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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.181 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Do You Like Getting...

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2025/09/08

Do you love massages… or hate them? 💆‍♀️😖In this episode, Mindy and Joeru chat about getting a massage in Mandarin — and why their opinions couldn’t be more different! Along the way, you’ll learn essential massage-related vocabulary, from body parts to how to ask for more (or less) pressure. Whether you’re headed to a foot massage shop or just want to understand what 按摩 means, this episode has you covered. 🎯 Today’s Topic: How to talk about massages in Mandarin — from full-body treatments to

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Ep.180 你說話太直接了嗎？🙃🤡 Let’s Talk About Indirect Talk

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2025/09/01

Have you ever noticed that Taiwanese people often avoid being too direct in conversation? Instead of saying “no,” you’ll hear phrases like 「再看看」(I’ll take another look) or 「改天再約」(let’s meet another day). In this episode, Mindy and Joeru dive into the cultural reasons behind this communication style — from harmony and face to subtle ways of leaving room for flexibility. In this episode, we cover: – What “indirect speech” means in Taiwanese culture – Everyday examples like 「再聯絡」「我再考慮看看」「應該可以喔」 – Why

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Ep.179 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Are You Scared or Is It...

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2025/09/01

Is it 怕, 害怕, or 可怕? 🤔In this fun Ghost Month episode, Mindy and Joeru teach you how to talk about fear in Mandarinthe right way! Whether you’re afraid of ghosts, worried about being late, or watching a scary movie, you’ll learn the key differences between three important words:怕,害怕, and可怕. 🎯 Today’s Topic: How to say “I’m scared” vs. “It’s scary” in Mandarin — and when to use each word correctly! 🗝 Key Sentence: 你怕不怕鬼？(Nǐ pà bú pà guǐ?) – Are you scared of ghosts? 🗣 Listener Challenge:

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Ep.178 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Ghost Month Taboos 鬼月的禁忌

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2025/08/25

Why do people in Taiwan avoid whistling, swimming, or cutting their nails at night during Ghost Month? 👻In this episode, Mindy explains what Ghost Month (鬼月) is — and shares some of the most interesting taboos Taiwanese people still follow today. From superstitions to safety tips, you’ll learn about culture, beliefs, and beginner-friendly Mandarin along the way. In this episode, we cover: – What Ghost Month is and why it’s important in Taiwan – Taboos about going out, cutting hair, and hanging

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Ep.177 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Polite Ways to Say “Death”...

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2025/08/25

Did you know saying “ghost” out loud can bring bad luck? 👻In this episode, Mindy and Joeru show you softer ways to talk about death and ghosts in Mandarin, especially during Ghost Month (鬼月) in Taiwan. You’ll learn how to avoid sounding too direct, respect cultural taboos, and better understand the hidden meanings behind words like走了and不在了. 🎯 Today’s Topic:Euphemisms for “death” and “ghost” in Mandarin — and how tone and context can change everything! 🗝 Key Sentence:我奶奶去世了。 (Wǒ nǎinai qùshì

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Ep.176 學中文，你做對了嗎？🤩📚Smarter Mandarin: Swap NG Habits...

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2025/08/18

A calm check-in on study habits. Mindy and Joeru unpack common “NG” (no-good) patterns in Mandarin learning and share small tweaks you can try this week. Real examples, clear reasoning, and practical ideas to make everyday conversations feel smoother. In this episode, we cover:Why memorized words vanish when you speak: no real-life link, not enough sentence practiceReading–speaking gap: modality mismatch (visual vs. auditory) and character–speech imbalanceClassroom vs. real life: teachers decode

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Ep.175 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Our Suggestions for...

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2025/08/18

Want to sound helpful and friendly in Mandarin? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru teach you how to use the sentence pattern我建議你…(“I suggest you…”) to give advice — from weekend activities to study tips. You’ll learn practical phrases that make your Mandarin more natural and easy to use in daily life. In this episode, we cover: – Our key sentence:我建議你用Podcast練習聽力。 – Using我建議你…to suggest daily habits and fun activities – Weekend ideas: hiking, night markets, and Taiwanese snacks – Study suggestions:

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Ep.174 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Learn Languages Smarter...

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2025/08/11

Is there really “one best way” to learn a language?Joeru shares his real journeys with English, French, Korean, and Japanese — from cram schools to strict speaking drills — and why the most effective method is the one you’ll actuallydodaily. Expect practical, repeatable tips you can use on your commute, on a walk, or even in the shower. In this episode, we cover: – Taiwan context: when English study starts, and how cram schools shape habits – Why adult learners need different strategies than kids

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Ep.173 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 I Review Vocabulary...

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2025/08/11

Let’s turn daily practice into natural Mandarin! In this episode, Mindy and Joeru teach the super useful pattern每天都 + Verbto talk about your study routine. You’ll learn bite-size phrases for reviewing vocab, practicing characters and listening, reading, and using tools like podcasts, apps, and YouTube—then combine them into clear, confident sentences. In this episode, we cover: – Our key sentence:我每天都複習生詞。 – The routine pattern:每天都 + 動詞 (Verb)to express daily habits – Study actions you can plug

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Ep.172 跟我們一起追劇吧！🛋️🍿 Let’s Binge Some Series (In...

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2025/08/04

Are you a drama lover? Let’s talk binge-watching — in Mandarin!In this fun and relatable episode, Mindy and Joeru talks about watching TV series — from everyday phrases to emotional reactions. Plus, they each share one drama theycouldn’t stop watching, and why it stuck with them. In this episode, we cover: – How streaming changed the way we watch shows – Must-know Mandarin for binge-watching: 追劇、劇荒、第幾季？ – Two series we loved (and why!): 《The 100》 & 《First Love 初戀》 – How to talk about

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Ep.171 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Do you binge-watch shows?...

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2025/08/04

What Kind of Shows Do You Like? 看你喜歡看什麼劇！**Let’s talk about streaming! 📺 In this episode, you’ll learn how to ask someone what kind of shows they like to watch — and discover fun vocabulary like “K-drama,” “anime,” “reality show,” and “binge-watch” in Mandarin. In this episode, we cover: – How to ask: 你喜歡看哪種劇？ – Common types of shows: 美劇、韓劇、日劇、台劇、陸劇 – What “影集” and “電視劇” mean – Anime vs. animation: 動漫 vs. 動畫 – How to say “reality show” and “binge-watch” in Chinese – Why 追劇 is a must-know phrase!

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Ep.170 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Japanese Drama Pick《First...

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2025/07/28

What makes a love story stay with you for years?In this episode, Mindy shares why she was deeply moved by the Japanese seriesFirst Love 初戀— a slow, nostalgic drama inspired by two iconic songs from Utada Hikaru. From snowy Hokkaido scenery to themes of memory and second chances, this show hit all the right notes. In this episode, we cover: – The story ofFirst Love 初戀(light spoilers ahead!) – Why the show’s slow pace and visual style are so powerful – How the Hokkaido setting made it feel personal

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Ep.169 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Why kind of movies do you...

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2025/07/28

Let’s talk aboutmovie genres (電影類型)in Mandarin! In this fun-filled episode, Mindy and Joeru break downeight popular movie genresand teach you how to describe why you like (or don’t like) them — all in Chinese. Whether you’re into comedies, sci-fi, or horror, we’ve got a phrase for you! In this episode, we cover: – How to ask: 你喜歡看什麼片？ – The short and casual way to say “movie” in Mandarin: 片 – Common movie genres: 喜劇片 (comedy), 愛情片 (romance), 動作片 (action), 恐怖片 (horror), 科幻片 (sci-fi), 奇幻片 (fantasy) –

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Ep.168 台灣人喜歡評論外貌這件事 💁‍♀️👀 Why Taiwanese Love...

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2025/07/21

Why do we all—sometimes casually, sometimes critically—comment on how others look? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru delve into the cultural habits and social pressures that make appearance such a hot topic in Taiwan, and share their thoughts on how to keep the conversation positive and inclusive. In this episode, we cover: –什麼是「外貌」？Defining appearance: facial features, body shape, style, and the power of first impressions –評論外貌的日常場景：From elders’ blunt remarks and online trolls to self-criticism and

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Ep.167 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Simple Noun Clauses 簡單的名詞子句

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2025/07/21

Let’s dive intonoun clauses (名詞子句)in Mandarin! In this episode, Mindy and Joeru show you how to use的to pack extra information into your nouns—just like English “the book I bought yesterday” or “the man who told me the story.” You’ll learn to say things like那個穿紅衣服的男人打我and那隻在睡覺的貓是Holdenwith confidence. In this episode, we cover: – What a noun clause is and why we need it – The…的 + nounstructure for describing a subject:穿紅衣服的男人(the man wearing red)在睡覺的貓(the cat who’s sleeping)– Using noun clauses to

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Ep.166 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Best Ways to Stay in...

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2025/07/14

Worried about swimsuit season? Joeru breaks down the two pillars of staying in shape—exercise and diet—and shares simple, everyday habits that really work. In this episode, we cover: – Why maintaining your body shape before you need to “lose weight” is key – Exercise tips: aim for 3×30-minute sessions per week—weight training, running, swimming, yoga, ball games, even walking or biking count! – Smart eating on the go: how to choose less oily, lower-salt meals and cut back on processed foods – The

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Ep.165 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 How to Describe Someone’s...

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2025/07/14

Ready to talk about how people look—in Chinese? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru guide you through the essential vocabulary and the handy “AA的” structure to give polite, natural descriptions of someone’s build, facial features, and hair length. By the end, you’ll be able to say things like “那個高高的人是我的學生” and ask about your friends’ looks too! In this episode, we cover: – Our key sentence:那個高高的人是我的學生(“That taller person is my student.”) – Describing height and build:高 (tall), 矮 (short), 胖 (chubby), 瘦

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Ep.164 自由業真的比較自由嗎？ 🙈🕰️ How We Manage Freelance Chaos

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2025/07/07

Freelancers often hear, “You must have so much free time!” But is that really true? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru share the reality of freelance time management — from fuzzy boundaries to constant distractions — and how they’ve learned to create structure without a boss. In this episode, we cover: – The top time traps freelancers fall into – Our go-to focus tools and routines – Whether digital nomad life is actually sustainable – How culture shapes our ideas of “being productive” 🗣 Listener

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Ep.163 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Remote Work Pt.2: 你聽得到嗎？

Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 ·

2025/07/07

This isPart 2of our remote work series, and today we’re helping you survive your next online meeting with practical Mandarin phrases for tech problems — from bad internet to frozen screens. 🎯 Today’s Topic:Useful expressions ontech issues during online meeting 🗝 Key Sentence:你聽得到嗎？— Can you hear me? 🗣 Listener Challenge: What’s the most common tech issueyourun into during online calls? Try saying it in Mandarin and tag us @bitesize.chinese on Instagram with your sentence! 🍰 About Bitesize

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Ep.162 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Is Digital Nomad Life for...

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2025/06/30

Is teaching while traveling as dreamy as it sounds? Mindy shares her real-life experience as a freelance Mandarin teacher working from Sweden, Japan, and beyond — and why the digital nomad lifestyle isn’t always picture-perfect. In this episode, we cover: – What worked (and didn’t work) when teaching abroad – Why short trips make it hard to stick to a class schedule – The stress of unstable Wi-Fi, time zones, and daily logistics – Which types of workdofit better with travel 🗣 Listener Challenge:

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