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ICRT News Bites gives junior high school students a tasty serving of English with local and international news from around the world! Brought to you by ICRT and the K-12 Education Administration of the Ministry of Education, News Bites stories are written and recorded by the ICRT News Team, and uploaded on weekdays during Taiwan’s school semesters.
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Bite-size Taiwanese is a podcast giving you a taste of real, everyday Taiwanese. Co-hosts Phil & Alan will guide you through the ins and outs of the Taiwanese language (Southern Min/Hokkien) with light-hearted, fun (and sometimes funny) conversations on how it’s used in Taiwan. The Elementary podcast is geared towards those who already have a background in the language and expands on useful, commonly heard phrases. Listen to our other podcasts: Bite-size | Newbie, Bite-size | Pronounce it li ...
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Bite-size Taiwanese is a podcast giving you a taste of real, everyday Taiwanese. Co-hosts Phil & Alan will guide you through the ins and outs of the Taiwanese language (Southern Min/Hokkien) with light-hearted, fun (and occasionally funny) conversations on how it’s used in Taiwan. Pronounce it like a Pro is a 10-episode series geared towards improving Taiwanese pronunciation focusing on common problem areas for English speakers. Try our other podcasts too: Bite-size | Newbie, Bite-size | Ele ...
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Bite-size Taiwanese is a podcast giving you a taste of real, everyday Taiwanese. Co-hosts Phil & Alan will guide you through the ins and outs of the Taiwanese language (Southern Min/Hokkien) with light-hearted, fun (and occasionally funny) conversations on how it’s used in Taiwan. The Newbie podcast is geared towards newcomers to this language and will handily equip visitors with basic survival Taiwanese skills. Listen to our other podcasts: Bite-size | Elementary, Bite-size | Pronounce it l ...
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Improve your English with the ICRT News Team! Here you will find useful expressions and vocabulary from the news to help you better understand what's happening around the world, and speak like a pro. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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In today's News Bites: A sssssurprise at the laundromat, and a bouncy new star at a Thai zoo! And in today's Tasty Tidbit…some fun animal puns. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, an…
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In today's News Bites: Taiwan wins big at an international skills competition and an island is looking for a rat… one rat! And in today's Tasty Tidbit… a rap group in South Korea raps about farm life! But that's not the most surprising thing about them… Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting ne…
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In today's News Bites: Taiwan's largest land crab species, and a Norwegian princess marries an American shaman. And in today's Tasty Tidbit…Pies! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd liketo share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, a…
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In today's News Bites: History hiding in plain sight, and the Apache trout makes a comeback. And in today's Tasty Tidbit…fast-growing babies! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and …
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In today's News Bites: Pineapple leaves turn into clothes, and an asteroid turns into a second moon. And today's Tasty Tidbit is out-of-this-world! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw…
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In today's News Bites: A sushi restaurant sues a customer, and a mega den of rattlesnakes. Eww! And in today's Tasty Tidbit…the Eiffel Tower in France never rusts. Ever wondered why? Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Ta…
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In today's News Bites: Keeping macaques at a safe distance, and changing the Notre Dame. And in today's Tasty Tidbit: some monkey jokes! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you m…
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In today's News Bites: Taiwan has plans to make the internet safer, and scientists find more victims in a historic ruin. And in today's Tasty Tidbit…a secret language only twins can understand! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send…
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In today's News Bites: More help for homeless animals, and the whole bean goes in the bar! And in today's Tasty Tidbit...some dog jokes. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you m…
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In today's News Bites: A workshop in Taiwan turns plastic waste into sunglasses, and the Paris mayor wants to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower! And in today's Tasty Tidbit… did you eat your vegetables at lunch? Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, r…
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In today's News Bites: Taiwan introduces a ban on animal performances, and living with tigers! And in today's Tasty Tidbit…some fearful things. Click here to see the full episode transcript. ----- If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.…
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So, in today's News Bites: Taiwanese tourists like to travel to Japan the most, with over 3 million traveling there in 2023. Interestingly, Taiwan is also a popular destination for Japanese tourists, ranking second in a recent survey. They’re attracted by the short flight distance, delicious Taiwanese food, among others. ___________________________…
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In today's News Bites, A man’s curiosity led to a new eco-friendly fabric. It is made from recycled oyster shells and plastic bottles. People who wear clothes made from this fabric stay comfortable, warm, and dry. --- And... A man was bored during the pandemic, so he started collecting trading cards. A woman showed him her father’s huge collection.…
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In today’s News Bites: The Ministry of Environment in Taiwan is launching a campaign to address the issue of cigarette butts littering the environment. The campaign involves installing cigarette waste bins in public areas and enforcing stricter penalties for littering. The goal is to encourage smokers to dispose of their cigarette butts responsibly…
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In today’s News Bites... Taiwan’s first home-built satellite, Triton, is helping scientists predict heavy rain more accurately. Each day, Triton gathers information, which scientists turn into wind speed reports. The Central Weather Administration already uses Triton’s wind and wave data to help forecast weather, especially during storms. --- And, …
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In today's News Bites: High-risk drivers in Taiwan are going to get shorter licenses. Drivers who had their license revoked can only apply for a 1- or 2-year license. They will also go through a 6-year observation period. _________________________________________________ And... Turning cities into sponges can help fight flooding. Sponge cities can …
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Hello! And welcome back to another episode of News Bites. I’m Paz Bueno. And I’m Nancy Sun. We have some good news and bad news for you today: Taiwan’s wind farms are super-efficient, and breaking a 400-year heat record. And in today’s Tasty Tidbit…self-aware animals! Let’s check it out. ________________________________ 台灣離岸風電達新高 Taiwan’s Offshore …
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Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Kelly Kimura. In today's stories, top night markets for international visitors, and a big bird takes over the New York skyline. And in today's Tasty Tidbit, one student from New Taipei tells us all about a strange animal! Stay tuned for more on those stories! ______________…
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Hello and welcome back to another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Jacob Ingram. Today's stories… Taiwan takes top marks for invention, and fans keep quiet for these sports. And in today's Tasty Tidbit…. Water that's boiling AND freezing? All that and more, coming up next! ________________________________ 台東國小生獲達文西發明展金牌獎 Taiwan Takes T…
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Hi everybody, it's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Kelly Kimura. In today's stories, a delicious reason to travel, and new ways to build with dirt. Let's get started! ________________________________ 國內遊客重視美食 Domestic Tourists More Interested in Food When you travel, what is your reason for visiting a place? Is it the…
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Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Kelly Kimura… And I'm Paz Bueno. Coming up next in today's news: The world's most sustainable companies include Taiwanese companies and sea lions help scientists help them! And in today's Tasty Tidbit…a university student uses Rubik's Cubes to what? Stay tuned for more on those stories! _____…
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Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Kelly Kimura. In today's episode, we'll be talking about probiotics and fossils! And for today's Tasty Tidbit: Imagine bringing your very own pet bear to school! Stay tuned for those stories. ________________________________ 雲林水稻田添加益生菌以減少溫室氣體 Yunlin Officials Add Pr…
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Hello and welcome back to another episode of News Bites! I'm Paz Bueno. And I'm Brody Halverson. Today's stories… Taiwan's gender income gap, and the European Union uses more renewable energy. And in today's Tasty Tidbit…a world record for counting. Let's find out! ________________________________ 男女平均所得差距1.6倍 創11年來新高 Gender Income Gap Reaches 1.6 …
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Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Kelly Kimura. A new home for strays, and a swap for a dangerous snack. Then in today's Tasty Tidbit, the surprising origin of ketchup! All that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 台北市建造新動物之家 Taipei Building New Animal Shelter Stray animals (流浪動物)…
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Welcome back to another episode of News Bites! I'm Paz Bueno. And I'm Brody Halverson. In today's news: An HSR extension will be decided by year's end, and why Europe has become an epicenter for anti-tourism this summer. And in today's Tasty Tidbit… what's the shortest airplane trip you can take? Stay tuned for more on those stories, coming up next…
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Hi everybody, welcome back! It's time for a brand new episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Brody Halverson. In today's stories, social media causes anxiety among Taiwanese teens, and an emotional support alligator Wally brings joy to his community! Let's get started! ________________________________ 台灣青少年的身體形象焦慮 Body Image Anxiety Among Ta…
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Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Nancy Sun. Coming up next in today's news: Lugang Dizangwang Temple is being restored, and Caesar salad turns 100 years old. And in today's Tasty Tidbit: Ice-cream cones were invented by accident! Stay tuned for more on those stories! ____________________________________…
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Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Kelly Kimura. In today's episode we'll be talking about healthy eating and Britain's King Charles giving a royal title to a goat. And for today's Tasty Tidbit: Pound Cakes! Stay tuned for those stories. ________________________________ 健康飲食和運動可降低感冒的機會 Healthy Eating…
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Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Nancy Sun. Coming up next in today's news: Internet usage increases among elderly in Taiwan and the National Gallery celebrates its 200th anniversary! And in today's Tasty Tidbit: Art was once a part of the Olympics! Stay tuned for more on those stories! ________________…
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Hi everybody, welcome back! It's time for a whole new year of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Kelly Kimura. In today's stories, land crabs crossing, and snakes in pants. Let's get started! ________________________________ 墾丁封路保護陸蟹 Helping Kenting Crab Moms Why did the land crab cross the road? To get to the ocean to lay her eggs! It's a special …
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Hi everyone, it's time for a new episode of News Bites… I'm Nancy Sun. And I’m Brody Halverson. Today’s stories… A movie talks about the soil on Taiwan’s farms, and scientists find a plant that can survive on Mars. Let’s check it out. ________________________________ 新電影探索台灣土壤 New Film Explores Taiwan’s Soil What is under our feet? Uhh, our shoes? …
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Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Kelly Kimura… And I'm Nancy Sun. Coming up next in today's news: Taiwan’s has its own robot dogs, and a mother lets kitesurfing change her son’s life And in today's Tasty Tidbit… a prizewinning chocolate maker couldn’t smell her chocolate! Stay tuned for more on those stories! _______________…
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Hi there. It’s time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I’m Jacob Ingram. And I’m Nancy Sun. In today’s episode we’ll be talking about peanuts and dumbphones. And for today’s Tasty Tidbit: Huskies and school rules. Stay tuned for those stories. ________________________________ 農試所智能乾燥機誕生 Smart Peanut Dryer Do you like peanuts (花生)? Have you ever …
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Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Kelly Kimura… And I'm Paz Bueno. Coming up next in today's news: A barista is making coffee greener And in a warming world, how do we keep ourselves safe from getting too hot? And in today's Tasty Tidbit… Are there any shared birthdays in your class? Stay tuned for more on those stories! ____…
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I’m Nancy Sun. And I’m Jacob Ingram. Today’s stories… Taiwan’s new AI, and the world’s largest solar power farm. And in today’s Tasty Tidbit…how long is your DNA? Let’s check it out. ________________________________ 台灣新AI超越ChatGPT-4 Taiwan's New AI Beats ChatGPT-4 in Traditional Chinese AI, or Artificial Intelligence (人工智慧), is a popular topic thes…
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Hi everyone, it’s time for a new episode of News Bites… I’m Brody Halverson. And I’m Paz Bueno. Today’s stories… A Taiwanese teenager goes to play baseball in America, and thirteen young Hawaiians demand action on climate change. And in today’s Tasty Tidbit…ball lightning! Let’s get into it. ________________________________ 洛杉磯道奇隊簽約台灣青少年 Los Angele…
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Hi everyone! It's time for today's episode of New Bites! I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Kelly Kimura. In today's stories… Celebrating a panda's birthday, and exercising with a wombat. And we've got a mix of amazing facts and giggles for you in today's Tasty Tidbit. Let's check it out. ________________________________ 大貓熊「圓仔」11歲生日會 Yuan Zai's 11th Birthday …
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Hey, you guys. It’s time for another episode of New Bites. I’m Jacob Ingram. And I’m Nancy Sun. In today's news: Penghu releases sea turtles, and outdoor clothing brands using harmful chemicals. And for today’s Tasty Tidbit, is there a way to breathe without lungs? Stay tuned for more on those stories, coming up next. ______________________________…
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Hello and welcome back to another brand new episode of News Bites! I'm Paz Bueno. And I'm Nancy Sun. Today's stories… Underground treasures, underwater treasures, and new Japanese-English words! Let's begin! ________________________________ 台積電因為古蹟停工 TSMC Project Paused for Ruins Great discoveries are often hidden underground (地下). Many times, peop…
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Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Jacob Ingram. In today's stories, pet psychics and space travel. And in today's Tasty Tidbit… Counting just took a scary turn. Find out why at the end of the episode! ___________________________________________________________ 農業部長談寵物溝通師行業 The Job of a Pet Psychic Can human…
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Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Kelly Kimura… And I'm Paz Bueno. Coming up next in today's news: the most valuable public company in the world and how scientists are studying whale songs! And in today's Tasty Tidbit… do you know how your tongue tastes food? Stay tuned for more on those stories! _____________________________…
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Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Brody Halverson. In today's episode we'll be talking about UFO clouds, and a woman roof ninja. And for today's Tasty Tidbit: The longest novel ever written. Stay tuned for those stories. ________________________________ 莢狀雲 UFO Clouds Have you ever seen a UFO before…
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Hey there! Thanks for tuning in to today's New Bites! I'm Paz Bueno. And I'm Brody Halverson. Today's stories… A transgender man wins a landmark court case, dolphins are returning to India, and…if you could have a secret passage out of your room, where would it lead? Let's check it out. ________________________________ 無需手術更改性別證件 Nemo's Big Win: Ch…
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Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Kelly Kimura. In today's episode, a little love for unloved veggies, and tons of love for a K-pop star! And in today's Tasty Tidbit… This sea animal gives new meaning to the phrase "all heart"! Stay tuned for all that and more, coming up next. _________________________…
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Hi everybody, it's time for a new episode of News Bites. I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Nancy Sun. In today's stories: A man from Hsinchu spends a week in the desert, and a photo of a bird surprises people. Let's go! ________________________________ 台灣人徒步穿越非洲沙漠 Taiwanese Man Walks Across African Desert Could you walk across the desert (沙漠)? I don't know…
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Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's episode, more problems from plastic, and elephants know their names! And today's Tasty Tidbit takes a dark turn… Stay tuned for all that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 台灣人體內塑化劑濃度高美國人7倍 Plasticizers in our Bodies The worl…
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Hey there! Thanks for tuning in to today's New Bites! I'm Paz Bueno. And I'm Nancy Sun. Today's stories… Taiwan on the AI stage, Mexico's first woman president, and what animal would you want to be? Let's check it out. ________________________________ 人工智慧科技成為焦點！ COMPUTEX 2024: AI Tech Takes the Spotlight! COMPUTEX 2024 ended on June 7th and was a …
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Hi everyone! It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's episode, a machine that can get energy from seawater, and tourists destroying property in a Japanese town. And for today's Tasty Tidbit: the world's best-selling video game. Stay tuned for those stories. ________________________________ 把海水變成…
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Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Kelly Kimura… And I'm Jacob Ingram. Coming up next in today's news: The education minister wants to slow down on the Bilingual 2030 policy, and scientists say climate change is making air turbulence worse and more common! And in today's Tasty Tidbit… two companies and a university are making …
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Back to another episode of News Bites! I’m Paz Bueno. And I’m Brody Halverson. In today's news: The number of pet dogs and cats increases, nurses say ransomware is stressing hospital operations, and seeing double! Keep on listening to find out more! ________________________________ 寵物貓狗的數量 逐年增加 Number of Pet Dogs and Cats Increases Having a pet is …
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