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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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”. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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”. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! In this episode, we’ve explained the basic Taiwanese tone change (also called “tone sandhi”) rules. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we’ve learned some customs that some Taiwanese do when they stay in hotels, and how to construct sentences with “kā”. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we’ve learned some useful phrases for asking and giving directions, as well as essential vocabulary of Taiwanese addresses. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we’ve learned some Taiwanese food and tourist attractions in Tainan, and a sentence pattern to talk about experience. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we’ve learned several ways to ask and talk about your work. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we’ve learned several ways to talk about identity. Please visit the episode webpage  for a detailed outline of the episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we’ve learned several ways to introduce oneself and to ask for someone’s name. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we learned how to order drinks and about three functions of the verb “ū” (to have, to exist).  Please visit the eepisode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we learned how to say I want something, I’d like to do something, and how to order food. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we learned several ways to greet people and how to reply in Taiwanese. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bite-size Taiwanese is a brand new 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 occasionally funny) bite-sized conversations on how it's used in today's Taiwan.   We're excited to launch 3 podcasts that will help you whether you’re starting from zero, or wanting to brush up and level-up what you already have: The Newbie level podcast, geared towards newcomers to this language, works great for those just looking to get their feet wet, and will handily equip visitors with basic survival Taiwanese skills. The Elementary level podcast, geared towards those who already have a little background in the language, expands on useful, commonly heard phrases, and digs a bit deeper into the grammar and culture, so that you’re not always stuck saying the same sentences over and over again. The Pronounce it like a Pro podcast is a 10-episode special series geared toward improving Taiwanese pronunciation, and focuses on common problem areas that many English speakers find tricky. No matter which level fits your needs better, be sure to subscribe to that podcast feed, so you’ll always have the latest episodesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.