In this episode, we’ve learned some higher numbers in Taiwanese and talked about the “red envelope” and weddings. Also, earlier this year, Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage! (These show notes use tables and rich formatting. Please visit the episode webpage for an optimal viewing experience.) Let’s take a look at the numbers between 100 and...

In this episode, we’ve learned some higher numbers in Taiwanese and talked about the “red envelope” and weddings. Also, earlier this year, Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage! Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode!

In this episode, we’ve learned how to count from 11-99 in Taiwanese and talked about some cultural differences on thinking about numbers, counting age and using the calendar. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode!

In this episode, we’ve learned how to count from 11-99 in Taiwanese and talked about some cultural differences on thinking about numbers, counting age and using the calendar. (These show notes use tables and rich formatting. Please visit the episode webpage for an optimal viewing experience.) tsa̍p-it tsa̍p-jī tsa̍p-sann tsa̍p-sì tsa̍p-gōo 11 12 13 14 15 tsa̍p-la̍k tsa̍p-tshit tsa̍p-peh tsa̍p-káu jī-tsa̍p 16 17 18 19 20 *Syllables that require tone changes are greyed out. Note...

In this episode, we’ve learned how to count from 11-99 in Taiwanese and talked about some cultural differences on thinking about numbers, counting age and using the calendar.(These show notes use tables and rich formatting. Please visit the episode webpage for an optimal viewing experience.) tsa̍p-it tsa̍p-jī tsa̍p-sann tsa̍p-sì tsa̍p-gōo 11 12 13 14 15 tsa̍p-la̍k tsa̍p-tshit tsa̍p-peh tsa̍p-káu jī-tsa̍p 16 17 18 19 20 *Syllables that...

In this episode, we’ve learned how to count from 1-10 in Taiwanese and some idioms and phrases that use numbers.  Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode!

In this episode, we’ve learned how to count from 1-10 in Taiwanese and some idioms and phrases that use numbers. These show notes use tables and rich formatting. Please visit the episode webpage for an optimal viewing experience. tsi̍t nn̄g sann sì gōo one two three four five la̍k tshit peh káu tsa̍p six seven eight nine ten TAIWANESE ENGLISH Ū tsi̍t hó, bô nn̄g hó. Everything has its advantages and disadvantages. (literally:...

In this episode, we’ve learned how to count from 1-10 in Taiwanese and some idioms and phrases that use numbers. (These show notes use tables and rich formatting. Please visit the episode webpage for an optimal viewing experience.) tsi̍t nn̄g sann sì gōo one two three four five la̍k tshit peh káu tsa̍p six seven eight nine ten TAIWANESE ENGLISH Ū tsi̍t hó, bô nn̄g hó. Everything has its advantages and disadvantages. (literally: there’s one good thing; there aren’t two good...

In this episode, we’ve learned how to say “what is this?” and “what is that?”. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode!

In this episode, we’ve learned how to say “what is this?” and “what is that?”. TAIWANESE ENGLISH He sī siánn(-mih)? What is that? Tse sī siánn(-mih)? What is this? He That Tse This sī To be (is/am/are, was/were); it is siánn what siánn-mih what tshài-tshī-á traditional market Tse sī “tāu-ki” This is “tāu-ki” (a sweet, orange or reddish condiment made out of wheat gluten) ô-á-tsian oyster omelette tshang-á-piánn scallion...

In this episode, we’ve learned how to say “what is this?” and “what is that?”. (These show notes use tables and rich formatting. Please visit the episode webpage for an optimal viewing experience.) TAIWANESE ENGLISH He sī siánn(-mih)? What is that? Tse sī siánn(-mih)? What is this? He That Tse This sī To be (is/am/are, was/were); it is siánn what siánn-mih what tshài-tshī-á traditional market Tse sī “tāu-ki” This is “tāu-ki” (a sweet, orange or reddish condiment made out...

In this episode, we’ve learned several ways to say goodbye in Taiwanese. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode!

In this episode, we’ve learned several ways to say goodbye in Taiwanese. TAIWANESE ENGLISH Guá sing lâi-khì / Guá sing laih. Bye! I should get going. sing first lâi-khì / laih to go, to leave (for); I’m going Guá sing lâi tsáu. Bye! I should run/go. tsáu to run Guá sing sit-lé. Sorry, I have to go. Please excuse me. Usage note: this is a polite way to tell others you are leaving. Tsài-kiàn. See you later! See you! Usage note: “Tsài-kiàn” tends...

In this episode, we’ve learned several ways to say goodbye in Taiwanese. (These show notes use tables and rich formatting. Please visit the episode webpage for an optimal viewing experience.) TAIWANESE ENGLISH Guá sing lâi-khì / Guá sing laih. Bye! I should get going. sing first lâi-khì / laih to go, to leave (for); I’m going Guá sing lâi tsáu. Bye! I should run/go. tsáu to run Guá sing sit-lé. Sorry, I have to go. Please excuse me. Usage note: this is a polite way to tell...

In this episode, we’ve learned how to say sorry in Taiwanese. Try to remember the melody (“tones”) of these phrases as well because Taiwanese is a tonal language! You can review by listening to our podcast episode, or checking out our workbook audio. TAIWANESE ENGLISH Pháinn-sè! 1) Sorry! 2) Excuse me! (literally: bad-appearance) Tsin pháinn-sè. I’m so sorry. Sit-lé! Sorry! (literally: lost-manners) Tsin sit-lé. I’m so sorry. Bô iàu-kín! It’s okay. / It...

In this episode, we’ve learned how to say sorry in Taiwanese. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode!

In this episode, we’ve learned how to show thanks and respond. TAIWANESE ENGLISH To-siā! Thanks! / Thanks a lot! Kám-siā! Thanks! / I appreciate it. Bē (--lah!) / Buē (--lah!) No worries! / Not at all! Bián kheh-khì! My pleasure! / You’re welcome! VOCABULARY TAIWANESE ENGLISH bē / buē not, isn’t, won’t, can’t bián no need, need not tsin really, truly, very kheh-khì polite, courteous, reserved THANK YOU! The most common way to show thanks in Taiwanese is to say...

In this episode, we’ve learned how to show thanks and respond. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode!

In this episode, we’ve learned three ways to greet people in Taiwanese: TAIWANESE ENGLISH Lí hó! Hello! Gâu-tsá! Good morning! Ta̍k-ke hó! Hello, everyone! *Syllables that require tone changes have been greyed out. Listen to the audio and focus on the melody (“tones”) of the entire phrase because Taiwanese is a tonal language! Now try to see if you can remember the melody of the phrase without the audio, and then play it again to check if you’ve got it right! You can also...

In this episode, we’ve learned three ways to greet people in Taiwanese. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode!

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,...

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, friendly (and occasionally funny) conversations on using this language in contemporary 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,...