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!

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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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Is teaching while traveling as dreamy as it sounds?
Mindy shares her real-life experience as a freelance Mandarin teacher working from Sweden, Japan, and beyond — and why the digital nomad lifestyle isn’t always picture-perfect.

In this episode, we cover:
– What worked (and didn’t work) when teaching abroad
– Why short trips make it hard to stick to a class schedule
– The stress of unstable Wi-Fi, time zones, and daily logistics
– Which types of work do fit better with travel

🗣 Listener Challenge:
Could you work while traveling? Or do you prefer a stable routine? Let us know on Instagram @bitesize.chinese!

☕️ 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 remote work (遠距工作)! In this week’s Part 1, we’re getting you ready for your next online meeting by teaching the essential tools and setup phrases in Mandarin.

🎯 Today’s Topic: Useful words on essential tools and setup for remote work.


🗝 Key Sentence: 我下午三點要在Zoom上開會。— I have a Zoom meeting at 3 pm

🗣 Listener Challenge:
What platforms do you use to have an online meeting? Try making a sentence in Mandarin like:
我在____上開會。 Tag us @bitesize.chinese on Instagram 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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Can you guess where someone’s from just by how they dress? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru dive into the unique fashion vibes across Asia — from Taiwan’s comfy streetwear to Japan’s polished layers and Korea’s trendsetting looks. Along the way, they reflect on how climate, culture, and values influence what we wear — and how their own styles have changed while living abroad.

In this episode, we cover:
– Why climate, culture, and social values shape national dress
– What makes Taiwanese style so uniquely practical (and full of surprises)
– How Japan and Korea express politeness, precision, and pop culture through clothing
– How China’s cities showcase different fashion scenes
– Our own fashion evolutions — and how moving abroad has changed how we dress

🗣 Listener Challenge:
What country’s fashion style do you admire most? And what influences your own wardrobe? Share your look or story with us on IG @bitesize.chinese — we’d love to see it!

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Episode Outline:

• Why styles differ in Asia
• Fashion in Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and China
• Our personal styles

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What’s the difference between 穿 and 戴 in Chinese? They both mean “to wear,” but they’re used in totally different ways! In this episode, Mindy and Joeru walk you through the must-know rule for talking about clothes and accessories in Mandarin. From shirts and skirts to hats and glasses, you’ll learn exactly how to say what you’re wearing — with natural sentence patterns and easy-to-remember examples.

🎯 Today’s Topic: Talking about what you’re wearing in Mandarin

🗝 Key Sentence: 我穿外套、也戴帽子。— I wear a coat and also wear a hat.

In this episode, we cover:
– The difference between 穿 and 戴 — and when to use each one
– How to talk about common clothing items (shirt, pants, coat, socks, etc.)
– How to name and describe accessories (hat, glasses, watch, jewelry)
– Practical sentences you can use to describe your outfit in Chinese

🗣 Listener Challenge:
Look around — What are YOU wearing right now? Try saying it in Mandarin!
Use this structure: 我穿 ___，我戴 ___ and leave us a comment on Instagram @bitesize.chinese!

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Should you wear makeup today… or not? That’s the question Mindy asks herself almost every morning — and it’s the heart of this week’s cozy conversation.

In this episode, we cover:
– Why Mindy used to wear makeup daily (and what changed)
– The difference between 化妝 and 素顏
– Cultural views on wearing makeup in Taiwan vs Japan
– Letting your skin rest — and learning to love your natural self

🗣 Listener Challenge:
Do you wear makeup every day? Or do you like going “素顏”? Send us a DM or tag @bitesize.chinese and let us know your thoughts!

☕️ 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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In this week’s episode, Mindy is joined by her sister — and fellow Mandarin teacher — Amber! Together, they walk you through the basic steps of a makeup routine in Mandarin, using beginner-friendly vocabulary and super useful verbs like 擦、上、畫. Whether you’re a beauty beginner or a lipstick loyalist, this episode will help you talk about your makeup routine in Chinese — step by step!

🎯 Today’s Topic: Talking about makeup routines in Mandarin

🗝 Key Sentence: 你怎麼化妝？ — How do you do your makeup?

In this episode, we cover:
– How to name common makeup products (sunscreen, foundation, powder, lipstick & more)
– Two must-know verbs for makeup: 擦 (to apply/spread) and 上 (to apply/place)
– Real-life sentence patterns you can use right away
– Fun mini conversation between sisters to help it all stick!

🗣 Listener Challenge:
Tell us — 你怎麼化妝？ What’s your go-to step or favorite product? Try writing one sentence in Mandarin and 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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What is Taiwanese food, really? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru explore why it’s so hard to define — and why that’s exactly what makes it special. From Fujian roots to Japanese influence, military village dishes to modern night markets, Taiwanese cuisine is a rich mix of history, creativity, and personal taste.

In this episode, we cover:
• The multicultural roots of Taiwanese cuisine
• Historical and regional influences on “Taiwanese flavor”
• How state banquet menus reflect social values
• The evolution of Taiwanese dishes in modern life
• Our personal “taste of Taiwan” memories

🗣 Listener Challenge:
What’s your favorite Taiwanese dish — or one you thought was Taiwanese but turned out to be from somewhere else? Share with us on IG @bitesize.chinese or message us directly!

🎙️ 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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