I Know You…

• You know a lot of vocabulary, but you’re not sure how to use it in real-life situations.

• You still find yourself translating from your native language every time you speak.

• You want to understand real spoken Taiwanese Mandarin, not just textbook sentences.

• You’ve tried to follow fast conversations, but they blur together. People speak quickly, connect words, and suddenly it’s like… wait, what?

• You’ve listened to podcasts and watched YouTube videos, but the next day, you’ve already forgotten the phrases.

• You want to understand the rhythm of how people talk to friends, family, or strangers, and sound natural doing it.

• And more than anything, you want Mandarin to feel alive, not like a chore.

But have you ever wondered why you can understand everything in class, but get totally lost when you talk to people outside?

Here’s the truth no one tells you:
Mandarin teachers are trained to use standard pronunciation. They’re not doing anything wrong.
They’re teaching “standard Mandarin,” not “Taiwanese spoken Mandarin.”

That’s exactly why authentic materials matter.

You don’t have to speak like a local, but if you want to understand locals, you need to train your ear with how people actually talk.

Here’s the thing: if your goal is to speak Mandarin, you need large amounts of listening input and reading first.
Speaking comes from understanding, and understanding comes from exposure. Not from memorizing.

That’s where Mandarin and Chill comes in.

It’s a chill, input-rich, visually-supported Mandarin course built around real Taiwanese vlogs
riding the bus, hiking, chatting with family, tasting craft beer, exploring wild hot springs, and more.

You’ll follow natural speech, guess meaning through context, and start noticing how real Mandarin sounds.

By the End of This Course, You Will…

• You’re starting to apply one word in different contexts.

• You’re starting to think in Mandarin.

• Understand how Taiwanese Mandarin really sounds, in real places, with real people

• Get used to natural speech, connected sounds, and casual expressions

• Feel confident listening to fast conversations, even if you miss a word, you won’t feel lost

• Know how people speak differently to friends, family, or strangers, and adapt your tone naturally

• Pick up useful vocabulary and phrases without memorizing

• Express yourself in a way that sounds more local, more human, and more you

So go ahead grab your headphones, hit play, and let’s Mandarin and Chill.