Tâi-gí Made Easy

2024-08-09

As the Olympic Games draw near, let's learn the names of some sports in Tâi-gí. Let's cheer for all the athletes competing this summer in Paris! To capture the spirit of Taiwanese athletes, listen to Richie Jen's popular song "Set Out Again." It perfectly embodies their determination and passion.  

Hello dear listeners! Exciting news—starting in July, Tâi-gí Made Easy will be extended from five to eight minutes! I'll be bringing you even more information about the language and related topics. This week, I’m thrilled to welcome my former colleague Jenny, who will share her lifelong experiences with Tâi-gí. To top it off, Jenny will introduce us to a t...

In this episode, the audience are introduced to a few fascinating destinations worth visiting in Tainan. It is a guide designed for those who are interested in history and culture. Tune in to discover more about the city!  

Tainan is renowned for its traditional delicacies. In this episode, the host takes the audience on a gastronomic journey!

Tainan is the ancient capital of Taiwan, offering a wealth of history and culture for you to explore. In the upcoming episode, the host will share a series of stories and fun facts about Tainan.  Along the way, we'll also learn some Tai-gi together.

In this episode, the host introduces Tâi-gí healthcare related terms and phrases. The audience will learn to describe their body conditions and symptoms in Tâi-gí when they visit a medical institution in Taiwan.   Here's a list of terms and phrases mentioned in the program: 1. Hospital: pēnn-īnn 2. Clinic: tsín-sóo 3. Doctor: i-sing 4. Nurse: hōo-sū...

During the humid summertime, it is a good idea to treat yourself to a bowl of shaved ice to stay hydrated. In addition to the popular mango topping, let's explore other delicious options you can add to your shaved ice!

In this week's program, you will learn the fundamentals of expressing your emotions and feelings in Tai-gi.

In this week's program, you'll learn how to say various modes of transportation in Tâi-gí and discover efficient ways to travel around Taiwan.

This week's program offers some useful Taigi sentences and vocabulary to enhance your journey and make traveling in Taiwan more enjoyable and convenient.

In this week's show, we continue our conversation with Yu-chen, delving deeper into his insights and observations on the flourishing Tai-gi cultural scenes in Taiwan. Towards the end of our discussion, he introduces a captivating musical that has taken Taiwan by storm - "Don't Cry, Dancing Girls." This remarkable production weaves together elements ranging from the traditional Ta...

This week I talked to my friend Yu-chen to learn about his personal stories with Tâi-gí. In our conversation, he makes sense of the role it plays in his life and contemporary Taiwan.  

I was joined by Mary Anne in the last episode to learn the names of fruits in Tai-gi. I believe this will give you some idea of what to expect when traveling to Taiwan! Continuing with the topic, I'm sharing the song "Kingdom of Fruits" with our listeners. "Kingdom of Fruits" is a collaboration between the Tai-gi singer Michael Shih (施文彬) and the Neighborhood Children&#3...

This week we're going to learn some fruits' names in Tâi-gí! Join me and my dear colleague Mary Anne to embark on this delightful linguistic journey!   Following are the words mentioned in this episode: 1. pua̍t-á (guava) 2. lián-bū (wax apple) 3 ông-lâi (pineapples) 4. si-kue (watermelon) 5. suāinn-á (mangoes) 6. pho-lô-bi̍t (j...

In this episode, the host picked cool Tai-gi proverbs to share with you. Tai-gi is packed with these little gems that tell us a lot about Taiwanese culture and how folks see the world. We can't go through all of them today, but I've picked two awesome ones . So, let's jump right in! “Tsia̍h-pn̄g hông-tè tuā” (食飯皇帝大) “Thinn-kong thiànn gōng-l&a...

Professions & occupations: farmers & fishermen

Last week, we covered terms like "tsa-poo" for male and "tsa-bóo" for female. We also learned how to say "I am a man" or "I am a woman" in Tâi-gí. This week, we'll continue with the sentence structure "guá sī," which means "I am," and explore more practical vocabulary. In this session, you'll learn new w...

In this episode, we delve into Tâi-gí gender terms. Marking International Women's Day, the host discusses Taiwan's progress in gender equality, urging listeners to advocate for respect and equality across languages genders. Closing the show, Enno Cheng's empowering song "Daughters" inspires all women to pursue their dreams and break through gender barri...

Introducing yourself  in Tâi-gí

Have you ever wondered who speaks Tâi-gí and how frequently it's used? What is Tâi-gí's standing in contemporary Taiwanese society? "Tâi-gí Made Easy" not only introduces you to useful Tâi-gí terms and phrases but also provides insight into the Taiwanese people's relationship with and perception of the language. On the occas...

1. To greet people/ greetings "phah-tsio-hoo" or "sio-tsioh-mn̄g" 2. Hello! / Hi! "lí hó" or "tsia̍h-pá--buē" 3. Good morning! "gâu-tsá" 4. Good night! / Good evening! "àm-an"

In this introductory episode, the host explains the significance of Tâi-gí in Taiwanese culture and society, distinguishing it from Mandarin and other languages spoken in Taiwan. The episode offers insights into the origins of Tâi-gí and its spread across different regions due to Chinese migration. As the Lunar New Year approaches, the host shares traditional greetin...