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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.205 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 All About Tableware 我用筷子夾菜

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2025/12/01

How do you eat your meal — with chopsticks or a fork? 🥢🍴In this episode, Mindy and Joeru explore the everyday Mandarin words for tableware — from chopsticks and spoons to plates, bowls, and cups. You’ll learn how to use the simple yet powerful pattern 用 + [餐具] + [動作] to describe what you do at the table in natural Mandarin. 🎯 Today’s Topic: Common tableware words and how to say what you do with them 🗝 Key Sentence: 我用筷子夾菜。(Wǒ yòng kuàizi jiá cài.) – I use chopsticks to pick up food. 🗣

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Ep.204 合租生活的大小事 🏠👯‍♀️ Roommates & Shared Living in...

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2025/11/24

What’s it like to share an apartment with roommates? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru talk about 合租 hézū — shared renting, and what it’s like to live with other people under one roof. They discuss common rental types in Taiwan, like 套房 (studio) and 雅房 (shared room), and explore the real-life ups and downs of roommate life — from keeping shared spaces clean, splitting chores, to dealing with different personalities. You’ll also learn practical Mandarin for talking about conflicts, communication, and

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Ep.203 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 I rented a Studio 我租了一間套房

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2025/11/24

Looking for a place to live in Taiwan? 🏠 In this week’s episode, Mindy and Joeru chat about how to describe your apartment in Mandarin — from cozy studios and shared rooms to words you’ll need when signing a lease. From 套房 to 房東, this episode covers all the essential words you’ll need when renting in Taiwan — including what 頂樓加蓋 really means. 🎯 Today’s Topic: Real-life Mandarin for describing apartments 🗝 Key Sentence: 我租了一間套房。(Wǒ zū le yì jiān tào fáng.) — I rented a studio. 🗣 Listener

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Ep.202 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ 在台灣租房子 Renting in Taiwan

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2025/11/17

What’s it like to rent an apartment in Taiwan? In this episode, Mindy shares her real-life renting experiences — from her very first tiny studio near university to her favorite loft apartment (and even a rooftop room that was way too hot!). She also breaks down the most common housing types in Taiwan, including 整層公寓 (whole apartment), 套房 (studio), 雅房 (shared room), and 頂樓加蓋 (rooftop apartment) — and offers practical tips for apartment hunting, like what to check before signing a contract and how to

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Ep.201 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 How Much Is the Rent? 房租多少錢？

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2025/11/17

In this episode, Mindy and Joeru talk about all the fees you need to know when renting an apartment in Mandarin — from rent and deposit to monthly bills like water, electricity, and internet. You’ll learn how to say common “XX 費” words and useful sentences for daily conversations about housing costs. 🎯 Today’s Topic: Talking about rental costs and common “XX 費” words in Mandarin 🗝 Key Sentence: 房租多少錢？（Fángzū duōshǎo qián？）— How much is the rent? 🗣 Listener Challenge: What kind of fees do you

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Ep.200 兩百集特別節目 🎁🎉 Listener Q&A & Our Journey!

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2025/11/10

200 episodes?!We honestly can’t believe it. This special episode is all aboutyou— our amazing listeners. In this episode, we answer your questions, share some behind-the-scenes stories, and reflect on what we’ve learned from creating Bitesize Chinese over the years. Whether you’ve been with us since episode 1 or just found us last week, thank you for learning with us. 💛 In this episode, we cover: – How Bitesize Chinese got started and how Mindy and Joeru met! – How to stay motivated without a

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Ep.199 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Can You Hear It? 聽, 聽到,...

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2025/11/10

Did you know that one little word like聽 (tīng)can expressseven different meaningsin Mandarin? 👂 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru break down the differences between聽,聽了,沒聽,聽到,沒聽到, 聽得到, and聽不到 You’ll learn how to tell the difference between: ✅listening vs. hearing ✅completed vs. failed actions ✅ability vs. result And you’ll walk away ready to describe what you can (and can’t!) hear — all in Mandarin. 🎯 Today’s Topic:the different meanings of聽,聽了,沒聽,聽到,沒聽到, 聽得到, and聽不到 🗣 Listener Challenge: What

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Ep.198 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Sounds of Taiwan 台灣常聽到的聲音

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2025/11/03

🎉 🎉 🎉 We’re celebrating 200 episodes — and we want you in it! Bitesize Chinese is turning 200 episodes, and we’re making a special episode featuringyour voice. Send us a short voice message (10–20 seconds) to: – Share a funny or meaningful learning story – Tell us your favorite episode – Or ask us anything — about Chinese, teaching, or Holden the cat 🐈 🧡 Submit your voice via DM or check the“Ep.200” Story Highlighton Instagram @bitesize.chinese for details! Submission Deadline:Nov 6, 2025 ---

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Ep.197 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Animal Sounds and Everyday...

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2025/11/03

🎉 🎉 🎉 We’re celebrating 200 episodes — and we want you in it! Bitesize Chinese is turning 200 episodes, and we’re making a special episode featuringyour voice. Send us a short voice message (10–20 seconds) to: – Share a funny or meaningful learning story – Tell us your favorite episode – Or ask us anything — about Chinese, teaching, or Holden the cat 🐈 🧡 Submit your voice via DM or check the“Ep.200” Story Highlighton Instagram @bitesize.chinese for details! Submission Deadline:Nov 6, 2025 ---

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Ep.196 台灣人換季都在忙什麼？🍂🧣 What Do Taiwanese People Do When...

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2025/10/27

🎉 🎉 🎉 We’re celebrating 200 episodes — and we want you in it! Bitesize Chinese is turning 200 episodes, and we’re making a special episode featuring your voice. Send us a short voice message (10–20 seconds) to: – Share a funny or meaningful learning story – Tell us your favorite episode – Or ask us anything — about Chinese, teaching, or Holden the cat 🐈 🧡 Submit your voice via DM or check the “Ep.200” Story Highlight on Instagram @bitesize.chinese for details! Submission Deadline: Nov 6, 2025

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Ep.195 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Catching a Cold When the...

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2025/10/27

🎉 🎉 🎉 We’re celebrating 200 episodes — and we want you in it! Bitesize Chinese is turning 200 episodes, and we’re making a special episode featuring your voice. Send us a short voice message (10–20 seconds) to: – Share a funny or meaningful learning story – Tell us your favorite episode – Or ask us anything — about Chinese, teaching, or Holden the cat 🐈 🧡 Submit your voice via DM or check the “Ep.200” Story Highlight on Instagram @bitesize.chinese for details! Submission Deadline: Nov 6, 2025

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Ep.194 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Change of Seasons 換季

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2025/10/20

🎉 Be part of our 200th episode! Share a story, ask us anything, or send a voice message — we might feature it on the show! 📲 Submit via our IG Story Highlight “Ep.200” --- Seasonal changes are especially noticeable in Taiwan! Sometimes you’re sweating one day, and the very next day you need a jacket. In this episode, Mindy talks about “換季 huànjì” (the change of seasons) — from reorganizing the closet, to tips for staying healthy, and her personal experiences of seasonal shifts in both the U.S

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Ep.193 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 The Weather is Getting...

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2025/10/20

n this episode, Mindy and Joeru get you ready for the season change with some super useful Mandarin! You’ll learn how to say涼vs.冷, how to use the flexible pattern變…了, and why Taiwanese people often talk about溫差when autumn arrives. Plus, pick up a few caring sentences you can use with friends and family when the weather cools down. 🎯 Today’s Topic: Talking about the weather cooling down 🗝 Key Sentence:天氣變涼了。(Tiānqì biàn liáng le — The weather is getting cooler.) 🗣 Listener Challenge: What’s the

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Ep.192 請假？放假？有什麼不同？ 📅✈️ Time Off, Holiday, or...

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2025/10/13

🎉 Be part of our 200th episode! Share a story, ask us anything, or send a voice message — we might feature it on the show! 📲 Submit via our IG Story Highlight “Ep.200” --- In Taiwan, the word假 (jià)can mean many things — from taking a sick day, to celebrating a public holiday, to enjoying a long vacation. But how do you really talk about “time off” in Mandarin? And what cultural habits come with it? In this episode, we cover: – The difference between 放假, 請假, and 度假 (holiday, day off, vacation)

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Ep.191 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Everything about Long...

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2025/10/13

🎉 Be part of our 200th episode! Share a story, ask us anything, or send a voice message — we might feature it on the show! 📲 Submit via our IG Story Highlight “Ep.200” --- In this episode, Mindy and Joeru dive into one of the most useful holiday words in Mandarin —連假, meaning a long weekend! You’ll learn how to talk about holidays, festivals, and make-up days in Taiwan, and discover why the government recently changed the rules about 補班 and 補課. 🎯 Today’s Topic: Talking about long weekends and

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Ep.190 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ What We Do on Mid-Autumn...

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2025/10/06

Did you know Taiwan’s Mid-Autumn Festival smells like barbecue? In this episode, Joeru shares how a harvest festival turned into one of Taiwan’s biggest food days — with everyone grilling meat, eating pomelos, and enjoying the moonlight together. Plus, find out the funny story behind why barbecues became a must-do tradition! In this episode, you’ll learn: – Why the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month – How a barbecue sauce commercial accidentally created a new

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Ep.189 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Mid-Autumn Festival...

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2025/10/06

The Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner! In this episode, Mindy and Joeru chat about some of the most fun and meaningful traditions — from eating mooncakes and pomelos to barbecues, moon-gazing, and family reunions. You’ll also learn a handy sentence pattern to describe them all. 🎯 Today’s Topic: All about Taiwan’s traditional Mid-Autumn Festival activities 🗝 Key Sentence: 吃月餅是中秋節的傳統。(Chī yuèbǐng shì Zhōngqiūjié de chuántǒng。) 🗣 Listener Challenge: What’syourfavorite Mid-Autumn

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Ep.188 台灣 = 水果王國🍍🍉 Fruit Kingdom in Taiwan: Culture...

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2025/09/29

Why is Taiwan often called a “fruit kingdom”? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru explore Taiwan’s unique fruit culture — from seasonal harvests and fun fruit festivals, to traditional customs that link fruit with good fortune. You’ll also hear how fruits like mangoes, pineapples, and guavas are celebrated in both modern tourism and traditional gift-giving. In this episode, we cover: – Why Taiwan’s climate and geography make it a paradise for fruit lovers – Modern fruit culture: picking experiences,

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Ep.187 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Describing Fruits in...

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2025/09/29

In this episode, Mindy and Joeru take you beyond just saying好吃and show you how to describe fruits in detail — their taste, texture, colors, and even shapes! You’ll practice with fun examples like mangoes, pineapples, guavas, lychees, and more, using the casual and naturalAA的pattern. 🎯Today’s Topic:Describing fruits in Mandarin — taste, texture, color, and shape 🗝Key Sentence:鳳梨吃起來酸酸甜甜的。– Pineapples taste tangy and sweet! 🗣Listener Challenge:Can you help Joeru guess Mindy’s mystery fruit at the

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Ep.186 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Shopping for Fruit at the...

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2025/09/22

In this episode, Mindy takes you on a stroll through a traditional market — from the lively shouting of vendors to the joy of sampling fresh fruit. You’ll also hear how locals bargain, measure fruit by the斤 (jīn, about 600g), and experience the unique “hospitality” of Taiwanese markets. In this episode, you’ll learn: – Key phrases for buying fruit in Mandarin – How Taiwanese vendors invite you to try fruit samples – The cultural vibe of bargaining and “人情味” (warm hospitality) 🗣 Listener

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