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Podcast Title: More Than a Game – Basketball at the Special School Host: Duncan  Focus: Cause-and-effect structures (because of this, it allows them to), expressing empathy, and community service. [Script] "Welcome back, everyone. Today I want to share a story that is very close to my heart. Recently, I started a new teaching journey that has really made me reflect on what kids truly need to grow...

Podcast Title: Where Are All the Dads? Host: Duncan  Guest: Yolanda Focus: Equal Parenting, Gender Roles, and Father Involvement [Script] Host: Welcome back! Today we are discussing modern parenting roles and a confusing phenomenon I observe every single week. Whenever I visit local children's play centers or parks, I look around and see moms everywhere—and almost no dads. Yolanda: I notice the ex...

Podcast Title: A Very Different Mid-Autumn Festival Host: Duncan  Focus: Expressing likes and dislikes (I'm not a big fan of..., I prefer...), social nuances, and personal boundaries. [Script] "Hello everyone! Welcome back to the podcast. I’m Teacher Duncan. If you walk outside in Taiwan around this time of year, what do you smell? You smell charcoal, grilled meat, and sweet pomelos. That’s right—...

Podcast Title: Unlocking Confidence on the Basketball Court Host: Duncan  Topic: Youth Coaching, Building Self-Belief, and Sportsmanship [Script] "Welcome back, everyone! Today was a special day for me because I officially stepped onto the basketball court as a youth coach for my very first class! Ah, I love that sound! Going into today's first session, I was feeling a mix of excitement and curios...

________________________ Vocabulary Highlights Incompetent / 無能的 / 不合格的 Lacking the necessary skills, knowledge, or ability to do something well. Dilemma / 兩難處境 / 困境 A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two options. Commute / 通勤 / 往返路程 The daily journey between one's home and place of work or school. ________________________________________________ Focu...

Podcast Title: You Are Ready: Overcoming the Fear of Moving Abroad Host: Duncan  Topic: Studying Abroad, Language Anxiety, and Building Self-Confidence [Script] "Welcome back to the podcast! Today, I want to share a story about a conversation I had with one of my students earlier this week. He sat down in class, looked at me with a worried expression, and told me that his family is officially immi...

Focus: Parenting Responsibilities, Family Dynamics, and Child Development Vocabulary Highlights: Irresponsible 不負責任的  Not showing good judgment or care for your duties. Exhausting 令人精疲力竭的  Making you feel extremely tired. Attachment 依戀 / 情感紐帶  A strong feeling of affection and connection toward someone. Script: Host: Welcome back to our podcast! Today, Yolanda and I are tackling...

Podcast Title: My Morning Secret Host: Duncan  Topic: Morning Routines, Health, Discipline, and Family Care. Focus: Time sequencing, daily habits, and personal wellness. [Script] "Welcome back! Today, I am going to tell you a secret about my daily routine. While most people are deep in sleep dreaming, my alarm clock goes off at 4:30 AM. Yes, you heard that right—4:30 in the morning! When I swing m...

Podcast Title: Overcoming the Fear of Speaking English Host: Duncan  Topic: Language Anxiety, Courage, and Being a Role Model for Kids. Focus: Expressing fear, advice structures (you should, the best way to), and mindset. [Script] "Hi students! Today I want to share a story about a conversation I had with a mother recently. She is a wonderful mom, and her English is actually quite good! She studie...

Podcast Title: The August Countdown – Summer is Flying By! Host: Duncan  Topic: End of Summer, Back-to-School Readiness, and Transitions. Focus: Time expressions (flies by, around the corner), expressing mixed emotions, and routines. [Script] "Hello everyone! Welcome back to the podcast. I’m Teacher Duncan. Can you believe we are already looking at the calendar and seeing late July and August? Whe...

Podcast Title: Bedtime Stories and Secret Sounds Host: Duncan  Topic: Family Routines, Learning Methods, and Parenting. Focus: Adverbs of frequency, Phonics concepts, and warm storytelling. [Script] For this story, I want to invite you into my home. Every night at 8:30 PM, we have a very strict family routine. The lights go down, the toys are put away, and my youngest boy climbs into bed with his...

Podcast Title: The 3-on-3 Showdown Host: Duncan  Topic: Teamwork, Community Tournaments, and Overcoming Prejudices. Focus: Modals of ability/permission, sports vocabulary, and team dynamics. [Script] "Hi students! Welcome back. Today, I want to talk about a different sport that is incredibly popular all over Taiwan: basketball. Walk past any park at night, and what do you see? Bright lights, orang...

Podcast Title: The Ultimate Tennis Tiebreaker Host: Duncan  Topic: Sports Drama, Perseverance, and Friendly Competition. Focus: Past Continuous vs. Past Simple, tennis terminology, and expressing intensity. [Script] "Hello everyone! Teacher Duncan here, and my body is so sore today! Why? Because yesterday afternoon, my friend and I played the most intense tennis match of our lives. We love playing...

Podcast Title: A Weekend in Taipei with a Mission Host: Duncan  Topic:  Volunteering, Environment, and Big City Sightseeing. Focus: "Since..." (giving a reason), Future intentions (intend to, plan to), and travel vocabulary. [Script] "Hi everyone! Teacher Duncan here. I hope you are having a wonderful day. Today, I am sharing my big plans for this coming weekend. I am packing my bags and heading n...

Podcast Title: Rain, Rain, Go Away! Host: Duncan  Topic:Rainy Weather, Daily Frustrations, and Indoor Activities. Focus: Present Perfect continuous (It has been raining), Future tense (It will continue), and sensory descriptions. [Script] "Hello everyone! Welcome back to the podcast. I’m Teacher Duncan, and if you look outside the window right now, you already know what today's topic is. That's ri...

Podcast Title: The "Hidden" Snack Mystery Host: Duncan Guest: Tracy Focus: [Dialogue] Phrasal Verbs (find out, catch up, give up), Secrets, and Food vocabulary. [Script} Teacher: Tracy, we have a very serious topic today. It’s about survival. How do you eat your favorite snacks without your kids stealing them? Tracy: Oh, this is a professional skill. I have a "Secret Snack Map" in my head. If I le...

Podcast Title: The "Boy vs. Girl" Survival Guide Host: Duncan  Guest: Tracy Topic: [Dialogue] Conversation about children’s behavior Focus: Comparing/Contrasting, Descriptive Adverbs, and Childhood behavior. [Script] Duncan: Welcome back to the podcast! Today is a very special episode because I am joined by my partner, Tracy. Tracy, how are you? Are you surviving the week? Tracy: (Sighs) "Survivin...

Podcast Title: The First Time at the Beach Host: Duncan  Topic: Memories, Nature, and Emotions. Focus: Past Continuous (I was walking...) and Descriptive Adjectives. [Script] "For our episode today, let’s talk about the ocean. Do you remember the first time you saw the beach? I remember it clearly. I was very small, maybe five years old. I was holding my mother’s hand as we walked over the sand. T...

Podcast Title: A Day at the Zoo Host: Duncan  Topic: Animals, Directions, and Comparisons. Focus: Superlatives (Tallest, heaviest) and "While" (doing two things at once). [Script] "Welcome back! Today we are taking a trip to the Taipei Zoo. It is one of the largest zoos in Asia! Have you been there recently? My favorite animal to visit is the giraffe. They are the tallest land animals in the world...

Podcast Title: The Magic of the Night Market Host: Duncan  Topic: Food, Senses, and Local Culture. Focus: Sensory verbs (smell, taste, sound) and "Used to." [Script] "Hi everyone! I’m Teacher Duncan. I have a question for you: Are you hungry? Because today, we are going to my favorite place in Taiwan—the Night Market! When I first moved here, I was amazed. The night market is like a sensory explos...

Podcast Title: The Heat is Coming! (夏天要來了！) Host: Duncan  Topic: Summer in Taiwan, Staying Cool, and Nature. Focus: Comparative adjectives (Hotter, Wetter, Faster) and "Should/Shouldn't." [Script] "Whew! Is it just me, or is it getting hot in here? Welcome back. Today we are talking about the upcoming summer. [Script] In Taiwan, summer isn't just a season; it’s a challenge! It’s getting hott...

Podcast Title: The Legend of the "Perfect" Pitch Host: Duncan  Topic: Adverbs of frequency (Always, Never, Usually) and "Used to." [Script] "Hi students! We are talking about baseball again today, but today’s story is about a girl named May. May is twelve years old, and she has a dream. She doesn't want to play piano or violin—she wants to be a pitcher. [Script] But May lives in a small town, and...

Podcast Title: Baseball Fever - The First Game Host: Duncan  Topic: Opening Day, Teamwork, and Excitement. [Script] Hello! I am Duncan.  Welcome to our English story time.   The weather is getting warmer and spring is approaching! Basetball season is finally here! [Script] In Taiwan, we love baseball. It is our national sport. Last night was the first game of the season, and I was so excited. I wa...

Podcast Title: Big City, Big Changes Host: Duncan  Guest: Jessica Topic: Moving, Junior High, Anxiety, and Taichung City. [Script] Hello! I am Duncan.  Welcome to our English story time.  I’m going to be playing Stephen today.  Jessica is moving to Taichung and she’s going to share some feelings about moving.  In this B1 dialogue, Jessica is going to be speaking a little fast, therefore, please li...

Podcast Title: The Big Game Dream Host: Duncan Guest: Blake Topic: From the School Court to the NBA [Script] Hello! I am Duncan.  Welcome to our English story time. Today, Blake and I will talk about his big dream to play in the NBA, which stands for the National Basketball Association. I think you’ll enjoy our dialogue. Listen carefully. Are you ready? Let’s go!" Host: Hello everyone! Welcome to...