Reliving my youth, remembering "Monkey", a Japanese TV show which was broadcast in the UK in the 70s and 80s. It was dubbed into English.

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Monkey Magic

In this episode, I’ll help you tell the difference between “知道”、“了解” 、“理解”and “认识”~

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

“知道”VS“了解”VS“理解”：They All Mean "Know"?

In this episode, I’ll help you understand the difference between three Chinese words that are all related to "life": “生命”, “生活”, and “一生“. Learn how they differ in meaning and usage!

“生命”“生活”“一生”：All Mean Life?

How do you say “It doesn’t matter” in Chinese? In this episode, I’ll show you how to express this phrase naturally in different situations—whether you're comforting someone, making a casual choice, or downplaying an issue.You’ll learn a range of useful expressions that native speakers actually use. Let’s make your Chinese sound more real and confident!

“It Doesn’t Matter” 中文怎么说？看语境！

In today’s episode, we’ll talk about a really useful word in Chinese—提前. It means “in advance” or “ahead of time,” but do you know the difference between how it works in Chinese and in English? Let’s dive in!

Which Comes First? 提前 or In Advance?

In this episode, I’ll explain the differences between “全职 / 兼职” and “主业 / 副业” in Chinese! Let’s learn how Chinese people talk about different kinds of work and income~
Plus, you’ll get some handy vocabulary to describe your own job situation!