Blog posts from the team at International Community Radio Taipei, Taiwan's only English radio station.
Monthly archive November, 2017
TWICE Wins Song of the Year at 2017 MAMA

TWICE Wins Song of the Year at 2017 MAMA

South Korean girl band TWICE has taken home a top MAMA prize for a second year in a row. The nine-member group, including Taiwan kpop star Chou Tzuyu, were announced winners of the “Song of the Year” with their bubbly hit “Signal”.Continue reading
English in the news—Best Thing since Sliced Bread 最棒的事物

English in the news—Best Thing since Sliced Bread 最棒的事物

Best thing since sliced bread: a humorous and hyperbolic statement indicating one’s belief that something is excellent, especially something new and innovative 有史以來最棒之事物 Examples: 1) These water proof jeans are the best thing since sliced bread! I don’t have to worry about getting soaked! 2) When your program first started I thought it was the best...Continue reading
Golden Horse Directors Turn in Highest Ratings

Golden Horse Directors Turn in Highest Ratings

Directors ruled at this past weekend’s Golden Horse Award Ceremony. Media reports say the event at Taipei’s National Sun Yat-sen Hall hit an average rating of 5.2 overall, drawing in over 3.8 million viewers.Continue reading
Mayday Plays Chicago

Mayday Plays Chicago

Taiwan rock band Mayday played mind games with fans at their Chicago concert last night.Continue reading
TWICE Headed for Japan's Red White Song Festival

TWICE Headed for Japan’s Red White Song Festival

Taiwan Kpop star Chou Tzuyu is set to become the fourth Taiwanese to perform at the Red and White Year End Song Festival in Japan.Continue reading
Amei Returns After Social Media Disappearing Act

Amei Returns After Social Media Disappearing Act

Amei fans are breathing a huge sigh of relief as the powerhouse singer makes a return to social media after being MIA for 36 hours.Continue reading
MAMA Voting Draws China Netizens' Ire

MAMA Voting Draws China Netizens’ Ire

Kpop is once again drawing the ire of netizens in China over issues of sovereignty. The Mnet Asian Music Awards is in the midst of soliciting votes online for its annual music awarding ceremonies. But organizers are facing backlash from China, after netizens noticed that under the “Voting by Country” category, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and...Continue reading
Remembrance Day Special: Heito #3 POW Camp

Remembrance Day Special: Heito #3 POW Camp

Ahead of the upcoming Remembrance Day, here’s a look at a lesser known aspect of Taiwan history.Continue reading
First English Listening Comprehension Test 首次高中英聽測驗分析

First English Listening Comprehension Test 首次高中英聽測驗分析

The number of students who did well in last month’s High-school English Listening Comprehension Test increased compared with last year, but so did those who failed. The College Entrance Exam Center says today that of the 116-thousand test takers, 21-percent received the best score of A, which means they understood the test almost entirely. 7.8-percent...Continue reading
CCCT Remembrance Day Foreign Cemetery Clean Up

CCCT Remembrance Day Foreign Cemetery Clean Up

Experience a unique part of history this weekend, at the CCCT’s annual Remembrance Day Foreign Cemetery Clean Up. The Tamsui Foreign Cemetery in New Taipei’s Danshui District, has been cared for by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan for over 30 years. It’s the final resting place for foreigners of many nationalities, including Canadians,...Continue reading
English in the News--Living Hand to Mouth 僅夠糊口,生活窮困

English in the News–Living Hand to Mouth 僅夠糊口,生活窮困

Living (from) hand to mouth: To be very poor, having only enough money to provide food and shelter each month 處境窮困,收入只夠負擔吃住 Example: My dad earned very little and there were 4 kids, so we lived hand to mouth. (BBC, 10/12, 2017) Tonight 120,000 children in England will spend the night in temporary accommodation. This week...Continue reading
Michelin to Publish Guide for Taipei Restaurants

Michelin to Publish Guide for Taipei Restaurants

Foodies in Taiwan should whet their appetites for gastronomical delights, as the famous Michelin Guide is coming to Taipei! The company announced that its set to publish its reference guide for Taipei restaurants early next year. The Michelin Red Guide, which rates eateries for excellence, is considered one of the most prestigious ranking systems for...Continue reading