EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 10 MIN
EP12|Mother's Day: Taiwan vs. UK | 母親節大不同:英國送黃水仙?台灣送康乃馨? | Mandarin Listening (B1-B2)
from Walking Mandarin | 走讀中文 · host Peii Ho
Improve your Chinese with this Mandarin listening practice episode about Mother's Day. In this episode, William and Teacher Shuting discuss the fascinating cultural differences between Taiwan and the UK—from the specific dates to the traditional gifts. It's a perfect blend of cultural knowledge and emotional storytelling for Intermediate (B1-B2) learners. 📖Study Resources Want the full Transcript and Vocabulary List? Download study materials on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/WalkingMandarin https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep12-mothers-day-157519804?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link 【Vocabulary】 訂位/dìng wèi/ to make a reservation, to book a table 黃水仙/huáng shuǐ xiān/ daffodil 表達/biǎo dá/ to express, to convey (feelings, ideas) 康乃馨/kāng nǎi xīn/ carnation 幼稚園/yòu zhì yuán/ kindergarten, preschool 手作/shǒu zuò/ handmade, hand-crafted 塗/tú/ to spread, to paint, to smear 膠水/jiāo shuǐ/ glue (liquid) 手忙腳亂/shǒu máng jiǎo luàn/ to be in a mess (clumsy) 升職/shēng zhí/ to get a promotion, to be promoted 預約/yù yuē/ to make an appointment 體驗/tǐ yàn/ to experience (usually through practice or activity) 【Level & Target】 Level: Intermediate (B1-B2), TOCFL 3, HSK 4/5. Focus: Cultural comparison, emotional expression, and real-life Taiwanese Mandarin. Walking Mandarin | 走讀中文 — Walk, Listen, and Learn Authentic Mandarin.
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EP12|Mother's Day: Taiwan vs. UK | 母親節大不同:英國送黃水仙?台灣送康乃馨? | Mandarin Listening (B1-B2)
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