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"Tâi-gí Made Easy" is your quick guide to mastering all things Tâi-gí! Each episode clocks in at just 8 minutes, packed with language lessons and fascinating insights. In every episode, you'll not only pick up the language but also delve into unique cultural phenomena specific to Tâi-gí.
"Tâi-gí Made Easy" was created by Ching-en Chiou in 2024.
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- LGBTQ+ terms in Tâi-gí · Stagione 1 Episodio 139The Taipei LGBTQ+ Pride parade is back this weekend. The parade this year will start and end at Taipei City Hall Plaza on Saturday, October 31. This week, we’ll learn a few words…
- There's a Typhoon in October! · Stagione 1 Episodio 138Typhoon Champi is hitting Taiwan from this Friday to Saturday. A Typhoon in October is atypical and quite surprising! Therefore, this week, we’ll learn a few words about typhoons…
- Cutlery in Tâi-gí · Stagione 1 Episodio 137Food plays an important role in Taiwanese daily life. Therefore, it is useful to know the names of the utensils we use at the table. This week, we’ll learn a few words for…
- National Day in Tâi-gí · Stagione 1 Episodio 136On October 10, also known as Double Ten Day, people in Taiwan celebrate our National Day! This year, aside from the ceremony in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei, there…
- Stop scrolling: Crowd Lu's warning in Tâi-gí · Stagione 1 Episodio 135This week, we’re listening to “Smart Phone I” (手機仔（一）) by Taiwanese singer Crowd Lu (盧廣仲). Released in 2016, it’s a Tâi-gí track complaining about phone addiction. Join us to…
- Teachers' Day related Tâi-gí words · Stagione 1 Episodio 134Do you still remember your teachers? Teachers' Day in Taiwan is just around the corner! This day is celebrated annually on 28 September, which marks the birth anniversary of the…
- Kitchenware in Tâi-gí · Stagione 1 Episodio 133Do you like cooking? When I was a child, I used to stay in the kitchen with my grandmother watching her making all the traditional Taiwanese dishes. This week, we’ll learn a few…
- Fingers in Tâi-gí · Stagione 1 Episodio 132Have you ever taken a close look at your fingers? Are they beautiful or ugly? In fact, an ugly finger is the ring finger in Tâi-g. This week, we’ll learn how to name our fingers…
- Just be happy! · Stagione 1 Episodio 131Life can be complicated, can’t it? We worry about what other people think, complain that we don’t have enough, and sometimes even turn the things we want into new stress. Today…
- Taiwanese Breakfast in Tâi-gí · Stagione 1 Episodio 130As an island known for its delicious food, Taiwan believes that a great meal starts with the first meal of the day. This week, we’ll learn some Tâi-gí words related to breakfast…
- Shaved Ice and its Toppings in Tâi-gí · Stagione 1 Episodio 129Summer is coming to an end! However, the temperature is still pretty high in Taiwan recently. Shaved ice is one of the most traditional Taiwanese snacks during hot days. This…
- Goodnight! Formosa! · Stagione 1 Episodio 128How will you express your care for your homeland through music? Today, we're listening to Goodnight! Formosa! (晚安台灣) by the beloved punk rock band Fire Ex. Let's learn a few…
- Cars in Tâi-gí · Stagione 1 Episodio 127What does your car look like? Is it a truck, or a taxi? This week, we’ll talk about how we name different cars in Tâi-gí. ●Words to know: 1. 烏頭仔車 oo-thâu-á-tshia (n.) luxurious…
- Renting a House in Tâi-gí · Stagione 1 Episodio 126Have you ever rented a house? With Jocelyn joining us this week, we’ll talk about the essential words for apartment hunting in Tâi-gí. ●Words to know: 1. 稅厝 suè-tshù (v.) rent a…
- Praying in Tâi-gí · Stagione 1 Episodio 125Did you know that temple visits are a significant aspect of everyday life in Taiwan? This week, Wanson is joined by Rosie to discuss the temple culture and how people pay respect…
- Chinese Zodiac Animals in Tâi-gí (Part 2) · Stagione 1 Episodio 124Did you know that each year in Taiwan is traditionally assigned with an animal to represent? Since we’ve learned the first six animals of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals in Tâi-gí…
- Chinese Zodiac Animals in Tâi-gí (Part 1) · Stagione 1 Episodio 123Did you know that each year in Taiwan is traditionally associated with an animal to represent it? This week, we’ll learn about the 12 Chinese zodiac animals in Tâi-gí. ●Words to…
- Summer Fruits in Tâi-gí · Stagione 1 Episodio 122Summer is one of the best times to get fruits in Taiwan! In fact, between June and September, local fruits are usually juicier and sweeter. This week, we’ll learn about Taiwan's…
- Marching forward for your dreams! · Stagione 1 Episodio 121Today, we're listening to one of the most iconic songs in Taiwanese popular music: Marching Forward (向前走) by Lim Giong (林強). Released in 1990, the song became an anthem for a new…
- Body Parts in Tâi-gí (Part 4) · Stagione 1 Episodio 120Body parts are one of the most frequently used words when talking to people in Tâi-gí. This week, we’ll learn some words to describe the lower part of your body in Tâi-gí. ●Words…
