Talk Taiwanese Mandarin with Abby
Join Abby to explore Taiwan while improving your Mandarin listening skills and learning to talk like a Taiwanese! Each podcast is 100% in Taiwanese Mandarin, best for intermediate to advanced learners. Full transcripts are available on Patreon. Through various topics, the podcast aims to help foreign friends learn Chinese while getting to know Taiwan better.
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133. 《聽海湧 Thiann Hái-íng》 Three Tears in Borneo: Taiwanese TV Series
聊聊《Thiann Hái-íng（聽海湧）》這部台劇。 Talking about the Taiwanese TV series, Three Tears in Borneo.
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132. 《大濛》A Foggy Tale: Taiwanese Film
聊聊《大濛》這部電影，還沒看的快去看吧～ Talking about the Taiwanese movie, A Foggy Tale. Go watch it if you live in Taiwan and haven’t already!
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131. 意想不到的劇變 Life can take a turn anytime
Life updates. Warning: pretty emotional. 聊聊近況，生活在這幾個月有了劇變。註：封面與內容無關(The photo isn't related to the content)
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130. 印度孟買(下) 6 Days in Mumbai: Part Two
Part Two: Talking about my recent trip to Mumbai, India. 下集：分享去孟買六天的經驗。
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129. 印度孟買(上) 6 Days in Mumbai: Part One
分享去孟買六天的經驗。Talking about my recent trip to Mumbai, India.
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128. 閒聊近況 Life updates and some rambling
註：封面與內容無關(The photo isn't related to the content)
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127. 《臺灣漫遊錄》 Taiwan Travelogue: A Taiwanese Novel
Talking about Taiwan Travelogue, a notable work in Taiwanese literature. 聊聊台灣文學作品《臺灣漫遊錄》。
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126. 大港開唱 Megaport Festival
分享我今年去高雄的「大港開唱」音樂祭的經驗。Talking about my experience of going to Megaport Festival, an iconic music festival in Kaohsiung. 💫 Mentioned video & article:
1. 《時代看顧團結的咱》 video by 拍謝少年 Sorry Youth
2. Musicians protest through song at festival in Taiwan
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125. 人之島 (下) Pongso no Tao: (Part 2) A Taiwanese Indigenous Tribe
Part two: talking about my experience of volunteering in Pongso no Tao (Orchid Island), which is home to the Tao people, one of Taiwan’s indigenous tribes. I also share how the then KMT government deceived the Tao people by building a nuclear waste storage site in the island, as well as some thoughts on tourism there.下集，繼續分享我2015年去人之島——蘭嶼，達悟族的部落，當志工一個月的經驗，還有一些對於核廢料場、觀光等的想法。
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124. 人之島 (上) Pongso no Tao (Orchid Island): A Taiwanese Indigenous Tribe (Part 1)
Talking about my experience of volunteering in Pongso no Tao (Orchid Island), which is home to the Tao people, one of Taiwan’s indigenous tribes. 分享我2015年去人之島——蘭嶼，達悟族的部落，當志工一個月的經驗。
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123. 首爾之旅 Wandering in Seoul
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聊聊我秋天時初次的韓國首爾之旅和一些心得感想。Talking about my experience of solo traveling in Seoul, Korea, last autumn and some similarities I found between Korea and Taiwan, especially in history.
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My Final Chinese Graded Reader: The Woman in Red《紅衣女子》
來聊聊我的新書！My latest book,《紅衣女子 The Woman in Red》, is out now! This is my final Chinese graded reader—don’t miss it!
📕Level 2 (500 Unique Characters): Available in both Traditional Chinese & Simplified Chinese Editions
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122. 設立界線 Setting Boundaries
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聊聊什麼是界線以及設立界線的重要性。Let’s talk about setting boundaries and why I think it’s a tricky topic in Taiwan.
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121. 綠島走讀 A Pilgrimage to Green Island: Taiwan's White Terror Prison
分享我今年去綠島參加「人權走讀」的經驗，和白色恐怖受難者一起回到綠島當時的監獄，和我們分享那時發生的事。In this episode, I share my experience visiting Green Island to participate in a "Human Rights Workshop." We visited the former prison with survivors of Taiwan's White Terror, hearing their personal stories about what happened there.
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陳欽生口述歷史,
政治受難者口述歷史｜簡中生
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120. 拆牙套了！ Got my braces off!
Sharing my journey with dental braces and how it feels to finally have them off. 分享戴牙套的經驗以及終於拆掉的心情。
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119. 日本之旅 (2)京都 My Japan Trip(2): Kyoto
In part two of my Japan trip, I talk about what I did and how I felt about Kyoto. 我的日本之旅下集，繼續來聊聊京都。
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118. 日本之旅(1)大阪 My Japan Trip(1): Osaka
Talk about my experience of traveling in Osaka this August. 分享八月去日本大阪旅行的經驗。
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117. 台灣是行人地獄？Is Taiwan A Living Hell for Pedestrians?
聊聊我對於台灣的交通和行人地獄的看法和經驗。 In this episode, I talk about my experiences of being a pedestrian in Taiwan and how unfriendly it is for pedestrians, as well as my thoughts on how it can be improved.
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116. 台北台南生活差異 Living in Taipei vs. Tainan
分享在台南和台北的生活有什麼不一樣（純屬個人經驗）。 Sharing the differences between living in Tainan and Taipei based on my personal experience.
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115. 台灣的教育制度 Education System in Taiwan
In this episode, I talk about what Taiwan's education system is like: a general introduction from preschool to university. 簡單介紹一下台灣的教育制度：從幼兒園到大學的學制。
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114. 聊港片 Nostalgic Hong Kong Movies
Just like many Taiwanese people, I grew up watching 80s-90s Hong Kong movies on TV. In this episode, I’d like to share some of my favorite ones with you. 聊聊那些台灣人從小看到大的80、90年代經典港片。
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113. 必學台語詞 Common Taiwanese Words You Should Know
In this episode, I'll teach you some must-know Taiwanese (aka Taiwanese Hokkien) words, especially some classic Taiwanese foods that no one says in Mandarin. (Textbooks don't teach them either!) 分享一些實用的台語詞（課本不會教的！）
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💡Foods that are said in Taiwane
112. 318運動 Sunflower Movement in Taiwan (2014)
Sunflower Movement(2014), the largest movement since 1990s in Taiwan. I’ll talk about why I chose to participate in the movement 10 years ago, and how this movement influenced me, and its impact on an entire generation of Taiwanese people. 聊聊十年前的318運動（太陽花運動）：當時的我在做什麼、為什麼參加，以及這場運動對我和許多台灣人有什麼影響。
🎵播放歌曲 Music：〈島嶼天光 Island's Sunrise〉— 滅火器(Fire EX.)
🎵Songs I recommend：〈晚安台灣〉、〈海上的人〉
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111. 河內之旅 A Trip to Hanoi
Sharing my recent trip to Hanoi, Vietnam. 聊聊四月初到越南河內旅行的經驗。
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110. 拖延症 Procrastination ft. 日新
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Abby and 日新 discuss whether they consider themselves procrastinators, the reasons behind procrastination, and how they cope with it. 日新和Abby聊聊覺得自
109. 瘦的文化 Thin Culture in Taiwan
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Why are most Taiwanese people, especially women, so obsessed with being "thin"? In this episode, I share my experience and thoughts on this topic. 聊聊「瘦」這件事情，為什麼大部分台灣人這麼愛「瘦」？我分享一下自己的經驗以及對這種現象的看法。
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108.《流麻溝十五號》A Taiwanese Film About Female Political Prisoners in the 1950s
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I share "Untold Herstory," the first Taiwanese film that explores the experiences of female political prisoners jailed in the concentration camp on Green Island during the White Terror period of the 1950s. 聊電影《流麻溝十五號》，台灣第一部描述白色恐怖女性政治犯的歷史電影。
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107. 高敏感 Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?
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聊聊「高敏感」有什麼特徵和優缺點。Let's discuss the traits, strengths, and challenges of being a "Highly Sensitive Person" (HSP).
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106. 台灣的發票文化 Taiwan's Unique Receipt Culture
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In response to a listener's request, I talk about Taiwan's unique receipt lottery culture and important phrases to know when living in Taiwan. 聊聊
105. 聊選舉 Election Culture in Taiwan
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104. 年尾閒聊 A Book that Helped me Resolve my Existential Crisis
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In this year-end ramble, I talk about an interesting book I recently read, and how that surprisingly helped me resolve my existential crisis
103. 被詐騙的經驗 Experience of Being Scammed
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Sharing my experience of being scammed while buying a concert ticket in Australia and eventually getting my money back. 分享我在澳洲買演唱會票被詐騙、最後竟然還
102.《九槍》A Documentary About Migrant Workers in Taiwan
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分享《九槍》這部探討移工議題的紀錄片。Sharing a Taiwanese documentary I recently watched, "And Miles to Go Before I Sleep," which uses an incident as a way to
101. 感冒/身體不舒服 Catching the Flu
聊最近感冒/身體不舒服的經驗。Talking about my recent experience of catching the flu and not feeling well, as well as discussing some common symptoms.
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100. 《亞細亞的孤兒》Taiwanese Literature: Orphan of Asia
聊台灣文學作品《亞細亞的孤兒》。In this new series, I’m going to talk about some Taiwanese literature works. Today’s book: Orphan of Asia by Wu Chuo-liu(1900-1976). He was born into Japanese-controlled Taiwan, when being Taiwanese was — complicated. He explores this muddled identity in the book. Interestingly, he wrote “Orphan of Asia” in Japanese. It was later translated to Chinese, and English.
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99. 聊漫畫 Manga Recommendations
分享一些我看過的漫畫。 Talking about some manga I read growing up.
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📍The manga titles I mentioned on the podcast
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98. 清邁之旅 Slow Travel in Chiang Mai
Sharing my recent trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand. 分享我到清邁旅行三個禮拜的經驗。
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97. 剪頭髮 Getting A Haircut in Taiwan
聊聊剪頭髮這件事以及各種剪髮經驗。In this episode, I share my experience with getting a haircut in Taiwan. I also talk about making reservations, asking about prices, as well as my experience with different types and price points of haircut places in Taiwan, ranging from the extremely cheap to the more high-end.
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96. (下)聊我們討厭台灣的什麼 Part 2: Things We Hate About Taiwan ft. 日新
Following their conversation on what they love about Taiwan, Abby and 日新 discuss what they find unpleasant about the country. 繼上集和日新聊了我們喜歡台灣的原因，這集來討論我們不喜歡台灣的什麼。
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95. (上)愛台灣的原因 Part 1: Things We Love about Taiwan ft. 日新
Abby and 日新 talk about what they love about Taiwan. Abby和日新聊聊他們喜歡台灣的什麼——分別以在地台灣人和台灣新住民（美國人）的角度。
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94. 推薦幾部台劇 Taiwanese TV Show Recommendations
I share some Taiwanese shows that I've watched and enjoyed. 分享幾部我覺得好看的台劇：《國際橋牌社(Island Nation)》、《人選之人—造浪者(Wave Makers)》, and more!
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93. 在國外受傷 Getting Injured in Australia
I share my experience of biking around Melbourne, the time I got hurt, and my experience in getting help. 我分享自己在國外騎腳踏車摔傷的經驗。
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92. 甜湯 Dessert Soups
I share three classic dessert soups I love: sweet red bean soup, sweet mung bean soup and sweet potato ginger soup. 聊聊我最愛的經典甜湯：紅豆湯、綠豆湯、地瓜薑湯。
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91. 台灣血淚史(2) Taiwan’s Painful Road to Democracy
In part two about Taiwan’s tragic journey to democracy, I continue to talk about the Formosa Incident(1979), Dr. Chen Wen-chen Incident(1981), and Nylon Cheng’s self-immolation for freedom of speech(1989). 接續上集討論台灣悲傷的歷史，這集繼續來談談台灣迎向民主之前的一些悲慘事件：解嚴前的美麗島事件、陳文成事件、鄭南榕為爭取百分之百言論自由而自焚。
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90. 台灣血淚史(1) Taiwan’s Tragic History: Colonialism, 228 and the White Terror
In this episode I talk about the contemporary history of Taiwan, which covers Japanese colonialism(1895-1945), the KMT (aka Chinese Nationalist Party)’s brutal rule: 228 Massacre(1947) and 38-year-long martial law period (aka the White Terror, 1947-1987). I also discuss the complexity of Taiwanese people’s identity. 本集談談台灣悲慘的歷史：日本殖民時期、國民黨來台後的228事件大屠殺、長達三十八年的戒嚴/白色恐怖時期，以及台灣人複雜的身份認同。
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89. (下)如何變得比較樂觀 Part Two: How to Be More Optimistic? ft. Olga
I released a new book: *The Robin Hood of Taiwan: Liao Tian-Ding *! 我的新書：《廖添丁》！ ✔️ Level 2: Only uses 500 unique characters. ✔️ Available in simplified and traditional Chinese! ⭐ Check out the book Talktaiwanesemandarin.com/liao-tian-ding
In part two about optimism and pessimism, Olga and Abby continue to discuss how to be more optimistic, and what it really means to love and accept yourself.
接續
88. (上) 樂觀還是悲觀 Part One: Optimistic or Pessimistic? ft. Olga
I released a new book: 《廖添丁》The Robin Hood of Taiwan: Liao Tian-Ding! Check out the book and use the code 'podcast' to get 10% off! (Valid til Mar 17 2023)Talktaiwanesemandarin.com/liao-tian-ding
Olga and Abby talk about whether they see themselves as more of an optimist or a pessimist, and what optimists and pessimists do when it comes to careers and relationships.
Olga和Abby聊聊：認為自己是樂觀還是悲觀的人？在職涯
Taiwanese Folktale -- Liao Tian-Ding: The Robin Hood of Taiwan 《廖添丁》
I released a new book! 我的新書《廖添丁》出了！ A Taiwanese folktale based on a true story — Liao Tian-Ding. ⭐ Check out the book and use the code 'podcast' to get** 10% off**! *(Valid til Mar 17 2023)* https://talktaiwanesemandarin.com/liao-tian-ding/
📖 Liao Tian-Ding: A legendary hero and the most wanted outlaw during Taiwan under Japanese rule, Liao Tian-Ding was known for employing his amazing Kung fu sk
87. 你有完美主義嗎? Are You a Perfectionist?
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Are you a secret perfectionist? In this episode, I share 7 signs of perfectionism as well as my personal experience. 你有完美主義但是自己沒發現嗎？我來聊聊自己的經驗、分享七項完美主義者的特質。
1. Being Highly Critical; 2. Having Unr
86. 紐約 24 hours in NYC
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Join me for a day trip through New York City: seeing a Broadway show for the first time, wandering Brooklyn at night, and having a 'bad trip'. 聊聊我初次的美國行之紐約一日遊， 第一次去看百老匯、夜裡在布魯克林閒晃，還有一場意外的迷幻之旅。
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85. 斷捨離 The Art of Leaving
In the last episode of the year, I'd like to share a lesson I've learned. It's about sorting through and re-evaluating your relationships, and, if need be, letting them go. 今年最後一集， 想聊聊我對於「斷捨離」這個概念更深層的體悟：關係的斷捨離。
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84. 找工作 Job Hunting in Taiwan ft. 小伊
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小伊 talks to Abby about his experience with job hunting in Taiwan. They also discuss what their ideal job would be, ridiculous job interviews they’ve had, and problems with Taiwan’s job market. A lot of this episode is just Abby ranting (about the job market) lol 小伊和Abby聊聊他們找工作的經驗、誇張的面試問題、台灣求職環境的問題。不小心變成
83. 貴人散步 LUCfest Music Festival
Sharing my experience with this year's LUCfest -- a unique music festival in Tainan, Taiwan. 分享我今年去「貴人散步」音樂祭的經驗。
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82. 去跳舞吧 Learning Dance in Taipei ft. Olga
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Olga talks to Abby about her experience with learning Swing dance in Taipei. They also discuss the dance scene in Taiwan. Olga分享了她學Swing（搖擺舞）的經驗。
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Chinese Novel: Lost in Translation 咖啡店愛情故事 - Graded Reader
My second Chinese Graded Reader: Lost in Translation is finally out! It's a romance novel based on a true story -- best for intermediate learners. 我的第二本中文分級讀物來了！
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(00:46) What is this book about 故事簡介
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81. 地震 Earthquakes in Taiwan
Talking about my experiences with earthquakes and 3 major earthquakes in Taiwan: 921 earthquake, 2016 southern Taiwan earthquake, and 2022 Taitung earthquakes. 聊我關於地震的經驗和台灣近幾十年來最嚴重的三場地震：921大地震(1999)、高雄美濃地震 (2016)、台東 (2022) 。
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80. 最討厭的科目 My Least Favorite School Subject
Talking about the subject I hated the most in school and how cruel the teachers used to be :( 來聊聊以前在小學和國中我最討厭的科目，還有以前的學校和老師是如何摧殘小孩的求知慾。
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79. 台灣三十年來的改變、和英國的文化差異 Interview with Rob - 2
Rob talks about how Taiwan has changed since moving here in 1993. He also talks about the cultural differences between Taiwan and the UK and how Taiwan has influenced him. 訪問Rob的下集：Rob和我們分享他從1993年來台，這三十年來台灣歷經的各種變化。還聊到和英國的文化差異、來台後自己受到的影響。PS, This interview was recorded in a cafe so the audio quality isn't as good as usual 🙏
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78. 在台南30年的英國人 Interview with Rob - 1
Rob came to Taiwan from the UK in 1993. Since then, he has been living in Tainan. In this episode, he talks about what brought him to Taiwan and why he chose to make Taiwan his home. He also shares how he learned Chinese in the 90s. PS, This interview was recorded in a cafe so the audio quality isn't as good as usual 🙏 Rob和我們分享當初為何大學一畢業就來到台灣、在台南定居至今，還有二、三十年前是怎麼學語言的。 PS, 這集訪問是在外面錄的，所以音質沒那麼好，很在意音質的朋
77. 《時代革命》Revolution of Our Time (and Taiwan-China Tensions)
I recommend the Hong Kong documentary: Revolution of Our Times. I also talk about my thoughts on the tension between Taiwan and China. 分享我看香港紀錄片《時代革命》的想法，以及對於台灣和中國間的緊張關係的想法。
(00:50) 電影介紹 Introduction
(02:59) 我看這部電影的感想 How I feel about this movie and my experience in the movement
(08:20) 台灣和中國的緊張關係 Taiwan-China Tensions
(09:33) 我會擔心戰爭嗎？ Are Taiwanese worried about China's threat of
76. 租房子 Apartment Hunting in Taiwan
Sharing my experiences with apartment hunting, and renting an apartment in Taipei/Taiwan. 分享在台北/台灣租房子的經驗。
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75. 共享單車＆共享機車 Bike & Scooter Sharing in Taiwan
In this episode, I'm sharing my experiences with bike and scooter sharing systems in Taiwan. 分享我使用台灣的共享單車和共享機車的經驗。
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(01:05) Bike Share in Taiwan 共享單車
(03:33) Riding a Scooter in Taiwan 在台灣騎車的感想
(07:33) How Scooter Sharing Works & My Experience 第一次租共享機車
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Taiwanese Folktale：The Tiger Aunt 虎姑婆 | Chinese Graded Reader
🎉 I just published our first Chinese Graded Reader: The Tiger Aunt! It's based on the famous Taiwanese folk tale - The Grandaunt Tiger(虎姑婆 Hǔgūpó). Most Taiwanese people grow up hearing this story.
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74. 去早市買菜 Shopping at a Traditional Market
In this episode, I talk about my experience and the benefits of shopping at a traditional market in Taiwan, and teach you some useful Taiwanese phrases for shopping. Also an update: After thinking about it for a while, I've decided to switch to an episode every two weeks. Producing an episode a week is really tiring, and I'm starting to burn out. I want to maintain quality and my sanity by making
73. 斜槓 Slang: Slash/ Multiple careers
In this episode, I talk about what “斜槓” means and why some people choose to have multiple careers. I also share my experience. 為什麼現在的年輕人選擇斜槓呢？身為斜槓青年有什麼優缺點？我來分享我的經驗和想法。PS 之前錄的那一集已下架，但可以看逐字稿
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72. 在國外交朋友、練語言 How to practice Chinese by making local friends
When you study or work in Taiwan, how do you make local friends to practice Chinese with? Listen to this episode to find out.回答聽眾的來信：外國人在台灣要怎麼認識台灣朋友和練習中文？分享其他聽眾朋友和我的經驗。
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71. 探索老臺北：加蚋子 Explore Taipei: Gara ft. Olga
Olga talks to Abby about her hometown: Gara(Taiwanese: Ka-la̍h-á), which is South Wanhua, Taipei. 友人Olga來和我們聊聊她的家鄉——位於台北萬華的加蚋(ㄌㄚˋ)子。
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70. 做惡夢 Having Nightmares
Let's talk about dreams and nightmares. 聊聊我最近做惡夢的經驗。
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69. 春日閒聊 A Spring Ramble
A spring ramble in which I talk about spring weather in Taiwan and going to an interesting music festival in a coastal village in Southern Taiwan. 和大家閒聊一下近況：台灣春天的天氣、參加了一場很特別的音樂祭——蚵寮漁村小搖滾。
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68. 理性還是感性 Rational or Emotional ft. 我姐
Are you more of a rational or emotional thinker? Abby and her sister talk about whether they are emotional or rational. 我和我姐聊聊我們認為自己是理性還是感性的人、感性和理性有什麼特質。
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67. 戴牙套 Wearing Dental Braces | 6 Minute Chinese
Talking about my experience with braces. 分享我戴牙套的經驗。
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66. Bringing Taiwanese arts and culture to the U.S ft. Chantelle from Asiania
Chantelle來和我們聊如何透過Asiania的平台幫助台灣創作者推廣台灣的文化和藝術到北美。Asiania's CEO Chantelle Lin talks about how to bring Taiwanese arts and culture to the U.S in an innovative way. PS: The conversation is in Chinese. 這集是中文，只是英文標題太長我就不想想中文標題了 XD
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65. 便利商店 Convenience Store Culture in Taiwan
Did you know that Taiwan has the second-highest convenience store density in the world? Why do Taiwanese people rely on 7-11s and Family Mart so much? Listen to this episode to find out! 你知道台灣的便利商店密度是全世界第二高嗎？台灣的便利商店有什麼特別的？來聊聊台灣的便利商店文化吧！A special shout out to my patron Aron for suggesting this topic :)
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64. 《返校》Taiwanese Game/TV Series: Detention
Share a good Taiwanese game *Detention, *which has been adapted into a film and a TV series. 分享一款台灣遊戲《返校》，及同名影集和電影。
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*The Song I Play at the end：《雨夜花》-** 鄧麗君**
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63. 虎年 Tiger Year Edition
You might know that 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. But did you know the superstitions about people born in the year of the Tiger? In this episode, we are talking about Lunar New Year traditions in Taiwan - 安太歲(An Tai Sui) and some old taboos. This is the end of Season 3. 第三季最後一集—分享一些虎年的迷信和我對於安太歲的印象。
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62. 聊焦慮 All About Anxiety ft. 小伊
小伊 and Abby talk about their experiences with anxiety. They discuss what causes anxiety, and how they feel and what they do when they are anxious. 兩個容易焦慮的人——小伊和Abby來聊聊自己焦慮的經驗。我們討論了焦慮的原因、焦慮的時候會做什麼，還有焦慮發生時的感受。
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(01:25) 焦慮的來源 Where anx
61. 台劇《若是一個人》Taiwanese Drama: I, Myself
Share a Taiwanese drama I've watched and really like. 分享一部前陣子看了很喜歡的台劇《若是一個人》，誠心推薦。
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The Song I Play：椅子樂團 The Chairs - Maybe Maybe ｜Listen on YouTube:* https://youtu.be/Tnp0DySxH7s*
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60. 跟團 vs 自助旅行 Guided Tours vs Independent Travel ft. 我姐
Do you prefer to travel solo or with groups? Abby and her sister talk about their experiences traveling in Thailand, both by themselves and in groups. They also share some funny stories—they almost missed a flight! 你出國喜歡跟團還是自助旅行呢？我跟我姐聊去泰國跟團的經驗、自助旅行遇到的好笑事情。這集我笑得有點多 XD
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59. 我聽的台灣podcasts 6 Taiwan Podcasts I Listen To
Share 6 Taiwanese podcasts I've listened to and like (as a podcaster and a picky listener?). They are good for upper-intermediate to advanced Chinese listening practice. 應聽眾要求，分享幾個我聽過、覺得不錯的台灣podcasts節目給你們。
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57. 秋日閒聊 An Autumn Ramble
A rambling episode of me sharing about what I've been up to lately, including going to a music festival and events, joining a book club, taking drawing classes, and more. 和大家分享我最近做了什麼，參加了久違的音樂祭、參加讀書會、開始學畫畫…等等。
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