Skip to content
Sign in
Artwork for Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
EducationLanguage Learning

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
🔅 Free Consultation: calendly.com/bitesizechinese/consultation
🔅 Podcast Notes Subscription: ko-fi.com/bitesizechinese

Powered by Firstory Hosting

Play
Open in
  • 34 episodes
  • Avg 9 min
  • English

Episodes 34

NewestOldestLongest
All20Unplayed20In progress0Played0
Counted on this page — what you have heard stays on this device, so it is not something the list can be paged by.
  • Today · 15 min

    Ep.299 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ Is Mental Health Finally Okay to Talk About? 台灣人越來越重視心理健康了嗎？

    In this episode of Bitesize Convos, Mindy and Joeru discuss how attitudes toward mental health have changed in Taiwan. They explore why younger generations are more open to talking about stress and emotions, how popular terms like 內耗 and 情緒價值 became part of everyday conversations, and why seeking therapy is still not always an easy choice. 📘 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 older and younger generations view mental health differently Why terms like 內耗, 情緒價值, 情勒, and 界線感 have become so popular How Asian families express (or don’t express) emotions Why therapy is becoming more accepted, but still isn’t accessible to everyone 🧠 Listener Challenge: 你們國家的人對心理健康有什麼看法呢？心理諮商還是一個「禁忌」話題嗎？How is mental health viewed in your country? Is therapy still considered a taboo topic? Share your thoughts with us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese! 🗣 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

  • Today · 6 min

    Ep.298 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Feeling a Bit Anxious Lately 我最近有一點焦慮

    In this episode of Bitesize Basics, Mindy and Joeru teach you how to talk about emotions in Mandarin. You’ll learn useful words like 開心、興奮、滿足、感動, as well as more difficult emotions such as 焦慮、煩躁、失望 and 憂鬱. 📘 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 emotions and feelings in Mandarin 🗝 Key Sentence: 我最近有一點焦慮。 (Wǒ zuìjìn yǒu yìdiǎn jiāolǜ.) I’ve been feeling a little anxious lately. 🗣 Listener Challenge: 你今天感覺怎麼樣？心情好嗎？ Nǐ jīntiān gǎnjué zěnmeyàng? Xīnqíng hǎo ma? How are you feeling today? 🍰 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 14 · 3 min

    Ep.297 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Why Am I Tired Even When I’m Not Busy? 明明不忙，為什麼還是很累？

    You’re sleeping enough. You’re not even that busy. So why do you still feel tired? In this episode of Bitesize Talks, Joeru talks about a feeling many people know well: being tired even when it seems like you haven’t done much. From checking our phones all day to “resting” by watching more videos and lying in bed with a busy mind, he reflects on why modern life can make it so difficult to truly rest. 📘 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 tiredness and rest – How to describe everyday habits with phones and social media – Useful expressions like 明明、一看就是、and 反而 – Simple ways to talk about stress, sleep, and giving yourself a real break 🗣 Listener Challenge: 你最近累嗎？你覺得什麼事情讓你覺得累？你累的時候，會怎麼休息？ Are you tired lately? What do you think makes you tired? What do you do when you need to rest? ☕️ 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

  • September 14 · 7 min

    Ep.296 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 I’m Under a Lot of Stress 我最近壓力很大

    Feeling stressed lately? In this episode of Bitesize Basics, Mindy and Joeru talk about stress, feeling busy, tired, or frustrated, and some common ways people relax and take care of their mental health in 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 🎯 Today’s Topic: Talking about stress and healthy ways to relieve it in Mandarin 🗝 Key Sentence: 我最近壓力很大。 (Wǒ zuìjìn yālì hěn dà.) I’ve been under a lot of stress lately. 🗣 Listener Challenge: 最近讓你覺得最有壓力的是什麼事？你通常會怎麼放鬆？ (Zuìjìn ràng nǐ juéde zuì yǒu yālì de shì shénme shì? Nǐ tōngcháng huì zěnme fàngsōng?) What has been the biggest source of stress in your life recently? What do you usually do to relieve stress? 🍰 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 7 · 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

  • September 7 · 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

Showing 1–20 of 34 episodes