Bite-size Taiwanese | Elementary
Bite-size Taiwanese | Elementary
Playlist by Bite-size Taiwanese | ElementaryBite-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 ligh…Follow the podcast:
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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!
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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 spiri…
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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 de…
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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!
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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!
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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!
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