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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.252 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ China Terms Appearing in...

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2026/04/13

Do you say 影片 or 視頻? 外送 or 外賣? In this episode of Bitesize Convos, we talk about Mainland Chinese terms that are increasingly heard in Taiwan — and why. From internet slang to everyday expressions, we explore how media, culture, and generational differences shape the way we speak. 📘 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 this episode, we cover: – Common Mainland Chinese

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Ep.251 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Fun Vocab Differences...

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2026/04/13

Some Mandarin vocabulary differences are small. Some… can be dangerous. 😏In this episode of Bitesize Basics, we explore fun (and sometimes risky!) word differences between Taiwan and Mainland China — from 痛 vs 疼 to 土豆, 愛人, and 酒店. By the end, you’ll know how to avoid some very awkward misunderstandings. 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning. Now Available here: https://ko-fi.com/bitesizechinese 🎯 Today’s Topic: Fun and

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Ep.250 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 Honduras Regrets Cutting...

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2026/04/10

🎧 What happened after Honduras cut ties with Taiwan? 🇭🇳In this episode of Bitesize News, Joeru and Amber explore the real impact of Honduras breaking diplomatic relations with Taiwan in 2023 — and how that decision is now affecting its economy, especially the shrimp export industry. 本集用清楚易懂的中文帶你了解宏都拉斯與台灣斷交後的影響，包括白蝦出口重挫、經濟壓力，以及當地開始出現希望恢復對台關係的聲音。 News Source: ETtoday新聞雲, 2026/04/07 (https://www.ettoday.net/news/20260407/3144820.htm?from=fb_et_news_pic) 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and

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Ep.249 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Do you speak Mandarin or...

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2026/04/06

Do you speak Chinese… or Mandarin? 🤔In this episode of Bitesize Talks, Joeru shares how studying abroad made him rethink the difference between 中文 and 華語. What does “Chinese” really mean — and why might “Mandarin” be more accurate? 📘 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 this episode, you’ll learn: – The difference between Chinese and Mandarin – Why “Mandarin” is more

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Ep.248 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Chinese or Mandarin?...

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2026/04/06

Are you learning Chinese… or Mandarin? 🤔And what’s the difference between 中文、漢語、華語、國語、普通話? In this episode of Bitesize Basics, we break down these commonly used (and often confusing!) terms in a clear and simple way. By the end, you’ll understand how each word connects to language, ethnicity, culture, and region — and you’ll know exactly how to answer the question: 你在學什麼語言？ 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning. Now Available

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Ep.247 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ Online Shopping...

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2026/03/30

Do you browse online shops for fun… or only when you need something? 👀In this episode of Bitesize Convos, Mindy and Joeru chat about their online shopping habits — from algorithm-triggered impulse buys to careful price comparisons and lessons learned along the way. If you love shopping (or regret shopping 😅), this one’s for you. 📘 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.246 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Online Shopping Vocabulary...

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2026/03/30

This episode continues from Ep.243 and focuses on what happens after you buy something online. Mindy and Joeru introduce practical Mandarin expressions for delivery options, picking up packages, unboxing, returning or exchanging items, and leaving reviews. You’ll also learn Taiwan-specific terms like 超商取貨 and 店到店, helping you feel more confident navigating online shopping and package pickup in Taiwan. 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into

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Ep.245 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 一季超越全年！國片票房創新高 The Secret...

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2026/03/25

Taiwanese films are making a comeback — and the numbers are surprising. In this episode of Bitesize News, Joeru and Amber break down why local Taiwanese movies are hitting record-breaking box office numbers in 2026, and what this means for the future of the industry. 本集將用清楚易懂的中文帶你了解台灣國片票房為什麼在2026年創下新高、文化部如何看待這個現象，以及台灣電影產業正在發生的轉變。 News source:中央通訊社 CNA, 2026/03/09, 趙靜瑜(https://www.gvm.com.tw/article/125373) 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening

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Ep.244 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Online Shopping in Taiwan...

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2026/03/23

In this episode of Bitesize Talks, Joeru shares how his experience with online shopping has completely changed over time — from inconvenient and risky to something he now relies on almost every day. Through simple, real-life Mandarin, you’ll learn how technology, payment systems, and delivery speed have transformed the way people shop. 📘 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.243 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Online Shopping Vocabulary...

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2026/03/23

Shopping online in Mandarin doesn’t have to be complicated 🛒 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru walk you through the essential Mandarin vocabulary for online shopping — before you buy. From adding items to your cart to placing an order and making a payment, you’ll learn how Taiwanese speakers actually talk about online shopping in everyday life. This episode focuses on what happens before your order is completed, using simple verbs and natural sentence patterns that beginners can start using right

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Ep.242 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ The “Disaster-Ready”...

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2026/03/16

Why do people often say Taiwanese are “so prepared” for disasters — while locals feel it’s just normal life? In this episode of Bitesize Convos, Mindy and Joeru talk about everyday disaster preparedness in Taiwan — from earthquake alerts and school drills to the calm, practical mindset many locals grow up with. 📘 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 this episode, we

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Ep.241 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Asking for Help in...

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2026/03/16

How do you ask for help in Mandarin? 🆘In this episode, Mindy and Joeru teach you simple, real-life Mandarin phrases for asking for help — especially in urgent or emergency situations. You’ll learn how to politely ask for help, how to say you need help right away, and how to add a short reason if you can — all in beginner-friendly Mandarin. 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning. Now Available here:

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Ep.240 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 Earthquake Tests TSMC’s...

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2026/03/11

In this episode of Bitesize News, Joeru and Amber break down news surrounding the 12/27 earthquake in Taiwan and how it tested TSMC’s resilience and response能力. We explain the headline, key news vocabulary, and sentence patterns, and walk you through why this earthquake drew global attention — from supply chain concerns to how Taiwanese society responds to natural disasters. 本集將用清楚易懂的中文，帶你理解地震新聞的重點、生詞用法，以及這類產業新聞為什麼不只是在講「天災」。 News source:《自由時報》, 2025/12/29

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Ep.239 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ No One Panics Over...

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2026/03/09

你的錢，有在替你工作嗎？我是理財醫生陳大仁。《大仁的鈔能力》只講實戰邏輯：教你避開買房陷阱、打造股票現金流、掌握加密貨幣。每週更有免費直播課，教你如何讓投資變簡單，拿回財富主控權！ https://fstry.pse.is/8tgfbn —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— What happens when you experience an earthquake in Taiwan for the first time? 🌏In this episode, Mindy invites you to imagine sitting in a café in Taiwan when the ground starts shaking — and why locals often stay surprisingly calm. She explains why earthquakes are part of daily life in Taiwan, how geography plays a role, and how school earthquake

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Ep.238 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 What to Do in a Natural...

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2026/03/09

Natural disasters in Taiwan 🌪️🌧️In this episode, Mindy and Joeru introduce some of the most common natural disasters you’ll hear about in Taiwan — from earthquakes and typhoons to heatwaves and cold spells. You’ll also learn a very practical key sentence that people use in real life to talk about what to do during an emergency, all in beginner-friendly Mandarin. 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning. Now Available here:

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Ep.237 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ A Day as an Office...

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2026/03/02

What does a typical workday look like for office workers in Taiwan? In this episode of Bitesize Convos, Mindy and Joeru walk you through 台灣上班族的一天 — from waking up, commuting, and grabbing breakfast, to group chat culture, lunch breaks, overtime, and even “invisible overtime” after work. Through personal experiences from very different workplaces, we explore what makes Taiwanese work culture unique (and very relatable). 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn

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Ep.236 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Useful Office Vocabulary...

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2026/03/02

Need a quick way to reply at work? 💻📩In this episode, Mindy and Joeru walk you through the most useful office phrases for everyday work situations. From saying you’re done or still working on something, to replying naturally with 收到, 沒問題, or 再給我一點時間, you’ll learn short, practical Mandarin that people actually use at work.📘 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

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Ep.235 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 Will Team Taiwan Edge Out...

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2026/03/02

In this episode of Bitesize News, Joeru and Amber break down the latest headline from the WBC (World Baseball Classic 世界棒球經典賽) — with MLB’s official website predicting that Team Taiwan (中華隊) will advance, even edging out South Korea. 本集用清楚易懂的新聞中文，帶你了解什麼是「晉級」、「力壓」、以及體育新聞裡常見的比賽用語。同時，我們也聊聊：為什麼台灣人這麼關心棒球？WBC 對台灣來說代表什麼意義？ News source: 鏡週刊, 2026/02/22 （文：東森新聞）(https://www.mirrormedia.mg/external/ebc_538722) 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into

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Ep.234 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Back to Work! 開工讓我頭好痛！

Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 ·

2026/02/23

Does going back to work after a long holiday make your head hurt too? In this episode, Joeru talks about 開工 — the feeling of returning to work after Lunar New Year. From early mornings and endless group chats to seeing your boss again, we explore why 開工 feels so painful… and how workplace relationships (and 開工紅包 👀) can change everything. 🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn: – What 開工 really means in everyday Mandarin – Why many people feel stressed or tired before returning to work – How workplace

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Ep.233 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Useful Office Vocabulary...

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2026/02/23

This week, Mindy and Joeru kick off our Back to Work 開工 theme with simple, practical office vocabulary for everyday Mandarin which you can use right away. From coworkers and clients to going into the office or working from home, this episode helps you talk about your work life in clear, beginner-friendly Mandarin. 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning. Now Available here: https://ko-fi.com/bitesizechinese 🎯 Today’s Topic:

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