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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.217 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ Study Plan for 2026...

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2026/01/05

Setting a study plan sounds simple — but why do so many learners end up feeling stressed, bored, or stuck? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru talk about how to 制定學習計畫 (set a study plan) in a way that’s realistic, flexible, and actually sustainable. From exam preparation experiences to language learning routines, we break down what works, what doesn’t, and why copying other people’s methods often backfires. 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into

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Ep.216 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Good & Bad Habits in...

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2026/01/05

New year, new habits! ✨In this episode, Mindy and Joeru dive into one of the most practical topics for the start of 2026 — how to talk about the habits you want to build and the habits you want to quit in Mandarin. From classics like “sleep early, wake early” to deeper lifestyle changes like 記帳、投資理財、斷捨離, you’ll learn natural patterns you can use right away. 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning. Now Available here:

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Ep.215 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 Bear Attacks in Japan 日本熊害

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2025/12/31

In this first episode of Bitesize News, Joeru and Amber break down a shocking rise in bear attacks across Japan — a record-high number of injuries and deaths that is now affecting autumn travel, local safety, and national policy. 本集討論今年日本「熊害事件」為何創新高、背後的環境因素、政府的因應措施，以及你在賞楓、登山或滑雪時應該知道的安全指南。 News source:《遠見》GVM, 2025/11/05, 陳育晟 (https://www.gvm.com.tw/article/125373) 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning. Now Available here:

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Ep.214 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Celebrate New Year’s Eve...

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2025/12/29

New Year’s Eve in Taiwan is more than just a countdown. In this episode, Joeru talks about what 「跨年」 really means, how it’s different from 「過年」, and why the countdown near 台北101 is such a big thing. From fireworks and concerts to staying in with friends, this episode shares real-life Mandarin you’ll actually hear around New Year’s. 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning. Now Available here: https://ko-fi.com/bitesizechinese 🎯In

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Ep.213 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 5 Useful Patterns to Make...

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2025/12/29

Ready to set your New Year goals—in Mandarin? ✨In this episode, Mindy and Joeru walk you through five essential patterns for expressing wishes, plans, and intentions. From light ideas to firm commitments, you’ll learn how Mandarin subtly changes depending on how serious you are about your goals. Perfect for starting 2026 with clarity and confidence! 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning. Now Available here:

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Ep.212 中文的「冷笑話」🥶🙄 Why Taiwanese Love Bad Jokes

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2025/12/22

Why do Taiwanese people love 冷笑話 so much? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru break down the world of Chinese “cold jokes” — the jokes that make you question your life choices… and then laugh anyway. From simple Q&A riddles to Taiwan’s signature 諧音哏 (sound-based puns), you’ll learn how these jokes work, why they’re everywhere, and how to catch the hidden punchline like a local. 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning. Now

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Ep.211 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 It’s So Cold! 今天好冷喔！

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2025/12/22

Feeling chilly lately? ❄️ In this episode, Mindy and Joeru teach you how to say “It’s cold” in Mandarin — from the simple 很冷 (hěn lěng) to fun, expressive phrases like 冷死了！(lěng sǐ le!) and 冷得要命！(lěng de yàomìng!). You’ll also learn how “cold” can describe not just the weather, but even a bad joke — the famous 冷笑話 (lěng xiàohuà)! 📘 Podcast Notes Full 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.210 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ When Do Taiwanese People...

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2025/12/15

What temperature counts as “cold” in Taiwan? 🧣 In this episode, Mindy talks about how Taiwanese people define “cold” — and why locals start wearing puffy jackets and using hand warmers as soon as the temperature drops below 20°C! You’ll also learn why Taiwan’s humid winters can feel even colder than snowy weather in Japan or Korea, and how people stay warm with heaters, “little suns,” and hot pot nights. In this episode, you’ll learn: – How “cold” feels different in a tropical, humid climate –

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Ep.209 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 It’s Raining! 下雨了！

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2025/12/15

Is it pouring or just a drizzle? 🌧️ In this episode, Mindy and Joeru teach you how to describe rainy weather in Mandarin — from light drizzle (下毛毛雨) to heavy downpour (下大雨) — and how to sound more natural using the pattern 雨下得～. You’ll also learn everyday words like 打雷, 閃電, 淋雨, and the funny expression 落湯雞 (“soaked like a wet chicken” 🐔). 🎯 Today’s Topic: How to talk about rain and humid weather in Mandarin 🗝 Key Sentence: 雨下得很大！（Yǔ xià de hěn dà!） – It’s raining heavily! 🗣 Listener

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Ep.208 餐桌上的台灣文化！🍽️🥢 Taiwanese Dining Manners

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2025/12/08

In this episode, Mindy and Joeru dive into Taiwanese dining etiquette — from waiting for elders to start eating, to using public chopsticks, to why you should never stick your chopsticks straight into your rice. They also compare how dining culture in Taiwan differs from Western table manners — where everyone has their own plate and sticking to utensil order matters! In this episode, we cover: – Common do’s and don’ts at a Taiwanese dinner table (like waiting for elders and not making chewing

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Ep.207 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Polite Phrases for Shared...

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2025/12/08

Sharing dishes is a big part of Taiwanese food culture — whether you’re eating with friends, family, or colleagues. In this episode, Mindy and Joeru teach you the most useful verbs and polite phrases you’ll hear at a family-style table, plus how to ask others to help serve you in a natural, Taiwanese way. 🎯 Today’s Topic: Common verbs and polite phrases used when eating family-style in Mandarin 🗝 Key Sentence: 請幫我夾菜。（Qǐng bāng wǒ jiá cài。）– Please help me get some food 🗣 Listener Challenge:

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Ep.206 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ 餐桌上的規定 The Unspoken Rules...

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2025/12/01

Did you know there are “rules” when eating in Taiwan? 🥢🍚In this episode, Mindy talks about what’s considered polite — and impolite — at the Taiwanese dinner table. From how to hold your bowl and chopsticks, to sitting posture and when to use 公筷母匙 (public chopsticks and spoons), you’ll learn the habits that shape how people eat together in Taiwan. In this episode, you’ll learn: – What “餐桌” (dining table) means in Mandarin – Chopstick rules: why you shouldn’t stick them in your rice or food –

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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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