Hello, and welcome back to the podcast.
Today’s episode is an advanced level Q&A all about running. Following on from episode 17 were we heard about how the marathon distance was created. 所以如果你對跑步有興趣還是要聽到高級的英文課歡迎來收聽

Questions

1. How did you get into running?

2. What’s the most challenging thing about running in Taiwan?

3. Ｗhat keeps you coming back and signing up for more races and joining more training plans?

4. What is your go-to meal before a big race?

5. What happens when you ‘hit the wall’? 

words and phrases to listen out for;

1. backstory

2. turns out 

3. to get into something

4. dripping with sweat

5. energized

6. look into something

7. trail running

8. check out something / check something out

9. that was the key

10.  hit the wall

As this is a natural discussion style I speak at a faster pace than usual, as I would when speaking to native English speakers, you can also hear lots of filler sounds (for example; like, erm, um, so…) when I am thinking about what to say. There is also more repetition and errors that I self correct, I left all of these in the episode so you can hear how this adds an extra layer of confusion when listening to native speakers. 

Hope you find the episode helpful, leave a comment if you have any questions about it or if you have any suggests. Cheers 💕
Press play. Practise. Speak better English.
按下播放鍵，一起練習，把英文說出口。

Ep.18 高級 Advanced Level｜Running 跑步
Hello，歡迎回到節目！
今天這一集是高級程度的 Q&A 討論，主題是「跑步」。
延續上一集 Episode 17，我們聊到馬拉松距離是怎麼來的。如果你對跑步有興趣，或是想挑戰比較進階的英文聽力內容，歡迎收聽這一集！

本集討論問題：
• 妳是怎麼開始跑步的？
• 在台灣跑步最具挑戰性的事情是什麼？
• 是什麼讓妳一直持續報名比賽、參加訓練計畫？
• 比賽前妳最常吃的早餐是什麼？
• 跑步時「撞牆期（hit the wall）」是什麼感覺？

因為這一集是比較自然的聊天討論形式，我的語速會比平常快一些，就像和母語人士聊天時一樣。
你也會聽到很多思考時的語助詞，例如：
like, erm, um, so…
另外在對話中也會出現一些重複、停頓，或是我自己修正說法的地方。我刻意保留了這些內容，因為在真實情況下，母語人士說話時也常常會這樣，而這些元素也會讓聽力理解變得更有挑戰。
希望這一集對你的英文學習有幫助！
如果有任何問題，或是有想聽的主題，歡迎留言告訴我。
Cheers! 💕





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Ever wonder why a marathon is 42.195 km long? In today’s episode we hear the interesting story behind this distance and learn common English vocabulary to talk about the world’s most popular solo sport…running 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃🔊 Listen to the end for a bonus shadowing section.
Includes: transcript, vocabulary list, gap fill exercises.

你有沒有想過，為什麼馬拉松的距離是 42.195 公里嗎？
在今天的節目中，我們將帶你了解這個距離背後有趣的故事，
同時學習用英文談論世界上最受歡迎的運動——跑步的常用詞彙。記得聽到最後，還有加碼的英語跟讀法練習喔！
📝內容包含：逐字稿、單字表、填空練習。

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🎆學英文、聊文化，讓英國的煙火，點亮你的英文力！


🔥 在這一集節目中，我們將帶你認識英國最「熱鬧又震撼」的傳統節日——Bonfire Night（煙火夜），又稱為 Guy Fawkes Night（蓋伊・福克斯之夜）！你將聽到這個節日背後的精彩歷史故事，了解為什麼英國人每年 11 月 5 日都要點燃篝火、施放煙火，還會發現像 “caught red-handed” 這樣的英文片語究竟是什麼意思。
🕯️ 「記得，記得，十一月五日——一起聽聽英國怎麼過！」
我們也會帶你看看現代英格蘭各地的人們如何慶祝這一天——從甜滋滋的糖蘋果到繽紛的煙火表演，並教你幾個能用來談論「節慶與傳統」的實用英文表達。

🎧 非常適合想要在提升英聽能力的同時，更深入了解英國文化與歷史的你！

留言分享你的想法吧 你怎麼看 Bonfire Night 呢？留言告訴我們吧 🗣️Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm6khd8jd01qf01w46q6barvx/comments

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想要自然地學習英文過去式，還能提升聽力理解嗎？本集節目為你準備了兩個有趣的英語短篇故事，專為中級程度的學習者設計。故事中充滿了實用的過去式動詞，幫助你在輕鬆的情境中加強語感！

📖 故事一：被遺忘的雨傘
一位年輕女子在倫敦雨中奔跑去咖啡店，某人忘記了一件重要的東西。故事中包含像是 hurried（趕緊了）、poured（傾瀉了/下大雨）、spotted（看見了） 等過去式動詞，幫助你聽得更清楚、學得更自然。

🚅 故事二：Ben 的火車旅程
Ben 搭上了一段漫長的火車之旅，途中與一位陌生乘客展開了一段意想不到的對話。留意故事中的動詞，例如 chuckled（笑了）、apologized（道歉了）、replied（回覆了）

📝 每個故事後還有理解問題，幫助你確認聽懂了多少，也加深學習效果。
這集非常適合想透過英文故事，同時提升聽力和文法能力的你。快戴上耳機，一起進入英文故事的世界吧！Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm6khd8jd01qf01w46q6barvx/comments

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英國生活必備英文單字：From Chips to Cheers! 🇬🇧✨
你知道在英國，如果你說你愛吃 chips，可不是洋芋片，而是炸薯條？🤯
在這一集，我們帶你進入英國人的日常生活，一起學習超實用的英文單字和片語，從食物、旅行、到購物，幫助你在英國旅遊或生活時聽得懂、說得出！
🪄🧙‍♀️🚂不管你是哈利波特迷、夢想走進九又四分之三月台是王十字車站，還是只是想學會怎麼自然地說，這一集你一定會喜歡～
你會學到：
✅英國人怎麼說「垃圾」？（不是trash嗎？）
✅「Cheers」除了乾杯，還有其他意思？
✅為什麼英國人會說 “kidding”? 😂
🎧 趕快戴上耳機，和我們一起輕鬆學英文，感受一點英倫幽默，一點魔法風情，還有滿滿的生活英文小知識！

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Ready to sound like a pro in the office? In this episode, we're diving into the essential Business English phrases that'll help you email better, speak smarter, and impress in meetings. Whether you're job hunting, chatting with clients, or surviving your Monday stand-up, we've got you covered.
Perfect for intermediate learners who want to level up their work game with British-style professionalism.
✅ Essential business vocabulary  
✅ Common phrases for meetings, emails, and networking  
✅ Tips to sound more professional and confident  

📎 Grab your notepad, hit play, and let's get down to business—English-style! 


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Ever had one of those days when everything goes wrong? Poor Olivia has. From waking up late to spilling coffee on her boss, her day spirals out of control – and it’s all told through a whirlwind of phrasal verbs!
In this episode, we follow Olivia through her chaotic day, packed with useful (and sometimes funny) phrasal verbs like go off, sort out, plug in, and calm down. It’s a great way to hear these expressions in action and boost your vocabulary while enjoying a light-hearted story.
💬 Stay tuned after the story for a quick breakdown of the key phrasal verbs and how to use them naturally in conversation.
Perfect for intermediate learners who want to brush up on their British English in a fun and memorable way!

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了解文化差異對於清楚的溝通很重要⚠️Traveling to England and want to order in a restaurant or bar without angering the staff 🤬? Today’s episode compares the different styles of communication between British and Americans. Follow along for tips on how to be polite with British friends and colleagues, and how to have small talk with Americans. 
Tune in and boost your English skills with cultural insights that make a difference. Helping you navigate conversations with confidence 😎

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Ever heard an 英國人 say “I’m knackered” or “That’s dodgy” and had no clue what they meant? 🤯卻不知道他們是什麼意思？
In episode 10, we’re diving into the world of British slang & modern expressions—from fancying a cuppa 🍵 to totally rubbish🚮 There are 13 slang expressions with examples and a mini quiz to help you practice. Follow along with me to improve your English speaking in a natural way!

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提高你的發音🗣️ Struggling with English pronunciation? You’re not alone! Many native Chinese speakers make the same mistakes—but today, we’re fixing them! From tricky "th" sounds to confusing "r" and "l" swaps, and bonus tongue twisters, we’ll break it all down and help you sound more natural. Tune in and start speaking with confidence! 🎙️✨

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