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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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Episodes
Taipei Hantavirus & NASA Delays Moon Launch 03.03.2026 8:43
Hi, and welcome back to another episode of News Bites. Coming up today: a dangerous virus in Taipei, and NASA delays a rocket launch. And for News Flash, the word 'mission'. Click HERE for the full transcript!
BloodMoon, OrangeBattle 02.03.2026 8:09
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites! In this episode of News Bites: a special moon for the Lantern Festival, and an Italian town hits back with oranges. And in today's News Flash, a word for when people are mad and show it. Click HERE for the full transcript!
Police Find Camera, and Boy Saves Family 01.03.2026 8:24
In today's News Bites: Taichung police help tourists get their camera back And, a 13 year old boy’s swimming skills save his whole family! And in this episode’s News Flash: to report. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, ajoke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message andsend us your Bite-sized Break to newsbites@icrt.com.tw...
Stinky Tofu & Plastic Waste 25.02.2026 8:56
Hey there! Let’s get started with today’s News Bites. Coming up today: Stinky tofu that’s too stinky, and the plastic waste trade sees a major drop. And in today’s News Flash: inspection. Click HERE for the full transcript!
Taipei Zoo Horse & India Library 24.02.2026 8:36
Hi and welcome to a new episode of News Bites! In today's episode, giddyup for the Year of the Horse, and aman helps others hit the books! And in today's News Flash, a word that means exactly what itsays. All that and more ... coming up next! Click here for the full transcript.
Silver Coins and an Olympic Extension 23.02.2026 8:57
In today's News Bites: In this episode, we'll be talking about how Taiwan's trying to stop people from buying silver coins … … and about what happened to a university student who forgot to do an assignment! And in this episode's News Flash, invest. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us...
Baishatun Pilgrimage and Bear Collars 22.02.2026 8:27
In this episode of News Bites: pilgrims get ready for the Baishatun Mazu journey And, researchers find new ways to study bears. And in this episode's News Flash: research. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript!
Winter Olympics and Ethiopia Heart 09.02.2026 8:56
In this episode, we'll be talking about the Taiwanese athletes at the Winter Olympics … … and about a man who's saving the lives of people with heart problems, with the doctor who once saved his own life! And in this episode's News Flash, catastrophe. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, re...
Fake News & Media Literacy 08.02.2026 8:43
Hi and welcome to a new episode of News Bites! In today's episode, we'll be talking about an issue many people worry about: fake news. We'll talk about why Taiwan is worried about fake news ... and we'll look at why Finland is teaching kids about fake news. Plus: our word of the week is: toolkit. Click HERE for the full transcript!
Fashion Show Disabilities & Dogs Carried Adopt 05.02.2026 8:50
Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! Coming up next in today's news: New Taipei has a fashion show for people with disabilities and a man carries dogs to help find them a new family. And in today's News Flash: participate! Click HERE for the full transcript!
Xiaoliuqiu Cigarette Butts & World's Oldest Artwork 04.02.2026 8:10
Hi, and welcome back to another episode of News Bites. Coming up today: picking up trash on Xiaoliuqiu, and the world's oldest cave art. And for News Flash, the word 'incentivize'. Click HERE for the full transcript!
New Taipei Metro Record & 2025's Banished Words 03.02.2026 8:07
Hi and welcome to a new episode of News Bites! In today's Newsbites: New Taipei Metro sets a new record. And what words shouldn't you use in 2026? Plus… the word of the day is "BANISH". Click HERE for the full transcript!
Tracking Stray Dogs and a Tool Using Cow 02.02.2026 8:00
Hi there! Welcome back to a brand new episode of News Bites. Coming up today: Tracking stray dogs and a cow that uses tools! And in today's News Flash: verification. Click HERE for the full transcript!
Sheipa Bat Species & Ride the Waves 01.02.2026 8:09
Hi there! You're listening to a brand new episode of News Bites. Coming up today, bats rule the roost in this national park, and houses go with the flow in this European country. And in today's News Flash: a word for following the rules hard. Click HERE for the full transcript!
Formosan Black Bear & What Makes a Democracy? 29.01.2026 8:49
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites! In this episode of News Bites: Workers in Alishan get a surprise visit ... and, what makes a democracy? Click HERE for the full transcript!
Qing Dynasty Weapons, and China's Population Shrinks 28.01.2026 8:59
In today's News Bites: A surprising historical discovery in Tainan, and China’s population keeps shrinking. And in today's News Flash, the word ‘oblivion’. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Bite-sized Break to newsbites@icrt.com.tw , and you might hear it...
British Illustrator & Monkey Chasers 27.01.2026 8:56
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites! In this episode of News Bites: A British illustrator helps promote Taiwan in London. And, Japanese people chase away monkey neighbors. Click HERE for the full transcript!
Plane Recovery & Walk the World 26.01.2026 8:59
Hi there, it’s time for an all-new episode of News Bites. In this episode, we’ll be talking about a man trying to bring back a Taiwanese rescue team that died more than eighty years ago …and about a man who’s coming home to his mother after walking around the world for twenty-eight years. Click HERE for the full transcript!
JayTennis & JapanBathroom 25.01.2026 8:05
Hello and welcome to another episode of News Bites. Coming up, sometimes it's not about winning, and sometimes, it's about what's fair. And in today's News Flash: a word for doing it bigger and better. Click HERE for the full transcript!
Danjiang Bridge & Fries on Beach 22.01.2026 8:02
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites! In this episode of News Bites, more than just a bridge, and a beach meets fast food! And in this episode's News Flash, a phrase for how the world works together. Click HERE for the full transcript!
Minimum Wage & More Reading 21.01.2026 8:01
Hi, and welcome back to another episode of News Bites. Coming up today: President Lai plans to raise the minimum wage, and we’ll share simple ways to read more in 2026. And for News Flash, we have the word ‘Analysis’. Click HERE for the full transcript!
MarioLanterns,BosybuilderCaregivers 20.01.2026 8:54
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites! In this episode of News Bites: Good news for fans of Super Mario And bodybuilders find new jobs in Japan Click HERE for the full transcript!
Smoke-Free Taipei & Longest Expressway 19.01.2026 8:42
Hi there! You’re listening to a brand new episode of News Bites. Coming up today: Taipei, a smoke free city? And a very long, long way under a mountain. And in today’s News Flash: policy. Click HERE for the full transcript!
PostBaby, UnderwaterChess 18.01.2026 8:04
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites! In this episode of News Bites, another kind of delivery at the post office, and another kind of chess that tests your brains and lungs! And in this episode's News Flash, a word for getting to the truth. Click HERE for the full transcript!
BadmintonPopularity,SubwayMuseum 15.01.2026 8:12
Hi and welcome to a new episode of News Bites! In today's episode -Taiwan's favorite racket sport. And, two subway stations in Rome are now museums. Plus… the word of the day is "ARTEFACT". Click HERE for the full transcript!
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