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English in the News--Get a Kick Out of 覺得好笑，有趣
English in the News

English in the News–Get a Kick Out of 覺得好笑，有趣

by Jane Lee on Jun 6, 2019 • No Comments
Get a kick out of: 覺得好笑，有趣 To get a sense of enjoyment, amusement or excitement from something. (If you get a kick out of something, you enjoy it very much.)  Examples: Even as an adult, I still get a kick out of building sand castles at the beach. She really...
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Taiwan This Week: Typhoon daze
News / Taiwan This Week

Taiwan This Week: Typhoon daze

by Keith Menconi on Jul 8, 2016 • No Comments
Listen to the broadcast Friday July 8th during the 8 o’clock hour on ICRT FM 100, or stream the broadcast here. The show begins about 15 minutes after the hour. Or, stream the extended podcast show on the ICRT website, on iTunes, or DOWNLOAD IT HERE. We cover the week’s top stories, including the Navy’s deadly missile launch accident, the...Continue reading
Wedding Bells for Ruby Lin and Wallace Huo
Entertainment / Local / Movies / News / TV

Wedding Bells for Ruby Lin and Wallace Huo

by Nancy Sun on Jul 6, 2016 • No Comments
Wedding bells are ringing for actress-producer Ruby Lin and her longtime friend and fellow actor Wallace Huo. News of the impending nuptials exploded yesterday when Huo confirmed through his management that the two newly-revealed lovebirds were indeed set to be married. Lin quickly followed that announcement with one of her own, confirming the news and...Continue reading
Taiwan Talk: Taiwan in Time in June
News / Taiwan Talk

Taiwan Talk: Taiwan in Time in June

by Keith Menconi on Jul 4, 2016 • No Comments
Listen to the podcast version of the show at the ICRT website, on iTunes, or DOWNLOAD IT HERE! We’re beginning a new interview series for the show! Here’s the plan: As we’ve discussed before on the program, Taipei Times Features Writer Han Cheung is exploring Taiwan history with his weekly column Taiwan in Time. Each Sunday, he...Continue reading
Taiwan International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Full Swing
Lifestyle / Local / News

Taiwan International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Full Swing

by Nancy Sun on Jul 4, 2016 • No Comments
The 6th annual Taiwan International Hot Air Balloon Festival is now in full swing at LuYe Gaotai in Taitung County. The festival runs through August 7th, featuring hot air balloons from Taiwan and around the world. Sky Rainbow Airlines is the only registered hot air balloon operator in Taiwan, and pilot Lin Yuan-ting  says ballooning...Continue reading
Taiwan This Week: Failure to communicate
News / Taiwan This Week

Taiwan This Week: Failure to communicate

by Keith Menconi on Jul 1, 2016 • No Comments
Listen to the broadcast Friday July 1st during the 8 o’clock hour on ICRT FM 100, or stream the broadcast here. The show begins about 20 minutes after the hour. Or, stream the extended podcast show on the ICRT website, on iTunes, or DOWNLOAD IT HERE. ICRT News and guests discuss Beijing’s announcement that cross-strait communication has been suspended,...Continue reading
Chou Tzuyu Breaks Down In Tears
Entertainment / Music / News / TV

Chou Tzuyu Breaks Down In Tears

by Nancy Sun on Jun 28, 2016 • No Comments
Kpop group member Chou Tzuyu broke down in tears on an episode of a South Korean variety show recently. The 17-year old star hailing from Tainan was all smiles after tasting a dish on “Please Take Care of My Refrigerator”. She said the food tasted like what she used to have at home with her...Continue reading
Taiwan Talk: A year of design in Taipei
News / Taiwan Talk

Taiwan Talk: A year of design in Taipei

by Keith Menconi on Jun 28, 2016 • No Comments
Listen to the podcast version of the show at the ICRT website, on iTunes, or DOWNLOAD IT HERE! Taipei has won the designation of World Design Capital for 2016, meaning it will host world renowned designers and design themed events throughout the year. We speak with Taipei Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Beatrice Hsieh to learn...Continue reading
Sodagreen Announces Three-year Break
Entertainment / Local / Music / TV

Sodagreen Announces Three-year Break

by Jane Lee on Jun 27, 2016 • No Comments
Right after receiving 5 awards at Saturday’s Golden Melody Awards ceremony, Sodagreen announced that they are going to take a three-year break to review their past and contemplate their future path. Sodagreen, with its album “Winter Endless”, was the biggest winner at the ceremony in the categories of best Mandarin album, best band, best lyricist,...Continue reading
Taiwan This Week: That escalated quickly!
News / Taiwan This Week

Taiwan This Week: That escalated quickly!

by Keith Menconi on Jun 24, 2016 • No Comments
Listen to the broadcast Friday June 17th during the 8 o’clock hour on ICRT FM 100, or stream the broadcast here. Or, listen to the extended podcast show on the ICRT website, on iTunes, or DOWNLOAD IT HERE. We discuss the ongoing China Airlines strike, which has managed to attract activists of many stripes, the controversial transitional justice bill...Continue reading
Hannah Quinlivan DIYs Daughter's Birthday Dress
Cuteness / Entertainment / Local

Hannah Quinlivan DIYs Daughter’s Birthday Dress

by Nancy Sun on Jun 23, 2016 • No Comments
Model and new mom Hannah Quinlivan got in touch with her artsy craftsy side in preparation for her daughter’s upcoming 1st birthday in July. Mrs. Chou posted photos on social media yesterday, detailing the process of handmaking her daughter’s birthday party dress out of netting and tulle. Quinlivan says that she’s become addicted to DIY...Continue reading
ICRT's 10th Battle of the Bands Now Accepting Demos!
Battle of the Bands / Concerts / ICRT / Local

ICRT’s 10th Battle of the Bands Now Accepting Demos!

by Nancy Sun on Jun 22, 2016 • No Comments
It’s best on best for ICRT’s 10th Annual Battle of the Bands this year, and WE WANT YOU! We’re taking everything to the extreme for this special anniversary edition of Battle of the Bands. Contestants will face a star-studded panel of judges, including multi-talented singer-songwriter Wang Dawen, Golden Melody nominated musician Hu Shen, and songwriter-producer...Continue reading
Taiwan Talk: Sparking interest for electric vehicles in Taiwan
News / Taiwan Talk

Taiwan Talk: Sparking interest for electric vehicles in Taiwan

by Keith Menconi on Jun 22, 2016 • No Comments
Listen to the podcast version of the show at the ICRT website, on iTunes, or DOWNLOAD IT HERE! David Edward Lane of the Taiwan Electric Vehicles Association joins the show to make the case for broader adoption of electric vehicles in Taiwan. Meanwhile … apropos of the above conversation, Chiayi City is moving forward with its...Continue reading

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