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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.154 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Make Tomato & Egg...

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2025/06/02

Tomato & Egg Stir-Fry — it’s simple, comforting, and found on nearly every Taiwanese dining table 🍅🥚 But is it really that easy to make? In this episode, Mindy shares her personal recipe for番茄炒蛋, one of Taiwan’s most beloved家常菜(home-style dishes), and why it’s trickier (and more personal!) than you might think. In this episode, we cover: – What “家常菜” means and why 番茄炒蛋 is the ultimate example – How every household has a different way of making this dish – Mindy’s favorite ingredients and

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Ep.153 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Cooking & Grocery...

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2025/06/02

Ever tried reading a recipe or shopping at a traditional market in Taiwan… and had no idea how much to buy? 🥬 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru walk you through essentialMandarin units of measurementused in cooking and grocery shopping — from grams and teaspoons to “a bundle of scallions.” 🎯 Today’s Topic:How to talk about ingredient amounts in Mandarin 🗝 Key Sentence:我要一把蔥。— I want a bundle of scallions. In this episode, we cover: – Must-know units like grams (公克), liters (公升), and teaspoons

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Ep.152 到底是游泳還是玩水？ 🌊🤯 Why Don’t Taiwanese People...

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2025/05/26

Ever say “I’m going swimming at the beach” — only to be met with puzzled looks in Taiwan? 🏖️ You’re not alone! In this episode, Mindy and Joeru unpack the surprising cultural differences behind the words游泳 (yóuyǒng)and玩水 (wánshuǐ), and why they don’t mean the same thing to everyone. In this episode, we cover: – Why “游泳” feels like aserious sportin Taiwan, not a casual beach activity – What counts as “swimming” vs. just “playing in water” – Why Taiwanese public pools require swim caps (and more!) –

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Ep.151 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Summer Activities 夏天常見的活動

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2025/05/26

Looking for fun ways to enjoy the summer — and talk about them in Mandarin? ☀️ In this episode, we teach you practical and fun phrases to describe popular summer activities in Taiwan, from surfing and glamping to ice-skating and riverside biking. 🎯 Today’s Topic:How to talk about your favorite summer activities in Mandarin 🗝 Key Sentence:我們明天一起去海邊衝浪吧！— Let’s go surfing at the beach tomorrow! In this episode, we cover: – Beach activities: surfing, scuba-diving, and just playing in the water –

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Ep.150 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ How to Stay Cool in...

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2025/05/19

Summer in Taiwan is no joke — with temps soaring past 35°C, everyone’s got their own tricks for staying cool. In this episode, Mindy and Joeru chat about classic Taiwanese ways to “避暑” (cool down) during the sweltering months of June through September. In this episode, we cover: – What “避暑” means and why it matters in Taiwan – Why convenience stores are everyone’s best friend in summer – The difference between using AC and electric fans – What locals wear (and eat!) to survive the heat – The

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Ep.149 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 7 Fun and Dramatic Ways to...

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2025/05/19

Saying“It’s hot”in Mandarin is just the beginning. In this fun and expressive episode, we teach you7 dramatic waysto describe hot weather — from “crazy hot” to “so hot I could die!” Get ready to level up your small talk and sound more like a native. 🎯 Today’s Topic:How to describe summer heat in natural, expressive Mandarin 🗝 Key Sentence:外面熱得要命！— It’s unbearably hot outside! In this episode, we cover: – The basic and natural ways to say “It’s hot” – Dramatic expressions like 熱死了 and 熱爆了 –

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Ep.148 台灣人的時間觀念 🕒⏰ How Taiwanese People Really Think...

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2025/05/12

Have you ever wondered why someone in Taiwan says “等一下” but then shows up an hour later? Or why 12 a.m. is still considered anearlybedtime? 😴 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru talk all abouttime perception in Taiwan— how people define “early,” “late,” “fast,” and “slow,” and how it shapes everyday life and language. ✨ This episode ran away from me — but in the best way! It’s a bit longer than our usual Bitesize chat, so take your time, pause when you need, and enjoy the ride 🎧 In this episode,

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Ep.147 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Let’s Meet Up! 我們約明天十點在咖啡廳見面

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2025/05/12

Want to say “Let’s meet at 10 tomorrow” or “Let’s meet at the café”? In this episode, we teach you how to use a simple and super useful Mandarin sentence pattern 👉約 + [時間] + 在 + [地點] + 見面 🎯 Today’s Topic:Useful pattern to plan a meetup with others 🗝 Key Sentence:我們約明天十點在咖啡廳見面。— Let’s meet tomorrow 10AM at the cafe. In this episode, we cover: – The meaning and use of 見面 and 跟…見面 – How to use 約 to plan a meetup – Step-by-step: adding time, location, and activity to your sentence – Real-life

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Ep.146 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Life at Different Speeds...

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2025/05/05

Is your city fast-paced or slow and laid-back? In this episode, Joeru shares stories from his travels around the world — and what surprised him most about how people live, walk, eat, and even shop in different places. In this episode, we cover: – What “生活步調” means and how to use it – Why escalators in Hong Kong are a cultural shock for many Taiwanese – The ultra-relaxed vibe of life in France — including two-hour lunches! – How pace of life varies even within Taiwan, from Taipei to the countryside

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Ep.145 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Are You Free? 3 Ways to...

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2025/05/05

Want to make plans in Mandarin? This week, Mindy and Joeru teach you three natural ways to ask (and answer) if someone is free — using phrases that are simple, super common, and great for real-life conversations. Perfect for beginners looking to sound more natural in daily chats! 🎯 Today’s Topic:Asking if someone is free or busy in Mandarin 🗝 Key Sentence:你這個週末有空嗎？— Are you free this weekend? In this episode, we cover: – Three sets of beginner-friendly phrases to say you’re free or busy – The

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Ep.144 連我們都覺得奇怪的中文句子！🤔🗣️ Chinese Sentences That Even...

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2025/04/28

Have you ever heard a Chinese sentence thattechnicallymakes sense but still sounds… off? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru share some real-life Mandarin sentences that native speakers find confusing, awkward, or just plain funny — and explain why! In this episode, we cover: – Why the same phrase can mean different things depending on your logic or dialect – Phrases that confuse even native speakers (like 往前一點 and 睡得很晚) – How everyday speech habits differ from grammar rules – Fun examples of regional

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Ep.143 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 How We Use These Adverbs:...

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2025/04/28

Do 很、好、真 all just mean “very”? Not exactly! In this episode, we break down the subtle but important differences between these three common Mandarin adverbs — and when to use each one in real life. 🎯 Today’s Topic:Common weather expressions and how to talk about how itfeelsoutside 🗝 Key Sentence:今天出大太陽！（Jīntiān chū dà tàiyáng!）– It’s sunny today! 🗣 Listener Challenge: Try using these three versions: 一口中文的老師很棒 / 好棒 / 真棒 Which one feels mostyou? Tag us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese and let us

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Ep.142 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ South vs North: Taiwan’s...

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2025/04/21

How different is the weather in Northern vs. Southern Taiwan? ☁️☀️In this episode, Joeru reflects on how weather can feelcompletelydifferent depending on where you are in Taiwan. From Taipei’s gloomy drizzle to Kaohsiung’s blazing sunshine, she shares personal stories, seasonal changes, and key Mandarin phrases to help you describe the weather like a local. In this episode, you’ll learn: – Mandarin phrases to talk about weather and climate differences – What makes northern Taiwan feel colder (even

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Ep.141 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 How’s the Weather? 天氣怎麼樣？

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2025/04/21

How’s the weather today? ☀️🌧️In this episode, Mindy and Joeru explore the most useful ways to describe weather in Mandarin! Whether it’s sunny and cool or wet and windy, you’ll learn how to express different conditions clearly — and pick up patterns like又…又…andX X 的(for soft, descriptive tone). 🎯 Today’s Topic:Common weather expressions and how to talk about how itfeelsoutside 🗝 Key Sentence:今天出大太陽！（Jīntiān chū dà tàiyáng!）– It’s sunny today! 🗣 Listener Challenge: 你喜歡怎樣的天氣？今天的天氣怎麼樣？ What kind

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Ep.140 來台灣旅行要注意什麼？✈️🇹🇼 Taiwan Travel Tips You Should...

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2025/04/14

Visiting Taiwan soon? 🇹🇼🌏Mindy and Joeru share must-know travel tips—from handling wild weather and local customs to why you should keep receipts and avoid driving. Get ready for fun insights and practical advice! Episode Outline:Taiwan’s WeatherSafety Tips and Driving RisksSpending TipsLanguage Tips 🔅Buy us a coffee｜贊助我們一杯咖啡 🔅Leave a comment | 留言給我 🪷Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 Website 🪷Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 Instagram 🪷Learn Chinese with us | 跟我們學中文 Powered by Firstory Hosting

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Ep.139 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Did you sleep well last...

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2025/04/14

Did you sleep well last night? 😴🛏️In this episode, Mindy and Joeru talk all aboutsleep—from going to bed and waking up, to feeling sleepy, oversleeping, and even dreaming! You’ll learn how to talk about your sleep habits in Mandarin and practice the super useful sentence pattern:你昨天晚上睡得好嗎？(Did you sleep well last night?). 🎯 Today’s Topic:Everyday sleep vocabulary and how to talk about your sleeping habits in Mandarin 🗝 Key Sentence:你昨天晚上睡得好嗎？（Nǐ zuótiān wǎnshàng shuì de hǎo ma?) 🗣 Listener

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Ep.138 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ My Travel Habits 坐飛機的習慣

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2025/04/07

What’s in Mindy’s carry-on bag when she flies? In this episode, Mindy shares her personal flying routine — from what she wears on the plane to her must-have travel items like a scarf, steam eye mask, headphones, and even a water bottle trick! She also shares why she always chooses an aisle seat over the window. In this episode, you’ll learn: – Useful Mandarin for air travel and personal routines – Must-have items for a more comfortable flight – Why online check-in and aisle seats are Mindy’s go-to

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Ep.137 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Essential Travel Items...

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2025/04/07

What should you pack for your next trip? ✈️ In this episode, Mindy helps Joeru figure out what to bring on his trip to Thailand! From passports to power banks, learn how to talk about packing and travel essentials in Mandarin — and practice using the handy question pattern:你帶了…嗎？(Did you bring…?). 🎯 Today’s Topic:Essential travel vocabulary and how to ask “Did you bring…?” in Mandarin 🗝 Key Sentence:你帶了護照嗎？（Nǐ dài le hùzhào ma?) 🗣 Listener Challenge: 你最近有旅行計畫嗎？你會帶什麼東西？ Do you have a trip

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Ep.136 台灣人怎麼和神明說話？📿🙏 Taiwan’s Folk Beliefs You Didn’t...

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2025/03/31

Ever tried asking gods for answers? 🔮🙏Mindy and Joeru share Taiwan’s unique traditions like擲筊,收驚, and拜拜. From personal stories to cultural insights, discover how these rituals are still part of life in modern Taiwan. Episode Outline:Tomb-sweeping festival ritualTaiwanese 拜拜 (worship) culture收驚 (spiritual calming ritual)擲筊 (asking the gods for answers) 🔅Buy us a coffee｜贊助我們一杯咖啡 🔅Leave a comment | 留言給我 🪷Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 Website 🪷Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 Instagram 🪷Learn Chinese with us |

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Ep.135 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 I Caught a Cold 我感冒了

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2025/03/31

Welcome to the 🍰 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 🍰 series, tailor-made for beginners! Replay this episode until you’ve memorized the key sentence. Don't forget to visit our Instagram or Facebook pages for this week's key phrase! 🧋𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰: Feeling sick 🧋𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 我感冒了。（Wǒ gǎnmào le。) 🔅Buy us a coffee｜贊助我們一杯咖啡 🔅Leave a comment | 留言給我 🪷Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 Website 🪷Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 Instagram 🪷Learn Chinese with us | 跟我們學中文 Powered by Firstory Hosting

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