Chapter
Learning a New Language with Dad
09:52 - 14:14 (04:22)
A personal narrative about the speaker's experience learning a new language with her father and discovering a new aspect of their relationship.
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Megan Tan and her father have always struggled to connect due to their differences.
09:52 - 10:37 (00:45)
Summary
Megan Tan and her father have always struggled to connect due to their differences. During a call in 2021, they discuss how emotional they are and how it affects their relationship.
ChapterLearning a New Language with Dad
Episode790: You're It
PodcastThis American Life
Megan Tan shares her experience of learning the Chinese language and how it helped her connect with her family and understand her heritage.
10:37 - 12:19 (01:42)
Summary
Megan Tan shares her experience of learning the Chinese language and how it helped her connect with her family and understand her heritage.
ChapterLearning a New Language with Dad
Episode790: You're It
PodcastThis American Life
The speaker recounts how her dad was closed off, distant and unsupportive during her childhood.
12:19 - 13:20 (01:00)
Summary
The speaker recounts how her dad was closed off, distant and unsupportive during her childhood. She shares how their relationship remained superficial as she grew older, despite her efforts to stay in touch.
ChapterLearning a New Language with Dad
Episode790: You're It
PodcastThis American Life
The speaker shares his story of how he supported his father who was going through a deep depression by making him a part of his daily routine despite living far away, and how his efforts helped his father come out of it.
13:20 - 14:14 (00:53)
Summary
The speaker shares his story of how he supported his father who was going through a deep depression by making him a part of his daily routine despite living far away, and how his efforts helped his father come out of it.