Elementary Archives - Bite-size Taiwanese

Ep20: Cut up the scallions! | Kā tshang-á tshiat tsò tshang-á-tsu 共蔥仔切做蔥仔珠!

Bite-size Taiwanese — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 14:00:34 +0000

In this episode, we’ve talked about cooking, the recipe for scallion pancakes, and one of the uses of “hōo” in Taiwanese.

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Ep19: What’s your opinion? | Lí ū siánn-mih khuànn-huat 你有啥物看法?

Bite-size Taiwanese — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:00:12 +0000

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.

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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？

Bite-size Taiwanese — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:00:35 +0000

Feb 21 is International Mother Language Day. In this episode, we’ve talked about language learning and words to describe someone’s fluency.

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Ep17: Do you have internet here? | Lín tsia kám ū bāng-lōo? 恁遮敢有網路？

Bite-size Taiwanese — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 14:00:32 +0000

In this episode, we’ve talked about online communication, internet culture and some related words in Taiwanese.

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Ep16: The Lantern Festival | Guân-siau 元宵

Bite-size Taiwanese — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 14:00:35 +0000

In this episode, we’ve talked about some traditions of the Lantern Festival in Taiwan.

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Pronounce it Like a Pro | Ep05: The Neutral Tone [Re-broadcast]

Bite-size Taiwanese — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 14:00:26 +0000

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

Bite-size Taiwanese — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:00:42 +0000

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.

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Ep14: End-of-Year Party | Tsia̍h bué-gê 食尾牙

Bite-size Taiwanese — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 14:00:13 +0000

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.

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Ep13: Will you go vote? | Lí kám ē khì tâu-phiò 你敢會去投票?

Bite-size Taiwanese — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:00:37 +0000

As Taiwan’s presidential election is drawing near, in this episode we’ve talked about elections in Taiwan and related vocabulary.

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Ep12: Let's make a toast! | Lán lâi kan--tsi̍t-pue! 咱來乾一杯!

Bite-size Taiwanese — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:00:48 +0000

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.

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Ep11: Have you seen a doctor? | Lí ū khì hōo i-sing khuànn--bô? 你有去予醫生看無

Bite-size Taiwanese — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:00:54 +0000

In this episode, we’ve learned some useful phrases about one’s health condition, body parts, and seeing a doctor. Also, we talked a little bit about the passive voice in Taiwanese and the passive marker “hōo” and “khì-hōo”.

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Ep10: I've caught a cold | Guá khì kuânn--tio̍h 我去寒著

Bite-size Taiwanese — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 20:15:57 +0000

In this episode, we’ve learned some useful phrases about catching a cold or the flu. Also, we introduced you to one of many usages of the word “tio̍h”.

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Pronounce it Like a Pro | Ep03: Tone Changes [Re-broadcast]

Bite-size Taiwanese — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 13:02:33 +0000

NOTE: This week we're off for the Thanksgiving holiday, so today's episode will be a re-broadcast of Ep03: Tone Changes from our Pronounce it Like a Pro podcast series. Don't worry, we'll have a brand new Elementary episode next week!

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