Making Mandarin Learning Fun: Miss Panda’s Interview on the I’m Learning Mandarin Podcast

Making Mandarin Learning Fun: Miss Panda’s Interview on the I’m Learning Mandarin Podcast

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with you! I recently had the privilege of being interviewed on the I’m Learning Mandarin podcast, hosted by Mischa Wilmers. This podcast is a fantastic resource for adults learning Mandarin, offering practical tips and insights from educators and learners alike.

About the Podcast

The I’m Learning Mandarin podcast is hosted by Mischa Wilmers, a Mandarin speaker and educator from the UK. Mischa is the founder of the I’m Learning Mandarin website and podcast, where he shares the tools that helped him achieve fluency through self-study. For the past eight years, he has inspired learners with his blog posts on topics like:

• Mastering Mandarin tones

• Understanding how long it takes to learn the language

His Tones Mechanic newsletter is a free resource I highly recommend it.

What We Talked About

In this episode, Mischa and I explored my journey as a language teacher and how I discovered my passion for teaching and learning languages. I shared some of my favorite teaching methods, which focus on using playful and engaging activities to help learners connect with the language.

We also talked about:

• The importance of listening in language acquisition

• How music is a powerful tool in introducing Mandarin to children worldwide

• My work beyond the classroom, helping schools and organizations develop Chinese language and culture programs

Mischa and I shared insights on the importance of making language learning fun and accessible for everyone, from young children to adults.

Listen Now!

I invite you to listen to the episode and join me on this journey. Whether you’re a parent raising bilingual kids, an educator looking for inspiration, or a Mandarin learner yourself, this episode is packed with insights and encouragement.

You can find the episode on Mischa’s site, Spotify and Apple podcasts. While you’re at it, check out Mischa’s other episodes and resources—there’s so much to explore!

What Do You Think?

• How do you make language learning fun in your family or classroom?

• Have you tried using music as a learning tool?

• What are your biggest challenges when learning Mandarin?

I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences!

Interviews that feature Amanda Miss Panda

• Culture Kids on Spring Festival Lunar New Year Celebration

•Library4Multilinguals on Multi-Literacy
•Discover Playful Chinese podcast by Miss Panda

 

 

 

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