Dashu Mandarin Podcast

Hello, everyone, it's Dashu Mandarin here. We're three Chinese teachers that focus on providing authentic and valuable Chinese learning materials for the Chinese learners of intermediate level and above. In this Podcast, we will talk about all kinds of things concerning China and Chinese culture, society, etc.You can also watch the video version on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfsNycNoClXZA1FuUJSGT0wWelcome to join us.

Dashu Mandarin Podcast is a education podcast hosted by 李璨理查BEN, with 208 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

李璨理查BEN hosts Dashu Mandarin Podcast, a education show with 208 episodes published.

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  Chinese Podcast Ep214: What Being a Father in China Really Means?

  Aug 17, 202652 min

  What does it truly mean to be a father in modern China? Is parenting about unconditional support, or pushing kids through fierce competition?In this episode of Dashu Mandarin Podcast (大叔中文播客), Teacher Can (璨叔) takes the mic to share a deeply personal, unscripted look at Chinese fatherhood, parenting struggles, and raising a child today. From dealing with high academic pressure and kid's myopia to tackling parental anxiety and teaching resilience through a Rubik’s cube—this conversation goes far beyond typical stereotypes.

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  Chinese Podcast EP213: From Hotel Manager in Macau to Chinese Teacher in Portugal!

  Aug 10, 202645 min

  From standardizing hotel management in Macau to teaching Mandarin online in Portugal! ✈️In this special interview episode of Dashu Mandarin, Can Shu and Cha Shu welcome Vanessa (Yingying)—a former hotel administrative professional who spent years in Taiwan and Macau before moving to Portugal with her family. We dive deep into her unique journey: transitioning from the intense hospitality industry to becoming a full-time online Chinese teacher, navigating the challenges of raising bilingual/multilingual kids in Europe, and finding true happiness in a simple, minimalist lifestyle.Vanessa 老师的网站是 Vanessa's websitehttps://iengieng.my.canva.site/mymandarinjourneyYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@UCQK28JZjC8KWa9_P0SFwizw

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  Chinese Podcast EP212: We Asked Each Other Deep Questions... and Things Got Emotional!

  Aug 10, 202655 min

  What happens when three friends sit down to ask each other deep, unfiltered questions? Things get real, fast! ✨In this episode of Dashu Mandarin, what started as a simple Q&A game quickly turned into one of our most intimate and emotional conversations yet. From funny family updates to deep life philosophies, we’re opening up about the moments that shaped us. Inside this episode:• Can’s reality check on owning a cat & how children’s passions change • Ben’s independent take on family boundaries, aging parents, and dignity • Cha’s raw confession: A 7-year long-distance love story that survived against all odds ❤️

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  Chinese Podcast EP211: Culture Shock: Why is Life in Europe So Slow Compared to Asia?

  Jul 24, 20261 hour

  Why is installing an air conditioner in Spain a month-long nightmare, while in Asia it only takes 24 hours? In this episode of Dashu Mandarin, Ben, Cha, and Can dish on the ultimate culture shock for Asian expats living in Europe: EFFICIENCY! From waiting weeks for an AC installation and banks closing at 2 PM, to multi-year roadworks and strict social rules—we compare the slow-paced European lifestyle with the ultra-convenient culture of China and Taiwan.Is Europe's slow pace a result of strong worker protections and monopolies, or just pure inefficiency? Let’s talk about it! In this episode, we cover:- Ben's crazy story of buying & installing an AC in Barcelona- Service efficiency comparison: Spain vs. Taiwan vs. Mainland China- Bank hours, road construction, and public infrastructure speed- Train security checks, train tickets, and social governance (drunk driving & strict laws)

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  Chinese Podcast EP210: The Reality of Being a Beijing Wife in the UK: No Mother-in-Law Drama?

  Jul 17, 202637 min

  What is it really like to move from Beijing to London and navigate a cross-cultural marriage? 🌏In this episode, we sit down with Kerin, a Beijing native now living in the UK, to talk about life, love, and the cultural shocks that actually matter. Forget the textbooks—we are diving into the real, unfiltered stuff: from the "hidden" perks of having a British mother-in-law to the complex reality of raising "third culture" kids.Is it true that British men put their wives before their mothers? And why is the "Mother-in-Law drama" so different in the UK compared to China? Kerin shares her personal journey from being an Chinese teacher in Beijing to an expat navigating a completely new society in London.

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