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Short Takes: A Scene-based Taiwanese Vocabulary Builder

bitesi10_wp — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 06:13:00 +0000

SHORT TAKES: A Scene-based Taiwanese Vocabulary Builder lets you pick up new vocabulary in a fun, context-based way. Each lesson is based on 10 high-frequency core vocabulary words brought together in an easy-to-visualize scene, which makes learning new words simple and enjoyable.

Each core vocabulary word is presented with closely-related words, sentence patterns, common pairings, or example usages, so you’ll learn the word within the broader context of the language.

Every lesson also features an imaginative short story designed to help foster a more intuitive sense of grammar, usage, and tone for core vocabulary words. Rendered in both English and natural Taiwanese sentences, the short in the red area.

Additional cultural notes related to the theme for each lesson provide even more context and background, helping you retain the new vocabulary and discover more of Taiwan’s history, food, people, and society.

Writing and speaking exercises at the end of each lesson will also allow you to apply what you’ve learned and help review and reinforce understanding of core vocabulary.

This vocabulary builder is well-suited for self-study by beginning and elementary learners of Taiwanese.

Taiwanese (a form of Southern Min or Min Nan language, related to Amoy and Hokkien, and sometimes also referred to as Hoklo) is a language spoken by about 70% of the population in Taiwan.

Features include:
• 800+ commonly used words and phrases in 20 thematic lessons
• Explanations on grammar, usage, and cultural background
• Audio for core vocabulary words, related words, short stories, and exercises available for download
• Index with fully cross-referenced entries and definitions
• Tone changes (tone sandhi) marked throughout text with detailed tone numbers provided in answer key
• Exercises for both writing and speaking, to help reinforce understanding of core vocabulary
• Official Romanization (Tâi-lô) and character script used by Taiwan's Ministry of Education

AUDIO FILES AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD HERE

NOW ALSO AVAILABLE ON AMAZON!

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Workbook | Season 1

bitesi10_wp — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 08:32:19 +0000

SAVE 30% OVER BUYING EACH CHAPTER INDIVIDUALLY!
The Workbook gives you extra practice for all the topics covered in the podcasts, and also offers more related vocabulary, cultural points, grammar explanations, characters, and detailed tone markings.

The Workbook | Season 1 gives you the choice of the entire first season (20 chapters) of either the Newbie or Elementary Level. For those only wanting individual chapters, check out the Workbook | Individual Chapters.

Try out Chapter 01 (either level) for FREE!

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Beanie | Mn̂g-bō-á 毛帽仔 (2 colors)

bitesi10_wp — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 14:06:27 +0000

A snug, form-fitting beanie (mn̂g-bō-á 毛帽仔) to keep your head (thâu-khak 頭殼) warm and toasty this winter.

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Workbook | Individual Chapters

bitesi10_wp — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 19:11:57 +0000

The Workbook gives you extra practice for all the topics covered in the podcasts, and also offers more related vocabulary, cultural points, grammar explanations, characters, and detailed tone markings.

This product is for those wanting specific chapters. For extra savings, check out Workbook | Season 1 to get all the chapters from the entire first season.

Try out Chapter 01 (either level) for FREE!

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Tri-blend Short Sleeve T-shirt | Té-tshiú-ńg 短手䘼 (2 colors)

bitesi10_wp — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 18:16:55 +0000

This super soft tri-blend short-sleeve t-shirt (té-tshiú-ńg 短手䘼) has a vintage, fitted look.

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Snapback Hat | Iá-kiû-bō 野球帽

bitesi10_wp — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 18:03:19 +0000

This two-tone black and grey snapback hat (iá-kiû-bō 野球帽) is structured and high-profile, with a flat visor and a subtle grey under visor.

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100% Cotton Short Sleeve T-shirt | Té-tshiú-ńg 短手䘼

bitesi10_wp — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 17:31:53 +0000

This short-sleeve t-shirt (té-tshiú-ńg 短手䘼) is 100% breathable cotton—perfect for warm and humid climates! Available in heather grey.

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Tote bag | Tshiú-tē-á 手袋仔

bitesi10_wp — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 17:17:27 +0000

Sling this soft, durable tote bag (Tshiú-tē-á 手袋仔) over your shoulder and carry along your tablet, books, notebooks, or even a small-sized dog (káu-á 狗仔).

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Coffee Mug | Pue-á 杯仔

bitesi10_wp — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 16:45:55 +0000

This mug is perfect for your morning coffee (ka-pi 咖啡), milk tea (ling-tê 奶茶), or even soy milk (tāu-ling 豆奶)! Not to mention, it's a great way to challenge yourself each day by figuring out how to say whatever beverage (ím-liāu 飲料) you've filled it with.

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