Learning Mandarin Podcast

Three Men and the God of Language Learning

2008-11-06T12:55:00.002+08:00

The Chinese version of the English one I wrote a few weeks ago. So far this is the only podcast which has both Chinese version and English version.

Three Men and the God of Language Learning

Transcript is available at www.mslmaster.com

Also remember, three and half weeks left for you to get the seven transcripts for free by purchasing the transcript of Phoenix.

Phoenix

2008-10-22T14:16:00.000+08:00

I always love phoenix and what phoenix represents. I'd like to share some of what I know about phoenix.

Phoenix

And there is an other important message. I have re-branded the main website into www.mslmaster.com. The website has grown up and it needs a new identity. So I chose a new name for it.

So, in the celebration of a reborn website, from now until Nov 30, 2008, if you purchase this podcast's transcript - Phoenix, I'll also email you seven other podcast transcripts. They are transcripts for the following shows:

Mount Tai
What is waiting for us in 2009?
Three Little Pigs story 2
Free Stuff Benefits a few, hurts all
Shadow Behind the Glory
Economist And Fortune Teller
New Three Piggy Story

As usual, the transcript is in pinyin and simplified Chinese characters and will cost you a dollar. To get it, go to www.mslmaster.com.

Remember to update your bookmark. The old link www.msllearningcenter.com will soon be a broken one.

Mount Tai - Video

2008-10-07T17:16:00.000+08:00

Mount Tai

2008-10-07T16:32:00.000+08:00

Every Chinese knows Mount Tai (泰山). However, it seems that it isn't well known outside of the country. If you ever want to get there, work out hard and be prepared. This is an account of my Mount Tai experience.

Mount Tai

Transcript (in characters and pinyin) is available at www.msllearningcenter.com/catalog

What is waiting for us in 2009?

2008-09-28T14:33:00.000+08:00

For anybody who is following the news, Can 700b package be passed or not at this weekend? And what effect will it have upon us? I have my reservations.

What is waiting for us in 2009?

Transcript is available at www.msllearningcenter.com/catalog

Three Little Pigs Story 2

2008-09-16T16:58:00.000+08:00

A second version of this timeless wonderful bed time story. It is so versital.

Enjoy it before you fall asleep.

The Little Pigs Story 2

Transcript available at www.msllearningcenter.com/catalog

Free Stuff Benefits a Few, Hurts All

2008-08-26T19:38:00.000+08:00

Maybe not all. But sometimes, would you rather pay to get something good?

Free Stuff Benefits a Few, Hurts All

Transcript is available (not free, it'll cost you a $) at www.msllearningcenter.com/catalog

Shadow behind the glory

2008-08-14T10:31:00.000+08:00

After learning that the Olympic Opening ceremony is not perfect after all, I'm devastated.

Shadow behind the glory

Transcript is available at www.msllearningcenter.com/catalog

Economist And Fortune Teller

2008-07-23T12:18:00.000+08:00

This is my analysis on the similarities between economists and fortune tellers.

Economist And Fortune Teller

Transcription is available at www.msllearningcenter.com/catalog

New Three Piggy Story

2008-07-06T14:25:00.000+08:00

It's 旧瓶装新酒. It is a bed time story. Hope you enjoy it before you fall asleep!

New Three Piggy Story

Transcript is available at www.msllearningcenter.com/catalog

The Album of Boats

2008-06-23T12:34:00.000+08:00

This is for us boat lovers.

Idioms everywhere

2008-05-25T12:48:00.000+08:00

Have you ever found that it's hard to use idioms? Listen to this podcast for some inspiration!

Idioms everywhere

Transcript in pinyin and simplified characters is available at www.msllearningcenter.com/catalog

Inflation and bio fuel

2008-05-12T15:49:00.000+08:00

The latest news on CPI in China is 8.5% last month, with a soaring 68.3% increase in pork. I don't think bio fuel can last very long.

Inflation and bio fuel

Transcript in pinyin and simplified characters available at www.msllearningcenter.com/catalog

This Man's Old Fashioned Job - video

2008-04-28T17:45:00.000+08:00

This Man's Old Fashioned Job

2008-04-28T16:17:00.000+08:00

He works in Wu Zhen, Zhe Jiang. He has this very old and traditional job, making silver jewelries and selling them. I feel very fortunate to listen to his stories.

This Man's Old Fashioned Job

Transcript in pinyin and simplified characters is available at www.msllearningcenter.com/catalog

A burning ember - video

2008-04-09T12:05:00.001+08:00

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A burning ember

2008-04-09T11:14:00.000+08:00

A burning ember could burn through the whole hill. The sad part is that this ember is from a burning candle, not the lightening. The video shows it all.

A burning ember

Transcript in pinyin and simplified characters is available at www.msllearningcenter.com/catalog

Modern Slave

2008-03-29T18:31:00.000+08:00

Modern society creates modern slaves. For example: are you your money's slave?

Listen to: Modern Slave

Transcript in pin yin and simplified characters is available at www.msllearningcenter.com/catalog

Ivory Tower and Real World

2008-03-09T22:50:00.000+08:00

This is a binary world. And here's something I observe:

Ivory Tower and Real World

Transcript in pinyin and simplified characters is available at www.msllearningcenter.com/catalog

Lion Dance - II Tradition

2008-02-25T20:37:00.000+08:00

This is a thought train running through from lion dance to Starbucks and Nike.

Lion Dance II - Tradition

Transcript in pinyin and simplified characters is available at www.msllearningcenter.com/catalog

Lion Dance - I

2008-02-17T23:59:00.000+08:00

Feb 7 was the first day of Chinese lunar year of rat. It will last for 15 days and it's a great time to enjoy all different kinds of Chinese traditions and treats. Here is some great lion dance for your eyes and ears!

Go Home for Chinese New Year

2008-02-10T13:18:00.000+08:00

At one point, there were 600000 people got stranded in Guangzhou train station a week before Chinese New Year. They suffered from cold and rain, and were happy to get by through some instant noodles. What were they waiting for and what was there for them for all the toughness?

It was going home for Chinese New Year.

Transcript in pinyin and simplified characters for this podcast is available at www.msllearningcenter.com/catalog

An Ice and Snow World - II

2008-01-21T14:13:00.000+08:00

Continuing from last post, here's something couldn't be captured by a camera, and something could.

Enjoy An Ice and Snow World II and my gift.

Transcript is available at www.msllearningcenter.com/catalog

An Ice and Snow World - I

2008-01-15T18:20:00.000+08:00

This world is surely very cold. It's so cold that my cell phone and camera stopped working. Later on I learned trick: put them in an inside pocket, so body warmth can keep them working.

Enjoy the video.

Chinese People and Music

2007-12-19T11:45:00.000+08:00

This is the last podcast in year 2007. I should talk about something beautiful. What can have a lasting effect on people? What can be so beautiful and thought provoking?

Music. So it comes to today's Chinese People and Music.

Transcript is available at www.msllearningcenter.com/catalog
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!