How did Christmas, a religious holiday, transform into a shopping and gift-giving extravaganza in Taiwan? 🎄🎅 Discover the rise of gift exchanges, Christmas markets, and festive traditions that make this global holiday a beloved celebration in Taiwanese culture—even without it being a public holiday. Tune in for the full story! 🎁

Episode Outline:

• What does "商業化" mean?
• Our reasons
• What's it like?
• The "traditions"

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Welcome to the 🍰 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 🍰 series, tailor-made for beginners! Replay this episode until you’ve memorized the key sentence. Don't forget to visit our Instagram or Facebook pages for this week's key phrase!

🧋 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 我送他一個禮物。（Wǒ sòng tā yí ge lǐwù。)

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Welcome to ☕️ 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 ☕️, designed for A1-A2 learners seeking more challenges! Join Mindy and Joeru as they share casual daily stories, making Mandarin learning fun and relatable. Check our Instagram or Facebook for this week’s key vocabulary!

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Welcome to the 🍰 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 🍰 series, tailor-made for beginners! Replay this episode until you’ve memorized the key sentence. Don't forget to visit our Instagram or Facebook pages for this week's key phrase!

🧋 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 我要一杯熱拿鐵。（Wǒ yào yì bēi rè nátiě。)

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Need to write professional emails or letters in Mandarin? Learn key formal phrases like “欲” (intend), “若” (if), and “此” (this) to make your messages polished and precise. Discover respectful terms, self-humbling language, and essential fixed expressions to navigate formal writing like a pro. Take your written Mandarin to the next level! 🖋✨

Episode Outline:

• What is “書面語”?
• Common Examples of Formal Spoken Expressions
• Informal vs. Formal Word Replacements (欲、為、中、麻煩、此/本、該、若、感謝、協助、仍、由於)
• Common Formal Set Phrases

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Welcome to the 🍰 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 🍰 series, tailor-made for beginners! Replay this episode until you’ve memorized the key sentence. Don't forget to visit our Instagram or Facebook pages for this week's key phrase!

🧋 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 有沒有小一點的？（Yǒu méi yǒu xiǎo yìdiǎn de?)

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Welcome to ☕️ 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 ☕️, designed for A1-A2 learners seeking more challenges! Join Mindy and Joeru as they share casual daily stories, making Mandarin learning fun and relatable. Check our Instagram or Facebook for this week’s key vocabulary!

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Welcome to the 🍰 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 🍰 series, tailor-made for beginners! Replay this episode until you’ve memorized the key sentence. Don't forget to visit our Instagram or Facebook pages for this week's key phrase!

🧋 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 這杯茶很燙！（Zhè bēi chá hěn tàng。)

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Celebrating 100 episodes! 🎉 Mindy and Joeru answer your biggest questions about how Bitesize Chinese was created, share behind-the-scenes insights, and recommend must-listen episodes for new listeners. Plus, get a sneak peek at our upcoming series and a special end-of-year gift just for you! 🎁✨

Episode Outline:

• How Bitesize Chinese Was Started
• Behind the Scenes - Podcast Production
• Our Favorite Episodes & Recommendations
• What’s Next: New Series & Gifts for You!

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Curious about Taiwan’s love for pets? Mindy and Joeru dive into the world of “毛小孩” (fur babies), with over 60% of families embracing pets as part of the family. From luxury strollers to cafes catering to pet lovers, discover how Taiwan’s furry friends are treated like royalty! 🐶

Episode Outline:

• Pet Ownership in Taiwan
• “Fur Baby” Culture
• Personal Pet Stories
• Booming Pet Industry

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