Bitesize Chinese 一口中文

Mindy Lin
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Join Bitesize Chinese for a weekly dose of essential Taiwanese Mandarin! 🇹🇼🎧 Hosted by Mindy and Joeru, our podcast offers beginner lessons each week and advanced content bi-weekly. ✨🎙️ Start speaking like a local today! 🗣️ 🔅𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗨𝘀: hello@bitesizechinese.com 🔅𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: www.bitesizechinese.com 🔅𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻: https://form.jotform.com/240268817062457 Powered by Firstory Hosting

  1. 22H AGO

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

    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 near university to her favorite loft apartment (and even a rooftop room that was way too hot!). She also breaks down the most common housing types in Taiwan, including 整層公寓 (whole apartment), 套房 (studio), 雅房 (shared room), and 頂樓加蓋 (rooftop apartment) — and offers practical tips for apartment hunting, like what to check before signing a contract and how to ask what’s included in your rent. In this episode, you’ll learn: – The most common types of rental housing in Taiwan – Practical Mandarin phrases for renting and signing contracts – Mindy’s personal renting stories (and lessons learned!) 🗣 Listener Challenge: Have you ever rented a place in another country? What’s your dream apartment like? Tell us in the comments 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. 📱 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

    9 min

  2. 23H AGO

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

    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 bills like water, electricity, and internet. You’ll learn how to say common “XX 費” words and useful sentences for daily conversations about housing costs. 🎯 Today’s Topic: Talking about rental costs and common “XX 費” words in Mandarin 🗝 Key Sentence: 房租多少錢？（Fángzū duōshǎo qián？）— How much is the rent? 🗣 Listener Challenge: What kind of fees do you pay for your apartment? Try saying it in Mandarin using today’s new words and tell 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! 📱 Follow us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese for this week’s vocabulary recap and practice 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

    7 min

  3. NOV 10

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

    200 episodes?! We honestly can’t believe it. This special episode is all about you — our amazing listeners. In this episode, we answer your questions, share some behind-the-scenes stories, and reflect on what we’ve learned from creating Bitesize Chinese over the years. Whether you’ve been with us since episode 1 or just found us last week, thank you for learning with us. 💛 In this episode, we cover: – How Bitesize Chinese got started and how Mindy and Joeru met! – How to stay motivated without a classroom – Listener appreciation + our favorite messages – What we’ve learned from teaching and podcasting – Future plans: podcast notes, higher-level content, current events & more! 🎙️ The Bitesize Chinese Podcast helps you bridge the gap between classroom Mandarin and how people actuallyspeak — 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! 🎧💬 🔅 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

    12 min

  4. NOV 10

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

    Did you know that one little word like 聽 (tīng) can express seven different meanings in Mandarin? 👂 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru break down the differences between 聽, 聽了, 沒聽, 聽到, 沒聽到, 聽得到, and 聽不到 You’ll learn how to tell the difference between: ✅ listening vs. hearing ✅ completed vs. failed actions ✅ ability vs. result And you’ll walk away ready to describe what you can (and can’t!) hear — all in Mandarin. 🎯 Today’s Topic: the different meanings of 聽, 聽了, 沒聽, 聽到, 沒聽到, 聽得到, and 聽不到 🗣 Listener Challenge: What can you hear from your window right now? Describe it in Mandarin and tag us @bitesize.chinese — we’d love to hear what your world sounds like! 🌏👂 🍰 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! 📱 Follow us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese for this week’s vocabulary recap and practice 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

    7 min

  5. NOV 3

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

    🎉 🎉 🎉 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 voice. Send us a short voice message (10–20 seconds) to: – Share a funny or meaningful learning story – Tell us your favorite episode – Or ask us anything — about Chinese, teaching, or Holden the cat 🐈 🧡 Submit your voice via DM or check the “Ep.200” Story Highlight on Instagram @bitesize.chinese for details! Submission Deadline: Nov 6, 2025 --- Every country has its unique soundtrack — and Taiwan’s everyday sounds are full of memories and stories. In this episode, Joeru takes us on an audio journey through the sounds that define life in Taiwan — from morning cicadas and buzzing scooters to the evening garbage trucks that play cheerful tunes. In this episode, we cover: – Why cicadas mean “summer has arrived” ☀️ – The sounds that fill Taipei mornings: scooters, alarms, and busy streets 🛵 – Iconic tones from FamilyMart, 7-Eleven, and the MRT 🎶 – Why Taiwan’s musical garbage trucks surprise so many foreigners 🗑️ – A night call from the black-crowned night heron, Taiwan’s slow-walking park bird 🐦 🗣 Listener Challenge: What sound reminds you of home? 🎧 Share it with 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. 📱 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

    5 min

  6. NOV 3

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

    🎉 🎉 🎉 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 voice. Send us a short voice message (10–20 seconds) to: – Share a funny or meaningful learning story – Tell us your favorite episode – Or ask us anything — about Chinese, teaching, or Holden the cat 🐈 🧡 Submit your voice via DM or check the “Ep.200” Story Highlight on Instagram @bitesize.chinese for details! Submission Deadline: Nov 6, 2025 --- Have you ever wondered how animals “speak Chinese”? 🐶🐱🦟 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru explore some of the cutest (and funniest) sound words in Mandarin. You’ll learn how these onomatopoeic words are used in real sentences and how they make Mandarin storytelling come alive. 🎯 Today’s Topic: Animal sounds and human noises (onomatopoeic) 🗝 Key Sentence: Holden不常喵喵叫。(Holden bù cháng miāo miāo jiào。) 🗣 Listener Challenge: What’s a fun sound word in your language? Share it 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! 📱 Follow us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese for this week’s vocabulary recap and practice 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

    8 min

  7. OCT 27

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

    🎉 🎉 🎉 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 voice. Send us a short voice message (10–20 seconds) to: – Share a funny or meaningful learning story – Tell us your favorite episode – Or ask us anything — about Chinese, teaching, or Holden the cat 🐈 🧡 Submit your voice via DM or check the “Ep.200” Story Highlight on Instagram @bitesize.chinese for details! Submission Deadline: Nov 6, 2025 --- When the season changes, everyone seems to feel it — the weather, the mood, even the shopping malls start to shift! In this episode, Mindy and Joeru chat about what “season change” means in Taiwan, from how locals notice subtle weather changes to what people do to stay healthy, adjust skincare routines, and even prepare for end-of-season sales. In this episode, we cover: – What “換季 (huàn jì)” means in Taiwan and why it’s not as dramatic as “four seasons” abroad – Seasonal signs in nature — from cherry blossoms to typhoon season and hot spring trips – Health and skincare habits people follow to prevent allergies and dry skin – Why “換季出清” (season-end sales) are the best time to shop for deals – How Taiwanese households prepare for the shift — from cleaning air conditioners to carrying mini fans or heat packs 🗣 Listener Challenge: 你覺得你們國家的「換季」有什麼特色？ What’s one thing people in your country usually do when the season changes? Tell us in the comments or tag us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese 💛 🎙️ The Bitesize Chinese Podcast helps 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! 🎧💬 🔅 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

    13 min

  8. OCT 27

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

    🎉 🎉 🎉 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 voice. Send us a short voice message (10–20 seconds) to: – Share a funny or meaningful learning story – Tell us your favorite episode – Or ask us anything — about Chinese, teaching, or Holden the cat 🐈 🧡 Submit your voice via DM or check the “Ep.200” Story Highlight on Instagram @bitesize.chinese for details! Submission Deadline: Nov 6, 2025 --- Seasons change, and so does the weather — which often means catching a cold! In this episode, Mindy and Joeru chat about the everyday Mandarin you’ll need when you’re not feeling well. 🎯 Today’s Topic: Talking about colds and feeling unwell in Mandarin 🗝 Key Sentence: 我有一點咳嗽。 (Wǒ yǒu yìdiǎn késòu. — I have a bit of a cough.) 🗣 Listener Challenge: How would you describe a common symptom when you feel unwell? Use one of today’s patterns to make a sentence and tell 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! 📱 Follow us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese for this week’s vocabulary recap and practice 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

    8 min
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Join Bitesize Chinese for a weekly dose of essential Taiwanese Mandarin! 🇹🇼🎧 Hosted by Mindy and Joeru, our podcast offers beginner lessons each week and advanced content bi-weekly. ✨🎙️ Start speaking like a local today! 🗣️ 🔅𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗨𝘀: hello@bitesizechinese.com 🔅𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: www.bitesizechinese.com 🔅𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻: https://form.jotform.com/240268817062457 Powered by Firstory Hosting

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