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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.225 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 Will the NTD Depreciate? ...

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2026/01/28

In this episode of Bitesize News, Joeru and Amber unpack the latest headlines around the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD) following the conclusion of Taiwan–US tariff negotiations. We break down what exchange rates actually mean, why Taiwan’s investment commitments to the US are raising concerns about currency depreciation, and how economists interpret the short-term and long-term impact on the NTD.本集將用清楚、易懂的中文新聞語言，帶你了解什麼是匯率、新台幣為什麼會出現「貶值疑慮」，以及這類經濟新聞和一般人的生活有什麼關係。News source:《台視新聞網》, 2026/01/19, 林品瑄、王秋明

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Ep.224 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Popular Apps in Taiwan...

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2026/01/26

Have you ever wondered which apps people in Taiwan actually use every day? In this episode, Joeru walks you through the most common mobile apps in Taiwan — from social media to messaging and mobile payments — and explains how locals really talk about them in 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 🎯In this episode, we cover: – How to say “app” in Chinese: 應用程式 /

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Ep.223 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Instagram Actions in...

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2026/01/26

How do you talk about Instagram in Mandarin? 📱✨ In this episode, Mindy and Joeru break down the most practical Mandarin expressions for using IG — from posting and stories to liking, saving, and sending DMs. You’ll learn how Taiwanese speakers actually talk about social media, using simple, everyday language you can start using 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.222 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ Drinking Culture in...

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2026/01/19

Do Taiwanese people actually drink a lot? 🍺In this episode, Mindy and Joeru take a closer look at Taiwan’s drinking culture — when people drink, where they drink, and why drinking in Taiwan feels very different from many Western countries.From family dinners and 熱炒店 to KTV and cocktail bars, we talk about how alcohol is tied to social context, not daily habit — and how traditional “battle-style” drinking culture is slowly shifting in modern Taiwan.📘 Podcast NotesFull transcripts and structured

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Ep.221 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Ordering Cocktails at a...

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2026/01/19

Walking into a bar can be intimidating — especially when you don’t know the cocktail names. In this episode of Bitesize Basics, Mindy and Joeru show you a much easier way to order drinks in Mandarin: by describing the base spirit, the flavor, and the feeling you want.📘 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 Topic: How to order cocktails in Mandarin by describing what

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Ep.220 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 Trump’s “Donroe Doctrine” &...

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2026/01/14

In this episode of Bitesize News, Amber and Joeru break down a major international headline involving Donald Trump and Venezuela — and explain why this story has sparked intense discussion in Taiwan. 本集將用清楚、可理解的新聞中文，帶你拆解「唐羅主義」是什麼、新聞標題裡的關鍵詞怎麼看懂，以及這起事件為什麼不只是拉丁美洲的事，也牽動台灣人對國際政治與安全的關注。我們會一步步從新聞標題出發，解析重要生詞、句型，再延伸討論不同國家立場背後的政治與經濟因素。 📘 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.219 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Bubble Tea Culture in...

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2026/01/12

If you’ve been to Taiwan, you’ve probably noticed one thing very quickly — drink shops are everywhere. In this episode of Bitesize Talks, Mindy talks about Taiwan’s famous 手搖飲文化 and why bubble tea is much more than just a drink. 📘 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 hear about: – What 「手搖飲」 really means in Taiwan – How bubble tea grew out of

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Ep.218 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Ordering Tea in Taiwan...

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2026/01/12

Ordering drinks in Taiwan can feel overwhelming — so many teas, toppings, sugar levels, and ice options. In this episode, Mindy and Joeru break it down step by step and show you how locals actually order drinks, starting from one simple sentence and building up naturally. 📘 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: How to order drinks in Mandarin, from tea names

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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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