Howto.Zhongwen好土中文

Jan 22 2025 172 ep. 14 mins 11
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Howto.Zhongwen (好土中文) is a podcast for immersing yourself in authentic Chinese, hosted by 3 experienced Chinese language teachers, Lisa, Joanne, and April. We will discuss various interesting topics in our podcasts: life, news, opinions, the culture relate to Taiwan, and intriguing language usages. We believe learners' Chinese proficiency will be improved via learning meaningful content from native speakers. New episodes on every Wednesday. You are very welcome to join and interact with us. Please subscribe to 好土中文. Follow us on FB/IG: Howto.zhongwen.

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Ep. 170- Sense of Era <年代感>

Jan 22 2025 16 mins  
Whether it’s through language, clothing, or music, a person’s "sense of era" and "cultural bubble" often shine through. Even within the same language, people from different generations tend to use words and expressions differently. If you truly want to understand someone, you must first understand the language and expressions they are accustomed to. Do you w

Ep. 169- Slow travel. <軟旅行>

Dec 24 2024 15 mins  
Do you prefer a packed, fast-paced itinerary, or a slower, more mindful "slow travel" experience? If you're tired of planning detailed schedules or no longer want to rush through attractions without truly experiencing them, maybe it's time to plan a slow travel journey! 你喜歡行程豐富的充實旅行，還是放慢速度關注感受的「軟旅行」？如果厭煩了規劃�

Ep. 168 - Online friends <網友>

Dec 18 2024 15 mins  
How many "online friends" do you have? Have you ever met your online friends in person? Do they look or act like you imagined? Joanne and April are online friends who have been recording together all this time but have never met in real life! What does it feel like to be so familiar yet so unfamiliar after so many years? Come listen to how we view "online friends"! 你有多少「�

Ep. 167- <好土Café 6> Feelings about graduating

Dec 06 2024 18 mins  
In this episode, April and three American students discuss what it is like to be a senior in college. Topics include how the students feel about graduating, their plans after graduation, and struggles they have as fourth year students. 在這一集中，April 和三位美國學生一起聊聊大學四年級學生對畢業的感覺。除了討論對畢業後的感覺以外，還說�

Ep. 166- <好土Café 5> Thanksgiving

Nov 26 2024 14 mins  
In this episode, April and Julia dive into the special celebration of Thanksgiving! We discuss classic Thanksgiving foods like turkey, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce, as well as fun traditions such as Black Friday and family dinners. Additionally, we explore the history of Thanksgiving, touching on its controversies, and compare it with Christmas. To wrap things up,

Ep. 165- Writing Chinese characters. <寫字>

Nov 12 2024 13 mins  
Is writing Chinese characters difficult for you? In fact, for people in Taiwan, writing characters isn’t that easy either. Native speakers spend a lot of time practicing the skill of writing characters and trying to memorize them. Nowadays, even though people type more than they write characters by hand, it can still be a calming and therapeutic activity 你喜歡寫字嗎？對

Ep. 164- Staying Up Late. <熬夜>

Oct 15 2024 14 mins  
Is it the middle of the night where you are now? Many people enjoy a bit of personal time before bed, and sometimes, if they enjoy it for too long, it turns into staying up late. Why is it that more and more modern people are staying up late? Do you like doing things when the night is quiet? Listen to Howto.zhongwen podcast, turn off the lights, and quietly listen to an episode. Le

Ep. 163- The Art of Saying No.<拒絕的藝術>

Oct 08 2024 15 mins  
Being rejected always feels uncomfortable, but rejecting others is an art. Do you know how to say no? Can you refuse someone without making them feel upset? Let’s explore the art of rejection together! 被拒絕總是讓人難受，而拒絕人則是一門藝術。你懂得拒絕嗎？你能在拒絕別人的同時，還讓對方不感覺到不愉快嗎？讓我們一起研究拒

Ep. 162- No appetite. <沒胃口>

Sep 24 2024 13 mins  
The summer heat often leaves people without an appetite. Besides enjoying some cold, tangy, and spicy dishes, what else can you do? Do you try your best to stimulate your appetite, or just snack on random things and skip meals altogether? Let's rediscover our appetite! 夏天天氣好熱，常常讓人沒有胃口。這時候除了可以吃些冰冰涼涼、酸酸辣辣的菜，還

Ep. 161- Stickers <貼圖>

Sep 17 2024 14 mins  
Do you like collecting various stickers? Do you buy them or download free ones? Stickers can help add 'warmth' beyond just text, allowing your messages to express more of your personality and emotions, making chatting more fun. Just remember to choose the right audience and timing when using stickers, so you don't accidentally cause unnecessary misunderstandings! 你�