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News Bites

ICRT News Bites gives junior high school students a tasty serving of English with local and international news from around the world! Brought to you by ICRT and the K-12 Education Administration of the Ministry of Education, News Bites stories are written and recorded by the ICRT News Team, and uploaded on weekdays during Taiwan’s school semesters.

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Education

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Bear Loves Honey & Dog's Long Tongue 04.01.2026

Hi there, it's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. In today's stories, the sweet taste of bear-certified honey, and the dog with the longest tongue, also certified.   Click HERE for the full transcript.

Chiayi U Chicken Comp & Biggest Spider Web 01.01.2026

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! Coming up next in today's news: a university has a chicken cooking contest and spiders in a cave surprise scientists! And in today’s News Flash: sample! Click HERE for the full transcript!

Short Videos & Dead Woman Coffin 31.12.2025

Happy New Year! We're back for another episode of News Bites. Coming up today: short videos take over Taiwan's screens ... and a dead woman wakes up in a coffin. And in today's News Flash: Survey! Click HERE for the full transcript!

Game Tourism & AI Spotlight 30.12.2025

Hey there! You’re listening to a fresh new episode of News Bites. Coming up today: Mobile games and tourism…and AI is Time’s “Person of the Year!”

TASA Rocket and Bondi Beach Hero 29.12.2025

Hello and welcome to a brand new episode of News Bites! Coming up today: Taiwan's space agency plans an MIT rocket and a hero at the beach. And in today's News Flash: to donate a donation. Click HERE for the full transcript!

Alishan Leopard & India Housework 28.12.2025

Hello! Welcome back to another episode of News Bites. Coming up today, a cat making a comeback, and what is housework worth? Click HERE for the full transcript!

Feathered Runaway Festive eggs 25.12.2025

Hi and welcome to a new episode of News Bites! In today’s episode – did you hear about Hualien’s runaway ostrich? And… we’ll tell you about the world’s most expensive egg. Plus… the word of the day is “AUCTION”. Click HERE for the full transcript!

Quieter Streets & Silent Mars Spacecraft 24.12.2025

Merry Christmas! We trust everyone in Taiwan is tuned-in to this all-new, very important episode of News Bites. I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Kelly Kimura. So tell me, Jacob. Why is this episode so important? Because it's finally time to say goodbye to noisy vehicles. Also in today's episode: Something has gone wrong for NASA. And our News Flash word is: Breakthrough. Click HERE for th...

CrocPunishment & AllergyGuidance 23.12.2025

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites! In this episode of News Bites: A man gets in big trouble for bringing a crocodile to the Legislative Yuan. And, a new study tells us more about how people get allergies. And in this episode's News Flash, to be punished. Click HERE for the full transcript!

Cousin Marriage & Picasso Lottery 22.12.2025

Hi there, it's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. In this episode, we'll be talking about Taiwan's rules about who you can marry ... ... and about how you could win a very expensive painting whilst supporting a good cause at the same time. And in this episode's News Flash, a good deal. Click HERE for the full transcript!

Cyberbullying & Banning Social Media 21.12.2025

Hello! Welcome back to another episode of News Bites. Coming up today: Almost 19% of students are cyberbullied in Taiwan, and Australia bans social media for young teens. And in today's News Flash: What does it mean to sue someone? Click HERE for the full transcript!

Museum Library & Checkmate Before Kindergarten 18.12.2025

Hey there! Welcome back to a brand new episode. Coming up today: A museum, a library...a museumbrary! And, the youngest chess player in the world. And in today's News Flash: official. Click HERE for the full transcript!

Pingxi Lanterns & Christmas Stockings 17.12.2025

Hi and welcome to a new episode of News Bites! Today we talk about the lanterns of Pingxi. And… we'll tell you what people did to King Charles' old curtains. Plus we'll tell you how to change the meaning of a word… by adding just three letters. And we hear some listener stories about a park, and strawberries! All that and more… coming up next. Click HERE for the full transcript!

Heating Plastic & Rage Bait 16.12.2025

Hi and welcome back to News Bites! In today's stories, the dangers of heating up plastic, and the way the internet makes us angry. Click HERE for the full transcript!

Social Media Gap & Seal in a Bar 15.12.2025

Hello, and welcome back to an all-new episode of News Bites. In this episode, we’ll be talking about a social media gap in Taiwan, and a seal in a bar. And for today’s News Flash: the opposition. Click HERE for the full transcript.

Actress Award & Blind Korea 14.12.2025

Hi there, it's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. In this episode, we'll be talking about the life and times of a Taiwanese actress who's been around for a very long time … … and Korean students who have to deal with an additional challenge to getting into university: they're blind. And in this episode's News Flash, disadvantage. Click HERE for the full transcript!

101 Fireworks & Gramma Tortoise 11.12.2025

Hi and welcome back to News Bites! In today's stories, Taipei lights up the night longer, and a long-lived tortoise has seen it all. And in today's News Flash, a phrase that starts it all. Click ⁠HERE ⁠ for the full transcript!

World's Best Gelato & Alaskans Rebuilt Town 10.12.2025

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites! In this episode of News Bites: A Taiwanese gelato maker wins "world's best gelato" And, a town in Alaska is rebuilding after a typhoon, but residents aren't sure they want to go back And in this episode's News Flash: to rebuild. Click HERE for the full transcript!

Social Media Gap & Seal in NZ Bar 09.12.2025

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites! Today, we'll be talking about allergies. And no more pennies for the United States. Plus ... the word of the day is "driver" Click HERE for the full transcript!

Afternoon Thunderstorms & Mars Lightning 08.12.2025

Hello, and welcome back to all-new episode of News Bites. In this episode, we'll be talking about how Taiwan's weather is changing, and crackling sounds on the planet Mars! And today's News Flash word is: Breakthrough. Click HERE for the full transcript!

Older Mums & Rare Whale 07.12.2025

Hi! Welcome back to another episode of News Bites! Coming up today: First time moms are getting older in Taiwan, and scientists spot a rare animal! And in today's News Flash: subsidy! Click HERE for the full transcript!

Liam Kua & Gimbap Festival 04.12.2025

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! Coming up next in today's news: A woman who kept a Taiwanese traditional performing art alive, and a food festival in South Korea. And in today's News Flash: influence and influenza! Click HERE for the full transcript!

Tai Retires & Lion Neighbors 03.12.2025

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites! In this episode of News Bites: a decorated and accomplished athlete retires And, people in Nairobi, Kenya, have lions for neighbors. Click HERE for the full transcript!

Growing Hair & Ancient Grave Marker 02.12.2025

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. In this episode, we'll be talking about a new way to grow hair, and a Roman grave marker. And today's News Flash word is: Oust! Click HERE for the full transcript!

Alishan Forest Railway & "Drop Crocs" 01.12.2025

Hi and welcome back to News Bites! In today's stories, a train trip up into the mountains, and a reptile drops down from a tree! And in today's News Flash, a word for where stuff is! Click HERE for the full transcript!

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