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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.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！

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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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Ep.232 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 Inside Taiwan’s Mazu...

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2026/02/20

This week on Bitesize News, Joeru and Amber explore the story behind Taiwan’s Mazu pilgrimage. What does 媽祖 represent? What exactly is 進香? And why do thousands of people walk for days as part of this tradition? We also go through the 2026 白沙屯媽祖進香 schedule and key news vocabulary in simple Mandarin. 本集將用清楚易懂的中文討論帶你了解 2026 年白沙屯媽祖進香的最新日程安排、相關宗教用語，以及為什麼這場 8 天 7 夜的活動，被形容為「考驗信眾體力」的年度盛事。 News source: 今日新聞網, 2026/02/02, 潘毅 (https://www.nownews.com/news/6782335*)* 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and

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Ep.231 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ wkward Family Questions...

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2026/02/16

Why does Lunar New Year make so many people anxious? In this episode of Bitesize Convos, Mindy and Joeru talk about one of the most relatable (and stressful) parts of Lunar New Year in Taiwan — awkward questions from relatives. 📘 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: – Why Lunar New Year family gatherings often feel stressful – The most common

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Ep.230 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Lunar New Year Dates &...

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2026/02/16

This episode is all about the Mandarin you’ll hear during Lunar New Year in Taiwan. 🧧Mindy and Joeru break down the most common New Year dates and what people usually do on those days — from reunion dinners and visiting relatives to resting, praying, and heading back to work. It’s a practical look at the kind of Mandarin you’ll actually hear during the holiday. 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning. Now Available here:

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Ep.229 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ The 12 Chinese Zodiacs...

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2026/02/09

As Lunar New Year gets closer, Mindy tells the classic story behind the 十二生肖 (Chinese zodiac) in simple Mandarin. From the zodiac race to the rat, the dragon, and the missing cat, this episode helps you understand where the twelve animals come from — and why people still talk about zodiac signs today. 📘 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

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Ep.228 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 What’s Your Chinese...

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2026/02/09

How do people talk about age in Mandarin — without directly asking? 🧧🐎In this episode, Mindy and Joeru break down the most common ways to ask and answer age-related questions in Mandarin — and introduce a very Taiwanese twist: using zodiac signs to roughly guess someone’s age. You’ll learn how to talk about age, birth year, and zodiac signs in a natural, conversational way — just in time for Lunar New Year. 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening

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Ep.227 🗣 Bitesize Convos 🗣 Social Media in Taiwan...

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2026/02/02

If you move to Taiwan, THIS social media app will run your life — whether you like it or not. 📱In this episode of Bitesize Convos, Mindy and Joeru chat about social media in Taiwan — what platforms people actually use, how different generations use them, and the habits (and problems) that come with being constantly online. 📘 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

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Ep.226 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Using LINE in Mandarin...

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2026/02/02

How do people actually use LINE in Taiwan? 💬📱In this episode, Mindy and Joeru walk you through the most common ways people use LINE in everyday life — from adding a new contact and sending messages to calling friends and even sending money with LINE Pay. You’ll learn practical verbs and expressions that Taiwanese speakers use all the time, in real conversations. 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning. Now Available here:

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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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