Blog posts from the team at International Community Radio Taipei, Taiwan's only English radio station.
Monthly archive February, 2018
ICRT DoGnation Pop-up Charity Drive

ICRT DoGnation Pop-up Charity Drive

Animal lovers can ring in the Year of the Dog with like-minded stars at ICRT’s DoGnation Pop-up Charity Drive. This Sunday at Taipei’s Xinyi District, singers Rose Liu, and Wang Dawen, as well as ICRT DJs Joey C. and Stevie G are joining forces to raise money in support of local animal shelter the PACK...Continue reading
Carnaval Taipei to Spice Up the Weekend

Carnaval Taipei to Spice Up the Weekend

Those needing a pick-me-up after this week’s cold and rainy weather should check out Carnaval Taipei. Organized by Latino Taiwan and ICRT, the Saturday event at the Taipei Flora Expo Park is the largest Latinoamerican and Carribean festival in Taiwan. Visitors can sip gourmet coffee and sample authentic cuisine, or taste international award-winning chocolate from...Continue reading
English in the News-Jump the Gun 操之過急,搶先偷跑

English in the News-Jump the Gun 操之過急,搶先偷跑

Jump the gun—To start something before it is permissible, appropriate, or advisable. The phrase alludes to starting to run in a foot race before the starting gun goes off 操之過急,搶先偷跑 Examples: 1) Henry jumped the gun and sent the manuscripts to the printer before boss approved them. 2) “How about going out to celebrate?” “Well,...Continue reading
Celebs Send Love to Hualien

Celebs Send Love to Hualien

As rescue and recovery efforts in Hualien continue, celebs are sending their love and extending a helping hand to those affected by Tuesday’s magnitude 6 earthquake. 5-man band Mayday announced today that their company B’in Music is setting aside $5-million NT for relief efforts. Singers Amei, Jam Hsiao, Amber Kuo, and model Lin Chiling each...Continue reading
PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics to Kick off Feb. 9 冬季奧運2/9揭幕

PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics to Kick off Feb. 9 冬季奧運2/9揭幕

The Pyeong-chang 2018 Winter Olympics is scheduled to kick off this Friday and Taiwan has sent a team of four to the Games in South Korea, the most in 16 years. They include three speed skaters, Huang Yuting, Song Qiyang and Dai Weiling, as well as luger Lian De-an. They will compete among 3-thousand athletes...Continue reading
In Loving Memory of an ICRT Legend

In Loving Memory of an ICRT Legend

Dear ICRT Listeners: It is with a heavy heart that we must inform you of the passing of our very own Paul Meador. Papa Paul was a magnificent person who dedicated himself to a lifelong career in radio. Paul had been with ICRT for over 15 years. He loved radio, rock-and-roll and, most of all,...Continue reading
TPE48 Announces Qualifying Members

TPE48 Announces Qualifying Members

The first round of qualifying members for future girl band TPE48 has been announced. The 45 girl group hopefuls were selected over a 5-month-long process, out of 3000 girls aged between 11 and 23. Those who made the cut include Chen Ling, the daughter of former CPBL player Chen Chih-yuan. TPE48 managers say the group...Continue reading
English in the News--Once in a Blue Moon 久久一次,罕見

English in the News–Once in a Blue Moon 久久一次,罕見

Once in a blue moon–rarely, 久久才一次,罕見 The term “blue moon” is something of a misnomer, because an actual blue moon-that is, the appearance of a second full moon in the same calendar month-occurs every 32 months or so. Further, the moon can appear blue in color at any time, depending on weather conditions. Examples: 1) My sister...Continue reading
Super Bowl--Where and When to Watch It in Taiwan 超級盃

Super Bowl–Where and When to Watch It in Taiwan 超級盃

Taiwan’s sports fans will be able to watch live broadcast of Super Bowl, the biggest sporting event in the U.S., on Chung-hwa Telecom’s M-O-D next Monday morning (Feb. 5). Elta TV says the exclusive coverage is scheduled to kick off at 7 AM on M-O-D’s channel 202 and runs until 11AM. The re-run starts at...Continue reading