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台灣各地在最近的颱風過境時，幾乎都放了兩天颱風假，許多地方因為颱風帶來的暴雨造成了淹水。「極端氣候」已經成為這幾年全球重要的議題。一起來聊聊極端氣候對我們的影響吧！ According to weather scientists' investigations, you may be experiencing the highest temperatures ever recorded, and they are expected to keep rising in the future. Extreme climates affect nearly all of us in different ways. In thi...

Have you ever experienced an air defense exercise in your country? In Taiwan, we have an annual air defense drill to help citizens practice emergency responses. In this episode, Joanne and Lisa will share their experiences during the air defense exercise and introduce some important words you will hear during the practice. 你知道什麼是「防空演習」嗎？聽到防空警報應該怎麼做？如果違反規定，可是會罰...

When was the last time you took a selfie on your cell phone? What prompts you to take selfies, whether alone or with friends? Although selfies are not a new concept, they have become one of the most common activities people engage in with their phones. In this episode, Lisa and April will delve into the concept of selfies and explore why people are so inclined to take them in their daily lives. 美...

Can a person's mind get tired just like their body ? In this episode, we will discuss where emotional fatigue comes from, how we should overcome it, or how to resolve this feeling of mental exhaustion. 人的心和人的身體一樣會累嗎?你聽過情緒勞務嗎?在這一集好土中文裡，我們會討論"心累"的原因，以及我們應該怎麼克服這種心累的感覺? Please preview the keywords of this week on Facebook before...

夏天就要去海邊！到海邊玩水、玩沙有哪些防曬的方法？這些防曬用品的中文是什麼？有哪些要注意的事情？享受浪漫的海邊假期前，先來了解這些跟海邊玩水有關的中文吧！ Summer is coming, and it's time to hit the beach! What are some ways to protect yourself from the sun? What are these sun protection products called in Chinese? What should you be mindful of? Before enjoying a wonderful beach vacation, let&#...

As AI becomes more powerful, do we still need to learn Chinese? Can AI help us learn Chinese? In this episode, we'll discuss methods for using AI to aid in learning Chinese, as well as reasons why learning language on our own is still necessary. Do you agree with our perspective? Feel free to leave your comments for discussion! AI越來越厲害，我們還需要學中文嗎？可以用AI幫忙學中文嗎？在這一集中...

How do you manage your time? Do you often feel exhausted and tired after work? In this episode, Lisa and April will discuss why people often feel busy but accomplish nothing. They will also investigate the traps that steal your work efficiency and rest time. After this episode, you will understand the importance of leaving empty spaces in your full schedule and how to work smarter. 你的行事曆中還...

Do you enjoy playing video games? What makes video games so appealing? What words should we use to effectively communicate with people who love playing video games? In this episode, Joanne and Lisa will share their experiences with video games. You'll learn some game-related terms in this episode. 你喜歡打電動嗎？電動為什麼吸引人？跟打電動的人溝通要注意什麼事？如果你很喜歡打電動，應該怎麼讓周...

In this episode, April and Lisa are addressing recent food safety concerns in Taiwan. They're diving into important terms related to food safety and providing valuable advice on how to protect oneself from hidden hazards. 最近台灣有幾個關於食安問題的新聞，你在意食品安全嗎？來聽聽跟食安有關的實用中文吧！ Please preview the keywords of this week on Facebook before you listen to this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In Taiwanese stationery stores, you can often find a wide variety of different stationery items, some of which are very practical and some are aesthetically pleasing. Besides stationery, they also frequently sell other items that students need, making it very convenient. If you've always thought that a pen is just a pen and there's nothing special about it, you definitely should go and exp...

When it comes to the most common and useful small appliance in Taiwanese kitchens, it must be the electric rice cooker. Many Taiwanese people traveling abroad for an extended period often bring one from Taiwan. Apart from its primary function of cooking rice, the electric rice cooker can also easily prepare various meats, vegetables, and soups. Let's find out how we use the electric rice cooke...

In Taiwan, the climate is humid and hot, and most people are accustomed to showering at least once a day. Various facilities are installed in bathrooms to help keep it dry. In this episode, we will discuss Taiwanese bathing habits, the names of common items found in bathrooms, and also provide tips on what bathroom facilities to look out for when renting a place in Taiwan! 台灣氣候濕熱，大部分的人...

What are toilets like in Taiwan? Do you have to squat? Are public toilets charged? Where are toilets available? In fact, besides "ce suo", there are many different words, all meaning toilet(restroom)! 台灣的廁所是怎麼樣的？都要蹲著嗎？公共廁所要收費嗎？哪些地方有廁所？廁所外面都會寫「廁所」嗎？其實除了廁所以外，洗手間、化妝室、盥洗室都是廁所的意思喔！ Please preview the keywords of this...

你知道「台式牛排」跟「西式牛排」有什麼不一樣嗎？牛排配麵，還有玉米濃湯跟紅茶，這是很多台灣人從小就吃的味道，還有什麼跟你想像中的牛排不一樣的地方？快來聽聽看！ Do you know the difference between "Taiwanese-style steak" and "Western-style steak"? Steak with noodles, along with corn chowder and black tea, is a taste that many Taiwanese people have grown up with. What other aspects...

The year of the dragon is coming. In this episode, Lisa and April will discuss the dragon's image in Chinese culture and teach you some good words for the upcoming dragon year. You can immediately use these words to send wishes to your friends. 龍年來啦！在這集裡，Lisa和April和大家一起聊聊龍的形象，還會分享幾句龍年的吉祥話，聽完就可以現學現賣，在新年時和你的親朋好友賀新年囉！ Please preview th...

Understanding yourself is not easy. We thought we knew ourselves, but often, we still have conflicts about our decisions and hesitate about the choices we make. In this episode, Lisa and April discuss a popular personality test: the MBTI test. Listen to this episode and uncover your personality. You will also learn how to describe your personality in Chinese. 你了解自己嗎？常常思考自己是不是適合這...

Before the Chinese New Year, many stores will have various promotions on the ‘lucky grab bag’. This commercial activity originated in Japan, but buying a lucky grab bag during the New Year holiday has recently become popular in Taiwan. In this episode, Joanne and Lisa will share their experience selecting the lucky grab bags. Do not skip this Lucky episode! 農曆年前，台灣的各家商店經常會推出你不確...

You can find various museums with characteristics in Taiwan, and it is the best way to understand the past and contemporary Taiwan. In this episode, Lisa and Joanne will give you a brief introduction to the museum. You will learn the must-know information before visiting a museum in Taiwan. Of course, they will also give you some tips for saving on the ticket fee and still have a deep museum tour....

If you like the taste of taiwanese food, you can't miss the Taiwanese style cafeteria. The cafeteria usually offer various home cookings you can have a test. Some cafeteria even provid cusins which need complicted cooking techniques. In this episode, Joanne and Lisa are going to introduce this kind of cafeteria, and give you some tips about how to fulfill your appetite with resonable price. 你...

It is approaching the year's end, and many parties must be calling you to participate. Exchanging gifts is one of the common activities at this time. People prepare a gift within a limited budget and consider its meaning and usage for others. In this episode, Lisa and Joanne are sharing their experiences and thoughts about exchanging gifts with others. You are also welcome to share (exchange)...

"Many motorcycles!" is the most common impression of Taiwan traffic for foreigners. Although public transportation in Taiwan is very convenient, many people choose to take motorcycles as their daily transportation tool. It is because the motorcycle is easy to ride and find parking in a city. If you stay in Taiwan longer, you can ride a motorcycle to experience the scenery of lanes and st...

After living abroad for several months, what are the things that Taiwanese people most want to do upon returning to Taiwan? Are there specific foods and drinks they crave? Do they notice any significant differences? In this episode, you can not only hear the reflections of Taiwanese individuals returning to their homeland but also discover some unique aspects of Taiwan. If you're a foreign fri...

Are you living in Taiwan now? Why not spend your New Year vacation in Taiwan? Although there are two months to the Chinese New Year, many Taiwanese are gradually preparing the necessities and gifts for the most important day. You might have noticed that many stores sell premade New Year's Eve dishes. Some popular restaurants even have been reserved and left no seats for the new year period. In...

For the past 20 years, Taiwan has faced the pressure of a low birth rate. In this episode, Joanne and April will discuss why young Taiwanese are hesitant to marry and give birth. Listen to this episode, think, and compare the situation in Taiwan with that in your country. 台灣的生育率世界第一低，為什麼台灣的年輕人不想生孩子？在台灣生孩子大家常常會考慮哪些事情？台灣人一般想要生幾個孩子？有沒有「生...

In this episode, Lisa and April will discuss the meaning changes of “donate” in Chinese. You will learn to say, “I would like to donate money to support the podcaster in producing more high-quality episodes” in Chinese. Do not miss this episode, and 好土中文 is always happy to receive any type of support from you. Support Us:  https://reurl.cc/GKyEpD 「抖內」可以是捐錢、贊助的意思。隨著消費型態的...