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 classic Taiwanese ways to “避暑” (cool down) during the sweltering months of June through September. In this episode, we cover: – What “避暑” means and why it matters in Taiwan – Why convenience stores are everyone’s best friend in summer – The difference between using AC and electric fans – What locals wear (and eat!) to survive the heat – The surprising truth about mango shaved ice vs. cooling ingredients 🗣 Listener Challenge: What are your favorite ways to cool down in summer? Do you eat or wear anything special? Let us know on Instagram @bitesize.chinese — we’d love to hear how you beat the heat where you live! ☕️ About Bitesize Talks: Welcome to ☕️ 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 ☕️ — a podcast series designed for A1–A2 level Mandarin learners who want a bit more challenge! Join Mindy and Joeru as they share casual, real-life stories in natural Mandarin, helping you grow your confidence one conversation at a time. 📱 Follow us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese or Facebook for this week’s key vocabulary and tips! 🔅 Buy us a coffee｜贊助我們一杯咖啡 🔅 Leave a comment | 留言給我 🪷 Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 Website 🪷 Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 Instagram 🪷 Learn Chinese with us | 跟我們學中文 Powered by Firstory Hosting

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