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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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ICRT-ECCT November 2014 local elections roundtable airs on ICRT Tuesday Nov. 4 at 9pm

by ICRT on Nov 3, 2014 • No Comments

International Community Radio Taipei in conjunction with the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan last week hosted a panel of high profile experts from across the political spectrum for a preview of the upcoming local elections, to be held on Saturday November 29, 2014. The roundtable discussion aired on ICRT FM100 this Tuesday November 4, 2014...Continue reading

Innovating Taiwan / News / Technology

Innovating Taiwan: Appworks Ventures founder Jamie Lin on the startup environment in Taiwan

by Kassy Cho on Nov 3, 2014 • 2 Comments

For this episode, I chat with Jamie Lin, the founder of Appworks Ventures, a Taipei-based super angel fund specializing in startups in the consumer internet space. Having seen more than 1,200 startups go through Appworks’ programs, Lin and I discuss some of the trends in terms of smartphone apps, blogs, websites and social media, as...Continue reading

Entertainment / Local / Movies / News

Sophia Loren Visits Taiwan to promote Damiani jewelry

by ICRT on Nov 3, 2014 • No Comments

#492459397 / gettyimages.com World-famous Italian movie star Sophia Loren arrived in Taiwan yesterday for the first time for a promotional event. Upon her arrival at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport from Dubai, Loren waved and blew kisses to reporters. The legendary actress is in Taiwan to promote a line of jewelry created in her honor by...Continue reading

Taiwan Talk

Taiwan Talk: Nine in One Elections Highlight – Taipei

by Keith Menconi on Nov 2, 2014 • 1 Comment

Listen Episode Description This week we’re bringing you interviews from both Taipei mayoral Candidates, the KMT’s Sean Lien and independent candidate Ko Wen-je. We gave both candidates the chance to respond to the same set of questions on their plans to improve life for residents of Taiwan’s capital city. This episode is guest hosted by...Continue reading

Cuteness / Entertainment

Click for Cute (10/31/2014)

by Eric Gau on Oct 31, 2014 • No Comments

Happy Friday everyone! Time to get out of the office for the weekend!Continue reading

Arts & Culture / Lifestyle

Lee Youngae to receive “Love of Lives Medal” in Taiwan

by ICRT on Oct 31, 2014 • No Comments

Taiwan’s Chou Ta-Kuan Cultural and Education Foundation announced yesterday, that South Korean actress Lee Young-ae will be awarded the “Love of Lives Medal”. The actress is being awarded for her generous donation in July to help a Taiwan family stranded in Seoul pay off a hospital bill to return home. The foundation plans to invite...Continue reading

Arts & Culture / Entertainment / Lifestyle / Movies

Golden Horse Film Festival – Biggest Film Festival in Taiwan

by Jane Lee on Oct 29, 2014 • No Comments

Map of the Stars The biggest film festival in Taiwan, the Golden Horse Film Fetsival, is right around the corner (11/6 ~ 11/27) and if you have not managed to get the tickets, you may not need to bother. I tried to get hold of just ONE ticket for the restored “Paris, Texas” and the new...Continue reading

News / Technology

Taiwan Ranks 1st Worldwide in Smartdevice Online Shopping on Google Consumer Barometer

by ICRT on Oct 29, 2014 • No Comments

A new study by Google shows Taiwanese people do the most online shopping in the world from their mobile smart devices. According to Google’s Consumer Barometer report, 54 percent of Taiwanese consumers use their smartphones to buy stuff online. Despite the high percentage of buyers, Taiwan consumers register a satisfaction rating for their online...Continue reading

Arts & Culture / Lifestyle

Mark Morris Dance Group in Taiwan

by ICRT on Oct 29, 2014 • No Comments

The world-renowned Mark Morris Dance Group will visit Taiwan from November 1st to 6th, as part of the U.S. Department of State’s DanceMotion USA program. The Dance Group will present two free public events –” Let’s Move Taipei” and “Let’s Move Yilan” — the general public is invited to dance, exercise, and move their bodies...Continue reading

Entertainment / Music

OK Go – I Won’t Let You Down

by Crystal Quimby on Oct 28, 2014 • No Comments

Known for their catchy tunes and one-take, viral music videos, OK Go has done it again with their latest video for their song “I Won’t Let You Down.” Honestly, I was pretty impressed with the magnitude of this video and how flawless it was. Check out some of their other music videos below. Their...Continue reading

Taiwan Talk

Taiwan Talk: Touring the National Palace Museum in English

by Keith Menconi on Oct 27, 2014 • No Comments

Listen Episode Description Last year more than four million people visited Taipei’s National Palace Museum, which houses one of the world’s largest collections of Chinese imperial artifacts. These visitors came from all over the world and to make the collection more accessible for foreign visitors the museum offers free tours in English. In this episode...Continue reading

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YG Popstars Wrap Taoyuan Performance

by ICRT on Oct 27, 2014 • No Comments

South Korean pop sensation Psy and other performers from the country left Taiwan yesterday, after a performance at Taoyuan County Stadium. The “YG Family 2014 Galaxy Tour: Power in Taiwan” concert a day earlier featured Psy, BIGBANG, girl group 2NE1, alternative hip-hop group Epik High and male group WINNER, among others. The entertainers belted out...Continue reading

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