Bitesize Chinese 一口中文

Ep.245 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 一季超越全年！國片票房創新高 The Secret Behind Taiwan's Box Office Boom

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Taiwanese films are making a comeback — and the numbers are surprising. In this episode of Bitesize News, Joeru and Amber break down why local Taiwa...

Ep.244 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Online Shopping in Taiwan Is TOO Convenient 超方便的網購服務

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Bitesize Talks, Joeru shares how his experience with online shopping has completely changed over time — from inconvenient and ris...

Ep.243 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Online Shopping Vocabulary (1) 把東西加入購物車

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Shopping online in Mandarin doesn’t have to be complicated 🛒 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru walk you through the essential Mandarin vocabulary ...

Ep.242 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ The “Disaster-Ready” Taiwanese Way 台灣的日常防災工作

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do people often say Taiwanese are “so prepared” for disasters — while locals feel it’s just normal life? In this episode of Bitesize Convo...

Ep.241 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Asking for Help in Mandarin 請幫我叫救護車

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 — e...

Ep.240 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 Earthquake Tests TSMC’s Resilience 強震考驗台積電韌性

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep.239 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ No One Panics Over Earthquakes in Taiwan 台灣人不怕地震嗎？

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep.238 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 What to Do in a Natural Disaster 天災來了！

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Natural disasters in Taiwan 🌪️🌧️ In this episode, Mindy and Joeru introduce some of the most common natural disasters you’ll hear abo...

Ep.237 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ A Day as an Office Worker in Taiwan 台灣上班族的一天

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep.236 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰  Useful Office Vocabulary (2) 我正在做，馬上好。

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 situatio...

Ep.235 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 Will Team Taiwan Edge Out South Korea at the WBC? WBC中華隊將力壓南韓？

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Ep.233 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Useful Office Vocabulary (1) 你明天會進辦公室嗎？

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 rig...

Ep.232 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 Inside Taiwan’s Mazu Pilgrimage 白沙屯媽祖進香

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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? A...

Ep.231 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ wkward Family Questions at Lunar New Year 過年可怕的親戚問題

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 str...

Ep.230 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Lunar New Year Dates & Traditions 大年初一去拜年

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 da...

Ep.229 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ The 12 Chinese Zodiacs 十二生肖的故事

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep.228 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 What’s Your Chinese Zodiac? 你屬什麼？

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do people talk about age in Mandarin — without directly asking? 🧧🐎 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru break down the most common ways t...

Ep.227 🗣 Bitesize Convos 🗣 Social Media in Taiwan 台灣人的社群媒體日常

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

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

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 eve...

Ep.225 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 Will the NTD Depreciate? 新台幣貶值疑慮

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Bitesize News, Joeru and Amber unpack the latest headlines around the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD) following the conclusion of Taiwan–...

Ep.224 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Popular Apps in Taiwan 台灣人常用的APP

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 Tai...

Ep.223 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Instagram Actions in Mandarin 我常在IG發文

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do you talk about Instagram in Mandarin? 📱✨ In this episode, Mindy and Joeru break down the most practical Mandarin expressions for using IG ...

Ep.222 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ Drinking Culture in Taiwan 台灣的飲酒文化

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do Taiwanese people actually drink a lot? 🍺 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru take a closer look at Taiwan’s drinking culture — when people...

Ep.221 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Ordering Cocktails at a Bar 我要一杯烈一點的調酒

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 sh...

Ep.220 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 Trump’s “Donroe Doctrine” & Venezuela Crisis 川普「唐羅主義」與委內瑞拉局勢

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Bitesize News, Amber and Joeru break down a major international headline involving Donald Trump and Venezuela — and explain why t...

Ep.219 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Bubble Tea Culture in Taiwan 台灣手搖飲文化

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep.218 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Ordering Tea in Taiwan 我要一杯紅茶拿鐵

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ordering drinks in Taiwan can feel overwhelming — so many teas, toppings, sugar levels, and ice options. In this episode, Mindy and Joeru break it d...

Ep.217 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ Study Plan for 2026 制定2026的學習計畫

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 abo...

Ep.216 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Good & Bad Habits in Mandarin 好習慣和壞習慣

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep.215 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 Bear Attacks in Japan 日本熊害

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Ep.214 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Celebrate New Year’s Eve 跨年做什麼？

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep.213 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 5 Useful Patterns to Make New Year Wishes

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to set your New Year goals—in Mandarin? ✨ In this episode, Mindy and Joeru walk you through five essential patterns for expressing wish...

Ep.212 中文的「冷笑話」🥶🙄 Why Taiwanese Love Bad Jokes

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

Ep.211 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 It’s So Cold! 今天好冷喔！

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 lě...

Ep.210 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ When Do Taiwanese People Feel “Cold”? 台灣人的「冷」

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What temperature counts as “cold” in Taiwan? 🧣 In this episode, Mindy talks about how Taiwanese people define “cold” — and why locals sta...

Ep.209 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 It’s Raining! 下雨了！

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 (...

Ep.208 餐桌上的台灣文化！🍽️🥢 Taiwanese Dining Manners

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mindy and Joeru dive into Taiwanese dining etiquette — from waiting for elders to start eating, to using public chopsticks, to why ...

Ep.207 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Polite Phrases for Shared Meals 請幫我夾菜

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sharing dishes is a big part of Taiwanese food culture — whether you’re eating with friends, family, or colleagues. In this episode, Mindy and Joe...

Ep.206 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ 餐桌上的規定 The Unspoken Rules at the Dinner Table

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know there are “rules” when eating in Taiwan? 🥢🍚 In this episode, Mindy talks about what’s considered polite — and impolite...

Ep.205 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 All About Tableware 我用筷子夾菜

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you eat your meal — with chopsticks or a fork? 🥢🍴 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru explore the everyday Mandarin words for tablewa...

Ep.204 合租生活的大小事 🏠👯‍♀️ Roommates & Shared Living in Taiwan!

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s it like to share an apartment with roommates? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru talk about 合租 hézū — shared renting, and what it’s l...

Ep.203 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 I rented a Studio 我租了一間套房

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for a place to live in Taiwan? 🏠 In this week’s episode, Mindy and Joeru chat about how to describe your apartment in Mandarin — from c...

Ep.202 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ 在台灣租房子 Renting in Taiwan

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s it like to rent an apartment in Taiwan? In this episode, Mindy shares her real-life renting experiences — from her very first tiny studio n...

Ep.201 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 How Much Is the Rent? 房租多少錢？

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mindy and Joeru talk about all the fees you need to know when renting an apartment in Mandarin — from rent and deposit to monthly b...

Ep.200 兩百集特別節目 🎁🎉 Listener Q&A & Our Journey!

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

200 episodes?! We honestly can’t believe it. This special episode is all about you — our amazing listeners. In this episode, we ans...

Ep.199 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Can You Hear It? 聽, 聽到, 聽得到 Explained!

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that one little word like 聽 (tīng) can express seven different meanings in Mandarin? 👂 In this episode, Mindy a...

Ep.198 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Sounds of Taiwan 台灣常聽到的聲音

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎉 🎉 🎉 We’re celebrating 200 episodes — and we want you in it! Bitesize Chinese is turning 200 episodes, and we’re making a special epis...

Ep.197 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Animal Sounds and Everyday Noises in Mandarin

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎉 🎉 🎉 We’re celebrating 200 episodes — and we want you in it! Bitesize Chinese is turning 200 episodes, and we’re making a special epis...

Ep.196 台灣人換季都在忙什麼？🍂🧣 What Do Taiwanese People Do When Seasons Change?

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎉 🎉 🎉 We’re celebrating 200 episodes — and we want you in it! Bitesize Chinese is turning 200 episodes, and we’re making a special epis...

Ep.195 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Catching a Cold When the Season Changes 我有一點咳嗽

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎉 🎉 🎉 We’re celebrating 200 episodes — and we want you in it! Bitesize Chinese is turning 200 episodes, and we’re making a special epis...

Ep.194 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Change of Seasons 換季

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

尼斯診所－王祚軒院長 帶領專業醫師與麻醉團隊 ♂️男性結紮高隱私性，無須住院，手術結束後可直接回家！...

Ep.193 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 The Weather is Getting Cooler 天氣變涼了

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎉 🎉 🎉 We’re celebrating 200 episodes — and we want you in it! Bitesize Chinese is turning 200 episodes, and we’re making a special epis...

Ep.192 請假？放假？有什麼不同？ 📅✈️ Time Off, Holiday, or Vacation? - Explained!

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

少一杯飲料、少一次娛樂，就能讓夢想慢慢長大台新證券 X Richart定期定額，讓小錢出發、大夢實現現在用Richart APP...

Ep.191 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Everything about Long Weekends 連假

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

尼斯診所－王祚軒院長 帶領專業醫師與麻醉團隊 ♂️男性結紮高隱私性，無須住院，手術結束後可直接回家！...

Ep.190 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ What We Do on Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋節做什麼

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

Ep.189 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Mid-Autumn Festival Traditions 中秋節的傳統

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

《Stan Up！青開麥》Podcast開播！由新竹縣政府教育局推出，六集節目集結青年提案，從選系迷茫、科技人生到地方創...

Ep.188 台灣 = 水果王國🍍🍉 Fruit Kingdom in Taiwan: Culture in Every Bite

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why is Taiwan often called a “fruit kingdom”? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru explore Taiwan’s unique fruit culture — from seasonal harvests ...

Ep.187 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Describing Fruits in Mandarin with AA的 Pattern

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

少一杯飲料、少一次娛樂，就能讓夢想慢慢長大台新證券 X Richart定期定額，讓小錢出發、大夢實現現在用Richart APP...

Ep.186 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Shopping for Fruit at the Market 去市場買水果

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

《Stan Up！青開麥》Podcast開播！由新竹縣政府教育局推出，六集節目集結青年提案，從選系迷茫、科技人生到地方創...

Ep.185 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 What Fruits Are in Season? 夏天有很多好吃的水果

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

少一杯飲料、少一次娛樂，就能讓夢想慢慢長大台新證券 X Richart定期定額，讓小錢出發、大夢實現現在用Richart APP...

Ep.184 台灣人的紓壓方式 🌿🎤 Popular Ways to De-stress in Taiwan

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 un...

Ep.183 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 I Want a Haircut! 我想要剪頭髮

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

少一杯飲料、少一次娛樂，就能讓夢想慢慢長大台新證券 X Richart定期定額，讓小錢出發、大夢實現現在用Richart APP...

Ep.182 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Massage Experience 我去按摩的經驗

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Massages are a big part of wellness culture in Taiwan — from the famous foot massage to Thai stretches and Japanese-style relaxation. In this episod...

Ep.181 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Do You Like Getting Massages? 你喜不喜歡按摩？

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you love massages… or hate them? 💆‍♀️😖 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru chat about getting a massage in Mandarin — and why the...

Ep.180 你說話太直接了嗎？🙃🤡 Let’s Talk About Indirect Talk

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever noticed that Taiwanese people often avoid being too direct in conversation? Instead of saying “no,” you’ll hear phrases like 「再...

Ep.179 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Are You Scared or Is It Scary? 怕 vs 害怕 vs 可怕

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Ep.178 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Ghost Month Taboos 鬼月的禁忌

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do people in Taiwan avoid whistling, swimming, or cutting their nails at night during Ghost Month? 👻 In this episode, Mindy explains what ...

Ep.177 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Polite Ways to Say “Death” and “Ghost” in Mandarin

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 g...

Ep.176 學中文，你做對了嗎？🤩📚Smarter Mandarin: Swap NG Habits for Small Wins

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 thi...

Ep.175 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Our Suggestions for Learning Chinese 我們建議你這樣學中文

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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… (...

Ep.174 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Learn Languages Smarter 學外語的方法

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is there really “one best way” to learn a language? Joeru shares his real journeys with English, French, Korean, and Japanese — from cram s...

Ep.173 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 I Review Vocabulary Everyday 我每天都複習生詞

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep.172 跟我們一起追劇吧！🛋️🍿 Let’s Binge Some Series (In Mandarin!)

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 se...

Ep.171 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Do you binge-watch shows? 你會追劇嗎？

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 wha...

Ep.170 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Japanese Drama Pick《First Love 初戀》

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep.169 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Why kind of movies do you like to watch? 你喜歡看什麼片？

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep.168 台灣人喜歡評論外貌這件事 💁‍♀️👀 Why Taiwanese Love Commenting on Appearance

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we all—sometimes casually, sometimes critically—comment on how others look? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru delve into the cultural habits...

Ep.167 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Simple Noun Clauses 簡單的名詞子句

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep.166 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Best Ways to Stay in Shape 維持身材的好方法

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Worried about swimsuit season? Joeru breaks down the two pillars of staying in shape—exercise and diet—and shares simple, everyday habits that rea...

Ep.165 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 How to Describe Someone’s Appearance 描述一個人的外貌

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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”...

Ep.164 自由業真的比較自由嗎？ 🙈🕰️ How We Manage Freelance Chaos

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 freelanc...

Ep.163 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Remote Work Pt.2: 你聽得到嗎？

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep.162 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Is Digital Nomad Life for You? 數位遊牧適合你嗎？

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is teaching while traveling as dreamy as it sounds? Mindy shares her real-life experience as a freelance Mandarin teacher working from Sweden, Japan, ...

Ep.161 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Remote Work Pt.1: 我下午三點要在Zoom上開會

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Ep.160 亞洲各國穿搭大不同！👗👔 Fashion Across Asia: Culture in Every Outfit!

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep.159 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 What are you wearing? 穿 vs. 戴 in Chinese

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the difference between 穿 and 戴 in Chinese? They both mean “to wear,” but they’re used in totally different ways...

Ep.158 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Makeup or not? 化妝還是素顏？

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

Ep.157 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 How Do You Do Your Makeup? 你怎麼化妝？

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep.156 什麼是「台灣菜」？ 🇹🇼🥢 Taiwanese Cuisine = A Mixed Bowl of Identity

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 speci...

Ep.155 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 10 Cooking Verbs to Pair with the 把 Construction

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep.154 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Make Tomato & Egg Stir-Fry with Mindy! 一起做番茄炒蛋吧～

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tomato & Egg Stir-Fry — it’s simple, comforting, and found on nearly every Taiwanese dining table 🍅🥚 But is it really that easy to make?...

Ep.153 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Cooking & Grocery Measurements 買菜和做菜常用的量詞

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 wa...

Ep.152 到底是游泳還是玩水？ 🌊🤯 Why Don’t Taiwanese People “Swim” at the Beach?

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Ep.151 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Summer Activities 夏天常見的活動

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 descri...

Ep.150 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ How to Stay Cool in Summer 夏天怎麼避暑？

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ch...

Ep.149 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 7 Fun and Dramatic Ways to Describe Hot Weather

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Saying “It’s hot” in Mandarin is just the beginning. In this fun and expressive episode, we teach you 7 dramatic waysto describe ...

Ep.148 台灣人的時間觀念 🕒⏰ How Taiwanese People Really Think About Time

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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&nb...

Ep.147 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Let’s Meet Up! 我們約明天十點在咖啡廳見面

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 M...

Ep.146 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Life at Different Speeds 不同地方的生活步調

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...