One effective method of increasing exposure to Mandarin, either for yourself or for children, is through movies. It's worth noting that Disney+ has several films available with Mandarin Chinese audio dubbing. Simply switch the audio language to access them!
How to switch your audio and change your subtitles on Disney+:
Start the movie you want to watch.
In the first few seconds of the video, click on the Language button which can be found at the upper-right corner of the screen.
Select ‘Mandarin’ or ‘Taiwanese Mandarin’ for audio.
Select your caption language (optional). I like to choose English so that I can learn along with the audio.
Here are 10 Live-Action Movies Available in Mandarin on Disney+ to start up your language learning:
Avengers: Endgame
IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
After the devastating events of the Infinity War, the remaining Avengers assemble to reverse Thanos' actions and save the universe.
Avengers: Infinity War
IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
The fate of the universe is at stake as the powerful and villainous Thanos seeks to obtain all six Infinity Stones, which would give him the power to destroy all life. The Avengers must unite with other heroes from across the Marvel Cinematic Universe to stop him and save the world.
Captain America: The First Avenger
IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
Rejected soldier Steve Rogers transforms into Captain America by using "Super-Soldier serum". However, it's not free, as he battles a warmonger and a terrorist group.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
Steve Rogers grapples with his place in the present and allies with Avenger Black Widow, also an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D, to confront a historic assassin, the Winter Soldier.
Captain America: Civil War
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
Political meddling divides the Avengers, with Captain America and Iron Man at odds.
Ant-Man
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
Burglar Scott Lang has a suit that can shrink him and make him strong. He must be a hero and assist Dr. Hank Pym's world-saving plan.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2
IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
Guardians fight to stay together, but family troubles brew. Star-Lord meets his celestial dad, Ego, whose ambition looms large.
Solo: A Star Wars Story
IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
With the Millennium Falcon as your vessel, traverse to a distant galaxy for an epic action adventure that shall steer the fate of a Star Wars saga's improbable protagonist.
The Jungle Book
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
Forced to escape the jungle due to the menacing tiger Shere Khan, a man-cub named Mowgli embarks on a self-discovery journey alongside Bagheera the panther and Baloo the free-spirited bear, seeking guidance from nature and defying the odds.
Mulan
IMDb Rating: 5.7/10
To save her father, a young Chinese maiden takes on the guise of a male warrior, venturing into battle and challenging societal norms in the process.
Aside from these entertaining live-action movies, you can also introduce your child to Mandarin through storybooks about simple everyday activities that teach important life lessons and showcase Chinese culture!
Looking for a place to start? You can check out my wide selection of bilingual books available in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Cantonese, and English. A gift of a second language is priceless!
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