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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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English in the News–Wear One’s Heart on One’s Sleeve 情感展露無遺

by Jane Lee on Dec 8, 2017 • No Comments

Wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve—流露情感，情感或情緒展露無遺 to display one’s feelings openly and habitually, rather than keep them private (emotionally transparent) Examples: 1) Sam always wears his heart on his sleeve, so everyone knew how he was feeling. 2) It was evident that he was in love with her. He wore his heart on his sleeve and...Continue reading

Google Names 2017 Top App

by ICRT on Dec 1, 2017 • No Comments

A locally-developed app has been named Google’s top app in Taiwan for 2017. In its annual roundup, the company gave the best app honor to Fourdesire’s Fortune City, a program that helps users keep track of their expenses in a game-like way. Google says that the app has also made its way into the rankings...Continue reading

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TWICE Wins Song of the Year at 2017 MAMA

by Nancy Sun on Nov 30, 2017 • No Comments

South Korean girl band TWICE has taken home a top MAMA prize for a second year in a row. The nine-member group, including Taiwan kpop star Chou Tzuyu, were announced winners of the “Song of the Year” with their bubbly hit “Signal”.Continue reading

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English in the news—Best Thing since Sliced Bread 最棒的事物

by Jane Lee on Nov 30, 2017 • No Comments

Best thing since sliced bread: a humorous and hyperbolic statement indicating one’s belief that something is excellent, especially something new and innovative 有史以來最棒之事物 Examples: 1) These water proof jeans are the best thing since sliced bread! I don’t have to worry about getting soaked! 2) When your program first started I thought it was the best...Continue reading

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Golden Horse Directors Turn in Highest Ratings

by Nancy Sun on Nov 28, 2017 • No Comments

Directors ruled at this past weekend’s Golden Horse Award Ceremony. Media reports say the event at Taipei’s National Sun Yat-sen Hall hit an average rating of 5.2 overall, drawing in over 3.8 million viewers.Continue reading

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Mayday Plays Chicago

by Nancy Sun on Nov 23, 2017 • No Comments

Taiwan rock band Mayday played mind games with fans at their Chicago concert last night.Continue reading

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TWICE Headed for Japan’s Red White Song Festival

by Nancy Sun on Nov 17, 2017 • No Comments

Taiwan Kpop star Chou Tzuyu is set to become the fourth Taiwanese to perform at the Red and White Year End Song Festival in Japan.Continue reading

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Amei Returns After Social Media Disappearing Act

by Nancy Sun on Nov 17, 2017 • No Comments

Amei fans are breathing a huge sigh of relief as the powerhouse singer makes a return to social media after being MIA for 36 hours.Continue reading

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MAMA Voting Draws China Netizens’ Ire

by Nancy Sun on Nov 16, 2017 • No Comments

Kpop is once again drawing the ire of netizens in China over issues of sovereignty. The Mnet Asian Music Awards is in the midst of soliciting votes online for its annual music awarding ceremonies. But organizers are facing backlash from China, after netizens noticed that under the “Voting by Country” category, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and...Continue reading

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Remembrance Day Special: Heito #3 POW Camp

by ICRT on Nov 10, 2017 • No Comments

Ahead of the upcoming Remembrance Day, here’s a look at a lesser known aspect of Taiwan history.Continue reading

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First English Listening Comprehension Test 首次高中英聽測驗分析

by Jane Lee on Nov 10, 2017 • No Comments

The number of students who did well in last month’s High-school English Listening Comprehension Test increased compared with last year, but so did those who failed. The College Entrance Exam Center says today that of the 116-thousand test takers, 21-percent received the best score of A, which means they understood the test almost entirely. 7.8-percent...Continue reading

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CCCT Remembrance Day Foreign Cemetery Clean Up

by Nancy Sun on Nov 10, 2017 • No Comments

Experience a unique part of history this weekend, at the CCCT’s annual Remembrance Day Foreign Cemetery Clean Up. The Tamsui Foreign Cemetery in New Taipei’s Danshui District, has been cared for by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan for over 30 years. It’s the final resting place for foreigners of many nationalities, including Canadians,...Continue reading

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