Are you a drama lover? Let’s talk binge-watching — in Mandarin! In this fun and relatable episode, Mindy and Joeru talks about watching TV series — from everyday phrases to emotional reactions. Plus, they each share one drama they couldn’t stop watching, and why it stuck with them.

In this episode, we cover:
– How streaming changed the way we watch shows
– Must-know Mandarin for binge-watching: 追劇、劇荒、第幾季？
– Two series we loved (and why!): 《The 100》 & 《First Love 初戀》
– How to talk about storylines, visuals, and characters in Chinese

🗣 Listener Challenge:
What’s the last show you watched from start to finish? Try describing it in Mandarin and tag us @bitesize.chinese — we’d love to hear your review!

🎙️ The Bitesize Chinese Podcast helps you bridge the gap between classroom Mandarin and how people actuallyspeak — 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! 🎧💬

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What Kind of Shows Do You Like? 看你喜歡看什麼劇！**Let’s talk about streaming! 📺 In this episode, you’ll learn how to ask someone what kind of shows they like to watch — and discover fun vocabulary like “K-drama,” “anime,” “reality show,” and “binge-watch” in Mandarin.

In this episode, we cover:
– How to ask: 你喜歡看哪種劇？
– Common types of shows: 美劇、韓劇、日劇、台劇、陸劇
– What “影集” and “電視劇” mean
– Anime vs. animation: 動漫 vs. 動畫
– How to say “reality show” and “binge-watch” in Chinese
– Why 追劇 is a must-know phrase!

🗣 Listener Challenge:
What kind of shows do you like to watch? Try this sentence: 我喜歡看＿＿劇。 Tag us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese and share your answer!

🍰 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! 📱 Follow us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese for this week’s vocabulary recap and practice tips!

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What makes a love story stay with you for years? In this episode, Mindy shares why she was deeply moved by the Japanese series First Love 初戀 — a slow, nostalgic drama inspired by two iconic songs from Utada Hikaru. From snowy Hokkaido scenery to themes of memory and second chances, this show hit all the right notes.

In this episode, we cover:
– The story of First Love 初戀 (light spoilers ahead!)
– Why the show’s slow pace and visual style are so powerful
– How the Hokkaido setting made it feel personal and familiar
– Thoughts on dreams, growing up, and remembering “first love”

🗣 Listener Challenge:
Do you have a show that made you reflect on love, youth, or your past?
Share it with us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese — we’d love to hear your pick!

☕️ 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.📱 Follow us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese or Facebook for this week’s key vocabulary and tips!

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Let’s talk about movie genres (電影類型) in Mandarin! In this fun-filled episode, Mindy and Joeru break down eight popular movie genres and teach you how to describe why you like (or don’t like) them — all in Chinese. Whether you’re into comedies, sci-fi, or horror, we’ve got a phrase for you!

In this episode, we cover:
– How to ask: 你喜歡看什麼片？
– The short and casual way to say “movie” in Mandarin: 片
– Common movie genres: 喜劇片 (comedy), 愛情片 (romance), 動作片 (action), 恐怖片 (horror), 科幻片 (sci-fi), 奇幻片 (fantasy)
– How to talk about your movie preferences in full sentences
– A fun way to ask your friends about their favorite genres in Mandarin

🗣 Listener Challenge:
What’s your favorite type of movie? Try this sentence pattern in Mandarin: 我喜歡看____片，因為很____。 Tag us @bitesize.chinese on Instagram and tell us your favorite genre!

🍰 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! 📱 Follow us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese for this week’s vocabulary recap and practice tips!

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Why do we all—sometimes casually, sometimes critically—comment on how others look? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru delve into the cultural habits and social pressures that make appearance such a hot topic in Taiwan, and share their thoughts on how to keep the conversation positive and inclusive.

In this episode, we cover:
– 什麼是「外貌」？ Defining appearance: facial features, body shape, style, and the power of first impressions
– 評論外貌的日常場景： From elders’ blunt remarks and online trolls to self-criticism and nickname culture
– 背後原因分析： Family habits, rigid beauty standards, and the influence of Asian group-thinking
– 我們的看法： When and how to talk about looks respectfully, promoting body positivity and diverse aesthetics

🗣 Listener Challenge:
Have you ever felt judged—or found yourself judging someone’s appearance? Share your story or tip for fostering positive body image by tagging us @bitesize.chinese on Instagram!

🎙️ The Bitesize Chinese Podcast helps 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! 🎧💬

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Let’s dive into noun clauses (名詞子句) in Mandarin! In this episode, Mindy and Joeru show you how to use 的 to pack extra information into your nouns—just like English “the book I bought yesterday” or “the man who told me the story.” You’ll learn to say things like 那個穿紅衣服的男人打我 and 那隻在睡覺的貓是Holden with confidence.

In this episode, we cover:
– What a noun clause is and why we need it
– The …的 + noun structure for describing a subject:

• 穿紅衣服的男人 (the man wearing red)
• 在睡覺的貓 (the cat who’s sleeping)
• – Using noun clauses to clarify the object in a sentence:
• 我吃了你昨天買的蛋糕 (I ate the cake you bought yesterday)
• 那個送你T shirt的朋友就是我 (The friend who gave you that T-shirt is me)
• – How to place your descriptive phrase before 的 for clear, natural speech

🗣 Listener Challenge:
Pick something around you—a book, a snack, or even a pet—and describe it in Mandarin with a noun clause. For example: 這本我上個月買的書很好看。Share your sentence in the comments or tag us @bitesize.chinese on Instagram!

🍰 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! 📱 Follow us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese for this week’s vocabulary recap and practice tips!

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Worried about swimsuit season? Joeru breaks down the two pillars of staying in shape—exercise and diet—and shares simple, everyday habits that really work.

In this episode, we cover:
– Why maintaining your body shape before you need to “lose weight” is key
– Exercise tips: aim for 3×30-minute sessions per week—weight training, running, swimming, yoga, ball games, even walking or biking count!
– Smart eating on the go: how to choose less oily, lower-salt meals and cut back on processed foods
– The sugar-drink trap: why sugar-sweetened beverages (like bubble tea) pack on the pounds—and easy sugar-free swaps

🗣 Listener Challenge:
What’s your go-to workout or healthy meal swap? Share your favorite tip in the comments or tag us @bitesize.chinese on Instagram!

☕️ 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. 📱 Follow us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese or Facebook for this week’s key vocabulary and tips!

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Ready to talk about how people look—in Chinese? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru guide you through the essential vocabulary and the handy “AA的” structure to give polite, natural descriptions of someone’s build, facial features, and hair length. By the end, you’ll be able to say things like “那個高高的人是我的學生” and ask about your friends’ looks too!

In this episode, we cover:
– Our key sentence: 那個高高的人是我的學生 (“That taller person is my student.”)
– Describing height and build: 高 (tall), 矮 (short), 胖 (chubby), 瘦 (thin), 壯 (muscular)
– The “AA的” structure for mild descriptions: e.g. 高高的、胖胖的、瘦瘦的
– Talking about eyes: 眼睛大大的／小小的
– Glasses: 戴眼鏡 / 沒戴眼鏡
– Hair length: 頭髮長長的／短短的

🗣 Listener Challenge:
Pick someone you know and describe their look in Chinese using the AA的 structure. For example: 我有一個瘦瘦的、戴眼鏡的朋友。Write it in the comments, then tag us @bitesize.chinese on Instagram!

🍰 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! 📱 Follow us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese for this week’s vocabulary recap and practice tips!

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Freelancers often hear, “You must have so much free time!” But is that really true? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru share the reality of freelance time management — from fuzzy boundaries to constant distractions — and how they’ve learned to create structure without a boss.

In this episode, we cover:
– The top time traps freelancers fall into
– Our go-to focus tools and routines
– Whether digital nomad life is actually sustainable
– How culture shapes our ideas of “being productive”

🗣 Listener Challenge:
What’s your biggest time management struggle? Share with us @bitesize.chinese on Instagram!

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This is Part 2 of our remote work series, and today we’re helping you survive your next online meeting with practical Mandarin phrases for tech problems — from bad internet to frozen screens.

🎯 Today’s Topic: Useful expressions on tech issues during online meeting

🗝 Key Sentence: 你聽得到嗎？— Can you hear me?

🗣 Listener Challenge:
What’s the most common tech issue you run into during online calls?
Try saying it in Mandarin and tag us @bitesize.chinese on Instagram with your sentence!

🍰 About Bitesize Basics 🍰
Bitesize Basics is a podcast series for beginner Mandarin learners (A1). Each short episode helps you learn one useful grammar point or vocabulary set through fun, real-world examples and guided repetition. Hosted by Mindy and Joeru.📱Follow us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese for this week’s recap and study tips!

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