Bite-size Taiwanese | Elementary
Bite-size Taiwanese | Elementary
Bite-size Taiwanese
Bite-size Taiwanese is a podcast giving you a taste of real, everyday Taiwanese. Co-hosts Phil & Alan will guide you through the ins and outs of the Taiwanese language (Southern Min/Hokkien) with light-hearted, fun (and sometimes funny) conversations on how it’s used in Taiwan. The Elementary podcast is geared towards those who already have a background in the language and expands on useful, commonly heard phrases. Listen to our other podcasts: Bite-size | Newbie, Bite-size | Pronounce it like a Pro
Ep20: Cut up the scallions! | Kā tshang-á tshiat tsò tshang-á-tsu 共蔥仔切做蔥仔珠!
In this episode, we’ve talked about cooking, the recipe for scallion pancakes, and one of the uses of “hōo” in Taiwanese. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 5, 2020
28 min
Ep19: What’s your opinion? | Lí ū siánn-mih khuànn-huat 你有啥物看法?
In Taiwan, (2/28) is a day to remember February 28, 1947 when violent suppression by government forces led to the massacre of tens of thousands of ordinary citizens. In this episode, we’ve talked about where in Taiwan to visit for more info about 2/28 and the White Terror period. Also, in the spirit of freedom of speech, we talked about basic ways to express your point of view, and how to show agreement or disagreement in Taiwanese. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 27, 2020
28 min
Ep18: How about we speak in Taiwanese? | Lán lâi kóng Tâi-gí, hó--bô? 咱來講台語, 好無?
Feb 21 is International Mother Language Day. In this episode, we’ve talked about language learning and words to describe someone’s fluency. Please visit the episode webpage  for a detailed outline of the episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 20, 2020
28 min
Ep17: Do you have internet here? | Lín tsia kám ū bāng-lōo? 恁遮敢有網路?
In this episode, we’ve talked about online communication, internet culture and some related words in Taiwanese. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 13, 2020
31 min
Ep16: The Lantern Festival | Guân-siau 元宵
In this episode, we’ve talked about some traditions of the Lantern Festival in Taiwan. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 6, 2020
26 min
Pronounce it Like a Pro | Ep05: The Neutral Tone [Re-broadcast]
NOTE: This week we're off for the Lunar New Year holiday, so today's episode will be a re-broadcast of Ep05: The Neutral Tone from our Pronounce it Like a Pro podcast series (show notes at link).  Don't worry, we'll have a brand new Elementary episode next week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 30, 2020
25 min
Ep15: Lunar New Year | Sin-tsiann-nî-thâu 新正年頭
In this episode (Part 2 of our special coverage of the Lunar New Year holiday in Taiwan), we’ve talked about some of the traditions that happen on New Year's Day and afterwards. Check out this week's Newbie episode for Part 1, which covers New Year's Eve. Please visit the episode webpage  for a detailed outline of the episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 23, 2020
26 min
Ep14: End-of-Year Party | Tsia̍h bué-gê 食尾牙
In this episode we’ve talked about the traditions and food that are associated with the end-of-year party held by most workplaces in Taiwan. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 16, 2020
24 min
Ep13: Will you go vote? | Lí kám ē khì tâu-phiò 你敢會去投票?
As Taiwan’s presidential election is drawing near, in this episode we’ve talked about elections in Taiwan and related vocabulary. Please visit the episode webpage  for a detailed outline of the episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 9, 2020
18 min
Ep12: Let's make a toast! | Lán lâi kan--tsi̍t-pue! 咱來乾一杯!
In this episode, we’ve talked about the holiday season, going to a restaurant with friends, and a few expressions you can use to toast someone. Also, we talked about the use of “kā” as “for”, or a beneficiary marker. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 19, 2019
21 min
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