Best Hokkien Podcasts (2024)

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129. Dialogue Boost：第一次見面 22:02

5d ago22:02

22:02

This new series focuses on conversational skills in various situations. The first lesson teaches you how to say more than just "nihao" when meeting someone for the first time. Episode page:https://reurl.cc/lynLRl Linguocast:https://linguocast.com/explore Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Sharing a Chinese Joke -(00:06:17) Dialogue -(00:07:55) Explanat…

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128. 新聞：黑神話-悟空 (Black Myth: Wukong) 19:44

7d ago19:44

19:44

Talking about the popular game "Black Myth: Wukong," its connection to "Journey to the West," and its impact on Chinese gaming culture. Episode page:https://reurl.cc/4dbaZD Maayot: ⁠⁠https://www.maayot.com/⁠⁠ Timestamps -(00:00:00) Opening+Introduction -(03:25:23) News Clip -(04:57:06) Journey to The West Story Summary -(11:47:87) Vocabulary Explan…

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127. 隨便說說：菜鳥變老鳥-工作五年的心得 25:21

10d ago25:21

25:21

In this episode, I reflect on my five-year working journey, discussing the transition from a rookie to an experienced teacher, handling challenges, and finding fulfillment through autonomy, belonging, and strengths. Episode page:⁠https://reurl.cc/Nlbqep Maayot: ⁠https://www.maayot.com/⁠ Timestamps -(00:00:00) Working Experience -(00:19:34) Vocabula…

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126. 和小胖聊「運動改變人生」 30:17

25d ago30:17

30:17

Ｉinvite my friend 小胖 to discuss our experiences with sports like kendo, running, and swimming and how they have influenced our lives. We also share personal stories about starting sports in college, overcoming challenges, and the positive impact on our physical and mental well-being. The episode also introduces sports-related vocabulary and practic…

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125. 文學：《三體》 24:44

2M ago24:44

24:44

Talking about "The Three-Body Problem," a challenging but fascinating sci-fi novel by Liu Cixin. Episode page:https://reurl.cc/kyZ7ax Maayot: https://www.maayot.com/ Timestamps -(00:00:00) Introduction -(00:02:40) The 1st Part -(00:09:38) The 2nd Part Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https:…

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124. 隨便說說：去動物醫院＋看《鐵達尼號》 23:48

2M ago23:48

23:48

Sharing some anecdotes from my daily life, including a story about our injured cat's veterinary visit and watching the classic film Titanic during a hot day at home. Episode page:https://reurl.cc/XGO1yM Maayot: https://www.maayot.com/ Timestamps -(00:00:00) The 1st story -(00:10:56) The 2nd story -(00:17:00) Vocabulary Explanation+Review Support th…

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123. 2024巴黎奧運 27:04

3M ago27:04

27:04

I talk with my friend, 小胖, for the 2024 Olympic Games, test 小胖 some facts and highlights about the upcoming games, discuss some questions and explain plenty of vocabulary. Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/mM1GNA Maayot: https://www.maayot.com/ Timestamps -(00:00:00) Introduction -(00:02:54) Talking with 小胖 -(00:12:00) Vocabulary Explanation+Re…

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122. 來台灣工作的移工與他們遇到的問題：Migrant Workers in Taiwan and Problems They Face 25:20

3M ago25:20

25:20

Talking about migrant workers in Taiwan. Are Taiwanese friendly to migrant workers? What problems should our society and the government deal with? This is an advanced and serious lesson, but I think it's important! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/Djkkbe Maayot: https://www.maayot.com/ Timestamps -(00:00:00) Introduction and The First Part -(00:11:29…

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121. 隨便說說：情侶吵架＋買房子＋遇到好人 24:06

3M ago24:06

24:06

Talking about some trivia I have been through recently. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/ZeoezA Maayot: https://www.maayot.com/ Timestamps - (00:00:00) Sponsor Ad - (00:02:27) Introduction and The First Story -(00:11:39) The Second Story -(00:19:19) Vocabulary Review Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming ep…

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120. 台灣的畢業文化 20:12

3M ago20:12

20:12

In this episode, I talk about the graduation culture and traditions in Taiwan. Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/0vR1gM Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuBy Learn Taiwanese Mandarin

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119. 台灣搖滾歌手：伍佰 16:35

4M ago16:35

16:35

Talking about a well-known Taiwanese singer I like: 伍佰& China Blue. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/XG3DVM Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuBy Learn Taiwanese Mandarin

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118. 你們都不跟我說中文：語言與文化差異 18:21

4M ago18:21

18:21

In this episode, I discuss the cultural differences and challenges faced while learning foreign languages, inspired by a listener's experience in Taiwan. I explore how cultural habits influence language use and the difficulties non-native speakers encounter when locals switch to English despite their efforts to speak Chinese. Episode page: https://…

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117. 新聞：520總統就職+國會改革爭議 15:57

4M ago15:57

15:57

Talking about Taiwan's recent political news, including the inauguration of new president and government, and the recent protests against parliamentary reforms in Taipei. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/RqkDRg Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu…

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116. 購物失敗的經驗 28:27

5M ago28:27

28:27

I discussed shopping failures with my parents. My mom bought a bread maker during a food safety incident but eventually lost interest in baking. My dad bought ice axes and crampons for mountain climbing but only used them once. Shopping isn't always successful, but you can learn many useful words through the dialogues!! Episode page: https://reurl.…

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115. 新聞：會說話的紅綠燈 18:45

5M ago18:45

18:45

In this episode, we talked about "低頭族," people who walk while using their phones and may not pay attention to traffic. A news clip is included to train you listening. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/z1rDAp Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu…

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114. 文學：經典鬼故事《畫皮》 20:06

5M ago20:06

20:06

Let's delve into the world of classic Chinese literature and listen to me read the renowned ghost story "The Painted Skin." Don't forget to test your comprehension with the quiz questions at the end! Episode page: https://lear-taiwanese-mandarin.webnode.tw/l/%E6%96%87%E5%AD%B8%EF%BC%9A%E7%B6%93%E5%85%B8%E9%AC%BC%E6%95%85%E4%BA%8B%E3%80%8A%E7%95%AB%…

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113. 隨便說說：喬遷派對 18:43

6M ago18:43

18:43

Talking about joining a housewarming party hold by my friend. Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/WRnWRx Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuBy Learn Taiwanese Mandarin

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112. 妹妹去聽Ed Sheeran的演唱會 49:04

7M ago49:04

49:04

Talking to my sister about her recent experience of attending a major concert for the first time. It's time to challenge your listening! Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/prjnQ4 Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu…

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111. 家榆的日本之旅（下） 23:22

7M ago23:22

23:22

In this episode, I continue to share more stories from my winter holiday trip to Japan. Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/77QG4d Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuBy Learn Taiwanese Mandarin

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110. 家榆的日本之旅（上） 26:24

7M ago26:24

26:24

In this episode, I share stories and experiences from my recent trip to Japan. The episode is divided into two parts, and in this first part, I talk about incidents at the airport, my visit to a traditional public bath, and the culinary differences between Taiwan and Japan. Stay tuned for more in the next episode! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/aL8…

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109. 聽眾Ｑ＆Ａ：學語言的心得＋我的工作 36:37

7M ago36:37

36:37

新年快樂～我回來了！It's good to start a new year and new episode with a lovely mail! In this episode I'm going to respond to an email sent by our listener, 恩雅. Enjoy! (This episode is very long but I think it's relatively easy to understand, so it doesn't include the part of me reading the example sentences! But I'll still put sentences in the learning guid…

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108. 台北故宮博物院 19:38

8M ago19:38

19:38

In this episode, we'll explore Taiwan's largest and most significant museum, the National Palace Museum. Have you visited it? Learn about its rich history and treasures with me. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/v0LpVk Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu…

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107. 考試文化：考前做什麼？ 17:03

8M ago17:03

17:03

Why do people eat steamed buns, cakes, and rice dumplings before taking an important exam? Listen to this episode and find out more about Chinese culture of tests and exams. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/dLyLe6 Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu…

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106. 隨便說說：我養了兩隻貓咪 21:12

8M ago21:12

21:12

A casual episode talking about two little kittens we adopted recently. Epsidoe page: https://reurl.cc/eLD4bx Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuBy Learn Taiwanese Mandarin

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105. 新聞： 2024台灣總統大選 38:30

9M ago38:30

38:30

This episode is all about the Taiwanese presidential election which is taking place in a couple of days on Saturday 13 January 2024. This is a very long episode, but I'm so determined to cover the whole story that I don't mind how long it takes. I feel it's worth spending some time to cover this topic in enough detail to make it easy to follow and …

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104. 隨便說說：聖誕節 16:35

9M ago16:35

16:35

Hello! This is just a casual episode to wish you all a Merry Christmas and to teach you some words related to Christmas! Enjoy :) Episode page: https://reurl.cc/zlbV2N Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuBy Learn Taiwanese Mandarin

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103. 旅行中遇到的麻煩 (1) 25:39

9M ago25:39

25:39

What kind of problems did you have when you were traveling? In this episode, I talk to my mom about some common troubles many of us have encountered while traveling, and how we solved them. (Listeing comprehension questions included.) Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/E4Kmo0 Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for ea…

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102. 玫瑰少年與LGBTQI 17:37

10M ago17:37

17:37

Taiwan became the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2019. Today, I am going to talk about Taiwan's LGBTQI issues and the progress of Taiwanese society. Episode page： https://reurl.cc/K3y69j Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu…

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101. 適合學中文的電視節目：誰來晚餐 12:39

10M ago12:39

12:39

Taking about a good Taiwanese TV show for Chinese learners: 誰來晚餐（Guess Who）Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/MyaLg4 Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuBy Learn Taiwanese Mandarin

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100. 披薩！ 25:44

10M ago25:44

25:44

An episode about pizza and all the interesting and weird toppings we have in Taiwan, with many useful vocabulary related to foods and pizza flavors. Enjoy! By the way, it's the 100th episode of LTM. 謝謝大家的支持！ Why not leave a comment on Spotify/Apple Podcast about your thoughts after listening to this podcast? :) Episode page: https://reurl.cc/WvndLZ…

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99. 台灣的原住民文化 22:27

10M ago22:27

22:27

An episode about Taiwan's aboriginal culture. Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/GK0E03 Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuBy Learn Taiwanese Mandarin

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98. 家榆日記2: 看動漫 19:59

10M ago19:59

19:59

This is the second episode of the diary series. Listen to me reading a page about my thoughts after watching the anime, Attack on Titan. I wrote this one when I was in high school, which was about ten years ago! ;) Episode page: https://reurl.cc/L6zqV3 Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https…

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97. 雙十一購物節 14:23

11M ago14:23

14:23

An episode about Double Eleven Shopping Festival, with many words related to online shopping. Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/q0qV70 Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuBy Learn Taiwanese Mandarin

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96. 和爸爸聊騎腳踏車環島 26:48

11M ago26:48

26:48

A conversation with my father about his long-distance cycling trip around Taiwan, with lots of vocabulary for cycling and bicycles. As usual, I'll use easy words to explain our conversation. Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/dmA88M Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoff…

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95. 家榆日記1: 陌生電話 17:20

11M ago17:20

17:20

This is the new "diary series"! Listen to me reading out some pages from a diary which I wrote when I was about 13 years old. As usual, words and phrases are explained along the way. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/ZyMexM Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu…

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94. 冬天就是要吃火鍋！ 15:02

11M ago15:02

15:02

Now that fall is turning to winter and the days are becoming shorter and colder, people in Taiwan are putting aside their favorite summer snacks and turning their attention to a popular winter dish, the hot pot! Let's take a look at Taiwan's hotpot culture. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/nLxKOd Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learni…

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93. 忘記帶鑰匙 14:13

11M ago14:13

14:13

What would you do if you left the key inside the house when taking out the trash? What would you do if you locked yourself out, with no cellphone, no wallet? Click in to find out Chiayu's personal experience and learn some real-life language skills! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/0ZajdK Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guide…

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92. 你吃素嗎？ 19:23

11M ago19:23

19:23

Do you know that Taiwan has the world's second highest rate of vegetarianism? In this episode, I am going to talk about vegetarian culture in Taiwan and why vegetarian foods have enjoyed a rapid rise in popularity in recent years. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/r6EOpy Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming…

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91. [新聞]以巴衝突 18:46

12M ago18:46

18:46

This is a news episode. I talk about Israeli–Palestinian conflict using easy to understand descriptions. I also cover words related to wars. This is a sad and serious episode. :( Episode page: https://reurl.cc/QZ592O Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu Support the Show. Becom…

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90. 颱風！ 14:59

12M ago14:59

14:59

An episode about typhoon and its influence to our daily life! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/q0rLzy Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu…

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89. 那些年，我們看過的香港電影 24:01

1y ago24:01

24:01

Talking to 小胖 about Hong Kong movies, which are the childhood memories of many Taiwanese and Asians. Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/4oNdrR Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: ht…

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88. 華人社會的取名文化 23:05

1+ y ago23:05

23:05

In this episode, 家榆 talks about Chinese naming culture. Hope this episode can help you decode names when addressing your Chinese counterpart and also build an awareness of Chinese culture. Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/LAXYy9 Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu Suppor…

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87. 夏天！不要曬黑！？ 26:06

1+ y ago26:06

26:06

This is an episode about summer life in Taiwan, including the explanation for some common questions you might ask, such as "Why people hate getting tanned?" "What you can eat in summer?" Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/mDdKxG Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu Support …

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86. 文學：寫給媽媽的詩《母難日》 21:40

1+ y ago21:40

21:40

Happy Mother's Day! Listen to readings of “Day of Mother's Disaster”, by Yu Guangzhong, a beautiful poem about mother. Includes analysis of the vocabulary and the themes in the poem. Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/NqVmNk Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu Support the …

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85. 台灣年輕人會說台語嗎？ 33:04

1+ y ago33:04

33:04

Do Taiwanese young people speak Taiwanese? Why Taiwanese becomes a dying language? Why , I'll try to answer these questions and introduce to you the history and culture of Taiwanese. I also want to share my favorite Taiwanese song and band with you. Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/o0kjxj Become a member and get extra learning guides for each …

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84. 妹妹的日本之旅(下) 39:57

1+ y ago39:57

39:57

This is the second part of the previous episode "妹妹的日本之旅." This time, we talk about cherry blossoms, hot springs, Kobe beef, and the "Taiwanese-style steak" you can find in night markets here. Enjoy! Episode page: https://reurl.cc/KMgopn Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu Su…

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83. 妹妹的日本之旅(上) 33:54

1+ y ago33:54

33:54

An episode about my sister's trip to Japan! Episode page： https://reurl.cc/LNr7De Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu…

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82. 新聞: ChatGPT和可怕的AI圖片 20:57

1+ y ago20:57

20:57

A news episode about ChatGPT and AI art. Two short news clips and guided listening practice are included. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/6NMNLO Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu Support the Show. Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: http…

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81. 【隨便說說】放假做什麼：看電影、球賽 15:14

1+ y ago15:14

15:14

In this episode, Jiayu shared what she did during the holiday, including watching movies and sports games. Let's learn some vocabulary related to leisure activities.Episode page:https://reurl.cc/d7vedqBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuSupport the Show.Become a member and get …

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【Vocabulary Review】第79集 19:11

1+ y ago19:11

19:11

A casual episode in which I invite 小胖 to play a vocabulary review game with me! It covers some of the words we use in the 79th episode: 華人社會的飲食與文化.I hope you can review the words you've learnt in that episode and have fun at the same time. Enjoy! *This is a Premium Episode! For the members, you can check the transcription in the Learning Guide Post…

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