Learning & Insights in Mandarin & Taiwanese | 說國語．講台語．學中文．觀點台灣

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這個節目將分享各種主題，包括但不限於台灣介紹，以及從台灣人獨特角度看世界的議題。主要以國語為主要語言，並提供實用的台語教學。另外也提供英文版本。節目適合已具一定中文能力或有一定英語程度的朋友的。對於會中文的朋友，是知識頻道；對於不會說中文，但有一定英語程度的朋友，是語言學習資源。每集提供學習單，助您學習國語或台語。節目更新時間: 每兩週的週一個別更新一個中文版本和一個英文版本。In each episode, we explore Taiwan’s culture, history, and local perspectives in Mandarin, with practical Taiwanese language instruction included. This podcast is ideal for intermediate or advanced learners of Chinese. Ins...

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Learning & Insights in Mandarin & Taiwanese | 說國語．講台語．學中文．觀點台灣

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E#61 Why Do We Keep Looking at the Moon? 05.07.2026 6:28

Sometimes, in Taiwan, I catch myself doing something very simple: I look up at the moon. Next week, I want to share one of these stories with you. It’s a story you may have heard before. But this time, I invite you to listen to it in a different way. ✍️ Join my Study Guide subscribers and keep learning with me! https://ko-fi.com/summary/1ba09790-2552-449c-b4ef-0c2ca7ddbbb2 📢 Visit Newsletter from...

C#60 學會在忙碌中抬頭看自己的人生 | 《南柯一夢》 28.06.2026 12:37

在製作完上一集《南柯一夢》這個故事之後，我覺得，我們每天忙碌追逐的生活，會不會就像那個蟻穴裡的王國一樣——看起來非常真實，但其實只是一場集體的幻覺呢？有時候我們改變不了環境，但至少我們可以選擇用不同的角度去看世界，讓心活得更自在一點。 ✍️ Join my Study Guide subscribers and keep learning with me! https://ko-fi.com/summary/1ba09790-2552-449c-b4ef-0c2ca7ddbbb2 📢 Visit Newsletter from my website: https...

E#60 Will Your Worries Matter in 100 Years? 21.06.2026 6:59

Have you ever stopped and asked yourself: the things that stress me out today—will they even matter in ten years? Twenty years? Or a hundred years from now? ✍️ Join my Study Guide subscribers and keep learning with me! https://ko-fi.com/summary/1ba09790-2552-449c-b4ef-0c2ca7ddbbb2 📢 Visit Newsletter from my website: https://taiwanlanguageepisode.com/newsletter/ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

C#59 那場持續了 20 年的午覺：你以為的人生，可能只是一場夢？ | 《南柯一夢》 14.06.2026 12:22

不知道你是不是有過那種經驗，明明在夢裡經歷了很多事情，感覺好像過了好幾年、甚至過完了一輩子，但突然驚醒才發現……這一切居然只是一場夢？今天想跟大家分享一個傳奇故事，它就是成語『南柯一夢』的由來。 ✍️ Join my Study Guide subscribers and keep learning with me! https://ko-fi.com/summary/1ba09790-2552-449c-b4ef-0c2ca7ddbbb2 📢 Visit Newsletter from my website: https://taiwanlanguageepisode.com/newsletter/...

E#59 If 20 Years of Your Life Were Just a Dream—Would You Panic or Breathe? 07.06.2026 7:12

Have you ever woken up from a nap and felt like you’d lived an entire lifetime in just a few hours? That strange, almost surreal feeling where events, people, and emotions feel so real—only to realize it was all a dream? Next week, I’ll share a story about how one can experience a lifetime of triumphs and losses, only to wake up and realize it was all a dream. ✍️ Join my Study Guide subscribers an...

C#58 穿越千年的蝴蝶：為什麼現代人依然被《梁祝》感動？ 31.05.2026 9:38

在這一集裡，我重新回顧了千年傳奇《梁山伯與祝英台》，並思考為何悲劇比圓滿更動人。祝英台的勇氣與堅持，讓我感受到愛情、自由與自主的深刻意義。這個故事提醒我，遺憾有時反而成就了愛的永恆與美麗。 ✍️ Join my Study Guide subscribers and keep learning with me! https://ko-fi.com/summary/1ba09790-2552-449c-b4ef-0c2ca7ddbbb2 📢 Visit Newsletter from my website: https://taiwanlanguageepisode.com/newsletter/ --...

E#58 When Happy Endings Aren’t Everything: What Tragedy Teaches Us About Love and Freedom 24.05.2026 6:31

In this episode, I reflect on why stories with bittersweet endings often stay with us longer than perfect, happy endings. Using timeless tales from Taiwan and beyond, I explore what love, freedom, and sacrifice teach us about life, desire, and the choices we make. Join me as we consider how letting go—and facing risk and longing—can make our stories truly meaningful. ✍️ Join my Study Guide subscri...

C#57 梁山伯與祝英台：東方的經典浪漫傳說 17.05.2026 9:19

在這一集裡，我跟大家分享了千年傳奇《梁山伯與祝英台》的故事。祝英台為了愛女扮男裝上學，與梁山伯結下深厚情誼，卻因命運無情而分離，最終化作自由飛舞的蝴蝶。這個故事讓我再次感受到愛情的堅持、勇氣與那份刻骨銘心的美麗，即使歷經千年，仍值得我們細細回味。 ✍️ Join my Study Guide subscribers and keep learning with me! https://ko-fi.com/summary/1ba09790-2552-449c-b4ef-0c2ca7ddbbb2 📢 Visit Newsletter from my...

E#57 Love, Learning, and Choices — What Would We Do Differently Today? 10.05.2026 7:00

In this episode, I reflect on timeless human experiences—love, ambition, and the courage to follow our dreams—and how they still shape life in modern Taiwan. Through stories from the past, I explore how societal expectations and personal desires challenge our choices, and what lessons we can learn for our own lives today. Join me as we consider how we might act when love, ambition, and responsibil...

C#56 兩千年後，人類仍在追求同一件事 03.05.2026 8:51

在這一集裡，我回顧了秦始皇與徐福尋仙的故事，思考兩千年後的我們追求健康、抗老的心態。從古代對長生不老的渴望，到現代科技對凍齡與延長生命的追求，我想和大家分享一件事：生命真的越長越好嗎？或者，正因為我們的生命有限，才會讓我們更懂得珍惜當下？ ✍️ Join my Study Guide subscribers and keep learning with me! https://ko-fi.com/summary/1ba09790-2552-449c-b4ef-0c2ca7ddbbb2 📢 Visit Newsletter from my website:...

E#56 Why Humans Have Always Chased a Longer, Healthier Life 26.04.2026 6:00

I sip tea in Taiwan while watching elders practice tai chi, reflecting on humanity’s timeless desire for health and longevity. 2000 years ago, Qin Shi Huang sent Xu Fu on a legendary quest for immortality, and today, that same longing still shows up in our daily lives. Join me as we explore the connection between ancient dreams and modern life! ✍️ Join my Study Guide subscribers and keep learning...

C#55 秦始皇與徐福的尋仙之旅 19.04.2026 11:01

在這一集裡，我分享了秦始皇與徐福尋仙的傳奇故事。透過兩千年前人們追求長生不老的經歷，我思考了這個古老願望與我們現代追求健康、延年益壽的連結。一起跟我探索歷史、神秘，還有對今天生活的啟示吧！ ✍️ Join my Study Guide subscribers and keep learning with me! https://ko-fi.com/summary/1ba09790-2552-449c-b4ef-0c2ca7ddbbb2 📢 Visit Newsletter from my website: https://taiwanlanguageepisode.com/newsletter/ --...

E#55 Reflections on the Pursuit of Longevity – Then and Now 12.04.2026 6:50

Why have humans always wanted to live longer? In this episode, I dive into our timeless quest for longevity—connecting ancient dreams of immortality with our modern focus on health and wellness. The tools have changed, but the hope for more time hasn’t. ✍️ Join my Study Guide subscribers and keep learning with me! https://ko-fi.com/summary/1ba09790-2552-449c-b4ef-0c2ca7ddbbb2 📢 Visit Newsletter f...

E#54 7 Things That Surprised Me on My First Trip to Kinmen 05.04.2026 14:08

I want to take you on a journey to a place I had long misunderstood—Kinmen. ✍️Join my Monthly Subscriber and keep learning with me! https://ko-fi.com/taiwanlanguageepisode/tiers 📢 For more information, please visit my website: https://taiwanlanguageepisode.com/ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

C#54 你以為金門只有軍事？我在金門發現的生活日常與驚喜 29.03.2026 11:14

今天我想帶大家認識一個我以前一直有錯誤印象的地方——金門。 ✍️Join my Monthly Subscriber and keep learning with me! https://ko-fi.com/taiwanlanguageepisode/tiers 📢 For more information, please visit my website: https://taiwanlanguageepisode.com/ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

E#53 Can’t-Miss Taiwan Vibes_ Eat Stir-Fry, Read the Menu, and Dive into the Culture — All in One Shot 22.03.2026 10:53

If you want to grab a drink with friends in Taiwan at night, you don’t have to go to a Western-style bar with wine or cocktails. There’s another super authentic option: the hot stir-fry shop! ✍️Join my Monthly Subscriber and keep learning with me! https://ko-fi.com/taiwanlanguageepisode/tiers 📢 For more information, please visit my website: https://taiwanlanguageepisode.com/ -- Hosting provided b...

C#53 你不能錯過的台灣味：吃熱炒、看菜單、聊文化，一次打包！ 15.03.2026 11:24

臺灣也有屬於自己的「酒吧文化」！不過在臺灣，如果你晚上想跟朋友喝一杯，不一定非得去喝紅酒、雞尾酒的那種西式酒吧。你還有一個超道地的選擇——那就是「熱炒店」！ 🍜 台式熱炒菜單 (Taiwanese Stir-Fry Menu) Free download for Study Guide subscribers: https://ko-fi.com/s/f5a2875b38 ✍️Join my Monthly Subscriber and keep learning with me! https://ko-fi.com/taiwanlanguageepisode/tiers 📢 For more information, pl...

E#52 Taiwan’s Gua Bao_The Taiwanese-style version of the hamburger, wrapping blessings into a delicious tradition 08.03.2026 9:37

Did you know Taiwan has this classic snack that foreigners often call the "Taiwanese hamburger"? It’s called — **Gua Bao**. ✍️Join my Monthly Subscriber and keep learning with me! https://ko-fi.com/taiwanlanguageepisode/tiers 📢 For more information, please visit my website: https://taiwanlanguageepisode.com/ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

C#52 台灣的割包：漢堡的台式版本，包進祝福的美味傳統 01.03.2026 10:11

你知道台灣有一道經典的小吃，常被外國人稱作「台式漢堡」嗎？它的名字叫做——刈包。 ✍️Join my Monthly Subscriber and keep learning with me! https://ko-fi.com/taiwanlanguageepisode/tiers 📢 For more information, please visit my website: https://taiwanlanguageepisode.com/ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

E#51 Germany's sick leave policy makes Taiwanese people envious 22.02.2026 13:19

Today, I want to share something about sick leave. Honestly, when I first found out about this, I was a bit shocked. First, I’ll talk about how sick leave works in Germany and Taiwan. After hearing it, I think you’ll be just as surprised as I was. ✍️Join my Monthly Subscriber and keep learning with me! https://ko-fi.com/taiwanlanguageepisode/tiers ***📚 ***Browse the **Transcript **of this episode...

C#51 德國的病假政策讓台灣人羨慕 15.02.2026 13:54

今天我想要跟大家分享一個關於病假，老實說，我第一次發現這件事的時候真的有點被嚇到。現在我想要先說德國跟台灣的病假政策，聽完了之後，我想你應該也會跟我一樣驚訝。 ✍️Join my Monthly Subscriber and keep learning with me! https://ko-fi.com/taiwanlanguageepisode/tiers ***📚 ****Browse the ***Transcript **of this episode, or choose another one you’d like to read: https://taiwanlanguageepisode.com/shop/tran...

E#50 The Power of One Flight — How Taipei to Phoenix Direct Route Could Change Things 08.02.2026 10:33

Today, I want to talk about how an industry investment from Taiwan has shaped what Phoenix looks like today and is also influencing its future development. ✍️Join my Monthly Subscriber and keep learning with me! https://ko-fi.com/taiwanlanguageepisode/tiers ***📚 Browse the *Transcript **of this episode, or choose another one you’d like to read: https://taiwanlanguageepisode.com/shop/transcript/...

C#50 一條航線的力量：台北直飛鳳凰城，會帶來哪些改變？ 01.02.2026 10:57

今天，我就想跟大家聊聊：台灣的一項產業投資，如何影響了鳳凰城現在的樣貌，也改變它的未來發展。 ✍️Join my Monthly Subscriber and keep learning with me! https://ko-fi.com/taiwanlanguageepisode/tiers ***📚 Browse the *Transcript **of this episode, or choose another one you’d like to read: https://taiwanlanguageepisode.com/shop/transcript/ 📢 For more information, please visit my website: https://taiwan...

E#49 Student Phone Ban Starts—And Sparks a Big Debate 25.01.2026 11:49

Recently, there’s been a new education policy that’s sparked a lot of discussion. Last year, the Ministry of Education banned students below high school from using their phones in the classroom. In other words, if students bring their phones to school, the school has to collect and manage them. As soon as this policy was announced, it immediately stirred up all kinds of reactions from parents, tea...

C#49 學生手機禁令上路：各界看法大不同 18.01.2026 11:32

最近有個教育新政策，引起大家熱烈討論——教育部在去年，全面禁止高中以下學生在教室拿手機，也就是說，一旦學生帶手機到學校就必需由校方集中管理。這項政策一公布就馬上引起家長、老師、學生之間各種聲音。 ✍️Join my Monthly Subscriber and keep learning with me! https://ko-fi.com/taiwanlanguageepisode/tiers 📢 For more information, please visit my website: https://taiwanlanguageepisode.com/ -- Hosting provided...