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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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Jay Chou confirms relationship with girlfriend Hannah Quinlivan

by ICRT on Nov 17, 2014 • No Comments

Taiwanese pop-star Jay Chou publicly confirmed his love for girlfriend Hannah Quinlivan for the first time today. This marks a big step for the 35-year-old singer-songwriter-actor, who is characteristically quiet about his personal life. He posted two photos with Quinlivan to his Mr. J restaurant Facebook page along with this caption: “After my latest concert...Continue reading

Lifestyle

Popular sights to check out along the new Taipei MRT Songshan Line

by Kassy Cho on Nov 14, 2014 • No Comments

The opening of Taipei MRT’s Songshan Line, an extension of the Xindian line, tomorrow will pave for the way to some of the best spots in the capital that were previously inaccessible by MRT. Stretching 8.5 kilometers, the line crosses the pre-existing Ximen, Zhongshan, Songjiang Nanjing and Nanjing Fuxing MRT stations and stops at the...Continue reading

Cuteness

Click for Cute (11/14/2014)

by Eric Gau on Nov 14, 2014 • No Comments

It’s Friday! Kick off your weekend with a friendly, inquisitive polar bear!Continue reading

Entertainment / Music

Butterfly Boucher: A pop-rocker from down under

by Crystal Quimby on Nov 13, 2014 • No Comments

So, I recently came across another artist that caught my interest named Butterfly Boucher. While her name terrifies me (Yes, I used to have a slight fear of butterflies as a child… long story. Well, it’s short, but let’s just say butterflies aren’t as pretty and friendly as you would think.) Anyway, Butterfly Boucher is...Continue reading

Entertainment / ICRT / Taiwan Talk

HereSay Episode 2: Coming Home

by Keith Menconi on Nov 13, 2014 • No Comments

Listen This episode features four stories told throughout the year at Taipei Story Slam, all on the theme “coming home.” It broadcast November 13th, but you can still download the full episode here, or stream it on iTunes. We’re going to be running a new hour long episode of HereSay every Thursday night at 9...Continue reading

Food & Drink / Lifestyle

Ding Tai Fung: The best dishes you may have overlooked

by Jane Lee on Nov 13, 2014 • No Comments

Ding Tai Fung, the well-known dumpling place, does offer delicious, exquisitely-made xiaolongbao (steamed buns) with pork, shrimp or crab-roe fillings. However, if those are the only things you order when you visit the stores, you’d be missing out on other good stuff. For those who like their food a little spicy, I would definitely recommend...Continue reading

Arts & Culture / Lifestyle / Local / News

National Ballet of China flash mob dances for Ximending pedestrians

by ICRT on Nov 12, 2014 • No Comments

Fifty Chinese ballet dancers and 30 local arts students put on a surprise show for early shoppers yesterday at Taipei’s bustling Ximending pedestrian area. The members of the visiting National Ballet of China and students from Taipei National University of the Arts and National Taiwan University of the Arts converged at a plaza outside Taipei...Continue reading

Community / Local / Sports

Kaohsiung Tourism Bureau hits the green with South Korean golfers

by on Nov 11, 2014 • No Comments

South Korean golfers might save Kaohsiung’s tourism industry. In seeking to bolster weak visitor numbers after this summer’s gas explosion, the Kaohsiung Tourism Bureau embarked on a new relationship with Mode Tour, the second largest South Korean travel agency that allow travel groups to play in golf tournaments throughout Asia. The two parties “teed off”...Continue reading

Community / Local / Sports

Crashing into the Taiwan Open of Surfing

by on Nov 11, 2014 • No Comments

Wave riders from all around the world are washing up in Taitung this week for the fourth annual Taiwan Open of Surfing, the final event in the Asian Surfing Championship (ASC). The tournament has also partnered with the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP), the world’s largest organization. Three ASP divisions will be featured for the...Continue reading

Cuteness

Click for Cute (11/11/2014)

by Eric Gau on Nov 11, 2014 • No Comments

This is Munchkin the Shih-tzu. He is adorable. That is everything you need to know about him. WaaaaaaaatchContinue reading

Lifestyle / Local / News

Taipei MRT Songshan line to open this Saturday

by ICRT on Nov 11, 2014 • No Comments

Taipei MRT’s Songshan line will open this Saturday, and EasyCard holders will be able to enjoy one months free travel on the line. The 8.5 kilometer Songshan line is an extension of the Xindian line. The new section travels from Ximen through six stations under Nanjing East Road to Songshan Train Station. The line will...Continue reading

News / Taiwan Talk

Taiwan Talk: ICRT interviews mayoral candidates Jason Hu and Yang Chiu-hsing

by Keith Menconi on Nov 10, 2014 • No Comments

Listen Episode Description This week we’re bringing you interviews from two mayoral races in Taiwan. First up Compass Magazine‘s Courtney Donovan Smith sits down with Taichung’s incumbent mayor, Jason Hu. A little later in the program ICRT’s Keith Menconi speaks with Minister without Portfolio Yang Chiu-hsing. Other places to listen You can stream episodes of this...Continue reading

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