Talk Taiwanese Mandarin with Abby

Talking about Taiwan Travelogue, a notable work in Taiwanese literature. 聊聊台灣文學作品《臺灣漫遊錄》。

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.

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，繼繻分享我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。

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。

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!

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.

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。

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。

Talk about my experience of traveling in Osaka this August. 分享八月去日本大阪旅行的經驗。

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.

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.

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。

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。

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!) 分享一些超實用、中文課本不會教的的台語詞！

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。

Sharing my recent trip to Hanoi, Vietnam. 聊聊四月初到越南河內旅行的經驗。 ✨Get daily stories in Chinese for your level at Maayot: https://www.maayot.com

✨Get daily stories in Chinese for your level at Maayot: https://www.maayot.com?via=abby 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。

✨Get daily stories in Chinese for your level at Maayot: https://www.maayot.com?via=abby 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。

✨Get daily stories in Chinese for your level at Maayot: https://www.maayot.com?via=abby 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。

✨Get daily stories in Chinese for your level at Maayot: https://www.maayot.com?via=abby 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。

✨Get daily stories in Chinese for your level at Maayot: https://www.maayot.com?via=abby 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).

✨Get daily stories in Chinese for your level at Maayot: https://www.maayot.com?via=abby 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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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.

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.

下載 KKTV App，享受免費好劇與最優質的追劇體驗10/20 前，登入 App 抽 iPad ➟ https://link.fstry.me/3tpWgz8 —— 以上為 Firstory DAI 動態廣告 —— 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.

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.

開放世界動作遊戲《原神》三週年全新改版！立即登入領取1600原石與十連抽~ https://go.fstry.me/3EVA9TJ —— 以上為 Firstory DAI 動態廣告 —— 分享一些我看過的漫畫。 Talking about some manga I read growing up.

分享一些我看過的漫畫。 Talking about some manga I read growing up.

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Sharing my recent trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand. 分享我到清邁旅行三個禮拜的經驗。 Access this full, member-only episode (& PDF transcript) on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TalkTaiwaneseMandarin

播你所想，收你所值，最方便的廣告分潤、會員贊助系統，Firstory，你的 Podcast 創作基地！立即開始：https://link.fstry.me/43ON4AM —— 以上為 Firstory DAI 動態廣告 —— 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.

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.

Following their conversation on what they love about Taiwan, Abby and Rishi discuss what they find unpleasant about the country. 繼上集和Rishi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。

Following their conversation on what they love about Taiwan, Abby and Rishi discuss what they find unpleasant about the country. 繼上集和Rishi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。

Abby and Rishi talk about what they love about Taiwan. Abby和Rishi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。

Abby and Rishi talk about what they love about Taiwan. Abby和Rishi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。

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!