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Bitesize Chinese 一口中文

The Bitesize Chinese Podcast is a Taiwanese Mandarin podcast designed to support learners at every stage. 🎧 Podcast series include: – Bitesize Basics 🍰: clear, practical Mandarin for beginners – Bitesize Talks ☕️: everyday topics for confident beginners – Bitesize Convos 🗣️: natural Mandarin for upper-intermediate learners – Bitesize News 🌍: advanced Mandarin through real-world news 📘 Podcast Notes are available for all episodes, providing transcripts and structured review materials to help

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Ep.302 ☕️ Talks｜Die with Zero? 先存錢還是先享受人生？

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2026/10/05

Many of us grow up hearing the same advice: save money, work hard, and enjoy life later. But is that always the best way to live?In this episode of Bitesize Talks, Mindy shares how reading Die With Zero made her rethink her own money mindset (金錢觀). She talks about growing up with the idea of 先苦後甘, why saving money brings a sense of security, and why some life experiences simply can’t wait until retirement.📘 Podcast NotesFull transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into

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Ep.301 🍰 Basics｜Everyday Money Verbs in Mandarin 你應該多存錢

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2026/10/05

Money is something we talk about every day—but do you know how to say spend money, save money, earn money, or pay in Mandarin?In this beginner-friendly episode of Bitesize Basics, Mindy and Joeru introduce the most common money-related expressions you’ll hear in everyday conversations. You’ll also learn the difference between 存錢 (to save money) and 省錢 (to spend less money), a pair of words that many Mandarin learners often confuse.📘 Podcast NotesFull transcripts and structured study support to help

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Ep.300 🎉 Special｜5 Questions Taiwanese People Can’t...

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2026/09/28

300 episodes! 🎉 To celebrate the 300th episode of the Bitesize Chinese Podcast, Mindy, Joeru, and Amber get together for a special conversation about five everyday questions that Taiwanese people don’t always agree on. From escalator etiquette and priority seats to YouBike bells, seeing a doctor for a minor cold, and checking your partner’s phone, they share their answers, challenge each other’s opinions, and explore the unwritten rules behind everyday life in Taiwan. There may not be one

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Ep.299 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ Is Mental Health Finally...

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2026/09/21

In this episode of Bitesize Convos, Mindy and Joeru discuss how attitudes toward mental health have changed in Taiwan. They explore why younger generations are more open to talking about stress and emotions, how popular terms like 內耗 and 情緒價值 became part of everyday conversations, and why seeking therapy is still not always an easy choice.📘 Podcast NotesFull transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning.Now Available here:

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Ep.298 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Feeling a Bit Anxious...

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2026/09/21

In this episode of Bitesize Basics, Mindy and Joeru teach you how to talk about emotions in Mandarin. You’ll learn useful words like 開心、興奮、滿足、感動, as well as more difficult emotions such as 焦慮、煩躁、失望 and 憂鬱.📘 Podcast NotesFull transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning.Now Available here: https://ko-fi.com/bitesizechinese🎯 Today’s Topic:Talking about emotions and feelings in Mandarin🗝 Key Sentence:我最近有一點焦慮。(Wǒ zuìjìn yǒu yìdiǎn jiāolǜ.)I’ve been feeling a

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Ep.297 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Why Am I Tired Even When...

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2026/09/14

You’re sleeping enough. You’re not even that busy. So why do you still feel tired?In this episode of Bitesize Talks, Joeru talks about a feeling many people know well: being tired even when it seems like you haven’t done much. From checking our phones all day to “resting” by watching more videos and lying in bed with a busy mind, he reflects on why modern life can make it so difficult to truly rest.📘 Podcast NotesFull transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real

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Ep.296 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 I’m Under a Lot of Stress...

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2026/09/14

Feeling stressed lately? In this episode of Bitesize Basics, Mindy and Joeru talk about stress, feeling busy, tired, or frustrated, and some common ways people relax and take care of their mental health in Mandarin.📘 Podcast NotesFull transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning.Now Available here: https://ko-fi.com/bitesizechinese🎯 Today’s Topic:Talking about stress and healthy ways to relieve it in Mandarin🗝 Key Sentence:我最近壓力很大。(Wǒ zuìjìn yālì hěn

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Ep.295 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ AI or a Mandarin...

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2026/09/07

Can AI replace Mandarin teachers? 🤖📚 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru discuss how AI is changing the way people learn Mandarin. From instant feedback and personalized practice to awkward sentences and missing human connection, they explore both the strengths and limitations of AI in language learning—and why the role of teachers may be changing rather than disappearing.📘 Podcast NotesFull transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning.Now Available here:

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Ep.294 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Ask AI for Help 請 AI 幫我…

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2026/09/07

How do you ask someone (or AI!) to do something for you in Mandarin? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru build on last week’s AI topic and introduce a super useful structure for real-life communication — using 幫 / 請 / 叫 to get things done. You’ll learn how tone changes depending on your word choice, and how to sound natural, polite, or more direct depending on the situation.📘 Podcast NotesFull transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning.Now Available here:

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Ep.293 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 Brain-Computer Interfaces &...

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2026/09/02

What will AI look like in 2030? 🤖In this episode of Bitesize News, Amber and Joeru look at five predictions about the future of AI — from changes in the global chip industry to AI in healthcare, brain-computer interfaces, energy efficiency, and even the question of whether AI should one day have rights.Along the way, you’ll learn useful Mandarin vocabulary and expressions commonly found in news and technology discussions, including 預言、壟斷、掌控、有望、普及 and more.從晶片市場、醫療應用到腦機介面，AI

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Ep.292 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Are We Too Dependent on...

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2026/08/31

We use AI to write emails, plan trips, organize ideas… but are we becoming too dependent on it?In this episode of Bitesize Talks, Mindy shares how AI slowly became part of her daily life — from writing podcast content to deciding what to eat for dinner. She also talks about something more personal: why more and more people are starting to treat AI like a friend, and whether that could change the way we connect with real people.📘 Podcast NotesFull transcripts and structured study support to help you

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Ep.291 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 What Can You Do with AI?...

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2026/08/31

What can you actually do with AI in Mandarin? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru introduce a super practical sentence pattern — 我用 AI + Verb — to help you talk about how you use AI in daily life. From looking up information to writing emails and making presentations, you’ll learn natural, real-life Mandarin you can start using right away.📘 Podcast NotesFull transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning.Now Available here: https://ko-fi.com/bitesizechinese🎯

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Ep.290 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ Can MBTI Predict a Good...

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2026/08/24

Can MBTI predict whether two people will get along? In Taiwan, MBTI has become almost as popular as astrology. Many people ask about personality types when making friends, dating, or even meeting new coworkers. But can four letters really tell us whether two people are compatible?In this episode, Mindy and Joeru discuss how MBTI influences friendships, romantic relationships, and workplace dynamics. They also explore the limits of personality tests and talk about what truly matters when getting to

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Ep.289 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 MBTI Personality Types (2)...

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2026/08/24

Last time, we talked about E 人、I 人、J 人、and P 人 — and this week, we’re continuing with the other four MBTI personality types 😆 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru introduce beginner-friendly Mandarin expressions to talk about emotions, decision-making styles, creativity, and the way people understand the world.📘 Podcast NotesFull transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning.Now Available here: https://ko-fi.com/bitesizechinese🎯 Today’s Topic:Talking about

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Ep.288 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 The Personality Behind...

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2026/08/24

In this episode of Bitesize News, Joeru and Amber discuss a recent attack involving an obsessive fan and a cheerleader — and explore why intense admiration can sometimes turn into jealousy, harassment, or even aggression.本集將用清楚易懂的中文討論帶你了解「狂粉」常見的跟蹤、偷拍與騷擾行為，以及為什麼有些粉絲會把自己與偶像的關係想像得過於親密，甚至在遭到拒絕後「由愛生恨」。News source:《聯合報》, 2026/06/22, 沈能元 (低自信、妄想型人格狂粉易由愛生恨)📘 Podcast NotesFull transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning.Now Available here:

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Ep.289☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Can MBTI Really Explain...

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2026/08/18

Can MBTI really help us understand a person? MBTI has become incredibly popular in recent years, and many people use labels like E 人, I 人, J 人, and P 人 to describe themselves. In this episode, Joeru shares his thoughts on why MBTI feels accurate, why people can change over time, and why we should be careful not to judge others based on four letters alone.📘 Podcast NotesFull transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning.Now Available here:

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Ep.286 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 MBTI Personality Types (1)...

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2026/08/18

MBTI has become incredibly popular in Taiwan recently — people now casually describe themselves as “E 人”, “I 人”, “J 人”, or “P 人” in daily conversation 😆 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru introduce some beginner-friendly Mandarin expressions to talk about personality types, habits, and social behavior.📘 Podcast NotesFull transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning.Now Available here: https://ko-fi.com/bitesizechinese🎯 Today’s Topic:Talking about MBTI

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Ep.285 🌞 Summer Special 🌞 5 Swedish Words You Can't...

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2026/07/27

This is Bitesize Summer Special (3) 🌞In this episode, Mindy shares five of her favorite Swedish words—fika, fredagsmys, lagom, allemansrätten, and smultronställe. While these words may be difficult to translate directly, each one offers a glimpse into how many Swedes think about relationships, rest, nature, and everyday life. Rather than learning Swedish vocabulary, you'll explore the cultural values hidden behind these words—all in natural Taiwanese Mandarin.📘 Podcast NotesFull transcripts and

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Ep.284 🌞 Summer Special 🌞 Breakfast with a Swedish...

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2026/07/20

This is Bitesize Summer Special (2) 🌞 In this episode, Mindy takes you to a real Swedish breakfast table. Together with her Swedish boyfriend, she introduces some typical breakfast foods and three interesting items rarely seen in Taiwan: egg cups, a cheese slicer, and fish roe in a tube. They also compare Swedish and Taiwanese breakfast habits—from cold and hot food to eating at home and visiting breakfast shops.📘 Podcast NotesFull transcripts and structured study support to help you turn

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Ep.283 🌞 Bitesize Summer Special 🌞 A Long Summer Day...

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2026/07/17

This is Bitesize Summer Special (1) 🌞In this episode, Mindy shares what a long summer day in Sweden feels like—from swimming and drinking coffee by the lake to learning that doing nothing can be a meaningful way to enjoy the summer.📘 Podcast NotesFull transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning.Now Available here: https://ko-fi.com/bitesizechinese🎯In this episode, you’ll learn:– Why summer days feel so long in Sweden– How Swedish families spend time

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