Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Episodes
Ep.46 龍行龘龘！中國龍真的比西方的龍更好嗎？ 🐲🦕 Everything about the Chinese ‘Loong’ during this Lunar Year of ‘Loong’
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as we explore the fascinating world of dragons, comparing the Chinese 'Loong' to Western 'Dragons'. Discover the rich mytholog...
Ep.45 冬天、夏天、每天都要吃火鍋！🤤🍲 Why is hotpot Mindy's all-time favorite dish?
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mindy on a flavorful journey through Taiwan's hotpot culture. From personal pots to communal feasts, Mindy shares her passion for this mouthwater...
Ep.44 寒流來了！「涼、冷、寒、冰、凍」有什麼不同？🥶🧊 A Look at 5 Chinese Characters Associated with ‘Coldness’
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the nuances of Chinese characters associated with "coldness" in this episode. Explore the differences between "涼、冷、寒、冰、凍," ...
Ep.43 台灣總統大選結果 🇹🇼 🙋Answering Your Top Questions about Taiwan's 2024 Election
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mindy provides detailed answers to questions about Taiwan's recent election results. She discusses the impact of the election results...
Ep.42 為什麼有些台灣人「不想去投票」？🤨🗳️ Demystifying Voting Doubts in Taiwan
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mindy discusses the impact of foreign-driven rumors affecting Taiwan's election. Learn how false information makes some doubt voting....
Ep.41 新年新希望，怎麼設定一個好目標？🎯✍️ Let’s Make an Effective New Year’s Resolution!
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, explore the secrets to making effective New Year's resolutions with Mindy. Discover the importance of setting clear goals and creatin...
Ep.40 為什麼台灣人那麼常說「不好意思」？🥹🙇♂️ Is Taiwan truly “the island that never stops apologizing”?
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we debunk the myth that Taiwan is "the island that never stops apologizing" by exploring the different meanings and usages of the com...
Ep.39 把中文學好的四個方法 💬👏 4 Ways to learn Chinese better!
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover four effective methods to improve your Chinese fluency in this episode. Mindy emphasizes consistency, fluency practice, relevant topics, and ...
Ep.38 八個句子讓你聽起來更有禮貌 🙇♀️🙆♂️ 8 Useful phrase to make you sound more polite
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover eight essential phrases in Chinese that will instantly make you sound more polite in your daily interactions. Politeness is a crucial aspect ...
Ep.37 隨性的東京旅遊：去看「相撲晨練」🇯🇵🤼 Mindy’s Tokyo Trip: Fascinating Sumo Training
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mindy shares her experience of visiting a sumo training session in Tokyo. She takes us through her spontaneous trip and the fascinati...
Ep.36 來賓訪談 Guest Speaker - 雅尼克 Janik 🎉💁♂️ Part 2
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Janik continues to share his experiences of learning Chinese in Taiwan, covering language programs, one-on-one learning with Bitesize...
Ep.35 來賓訪談 Guest Speaker - 雅尼克 Janik 🎉💁♂️ Part 1
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we have Janik, our former student, on the show to share his experience as a student in Taiwan and his decision to make it his ho...
Ep.34 「辛苦了！」是什麼意思？14個表達關心、讚美的句子 💛🫂 How to use “Xīn kǔ le” and 14 simple ways to express care and give compliments
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will explore how to express care and give compliments in Chinese. We will focus on the phrase "辛苦了" (xīn kǔ le), which is ...
Ep.33 衝動去剪頭髮，還能練習放手！？ 💇🏻♀️ 🫳 Practice letting go by getting a spontaneous haircut!
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Mindy shares her spontaneous haircut adventure! Discover Chinese words for haircuts and coloring while hearing Mindy's personal takeaways. Find...
Ep.32 我學的到底是什麼語言？🤯🫠 Chinese? Mandarin? Hanyu? Taiwanese? Which language am I learning?
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're talking about what language Mindy is teaching - is it Chinese, Mandarin, Hanyu, Taiwanese, or Putonghua? It can be confusing, but Mindy w...
Ep.31 朋友「已讀不回」讓我好緊張！🫨📲 Everything about using chat apps in Chinese
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the world of chat apps in Chinese! We'll show you how to navigate popular platforms like LINE, Facebook Messenger and Inst...
Ep.30 好兄弟是誰？為什麼要給他們東西吃？👻🫣 Tis’ the season when Good Brothers come out and play…
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mindy talks about the Taiwanese tradition of Ghost Month, which takes place during the lunar calendar's seventh month. She explains t...
Ep.29 時差調不回來，是不是老了？Am I getting too old for this!!?
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mindy discusses her struggles with jet lag after returning from Europe and asks for tips and tricks to overcome it. Have you had simi...
Ep.28 怎麼用中文討論「搭飛機」這件事呢？ Useful airport phrases you need to know before boarding a plane
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode we will discuss all the useful phrases you need to know when boarding a plane in Chinese! From airline companies to luggage check-ins, ...
Ep.27 Mindy暑假在瑞典做什麼？What does Mindy do in Sweden this summer?
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast took a break for a while because I am taking a (rather long) summer vacation (again)! This year, I went back to Sweden as usual. I also tr...
Ep.26 我們真的不說「熱極了」！What people in Taiwan really say to add degrees to a description
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you still using "非常(fēicháng)" all the time to emphasize an adjective? Are you still using some out-dated expressions from textbooks? This e...
Ep.25 喝酒喝到「Kiang」是什麼感覺？Types of cocktails and the 7 stages of drunkenness!
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how to describe the taste of a drink that you really like to a bartender in Chinese? Do you have lots of funny stories about drinking th...
Ep.24 一起把手機設成中文吧！Set your phone to Chinese mode!
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you will learn how to describe the features of your phone as well as the commonly-used functions. Next time when you are looking for ...
Ep.23 你今天去健身房練了什麼？💪 Gym equipments, workouts and muscles in Chinese
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for a new gym in your neighborhood? Do you know how to express your needs at the gym in Chinese? Check this out! 🔅 Episode Vo...
Ep.22 什麼食物可以算是「QQ的」？What does “QQ” mean? All about food flavors and textures
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all love to share our experience of trying new food. Do you know how to describe the texture of the food in Chinese? Let's find out! 🔅 Epi...
Ep.21 台灣生活中的度量衡 How we measure things in Taiwan (weights, lengths, area & volume)
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
⭐ Key Points Ever wondered how to say "centimeters" or "kilograms" in Chinese? Let's learn the most frequently used measurements in Chinese with Mi...
Ep.20 我到現在還是不懂「huìyuán、zǎijù」是什麼意思！The MANY services in a Taiwanese convenience store and the mysterious mumble from the staff
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Often get lost when paying at the counter of a convenient store? This episode is what you need! 🔅 Episode Vocabulary | 本集生詞表 🔅&n...
Ep.19 【高級 Advanced】台灣的交通問題 Traffic Problems in Taiwan
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
⭐ Key Points 台灣什麼都好，就是交通不好？你的國家也有類似的交通問題嗎？ 🔅 Episode Vocabulary | 本集生...
Ep.18 【中級 Intermediate】台北捷運 Taipei Metro
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
⭐ Key Points & Structures印象書面語~族 ⭐ 說一口好中文 一口中文 Website 🔍 https://bitesizechinese.com 一口...
Ep.17 【初級 Beginner】 搭高鐵去旅行 Travel with Taiwan High Speed Rail
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
⭐ Key Points & Structures比 & 比較除了...也...Vocabulary about taking trains ⭐ 說一口好中文 一口中文 Website ...
Ep.16 【特別篇 Special Episode】要過年了！ Here Comes CNY !
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
⭐ Key Points 過年馬上要來了！來聽聽春節假期我們都做些什麼吧！ CNY is around the corner! Let's learn about the customs of Ch...
Ep.15 【高級 Advanced】台灣過年的真面貌 The Authentic Lunar New Year in Taiwan
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
⭐ Key Points 原來這才是台灣過年的真面貌？跟中文課本上說的有哪些不同呢？快來聽聽吧！ ⭐ 說一口好中文...
Ep.14 【中級 Intermediate】大掃除 Spring Cleaning
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
⭐ Key Points & Structures趁把 patternV掉、V走、V乾淨adj. + 起來 ⭐ 說一口好中文 一口中文 Website 🔍&nbs...
Ep.13 【初級 Beginner】 逛年貨大街 Shopping at the Lunar New Year Market
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
⭐ Key Points & Structures一邊...一邊...叫、讓、請 ⭐ 說一口好中文 一口中文 Website 🔍 https://bitesizech...
Ep.12 【高級 Advanced】台灣影視大爆發 Taiwan’s Movies and Series
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
⭐ Key Points 台灣的影視發展經過怎樣的歷史才走到了今天？而兩位老師又有什麼推薦片單呢？ ⭐ 說一口好中...
Ep.11 【中級 Intermediate】電影類型與串流平台 Movie Genres and Streaming Services
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
⭐ Key Points & Structures透過往往寧可...也不....movie genres ⭐ 說一口好中文 一口中文 Website 🔍 https:/...
Ep.10 【初級 Beginner】 約朋友看電影 Ask a friend out for a movie
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
⭐ Key Points & Structures跟...見面ask someone out: where and when才 vs 就 ⭐ 說一口好中文 一口中文 Website 🔍 ...
Ep.09 【高級 Advanced】成功的語言學習者 What Are the Successful Students Like?
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
⭐ Key Points 你在學習中文的路上走了多少的冤枉路呢？想聽聽專業的中文老師有什麼看法嗎？ ⭐ 說一口好中文 ...
Ep.08 【中級 Intermediate】學中文的方法 Ways of Learning Chinese
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
⭐ Key Points & Structures不算對...來說第一、第二；再說這樣一來 ⭐ 說一口好中文 一口中文 Website 🔍 htt...
Ep.07 【初級 Beginner】你學中文多久了？ How Long Have You Been Studying Chinese?
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
⭐ Key Points & StructuresTime Duration好V, 難V ⭐ 說一口好中文 一口中文 Website 🔍 https://bitesizechinese.com 一口...
Ep.06【高級 Advanced】熱水的迷思 Our Myth of Hot Water
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
⭐ Key Points 華人超愛喝熱水？吃冷的、喝冷的就會生病？讓我們一起來聊聊華人對於冷和熱的一些迷思吧！ ⭐ 說...
Ep.05【中級 Intermediate】氣候變化 Climate Changes
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
⭐ Key Structures越來越本來、後來對...有影響不只...也/還... ⭐ 說一口好中文 一口中文 Website 🔍 https://bite...
Ep.04【初級 Beginner】天氣怎麼樣 How's the Weather
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
⭐ Key Points & Structuresword's to describe weather怎麼樣~左右太...了 vs 有一點 ⭐ 說一口好中文 一口中文 Website &nbs...
Ep.03【高級 Advanced】國內旅遊 Domestic Travel
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
⭐ Key Points 疫情的這幾年，大家都不能出國，國內旅遊是否因此變得更受歡迎？和我們一起聊聊你的看法吧！ ⭐...
Ep.02【中級 Intermediate】旅遊經驗 Travel Experiences
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
⭐ Key Points & Structuresdescription of weather"core verb - object" rulesdouble verbs & double adjectives ⭐ 說一口好中文 一口中文...
Ep.01 【初級 Beginner】旅遊計畫 Travel Plans
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
⭐ Key Structures去/來 + place + activity打算 + time + activity有 A 也有 B可以 A 也可以 B ⭐ 說一口好中文 一口中文 Website&nb...