Tâi-gí Made Easy

Wanson Wang,Rti

"Tâi-gí Made Easy" is your quick guide to mastering all things Tâi-gí! Each episode clocks in at just 8 minutes, packed with language lessons and fascinating insights. In every episode, you'll not only pick up the language but also delve into unique cultural phenomena specific to Tâi-gí. "Tâi-gí Made Easy" was created by Ching-en Chiou in 2024.

  1. A Tâi-gí love song to the future!

    4D AGO

    A Tâi-gí love song to the future!

    Welcome to the New Year of the Horse! If you are in Taiwan, you might still be enjoying the holidays. However, do you have any plans for the future, or any new year resolutions? Recently, I found a Tâi-gí song that is so catchy, 寫予未來的情歌 (Love song to the future), by 張語噥 Sammy. It is a letter dedicated to those still grinding through the day, and those who struggle with doubt but refuse to give up. With an upbeat melody, the song reminds us that our hopes for life and our visions for the future belong to us. This week, we’ll learn a few lines from its lyrics, so that you can sing along to this beautiful tune.

  2. FEB 12

    Tâi-gí for the Lunar New Year

    Lunar New Year is just around the corner. Are you ready to meet a bunch of family and friends who reunite with you at this time of year? This week, let’s learn some useful Tâi-gí phrases for greeting people during the Lunar New Year!   ●Phrases to Know: 1. 新年快樂 sin-nî khuài-lo̍k (Happy New Year) 2. 恭喜發財 kiong-hí huat-tsâi (Wishing you prosperity and wealth) 3. 食紅棗，年年好 Tsia̍h âng-tsó, nî nî hó (Eat red dates and have a good year every year) 4. 食甜甜，予你好緣規厝邊 Tsia̍h tinn tinn, hōo-lí hó iân kui tshù-pinn (Eat sweets and may you have good relationships with everyone around you) 5. 食龍眼，予你趁錢若海湧 Tsia̍h lîng-gíng,  hōo-lí thàn-tsînn nā hái-íng (Eat longan and may your wealth surge like the ocean) 6. 食紅柿，予你事事攏如意⁣ Tsia̍h âng-khī, hōo-lí sū sū lóng lû-ì (Eat persimmons and may everything goes as you wish for) 7. 敬你一杯茶，祝你身體健康無問題⁣ Kìng lí tsi̍t pue tê, tsiok lí sin-thé kiān-khong bô būn-tê (I offer you a cup of tea and wish you good health with no problems)

  3. FEB 5

    "Catching a cold" in Tâi-gí

    It's been so cold in Taiwan recently! Do you have a runny nose or sore throat? I hope you are well. This week, let’s learn some Tâi-gí words related to catching a cold.   ●Words to Know: 1. 感冒 kám-mōo (phr.) catch a cold 2. 頭疼 thâu-thiànn (n.) headache  3. 咳嗽 ka-sàu (v.) cough  4. 發燒 huat-sio (phr.) have a fever 5. 看醫生 khuànn-i-sing (phr.) see the doctor    ●Idiom  of the week: 愛媠毋驚流鼻水。 Ài-suí m̄ kiann lâu phīnn-tsuí. (They’d rather have a runny nose than give up looking good.)

  4. JAN 29

    Wanson is on vacation!

    Wanson is in Japan right now, on vacation with his family. This week, let’s learn some related words and wait for his return next week!   ●Words to Know: 1. 歇寒 hioh-kuânn (n.) winter vacation 2. 坐飛行機 tsē-hue-lîng-ki (phr.) take a plane  3. 日本 ji̍t-pún (n.) Japan 4. 出國 tshut-kok (v.) go abroad 5. 旅行 lú-hîng (n.) travelling   ●Idiom  of the week: 一日走拋拋，一暝點燈膋。 Tsi̍t ji̍t tsáu-pha-pha, tsi̍t mê tiám ting-lâ. (Wandering around all day, then burning the midnight oil to fight through the night.)

  5. JAN 22

    How does it feel to fly away from home?

    Last year, in January, I started my journey as an exchange student in Paris. It was the first time I left my family for such a long time. They were worried about me, and I was anxious about leaving them, too. The same thing happened to the Tâi-gí singer, Justin Su. When his daughter went to France to study there, he wrote a song to her. He expressed his best wishes and his deep love to his daughter. The song is titled “飛” (Soaring). This week, we’ll learn a few lines from its lyrics, so that you can sing along to this beautiful tune.

  6. JAN 15

    Tâi-gí in markets: fruits

    Morning markets are the best places to experience Taiwan’s vibrant food culture. From meat and vegetables to seafood, these ingredients represent the flavours of Taiwan. And, people there usually speak Tâi-gí. We’ll continue learning some useful words to help you go shopping in a Taiwanese market. This week, let’s focus on fruits. ●Words to Know: 1. 果子 kué-tsí / 水果 tsuí-kó (n.) fruit 2. 葡萄 phû-tô (n.) grape 3. 蓮霧 lián-bū (n.) wax apple 4. 柿仔 khī-á (n.) persimmon 5. thoo-má-tooh (n.) tomato   ●Idiom  of the week: 西瓜倚大爿。 Si-kue uá tuā pîng. (Lean toward the bigger side of the watermelon.)

  7. JAN 8

    Sing as a daughter of Taiwan

    This year, I spent New Year’s Eve watching live broadcasts of celebration concerts all over Taiwan on TV with my family. There was one song that caught my attention — 台灣查某囝 (The Daughter of Taiwan) by 李竺芯 Siri Lee. The previous host of Tâi-gí Made Easy, Ching-en, has introduced this talented young singer, who performs in Tâi-gí. This week, we’ll focus on this particular song and learn a few lines from the lyrics, so that you can sing along to this beautiful tune.

  8. JAN 1

    Tâi-gí in markets: seafood

    Morning markets are the best places to experience Taiwan’s vibrant food culture - and people there usually speak Tâi-gí. We’ll continue learning some useful words to help you navigate the Taiwanese market. This week, we're joined by Allen to explore how to describe seafood.   ●Words to Know: 1. 海產 hái-sán (n.) seafood 2. 魚 hî (n.) fish 3. 蝦 hê (n.) shrimp 4. 小管仔 sió-kńg-á (n.) Baby Squid 5. 蚶仔 ham-á (n.) clam   ●Idiom  of the week: 一日討海，三日曝網。 Tsi̍t ji̍t thó-hái, sann ji̍t pha̍k bāng. (Catching fish for one day, but spending three days drying the fishing nets.)

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"Tâi-gí Made Easy" is your quick guide to mastering all things Tâi-gí! Each episode clocks in at just 8 minutes, packed with language lessons and fascinating insights. In every episode, you'll not only pick up the language but also delve into unique cultural phenomena specific to Tâi-gí. "Tâi-gí Made Easy" was created by Ching-en Chiou in 2024.

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  • Creator
    Wanson Wang,Rti
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    103
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2018-2026 Rti - For Personal Use Only
  • Show Website
    Tâi-gí Made Easy

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