Bitesize Chinese 一口中文

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...

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 int...

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 cul...

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...

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/bitesizechin...

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....

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 n...

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...

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...

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 🎯 Tod...

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...

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 s...

In this episode of Bitesize News , Joeru and Amber discuss a new study warning that extreme heat could affect more than 90% of matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They explore how rising temperatures may impact players and fans, and the measures FIFA plans to take to reduce heat-related risks. 本集將用清楚易懂的中文帶你了解為什麼科學家擔心世界盃面臨高溫挑戰、高溫可能對球員和比賽造成哪些影響，以及...

Are you a soccer fan… or only during the FIFA World Cup? ⚽ In this episode, Mindy talks about the curious phenomenon of the 「一日球迷」 — people who normally don’t follow soccer, but suddenly become very invested when the World Cup comes around. From watching match highlights and checking scores to joining conversations with friends, the World Cup has a unique way of bringing people togethe...

The FIFA World Cup is finally here! ⚽ In this episode, Mindy and Joeru introduce some beginner-friendly Mandarin for talking about soccer matches. You’ll learn how to talk about teams, match schedules, sports fans, scores, and match results — perfect for following the World Cup in Mandarin. 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learnin...

🎧聽武術教練巴士說：「她會重複問問題、一直弄丟健保卡，後來進展到會開始走失。」👉   https://fstry.pse.is/9b9s4w   照顧人生無法預期何時來！「先來一杯 我們再聊」聆聽照顧者、陪你預備長照未來！點擊連結，讓我們有機會不在照顧困境掙扎。  —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Have you ever wanted to complain about something in Mandarin… but worried about sounding rude? 😅 In this episode,...

🎧聽作家葉揚說：「長照最辛苦是看不到終點，每天反覆煎熬，但其實，都會有終點的……」👉 https://fstry.pse.is/9b9t6c      照顧人生無法預期何時來！「先來一杯 我們再聊」聆聽照顧者、陪你預備長照未來！點擊連結，讓我們有機會不在照顧困境掙扎。 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— In this episode of Bitesize Basics , Mindy and Joeru show you how to say sorry in Mandarin in a way that actually soun...

暑假親子出遊首選🥳7/4-26桃園兒童藝術節熱鬧登場！ 亮點主題活動7/18-19在桃園陽光劇場、7/25-26在龍潭運動公園， 精彩表演與特色市集一次玩，帶著孩子開心放電！ 更多資訊請見👉 https://fstry.pse.is/9a9rjt —— 以上為播客煮與 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 美鳳姐天天喝的 【補體素優蛋白EX】 ✅222增肌*關鍵：20g蛋白質、2倍**BCAA及維生素D ✅義大利摩洛血橙：促進新陳代謝 忙碌也能輕鬆補給，趁少年要保養👉 https://fstry.pse...

美鳳姐天天喝的 【補體素優蛋白EX】 ✅222增肌*關鍵：20g蛋白質、2倍**BCAA及維生素D ✅義大利摩洛血橙：促進新陳代謝 忙碌也能輕鬆補給，趁少年要保養👉 https://fstry.pse.is/9akc3c   *蛋白質可用於肌肉生長 **與補體素優蛋白(原味)即飲配方營養素相比 —— 以上為 FMTaiwan 與 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 美鳳姐天天喝的 【補體素優蛋白EX】 ✅222增肌*關鍵：20g蛋白質、2倍**BCAA及維生素D ✅義大利摩洛血橙：促進新陳代謝...

☆現在下載中廣線上聽APP 隨時收聽精彩節目還有經典好音樂！ https://fstry.pse.is/99xxq8 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— What counts as “attractive” in different cultures? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru talk about beauty standards in Taiwan — from pale skin and double eyelids to fashion, body image, and social pressure. They also compare Taiwanese beauty culture with Western and Japanese perspecti...

🎧聽藝人苗可麗說：「到底什麼是人生無常，直到經歷過才知道……」  👉 https://fstry.pse.is/9b9uaf     照顧人生無法預期何時來！「先來一杯 我們再聊」節目聆聽照顧者、陪你預備長照未來！點擊連結，讓我們有機會不在照顧困境掙扎。 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— In this episode of Bitesize Basics , Mindy and Joeru show you how to give compliments in Mandarin without sounding awkward or too dir...

🎧聽演員李運慶說：「幫爸爸換藥，發炎反覆近一年，我跟哥哥都想這會持續到什麼時候呢？」👉 https://fstry.pse.is/9b9vge     照顧人生無法預期何時來！「先來一杯 我們再聊」聆聽照顧者、陪你預備長照未來！點擊連結，讓我們有機會不在照顧困境掙扎。 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Thailand is considering shortening its visa-free stay period from 60 days to 30 days — but why? In this episode of Bites...

🎧聽民歌之母陶曉清說：「我把他手機搶過來刪訊息，他氣到不行，覺得生命被掌控了。」👉 https://fstry.pse.is/9b9xsu      照顧人生無法預期何時來！「先來一杯 我們再聊」聆聽照顧者、陪你預備長照未來！點擊連結，讓我們有機會不在照顧困境掙扎。 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Do you ever compare your body to people you see online? In this episode of Bitesize Talks , Joeru talks about “body an...

🎧聽宅女小紅說：「我媽喜歡打麻將，但照顧爸爸期間，她變得不敢出門，我覺得她很累。」👉 https://fstry.pse.is/9b9x73     照顧人生無法預期何時來！「先來一杯 我們再聊」聆聽照顧者、陪你預備長照未來！點擊連結，讓我們有機會不在照顧困境掙扎。  —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— In this episode of Bitesize Basics , Mindy and Joeru teach you how to talk about body changes in Mandarin using 變 +...

Are we actually closer to our families today… or just more connected? In this episode of Bitesize Convos, Mindy and Joeru talk about modern family relationships — what it means to feel “close” to your family, and how technology has changed the way we stay in touch. 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning. Now Available here: http...