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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 you…
Episodes
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.192 請假？放假？有什麼不同？ 📅✈️ Time Off, Holiday, or Vacation? - Explained!
🎉 🎉 🎉 We’re celebrating 200 episodes — and we want you in it! Bitesize Chinese is turning 200 episodes, and we’re making a special episode featuring your…
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Ep.191 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Everything about Long Weekends 連假
🎉 🎉 🎉 We’re celebrating 200 episodes — and we want you in it! Bitesize Chinese is turning 200 episodes, and we’re making a special episode featuring your…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.190 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ What We Do on Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋節做什麼
Did you know Taiwan’s Mid-Autumn Festival smells like barbecue? In this episode, Joeru shares how a harvest festival turned into one of Taiwan’s biggest food…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.189 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Mid-Autumn Festival Traditions 中秋節的傳統
The Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner! In this episode, Mindy and Joeru chat about some of the most fun and meaningful traditions — from eating…
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Ep.188 台灣 = 水果王國🍍🍉 Fruit Kingdom in Taiwan: Culture in Every Bite
Why is Taiwan often called a “fruit kingdom”? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru explore Taiwan’s unique fruit culture — from seasonal harvests and fun fruit…
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Ep.187 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Describing Fruits in Mandarin with AA的 Pattern
In this episode, Mindy and Joeru take you beyond just saying 好吃 and show you how to describe fruits in detail — their taste, texture, colors, and even shapes!…
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Ep.186 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Shopping for Fruit at the Market 去市場買水果
In this episode, Mindy takes you on a stroll through a traditional market — from the lively shouting of vendors to the joy of sampling fresh fruit. You’ll also…
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Ep.185 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 What Fruits Are in Season? 夏天有很多好吃的水果
What fruit grows in each season? 🍓🍊🍍 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru take you on a juicy journey through Taiwan’s seasonal fruits — from autumn pomelos to…
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Ep.184 台灣人的紓壓方式 🌿🎤 Popular Ways to De-stress in Taiwan
How do people in Taiwan relax and release stress? From massages and hot springs to karaoke and pet cafés, there are so many unique and fun ways to unwind. In…
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Ep.183 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 I Want a Haircut! 我想要剪頭髮
Thinking of getting a new look? 💇♀️✂️ In this fun episode, Mindy and Joeru take you through the most essential hair-related phrases in Mandarin — from getting…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.182 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Massage Experience 我去按摩的經驗
Massages are a big part of wellness culture in Taiwan — from the famous foot massage to Thai stretches and Japanese-style relaxation. In this episode, Joeru…
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Ep.181 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Do You Like Getting Massages? 你喜不喜歡按摩？
Do you love massages… or hate them? 💆♀️😖 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru chat about getting a massage in Mandarin — and why their opinions couldn’t be more…
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Ep.180 你說話太直接了嗎？🙃🤡 Let’s Talk About Indirect Talk
Have you ever noticed that Taiwanese people often avoid being too direct in conversation? Instead of saying “no,” you’ll hear phrases like 「再看看」(I’ll take…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.179 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Are You Scared or Is It Scary? 怕 vs 害怕 vs 可怕
Is it 怕, 害怕, or 可怕? 🤔 In this fun Ghost Month episode, Mindy and Joeru teach you how to talk about fear in Mandarin the right way! Whether you’re afraid of…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.178 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Ghost Month Taboos 鬼月的禁忌
Why do people in Taiwan avoid whistling, swimming, or cutting their nails at night during Ghost Month? 👻 In this episode, Mindy explains what Ghost Month (鬼月)…
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Ep.177 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Polite Ways to Say “Death” and “Ghost” in Mandarin
Did you know saying “ghost” out loud can bring bad luck? 👻 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru show you softer ways to talk about death and ghosts in Mandarin…
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Ep.176 學中文，你做對了嗎？🤩📚Smarter Mandarin: Swap NG Habits for Small Wins
A calm check-in on study habits. Mindy and Joeru unpack common “NG” (no-good) patterns in Mandarin learning and share small tweaks you can try this week. Real…
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Ep.175 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Our Suggestions for Learning Chinese 我們建議你這樣學中文
Want to sound helpful and friendly in Mandarin? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru teach you how to use the sentence pattern 我建議你… (“I suggest you…”) to give…
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Ep.174 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Learn Languages Smarter 學外語的方法
Is there really “one best way” to learn a language? Joeru shares his real journeys with English, French, Korean, and Japanese — from cram schools to strict…
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Ep.173 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 I Review Vocabulary Everyday 我每天都複習生詞
Let’s turn daily practice into natural Mandarin! In this episode, Mindy and Joeru teach the super useful pattern 每天都 + Verb to talk about your study routine…
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Ep.172 跟我們一起追劇吧！🛋️🍿 Let’s Binge Some Series (In Mandarin!)
Are you a drama lover? Let’s talk binge-watching — in Mandarin! In this fun and relatable episode, Mindy and Joeru talks about watching TV series — from…
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Ep.171 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Do you binge-watch shows? 你會追劇嗎？
What Kind of Shows Do You Like? 看你喜歡看什麼劇！**Let’s talk about streaming! 📺 In this episode, you’ll learn how to ask someone what kind of shows they like to watch…
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Ep.170 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Japanese Drama Pick《First Love 初戀》
What makes a love story stay with you for years? In this episode, Mindy shares why she was deeply moved by the Japanese series First Love 初戀 — a slow…
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Ep.169 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Why kind of movies do you like to watch? 你喜歡看什麼片？
Let’s talk about movie genres (電影類型) in Mandarin! In this fun-filled episode, Mindy and Joeru break down eight popular movie genres and teach you how to…
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Ep.168 台灣人喜歡評論外貌這件事 💁♀️👀 Why Taiwanese Love Commenting on Appearance
Why do we all—sometimes casually, sometimes critically—comment on how others look? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru delve into the cultural habits and social…
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Ep.167 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Simple Noun Clauses 簡單的名詞子句
Let’s dive into noun clauses (名詞子句) in Mandarin! In this episode, Mindy and Joeru show you how to use 的 to pack extra information into your nouns—just like…
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Ep.166 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Best Ways to Stay in Shape 維持身材的好方法
Worried about swimsuit season? Joeru breaks down the two pillars of staying in shape—exercise and diet—and shares simple, everyday habits that really work. In…
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Ep.165 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 How to Describe Someone’s Appearance 描述一個人的外貌
Ready to talk about how people look—in Chinese? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru guide you through the essential vocabulary and the handy “AA的” structure to…
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Ep.164 自由業真的比較自由嗎？ 🙈🕰️ How We Manage Freelance Chaos
Freelancers often hear, “You must have so much free time!” But is that really true? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru share the reality of freelance time…
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Ep.163 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Remote Work Pt.2: 你聽得到嗎？
This is Part 2 of our remote work series, and today we’re helping you survive your next online meeting with practical Mandarin phrases for tech problems — from…
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Ep.162 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Is Digital Nomad Life for You? 數位遊牧適合你嗎？
Is teaching while traveling as dreamy as it sounds? Mindy shares her real-life experience as a freelance Mandarin teacher working from Sweden, Japan, and…
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Ep.161 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Remote Work Pt.1: 我下午三點要在Zoom上開會
Let’s talk about remote work (遠距工作)! In this week’s Part 1, we’re getting you ready for your next online meeting by teaching the essential tools and setup…
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Ep.160 亞洲各國穿搭大不同！👗👔 Fashion Across Asia: Culture in Every Outfit!
Can you guess where someone’s from just by how they dress? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru dive into the unique fashion vibes across Asia — from Taiwan’s…
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Ep.159 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 What are you wearing? 穿 vs. 戴 in Chinese
What’s the difference between 穿 and 戴 in Chinese? They both mean “to wear,” but they’re used in totally different ways! In this episode, Mindy and Joeru walk…
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Ep.158 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Makeup or not? 化妝還是素顏？
Should you wear makeup today… or not? That’s the question Mindy asks herself almost every morning — and it’s the heart of this week’s cozy conversation. In…
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Ep.157 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 How Do You Do Your Makeup? 你怎麼化妝？
In this week’s episode, Mindy is joined by her sister — and fellow Mandarin teacher — Amber! Together, they walk you through the basic steps of a makeup…
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Ep.156 什麼是「台灣菜」？ 🇹🇼🥢 Taiwanese Cuisine = A Mixed Bowl of Identity
What is Taiwanese food, really? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru explore why it’s so hard to define — and why that’s exactly what makes it special. From Fujian…
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Ep.155 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 10 Cooking Verbs to Pair with the 把 Construction
We’re using food prep to break down one of Mandarin’s most useful grammar patterns. In this tasty episode, Mindy and Joeru take you into the kitchen to teach…
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Ep.154 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Make Tomato & Egg Stir-Fry with Mindy! 一起做番茄炒蛋吧～
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…
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Ep.153 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Cooking & Grocery Measurements 買菜和做菜常用的量詞
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…
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Ep.152 到底是游泳還是玩水？ 🌊🤯 Why Don’t Taiwanese People “Swim” at the Beach?
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…
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Ep.151 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Summer Activities 夏天常見的活動
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…
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Ep.150 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ How to Stay Cool in Summer 夏天怎麼避暑？
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…
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Ep.149 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 7 Fun and Dramatic Ways to Describe Hot Weather
Saying “It’s hot” in Mandarin is just the beginning. In this fun and expressive episode, we teach you 7 dramatic waysto describe hot weather — from “crazy hot”…
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Ep.148 台灣人的時間觀念 🕒⏰ How Taiwanese People Really Think About Time
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 an early bedtime? 😴 In this…
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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
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…
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Ep.146 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Life at Different Speeds 不同地方的生活步調
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…
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Ep.145 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Are You Free? 3 Ways to Say It in Mandarin
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…
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Ep.144 連我們都覺得奇怪的中文句子！🤔🗣️ Chinese Sentences That Even Confuse Native Speakers!
Have you ever heard a Chinese sentence that technically makes sense but still sounds… off? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru share some real-life Mandarin…
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Ep.143 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 How We Use These Adverbs: 很～、好～、真～
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 —…
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Ep.142 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ South vs North: Taiwan’s Weather 南北部天氣大不同
How different is the weather in Northern vs. Southern Taiwan? ☁️☀️ In this episode, Joeru reflects on how weather can feel completely different depending on…
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Ep.141 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 How’s the Weather? 天氣怎麼樣？
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…
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Ep.140 來台灣旅行要注意什麼？✈️🇹🇼 Taiwan Travel Tips You Should Know!
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…
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Ep.139 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Did you sleep well last night? 你昨天晚上睡得好嗎？
Did you sleep well last night? 😴🛏️ In this episode, Mindy and Joeru talk all about sleep—from going to bed and waking up, to feeling sleepy, oversleeping, and…
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Ep.137 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Essential Travel Items 你帶了護照嗎？
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…
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Ep.138 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ My Travel Habits 坐飛機的習慣
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…
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Ep.136 台灣人怎麼和神明說話？📿🙏 Taiwan’s Folk Beliefs You Didn’t Know!
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…
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Ep.135 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 I Caught a Cold 我感冒了
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…
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Ep.134 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Delicious and Not-So-Delicious Dishes I’ve Tried 我覺得好吃和難吃的菜
Welcome to ☕️ 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 ☕️, designed for A1-A2 learners seeking more challenges! Join Mindy and Joeru as they share casual daily stories, making Mandarin…
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Ep.133 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 The Spotlight “是…的” Pattern in Mandarin
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…