The Bitesize Chinese Podcast is a Taiwanese Mandarin podcast designed to support learners at every stage. 🎧 Podcast series include: – Bitesize Basics 🍰: clear, practical Mandarin for beginners – Bitesize Talks ☕️: everyday topics for confident beginners – Bitesize Convos 🗣️: natural Mandarin for upper-intermediate learners – Bitesize News 🌍: advanced Mandarin through real-world news 📘 Podcast Notes are available for all episodes, providing transcripts and structured review materials to help you slow down, understand, and retain what you hear. Whether you’re just starting out or refining advanced skills, Bitesize Chinese helps you build Mandarin one small bite at a time. 🥢 🔅 Contact: hello@bitesizechinese.com 🔅 Website: www.bitesizechinese.com 🔅 Free Consultation: calendly.com/bitesizechinese/consultation 🔅 Podcast Notes Subscription: ko-fi.com/bitesizechinese
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270 episodes
2026-06-01
Ep.269 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Is It Really “Okay”? 真的沒關係嗎？
Do people really mean it when they say “it’s okay”? In this episode, Mindy talks about a very common situation in Taiwan — saying 「沒關係」 even when you don’t actually feel okay. She shares a personal story and reflects on why people sometimes hold back their real feelings, how this connects to more indirect communication, and what can happen when things are left unsaid. 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning. Now Available here: https://ko-fi.com/bitesizechinese 🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn: – What 「沒關係」 can really mean in real-life situations – Why people avoid expressing negative feelings directly – A simple way to express discomfort without sounding too harsh 🗣 Listener Challenge: When you say “it’s okay”… do you really mean it? Have you ever said 「沒關係」 but felt something else inside? Share your experience with us 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. 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 Buy us a coffee｜贊助我們一杯咖啡 🔅 Leave a comment | 留言給我 🔅 Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 Website 🔅 Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 Instagram 🔅 Learn Chinese with us | 跟我們學中文
2026-06-01
Ep.268 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 How to Say “I’m Not Happy” 你這樣真的不行！
In this episode of Bitesize Basics, Mindy and Joeru talk about how to say you’re not happy in Mandarin — without sounding too direct. You’ll learn how to soften your tone using 我覺得有一點…, a natural way to express discomfort, disappointment, or frustration without blaming the other person. 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning. Now Available here: https://ko-fi.com/bitesizechinese 🎯 Today’s Topic: Expressing dissatisfaction in a soft, natural, and culturally appropriate way 🗝 Key Sentence: 你這樣真的不行！(Nǐ zhèyàng zhēn de bù xíng!) - This is really not okay! 🗣 Listener Challenge: 你的朋友常常遲到，你會怎麼說？ How would you tell your friend you’re not happy — but still sound polite in Mandarin? Try using 我覺得有一點… and say it out loud! 🍰 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! 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 Buy us a coffee｜贊助我們一杯咖啡 🔅 Leave a comment | 留言給我 🔅 Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 Website 🔅 Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 Instagram 🔅 Learn Chinese with us | 跟我們學中文
2026-05-25
Ep.267 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ What Counts as Attractive? 台灣的審美觀跟你們一樣嗎？
What counts as “attractive” in different cultures? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru talk about beauty standards in Taiwan — from pale skin and double eyelids to fashion, body image, and social pressure. They also compare Taiwanese beauty culture with Western and Japanese perspectives, and share their own experiences adapting to different expectations abroad. 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning. Now Available here: https://ko-fi.com/bitesizechinese 🎯 In this episode, we cover: – Useful Mandarin for expressing personal opinions about appearance and beauty – Common Taiwanese beauty standards for men and women – Cultural differences between Taiwan, Japan, and Western countries – How beauty standards can create pressure and insecurity – Real-life experiences of adapting to different beauty cultures overseas 🧠 Listener Challenge: 你們國家的主流審美觀是什麼呢？跟台灣很像，還是完全不一樣？大家對曬黑、化妝、身材或穿搭有什麼看法呢？What beauty standards are common in your culture? Are they similar to Taiwan’s, or completely different? How do people in your country feel about tanning, makeup, body shape, or fashion? 🗣 Bitesize Convos series help 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! 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 Buy us a coffee｜贊助我們一杯咖啡 🔅 Leave a comment | 留言給我 🔅 Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 Website 🔅 Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 Instagram 🔅 Learn Chinese with us | 跟我們學中文
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Ep.269 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Is It Really “Okay”? 真的沒關係嗎？
Do people really mean it when they say “it’s okay”? In this episode, Mindy talks about a very common situation in Taiwan — saying 「沒關係」 even when you don’t actually feel okay. She shares a personal story and reflects on why people sometimes hold back their real feelings, how this connects to more indirect communication, and what can happen when things are left unsaid. 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning. Now Available here: https://ko-fi.com/bitesizechinese 🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn: – What 「沒關係」 can really mean in real-life situations – Why people avoid expressing negative feelings directly – A simple way to express discomfort without sounding too harsh 🗣 Listener Challenge: When you say “it’s okay”… do you really mean it? Have you ever said 「沒關係」 but felt something else inside? Share your experience with us 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. 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 Buy us a coffee｜贊助我們一杯咖啡 🔅 Leave a comment | 留言給我 🔅 Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 Website 🔅 Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 Instagram 🔅 Learn Chinese with us | 跟我們學中文
Today
Ep.268 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 How to Say “I’m Not Happy” 你這樣真的不行！
In this episode of Bitesize Basics, Mindy and Joeru talk about how to say you’re not happy in Mandarin — without sounding too direct. You’ll learn how to soften your tone using 我覺得有一點…, a natural way to express discomfort, disappointment, or frustration without blaming the other person. 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning. Now Available here: https://ko-fi.com/bitesizechinese 🎯 Today’s Topic: Expressing dissatisfaction in a soft, natural, and culturally appropriate way 🗝 Key Sentence: 你這樣真的不行！(Nǐ zhèyàng zhēn de bù xíng!) - This is really not okay! 🗣 Listener Challenge: 你的朋友常常遲到，你會怎麼說？ How would you tell your friend you’re not happy — but still sound polite in Mandarin? Try using 我覺得有一點… and say it out loud! 🍰 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! 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 Buy us a coffee｜贊助我們一杯咖啡 🔅 Leave a comment | 留言給我 🔅 Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 Website 🔅 Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 Instagram 🔅 Learn Chinese with us | 跟我們學中文
1 weeks ago
Ep.267 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ What Counts as Attractive? 台灣的審美觀跟你們一樣嗎？
What counts as “attractive” in different cultures? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru talk about beauty standards in Taiwan — from pale skin and double eyelids to fashion, body image, and social pressure. They also compare Taiwanese beauty culture with Western and Japanese perspectives, and share their own experiences adapting to different expectations abroad. 📘 Podcast Notes Full transcripts and structured study support to help you turn listening into real learning. Now Available here: https://ko-fi.com/bitesizechinese 🎯 In this episode, we cover: – Useful Mandarin for expressing personal opinions about appearance and beauty – Common Taiwanese beauty standards for men and women – Cultural differences between Taiwan, Japan, and Western countries – How beauty standards can create pressure and insecurity – Real-life experiences of adapting to different beauty cultures overseas 🧠 Listener Challenge: 你們國家的主流審美觀是什麼呢？跟台灣很像，還是完全不一樣？大家對曬黑、化妝、身材或穿搭有什麼看法呢？What beauty standards are common in your culture? Are they similar to Taiwan’s, or completely different? How do people in your country feel about tanning, makeup, body shape, or fashion? 🗣 Bitesize Convos series help 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! 🔅 Podcast Notes | 逐字稿＋學習筆記 🔅 Buy us a coffee｜贊助我們一杯咖啡 🔅 Leave a comment | 留言給我 🔅 Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 Website 🔅 Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 Instagram 🔅 Learn Chinese with us | 跟我們學中文