who want natural, real-world listening practice. What you’ll hear in this episode: Real couple conversation in Mandarin + English British slang explained in context Cultural differences in language use Relaxed, natural listening practice Whether you're a beginner or advanced learner, come hang out and improve your Mandarin the natural way. 📩 Got a story to share? Email us: chat@mandarinmonkey.com 🎓 Want to learn with us? Try a free trial lesson! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Episode 450 is here! 🎉 In this fun and chaotic bilingual episode, we chat about life getting back to normal after the holidays, the challenges of new proj…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2198,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mandarin-monkey-podcast-476044/episodes/british-slang-that-confuses-mandarin-learners-episode-450/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mandarin-monkey-podcast-476044/british-slang-that-confuses-mandarin-learners-episode-450.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}