Ep10: Dialects & Accents
In this episode, we’ve talked about Taiwanese dialects, regional differences, and a bit on Taiwan’s early immigrants and development.
Podcasts
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.
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 … Read more
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.
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 … Read more
Ep20: How much is a plate? | Tsi̍t puânn ài guā-tsē 一盤愛偌濟？
In this episode, we’ve talked about eating at “stir-fry places” in Taiwan, asking for recommendations, and also the price.
Ep09: Tone Change Rules - Part 2
In this episode, we’ve talked about “when” exactly to change tones in a Taiwanese phrase or sentence. In particular, this episode: Tone Change Rules - Part 2 is about the tone change in Pronouns, Verbs & Verb Complements.
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.
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 … Read more
Ep19: Who is this? | Tse sī siánn-lâng 這是啥人？
In this episode, we’ve talked about personal pronouns like “you” and “I”, the “exclusive we” and “inclusive we”, and also how to express possession in Taiwanese.