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Bitesize Chinese 一口中文

Mindy Lin

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 slow down, understand, and retain what you hear.

Whether you’re just starting out or refining advanced skills, Bitesize Chinese helps you build Mandarin one small bite at a time. 🥢

🔅 Contact: hello@bitesizechinese.com
🔅 Website: www.bitesizechinese.com
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Monday · 14 min
Ep.295 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ AI or a Mandarin Teacher? 你會選 AI 還是真人老師？
Can AI replace Mandarin teachers? 🤖📚 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru discuss how AI is changing the way people learn Mandarin. From instant feedback and personalized practice to awkward sentences and missing human connection, they explore both the strengths and limitations of AI in language learning—and why the role of teachers may be changing rather than disappearing. 📘 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 Mandarin learners are currently using AI to study – The biggest advantages and disadvantages of AI language learning – Why AI still struggles with natural spoken Mandarin – How the role of language teachers may evolve in the AI era – Whether you should learn Mandarin with AI, a teacher, or both 🧠 Listener Challenge: 你用過 AI 學語言嗎？AI 最幫助你的地方是什麼？你覺得它有哪些做不到的事情呢？Have you ever used AI to learn a language? What did it help you with, and where did it fall short? 🗣 Bitesize Convos series help you bridge the gap between classroom Mandarin and how people actually speak — with all the quirks, slang, and culture that come with it. Each bi-weekly episode is a bite-sized challenge designed to stretch your skills and bring you from intermediate to almost advanced — one conversation at a time. Tune in, take a bite, and keep growing with us! 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 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
Monday · 5 min
Ep.294 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Ask AI for Help 請 AI 幫我…
How do you ask someone (or AI!) to do something for you in Mandarin? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru build on last week’s AI topic and introduce a super useful structure for real-life communication — using 幫 / 請 / 叫 to get things done. You’ll learn how tone changes depending on your word choice, and how to sound natural, polite, or more direct depending on the situation. 📘 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: Asking someone (or AI) to do something for you using natural and context-appropriate Mandarin patterns 🗝 Key Sentence: 我請 AI 幫我安排行程。 (Wǒ qǐng AI bāng wǒ ānpái xíngchéng.) – I ask AI to plan my travel itinerary for me 🗣 Listener Challenge: 最近你需要誰幫你做一件事？你會怎麼說？ Try to use: 我請… or 我叫… and share your sentence with us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese! 🍰 About Bitesize Basics 🍰 Welcome to 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 — a podcast series for beginner Mandarin learners (A1)! Each episode teaches one useful grammar point or vocabulary set through fun, practical conversations. Learn with Mindy and Joeru and build your Mandarin step by step! 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 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
September 2 · 17 min
Ep.293 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 Brain-Computer Interfaces & the Future of AI 2030年的AI預言
What will AI look like in 2030? 🤖 In this episode of Bitesize News, Amber and Joeru look at five predictions about the future of AI — from changes in the global chip industry to AI in healthcare, brain-computer interfaces, energy efficiency, and even the question of whether AI should one day have rights. Along the way, you’ll learn useful Mandarin vocabulary and expressions commonly found in news and technology discussions, including 預言、壟斷、掌控、有望、普及 and more. 從晶片市場、醫療應用到腦機介面，AI 在未來幾年可能出現哪些重大變化？這集我們將一起看看專家對 2030 年 AI 發展提出的五項預測，也聊聊當 AI 越來越進步，我們可能面對哪些新的科技與社會議題。 News source:《科技新報》2026/06/24 (https://technews.tw/2026/06/24/5-more-ai-predictions-for-the-year-2030/*)* 📘 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: – 新晶片技術是否可能打破目前由少數公司掌控的市場現況 (Could new chip technologies disrupt today’s semiconductor market?) – AI 未來如何更廣泛地應用於醫療領域 (How AI could become more widely used in healthcare) – 「腦機介面」是否有望普及，讓人直接用大腦控制電腦 (Could brain-computer interfaces let us control computers with our minds?) – AI 的能源效率未來可能出現哪些突破 (How AI could become significantly more energy-efficient) – AI 是否應該擁有「權利」？ (Should AI have rights in the future?) 🌏 Bitesize News series brings you real-world Mandarin through one timely story every two weeks. Our hosts break down the headlines in clear, structured Chinese, helping B2–C1 learners build advanced listening skills while staying informed. Stay curious — and let the Bitesize Chinese newsroom become your Mandarin classroom. 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 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
August 31 · 4 min
Ep.292 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Are We Too Dependent on AI? 我們是不是太依賴 AI 了？
We use AI to write emails, plan trips, organize ideas… but are we becoming too dependent on it? In this episode of Bitesize Talks, Mindy shares how AI slowly became part of her daily life — from writing podcast content to deciding what to eat for dinner. She also talks about something more personal: why more and more people are starting to treat AI like a friend, and whether that could change the way we connect with real people. 📘 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 learn: – Natural Mandarin for talking about AI and daily habits – How to express dependence, stress, and complicated feelings – Vocabulary related to technology, communication, and emotions – Reflections on AI, human connection, and modern life 🗣 Listener Challenge: 你平常會用 AI 做什麼？你覺得自己越來越依賴 AI 了嗎？ What do you usually use AI for? Do you think you’re becoming more dependent on it? ☕️ 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. 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 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
August 31 · 5 min
Ep.291 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 What Can You Do with AI? 你用 AI 做什麼？
What can you actually do with AI in Mandarin? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru introduce a super practical sentence pattern — 我用 AI + Verb — to help you talk about how you use AI in daily life. From looking up information to writing emails and making presentations, you’ll learn natural, real-life Mandarin 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: https://ko-fi.com/bitesizechinese 🎯 Today’s Topic: Talking about how you use AI in daily life using a simple and practical sentence pattern 🗝 Key Sentence: 我用 AI 查資料。 (Wǒ yòng AI chá zīliào.) – I use AI to look up information. 🗣 Listener Challenge: 你用 AI 做什麼？ Try to answer using: 我用 AI… and share your sentence with us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese! 🍰 About Bitesize Basics 🍰 Welcome to 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 — a podcast series for beginner Mandarin learners (A1)! Each episode teaches one useful grammar point or vocabulary set through fun, practical conversations. Learn with Mindy and Joeru and build your Mandarin step by step! 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 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
August 24 · 16 min
Ep.290 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ Can MBTI Predict a Good Relationship? MBTI能看出兩人合不合嗎？
Can MBTI predict whether two people will get along? In Taiwan, MBTI has become almost as popular as astrology. Many people ask about personality types when making friends, dating, or even meeting new coworkers. But can four letters really tell us whether two people are compatible? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru discuss how MBTI influences friendships, romantic relationships, and workplace dynamics. They also explore the limits of personality tests and talk about what truly matters when getting to know someone. 📘 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 MBTI has become so popular in Taiwan – Whether personality types affect friendships and dating – If opposite personalities attract or create conflict – How MBTI can (and can’t) help in the workplace – Why compatibility involves more than just personality type 🧠 Listener Challenge: 你在交朋友或談戀愛的時候，會在意對方的 MBTI 嗎？你有沒有曾經因為認識更深之後，而改變對一個人的看法呢？歡迎和我們分享你的經驗！ Do you pay attention to someone’s MBTI when making friends or dating? Have you ever changed your opinion about someone after getting to know them better? 🗣 Bitesize Convos series help you bridge the gap between classroom Mandarin and how people actually speak — with all the quirks, slang, and culture that come with it. Each bi-weekly episode is a bite-sized challenge designed to stretch your skills and bring you from intermediate to almost advanced — one conversation at a time. Tune in, take a bite, and keep growing with us! 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 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
August 24 · 6 min
Ep.289 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 MBTI Personality Types (2) T 人、F 人、S 人、N 人
Last time, we talked about E 人、I 人、J 人、and P 人 — and this week, we’re continuing with the other four MBTI personality types 😆 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru introduce beginner-friendly Mandarin expressions to talk about emotions, decision-making styles, creativity, and the way people understand the world. 📘 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: Talking about MBTI personality types in Mandarin (T/F/S/N) 🗝 Key Sentence: 你是 T 人還是 F 人？ (Nǐ shì T rén háishì F rén?) – Are you a T person or an F person? 🍰 About Bitesize Basics 🍰 Welcome to 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 — a podcast series for beginner Mandarin learners (A1)! Each episode teaches one useful grammar point or vocabulary set through fun, practical conversations. Learn with Mindy and Joeru and build your Mandarin step by step! 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 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
August 24 · 13 min
Ep.288 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 The Personality Behind Obsessive Fandom 狂粉為何由愛生恨？
In this episode of Bitesize News, Joeru and Amber discuss a recent attack involving an obsessive fan and a cheerleader — and explore why intense admiration can sometimes turn into jealousy, harassment, or even aggression. 本集將用清楚易懂的中文討論帶你了解「狂粉」常見的跟蹤、偷拍與騷擾行為，以及為什麼有些粉絲會把自己與偶像的關係想像得過於親密，甚至在遭到拒絕後「由愛生恨」。 News source: 《聯合報》, 2026/06/22, 沈能元 (低自信、妄想型人格狂粉易由愛生恨) 📘 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: – 什麼是「狂粉」？狂粉可能有哪些越界行為？ (What is an obsessive fan, and what behaviors can cross the line?) – 為什麼有些粉絲會把自己和偶像的關係想像得過於親密？ (Why some fans imagine a closer relationship with their idols than actually exists) – 從喜愛、嫉妒到挫折：狂粉為什麼可能「由愛生恨」？ (How admiration can turn into jealousy, frustration, and resentment) – 當追星變成跟蹤、騷擾甚至攻擊時，應該如何面對？ (What happens when fandom escalates into stalking, harassment, or aggression) 🌏 Bitesize News series brings you real-world Mandarin through one timely story every two weeks. Our hosts break down the headlines in clear, structured Chinese, helping B2–C1 learners build advanced listening skills while staying informed. Stay curious — and let the Bitesize Chinese newsroom become your Mandarin classroom. 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 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
August 18 · 3 min
Ep.287 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Can MBTI Really Explain Who You Are? MBTI真的能了解一個人嗎？
Can MBTI really help us understand a person? MBTI has become incredibly popular in recent years, and many people use labels like E 人, I 人, J 人, and P 人 to describe themselves. In this episode, Joeru shares his thoughts on why MBTI feels accurate, why people can change over time, and why we should be careful not to judge others based on four letters alone. 📘 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 learn: – Why MBTI has become so popular – How personality can change over time – Why MBTI may be a useful tool, but not a complete answer – How Taiwanese people casually talk about personality types 🗣 Listener Challenge: 你相信 MBTI 嗎？你的個性有沒有改變過？你覺得 MBTI 很準，還是只是好玩而已呢？Do you believe in MBTI? Has your personality changed over time? Do you think MBTI is accurate — or just something fun? Tell us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese! ☕️ 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. 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 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
August 18 · 5 min
Ep.286 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 MBTI Personality Types (1) E 人、I 人、J 人、P 人
MBTI has become incredibly popular in Taiwan recently — people now casually describe themselves as “E 人”, “I 人”, “J 人”, or “P 人” in daily conversation 😆 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru introduce some beginner-friendly Mandarin expressions to talk about personality types, habits, and social behavior. 📘 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: Talking about MBTI personality types in Mandarin (E/I/J/P) 🗝 Key Sentence: 你是 E 人還是 I 人？ (Nǐ shì E rén háishì I rén?) – Are you an E person or an I person? 🍰 About Bitesize Basics 🍰 Welcome to 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 — a podcast series for beginner Mandarin learners (A1)! Each episode teaches one useful grammar point or vocabulary set through fun, practical conversations. Learn with Mindy and Joeru and build your Mandarin step by step! 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 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
July 27 · 13 min
Ep.285 🌞 Summer Special 🌞 5 Swedish Words You Can't Translate 五個藏在生活裡瑞典詞
跟另一伴攜手走下去前，不只是甜言蜜語、浪漫送禮，這件事做好準備更重要！預防 HPV 是對彼此「愛情」最基本的尊重和承諾。別讓對健康的傷害變成愛情的阻礙，為彼此主動做好HPV預防才能說是「真愛」。立即諮詢醫師，展現你對愛的承諾。男女1+1 主動防禦HPV(人類乳突病毒) https://fstry.pse.is/9ep4ck —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— This is Bitesize Summer Special (3) 🌞 In this episode, Mindy shares five of her favorite Swedish words—fika, fredagsmys, lagom, allemansrätten, and smultronställe. While these words may be difficult to translate directly, each one offers a glimpse into how many Swedes think about relationships, rest, nature, and everyday life. Rather than learning Swedish vocabulary, you'll explore the cultural values hidden behind these words—all in natural Taiwanese 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, you’ll learn: What fika really means (it's much more than coffee!) Why many Swedes look forward to fredagsmys every Friday The idea behind lagom and finding the "just right" balance What allemansrätten teaches us about freedom and responsibility Why smultronställe is one of Mindy's favorite Swedish words 🗣 Listener Challenge: 今天介紹的五個詞當中，哪一個最能代表你現在需要的生活呢？是 fika、fredagsmys、lagom，還是 smultronställe？ Which of today's five Swedish words speaks to you the most right now? Tell us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese! 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 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
July 20 · 11 min
Ep.284 🌞 Summer Special 🌞 Breakfast with a Swedish Family 在瑞典人家吃早餐
跟另一伴攜手走下去前，不只是甜言蜜語、浪漫送禮，這件事做好準備更重要！預防 HPV 是對彼此「愛情」最基本的尊重和承諾。別讓對健康的傷害變成愛情的阻礙，為彼此主動做好HPV預防才能說是「真愛」。立即諮詢醫師，展現你對愛的承諾。男女1+1 主動防禦HPV(人類乳突病毒) https://fstry.pse.is/9ep4ck —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— This is Bitesize Summer Special (2) 🌞 In this episode, Mindy takes you to a real Swedish breakfast table. Together with her Swedish boyfriend, she introduces some typical breakfast foods and three interesting items rarely seen in Taiwan: egg cups, a cheese slicer, and fish roe in a tube. They also compare Swedish and Taiwanese breakfast habits—from cold and hot food to eating at home and visiting breakfast shops. 📘 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 learn: – What a typical Swedish breakfast looks like – How Swedes use egg cups, cheese slicers, and Kaviar – The differences between Swedish and Taiwanese breakfast culture – Useful Mandarin for describing food and breakfast habits 🗣 Listener Challenge: 那你呢？你每天都吃早餐嗎？你比較喜歡熱的早餐，還是冷的早餐？你覺得你會喜歡瑞典早餐嗎？ What about you? Do you eat breakfast every day? Do you prefer a hot or cold breakfast? Do you think you would enjoy a Swedish breakfast? Tell us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese! 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 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
July 17 · 7 min
Ep.283 🌞 Bitesize Summer Special 🌞 A Long Summer Day in Sweden 瑞典的慢活夏日時光
跟另一伴攜手走下去前，不只是甜言蜜語、浪漫送禮，這件事做好準備更重要！預防 HPV 是對彼此「愛情」最基本的尊重和承諾。別讓對健康的傷害變成愛情的阻礙，為彼此主動做好HPV預防才能說是「真愛」。立即諮詢醫師，展現你對愛的承諾。男女1+1 主動防禦HPV(人類乳突病毒) https://fstry.pse.is/9ep4ck —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— This is Bitesize Summer Special (1) 🌞 In this episode, Mindy shares what a long summer day in Sweden feels like—from swimming and drinking coffee by the lake to learning that doing nothing can be a meaningful way to enjoy the summer. 📘 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 learn: – Why summer days feel so long in Sweden – How Swedish families spend time together during summer – Why a simple day by the lake can be enough – How Mindy is learning to rest without feeling guilty – Useful Mandarin for discussing summer, free time, and different attitudes toward rest 🗣 Listener Challenge: 如果夏天的一天完全沒有行程，你會怎麼過？你能享受什麼都不做，還是會覺得有一點罪惡感呢？ If you had a summer day with absolutely no plans, how would you spend it? Could you enjoy doing nothing, or would you feel a little guilty? Tell us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese! 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 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
July 8 · 15 min
Ep.282 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ Living with Climate Crisis 與氣候危機共存的時代
人還沒踏入照顧前，對無常總是抽象。直到現實焦慮撲面而來，才被迫直面「存在與不存在」的重量。 🎧作家張曼娟：「照顧，是每個人必然會遇到的一段生命歷程」點擊👉 https://fstry.pse.is/9ktqye —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Climate disasters appear in the news almost every day, but do we still react to them? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru discuss climate crisis, disaster fatigue, climate anxiety, and why there is often a gap between what we know and how we actually behave. 📘 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: – Climate crisis vs. climate change – Why disaster news no longer shocks us – Climate anxiety, disaster fatigue, and becoming numb to bad news – Why knowing the problem doesn’t always lead to action – Convenience, responsibility, and whether individual actions matter 🧠 Listener Challenge: 當你聽到熱浪、豪雨、森林大火或颱風等新聞時，你通常有什麼感覺呢？你會感到擔心、無力、樂觀，還是已經慢慢習慣這些消息了呢？ When you hear news about heat waves, floods, wildfires, or typhoons, how do you usually feel? Do you feel worried, hopeful, powerless, or have you become used to hearing these stories? 🗣 Bitesize Convos series help you bridge the gap between classroom Mandarin and how people actually speak — with all the quirks, slang, and culture that come with it. Each bi-weekly episode is a bite-sized challenge designed to stretch your skills and bring you from intermediate to almost advanced — one conversation at a time. Tune in, take a bite, and keep growing with us! 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 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
July 8 · 7 min
Ep.281 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Typhoon Day Mandarin 明天放颱風假
🎧作家黃大米：「你一輩子不是要得到他的道歉，你要得到他的愛。」完整收聽「先來一杯我們再聊」點擊連結👉 https://fstry.pse.is/9ktrjg 照顧人生無法預期何時來，感人故事、預備未來！讓我們有機會不在照顧困境掙扎。 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Typhoon season is a big part of life in Taiwan! 🌀 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru introduce useful beginner Mandarin words and phrases related to typhoons, typhoon days, and what Taiwanese people do before a storm arrives. You’ll learn practical vocabulary like 颱風 (typhoon), 颱風假 (typhoon day), 停班停課 (work and school cancelled), and even why so many Taiwanese people buy 泡麵 (instant noodles) before a typhoon. 📘 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: Talking about typhoon season and typhoon days in Mandarin 🗝 Key Sentence: 明天放颱風假。 (Míngtiān fàng táifēng jià.) Tomorrow is a typhoon day. 🗣 Listener Challenge: 要是明天放颱風假，你會做什麼？If tomorrow is a typhoon day, what would you do? 🍰 About Bitesize Basics 🍰 Welcome to 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 — a podcast series for beginner Mandarin learners (A1)! Each episode teaches one useful grammar point or vocabulary set through fun, practical conversations. Learn with Mindy and Joeru and build your Mandarin step by step! 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 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
July 1 · 14 min
Ep.280 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 Are Student Athletes Becoming “Medal Machines”? 臺灣的體育班是否該走入歷史
跟另一伴攜手走下去前，不只是甜言蜜語、浪漫送禮，這件事做好準備更重要！預防 HPV 是對彼此「愛情」最基本的尊重和承諾。別讓對健康的傷害變成愛情的阻礙，為彼此主動做好HPV預防才能說是「真愛」。立即諮詢醫師，展現你對愛的承諾。男女1+1 主動防禦HPV(人類乳突病毒) https://fstry.pse.is/9ep4ck —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— In this episode of Bitesize News, Joeru and Amber discuss a growing debate in Taiwan: Should sports classes (體育班) continue to exist? Following the excitement of the World Cup, they explore why some experts are calling for major changes to Taiwan’s youth sports education system. 本集將用清楚、易懂的中文討論台灣近年引起熱議的「體育班」制度。你會了解專家為什麼呼籲逐步廢除高中以下體育班、這套制度目前面臨哪些問題，以及如何在追求運動成績與學生全面發展之間取得平衡。 News source: ETToday新聞雲, 2026/05/24, 記者陶本和 (https://www.ettoday.net/news/20260524/3171128.htm#google_vignette) 📘 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: – 什麼是體育班？台灣為什麼會有這個制度？ (What are sports classes, and why does Taiwan have them?) – 為什麼專家呼籲逐步廢除高中以下體育班？ (Why are experts calling for sports classes below high school to be phased out?) – 「以競賽成績為導向」可能帶來哪些問題？ (How can a competition-focused system affect students?) – 運動成績、學業與未來發展，真的只能三選一嗎？ (Can students balance sports, academics, and future careers?) – 新聞裡常見的正式中文，例如「呼籲」、「廢除」、「淪為」、「以…為導向」等說法 (Useful formal Mandarin commonly used in news reports, including words) 🌏 Bitesize News series brings you real-world Mandarin through one timely story every two weeks. Our hosts break down the headlines in clear, structured Chinese, helping B2–C1 learners build advanced listening skills while staying informed. Stay curious — and let the Bitesize Chinese newsroom become your Mandarin classroom. 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 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
June 29 · 5 min
Ep.279 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ When Summer Becomes Too Hot 一年比一年熱的夏天
跟另一伴攜手走下去前，不只是甜言蜜語、浪漫送禮，這件事做好準備更重要！預防 HPV 是對彼此「愛情」最基本的尊重和承諾。別讓對健康的傷害變成愛情的阻礙，為彼此主動做好HPV預防才能說是「真愛」。立即諮詢醫師，展現你對愛的承諾。男女1+1 主動防禦HPV(人類乳突病毒) https://fstry.pse.is/9ep4ck —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Summer used to mean vacations, outdoor adventures, and fun with friends. But lately, many people feel that summer is becoming harder to enjoy. ☀️🥵 In this episode, Mindy shares her thoughts on how summers seem hotter, longer, and more exhausting than before. From staying indoors and running the air conditioner all day to worrying about electricity bills and the future of our climate, she reflects on how extreme weather may be changing our daily lives. 📘 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 learn: – Why summer felt different when we were younger – How hotter weather is changing our daily habits – Air conditioning, electricity bills, and environmental concerns – Thoughts about the future and extreme weather 🗣 Listener Challenge: 你住的地方，夏天是不是也變得越來越難忍受了呢？它怎麼影響你的生活？ Do you think summers are getting hotter where you live? How has summer changed your daily life? ☕️ 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. 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 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
June 29 · 7 min
Ep.278 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Summer Survival Mandarin 去百貨公司吹冷氣
跟另一伴攜手走下去前，不只是甜言蜜語、浪漫送禮，這件事做好準備更重要！預防 HPV 是對彼此「愛情」最基本的尊重和承諾。別讓對健康的傷害變成愛情的阻礙，為彼此主動做好HPV預防才能說是「真愛」。立即諮詢醫師，展現你對愛的承諾。男女1+1 主動防禦HPV(人類乳突病毒) https://fstry.pse.is/9ep4ck —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Summer in Taiwan is hot, humid, and sometimes a little bit uncomfortable ☀️🥵 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru teach you some essential beginner-friendly Mandarin words and phrases to help you survive the summer months in Taiwan. 📘 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: Talking about hot weather, staying cool, and protecting yourself from the summer heat in Mandarin. 🗝 Key Sentence: 我去百貨公司吹冷氣。 (Wǒ qù bǎihuò gōngsī chuī lěngqì。) I go to the mall to enjoy the A/C. 🗣 Listener Challenge: 夏天很熱的時候，你會做什麼？What do you do when it’s really hot in the summer? 🍰 About Bitesize Basics 🍰 Welcome to 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 — a podcast series for beginner Mandarin learners (A1)! Each episode teaches one useful grammar point or vocabulary set through fun, practical conversations. Learn with Mindy and Joeru and build your Mandarin step by step! 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 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
June 22 · 15 min
Ep.277 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ FIFA World Cup Fever in Taiwan? 世界盃到了，大家都變足球迷？
🎧民歌之母陶曉清：「摸到乳房硬塊，檢查確認乳癌，第一個想法是『啊，要死了』。」完整收聽「先來一杯我們再聊」點擊連結👉 https://fstry.pse.is/9kts5a 照顧人生無法預期何時來，感人故事、預備未來！讓我們有機會不在照顧困境掙扎。 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Do Taiwanese people actually watch soccer? Every four years, the FIFA World Cup seems to turn everyone into a football fan — even people who never watch a match the rest of the time! In this episode, Mindy and Joeru talk about sports culture in Taiwan, why soccer isn’t as popular as baseball or basketball, and why the World Cup still captures everyone’s attention. 📘 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 so many people become “four-year football fans” during the World Cup – Which sports are most popular in Taiwan and why – How sports culture differs between Taiwan and other countries – Why people support certain teams, even if they don’t usually watch soccer 🧠 Listener Challenge: Are you a soccer fan? If not, have you ever watched the World Cup anyway? Which team would you support, and why? 你是足球迷嗎？如果不是，你看過世界盃嗎？你會支持哪一支球隊？為什麼呢？ 🗣 Bitesize Convos series help you bridge the gap between classroom Mandarin and how people actually speak — with all the quirks, slang, and culture that come with it. Each bi-weekly episode is a bite-sized challenge designed to stretch your skills and bring you from intermediate to almost advanced — one conversation at a time. Tune in, take a bite, and keep growing with us! 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 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
June 22 · 6 min
Ep.276 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 FIFA World Cup (2) 法國隊進球了！
跟另一伴攜手走下去前，不只是甜言蜜語、浪漫送禮，這件事做好準備更重要！預防 HPV 是對彼此「愛情」最基本的尊重和承諾。別讓對健康的傷害變成愛情的阻礙，為彼此主動做好HPV預防才能說是「真愛」。立即諮詢醫師，展現你對愛的承諾。男女1+1 主動防禦HPV(人類乳突病毒) https://fstry.pse.is/9ep4ck —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— The FIFA World Cup is in full swing! ⚽ In this episode, Mindy and Joeru continue their World Cup mini-series and teach you some useful Mandarin for talking about what happens during a soccer match. Learn how to talk about goals, fouls, referees, yellow cards, red cards, and even one of the most famous (and confusing!) soccer words: offside. 📘 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: Talking about what happens during a soccer match in Mandarin — including goals, mistakes, fouls, referees, cards, and reactions to the game. 🗝 Key Sentence: 法國隊進球了！ (Fǎguó duì jìn qiú le!) Team France made a goal! 🗣 Listener Challenge: 最近你有看世界盃的比賽嗎？你覺得比賽精彩嗎？還是很可惜？ (Zuìjìn nǐ yǒu kàn Shìjièbēi de bǐsài ma? Nǐ juéde bǐsài jīngcǎi ma? Háishì hěn kěxí?) Have you watched any World Cup matches recently? Was the match exciting, or was the result disappointing? 🍰 About Bitesize Basics 🍰 Welcome to 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 — a podcast series for beginner Mandarin learners (A1)! Each episode teaches one useful grammar point or vocabulary set through fun, practical conversations. Learn with Mindy and Joeru and build your Mandarin step by step! 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 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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