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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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Listen to a mash up of 2014's biggest hits in DJ Earworm's United States of Pop "Do What You Wanna Do"
Entertainment / Music

Listen to a mash up of 2014’s biggest hits in DJ Earworm’s United States of Pop “Do What You Wanna Do”

by Kassy Cho on Dec 8, 2014 • No Comments
It’s the time of year for “Best of” lists, and DJ Earworm has released his annual mash up of the year’s biggest hits. This year’s United States of Pop is titled “Do What You Wanna Do” and blends the most popular songs in the U.S., as determined by Billboard’s weekly Hot 100 charts. Here is...Continue reading
"Light Up a Life" charity campaign celebrates 30th anniversary
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“Light Up a Life” charity campaign celebrates 30th anniversary

by ICRT on Dec 8, 2014 • No Comments
The Chinatrust Charity Foundation’s “Light Up a Life” campaign, which ICRT was instrumental in founding, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The campaign aims to raise NT$100 million this year to help provide meal for children in remote areas. According to Jeffrey Koo Jr., who hosted a fundraising event last week, some 120,000 school...Continue reading
What's Going On: December 5 to 7 weekend in Taiwan
Community / Lifestyle

What’s Going On: December 5 to 7 weekend in Taiwan

by Kassy Cho on Dec 5, 2014 • No Comments
Starting today, DJ Joey and I will be co-hosting a new segment every Friday between 1 and 2pm about some of the events in the world of music and art and culture that will be happening in the weekend to come. If you miss the segment or some of the information, we will make a...Continue reading
H&M flagship store to open in Taipei in February 2015
Lifestyle / Local / News

H&M flagship store to open in Taipei in February 2015

by Kassy Cho on Dec 3, 2014 • No Comments
International clothing brand H&M has finally confirmed its flagship store in Taipei will open in February next year. The 2,900 square feet three-storied building will be located at Breeze Song Gao near Taipei City Hall MRT Station. Besides offering men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, the flagship store will also feature H&M Home, a home decor...Continue reading
Ed Sheeran covers Foy Vance's "Make It Rain" for Sons of Anarchy
Entertainment / Music

Ed Sheeran covers Foy Vance’s “Make It Rain” for Sons of Anarchy

by Kassy Cho on Dec 3, 2014 • No Comments
The TV drama Sons of Anarchy is concluding its seven-season run on December 9, and Ed Sheeran has released a new (and perfect) single that befits the occasion. I released a brand new song today on iTunes. I did a cover of @foyvance for the penultimate sons of anarchy episode, I'm really proud of it...Continue reading
Concert Review: Hoobastank rocks Taipei
Concert Review / Entertainment / Music

Concert Review: Hoobastank rocks Taipei

by Crystal Quimby on Dec 3, 2014 • No Comments
Oh my gosh, there are so many people!!! Last night the post-grunge, alternative band Hoobastank rocked the National Taiwan University Sports Center, and for a night I got to relive my high school years (oh man, am I that old?!). I unfortunately missed the first two songs of the show because I was waiting for...Continue reading
Taiwan makes Best Trips of 2015 list by National Geographic Traveler
Lifestyle / Local / News

Taiwan makes Best Trips of 2015 list by National Geographic Traveler

by Kassy Cho on Dec 3, 2014 • No Comments
National Geographic Traveler has included Taiwan in its list of 20 Best Trips of 2015. Handpicked by the National Geographic Traveler editors every year, the list is what the magazine calls the must-see places for the New Year from India’s literary hub to Switzerland’s mountain majesty. The magazine opens by juxtaposing Taiwan to China, calling...Continue reading
House of Cards season 3 to premiere February 27, 2015
Entertainment / TV

House of Cards season 3 to premiere February 27, 2015

by Kassy Cho on Dec 2, 2014 • No Comments
Brace yourselves, Frank Underwood’s back. Netflix’s series House of Cards has a premiere date for its new season – February 27, 2015. The date was announced via a “special message from the White House”. A special message from the White House. https://t.co/YxFcHfA5qy — House of Cards (@HouseofCards) December 1, 2014 Confused as to how HoC fans...Continue reading
Watch Colin Firth get his spy game on in Kingsman: The Secret Service international trailer
Entertainment / Movies

Watch Colin Firth get his spy game on in Kingsman: The Secret Service international trailer

by Kassy Cho on Dec 1, 2014 • No Comments
For the third Monday in a row, I bring forth to you a new trailer for a new movie that I am very excited about. This week it’s the first full-length international trailer for Kingsman: The Secret Service, the film that X-Men: First Class director Matthew Vaughn opted to film over X-Men: Days of Future...Continue reading
KMT suffers major defeat in nine-in-one local elections
Local / News / Politics

KMT suffers major defeat in nine-in-one local elections

by ICRT on Nov 29, 2014 • No Comments
The ruling KMT has suffered a major defeat in the nine-in-one local elections today, losing all but one of the country’s special municipalities to opposition or independent candidates. The DPP has claimed 13 of the mayor and magistrate races that were up for grabs today, with the KMT winning 6 seats, and independents and smaller...Continue reading
4 Taiwan wedding shoe traditions you need to know
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4 Taiwan wedding shoe traditions you need to know

by Nancy Sun on Nov 28, 2014 • 3 Comments
Ah, Taiwan weddings. It’s the time when rosy, soft-focus romanticism smashes face first into the rules and traditions for ensuring the auspiciousness of your upcoming union. In fact, when you choose your wedding shoes, you could be influencing your family’s future wealth, or determining your future relationship with the mother-in-law. You can still have your...Continue reading
Bastille releases new single "Bite Down" featuring HAIM from new mixtape VS. (Other People's Heartache Pt. III)
Entertainment / Music

Bastille releases new single “Bite Down” featuring HAIM from new mixtape VS. (Other People’s Heartache Pt. III)

by Kassy Cho on Nov 28, 2014 • No Comments
Besides visiting Taiwan for the first time next January for a concert, English rock band Bastille has been the gift that keeps giving this Christmas season. Most Bastille fans may have already heard “Torn Apart”, the first song from the band’s third and upcoming mixtape VS. (Other People’s Heartache, Pt. III), which was released a few...Continue reading

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