In Episode 466 of the Mandarin Monkey Podcast, Ula and Tom dive into the strange world of AI language learning apps, including one that judged Tom’s Mandarin level almost instantly after saying “你好”! We chat about why language confidence matters, how AI should assess learners, and what actually helps people improve their Chinese naturally.
We also share exciting updates about the brand-new Mandarin Monkey learning platform currently in development, including progress tracking, flashcards, homework tools, vocabulary lists, teacher feedback, and more community features coming soon.
Then we play Headbands in Mandarin and English. Expect confusion, ridiculous clues, paintbrush disasters, clothing misunderstandings, and one of the hardest guessing games we’ve ever played.
We also talk about:
Learning Mandarin through conversation and context
Why vocabulary alone doesn’t define your level
AI chat partners for language practice
Walking podcasts and GoPro ideas
Monkey Plays and bilingual gaming content
Future plans for Mandarin Monkey learners and teachers
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