A fast-paced life often brings invisible stress. Not only does the body feel tired, but the mind also needs timely relaxation. In this episode, we will talk about ways to relax and the right moments to do so! Brew yourself a cup of hot tea or coffee, and enjoy this episode with ease.

快節奏的生活常常帶來無形的壓力，不只身體會感到疲憊，心靈也需要適時放鬆。在這一集中，我們將談談放鬆的方法，以及應該放鬆的時間點！泡杯熱茶或者熱咖啡，輕鬆地聽這集節目吧～

生詞表 (Vocabulary List)

1. 生活節奏 (shēnghuó jiézòu) – pace of life

2. 緊繃、焦慮 (jǐnbēng, jiāolǜ) – tension, anxiety

3. 調整敏感度、覺察自己的狀況 (tiáozhěng mǐngǎndù, juéchá zìjǐ de zhuàngkuàng) – adjust sensitivity, be aware of one’s own condition

4. 雷打不動 (léi dǎ bú dòng) – unshakable; rock solid

Have you ever watched a dating reality show? Is it true love—or just a scripted act? What’s your opinion?

In this episode, Lisa and April talk about why dating reality shows are so addictive and what makes them so popular. These programs give viewers a strong sense of immersion and emotional resonance, and they can easily become trending conversation topics. You don’t even have to be in a real relationship to experience the excitement and ups and downs of romance—the show lets you live it vicariously. Beyond entertainment, dating reality shows also reflect the evolving views on love in modern society: shifting from the traditional matchmaking model of “marriage as the ultimate goal” to a more open attitude toward relationships.

你看過戀愛綜藝嗎?那是真愛？還是劇本？你怎麼看？

在這一集當中，Lisa 和 April 要聊聊為何戀愛綜藝能讓人一追就停不下來?！為什麼戀愛綜藝如此受歡迎?

戀愛綜藝的內容讓觀眾有代入感、有情感共鳴，甚至能成為聊天的熱門話題。你不用真的去談戀愛，就能在節目裡體驗心動與波折。戀愛綜藝不只提供娛樂的效果，還反映出現代的戀愛觀：從過去「以結婚為終極目標」的相親模式，走向更開放的感情態度。

狀態, zhuàngtài, State/condition

In this episode, Lisa and April dive into an experience almost everyone has had—avoidance. We explore why we sometimes feel the urge to avoid certain situations, and whether avoidance is really as bad as it seems. We also share more positive and practical ways to face the circumstances that trigger such feelings. Through this lighthearted yet sincere conversation, we hope you’ll discover your own strategies for relieving stress and take a fresh look at the deeper meaning and reasons behind “avoidance.”

在這一集的節目中，Lisa 和 April 一起聊聊一個幾乎人人都曾有過的經驗——逃避。我們探討，為什麼有時候我們會想要逃避，以及逃避是否真如想像中那麼不好。除此之外，我們也分享一些更積極、正面的方式，幫助自己去面對那些引發逃避念頭的情境。希望透過這段輕鬆卻真誠的對話，你能找到適合自己的紓壓方法，並重新思考「逃避」背後的意義與原因。

生詞：

1. 逃避 táo bì - to avoid or to escape

2. 焦慮 jiāo lǜ - anxiety

3. 面對 miàn duì - to face or to confront

4. 持續輸出 chí xù shū chū - continuous output

5. 成果 chéng guǒ - result or achievement

6. 誇獎 kuā jiǎng - praise or compliment

7. 轉念 zhuǎn niàn - to shift one’s mindset or to change one’s way of thinking

8. 真心佩服 zhēn xīn pèi fú - to genuinely admire or sincerely respect

9. 發自內心地佩服 fā zì nèi xīn de pèi fú - to admire from the bottom of one’s heart

10. 堅持 jiān chí - to persist

What makes a friendship in the virtual world different from one in real life? More and more people enjoy chatting with AI—do you ever feel like ChatGPT understands you better than your real-life friends? When something big happens, who do you want to share it with first—a friend online or someone in the real world? Join us as we explore what “real friendship” means in a digital age.

虛擬世界裡的真實友誼 虛擬世界裡的友誼，跟真實世界的有什麼不同？越來越多人喜歡跟AI聊天，你會不會覺得ChatGPT比你的朋友還瞭解你？你想第一時間分享悲喜的那位朋友，是在網路上的還是現實世界裡的？來聽聽我們對於虛擬世界裡的真實友誼的看法吧！

Keywords with Pinyin:

1. Online World & People:

   • 虛擬世界 (xū nǐ shì jiè) – virtual world

   • 網友 (wǎng yǒu) – online friend

2. Boundaries & Emotional Safety:

   • 打擾 (dǎ rǎo) – to bother, to interrupt

   • 安全感 (ān quán gǎn) – sense of security

   • 批判 (pī pàn) – criticism

3. Emotional Connection:

   • 情感交流 (qíng gǎn jiāo liú) – emotional exchange

   • 熟悉度 (shóu xī dù) – level of familiarity

4. Online Identity & Names:

   • 代稱 (dài chēng) – nickname, alias

   • 代號 (dài hào) – code name, username

5. Emotional Support:

   • 接住情緒 (jiē zhù qíng xù) – to catch or hold someone's emotions

   • 舒緩情緒 (shū huǎn qíng xù) – to soothe emotions

   • 降低壓力 (jiàng dī yā lì) – to reduce stress

   • 友好的談話 (yǒu hǎo de tán huà) – friendly conversation

6. Risks & Complexity:

   • 欺騙 (qī piàn) – deception

   • 標籤 (biāo qiān) – label, stereotype

   • 面向 (miàn xiàng) – aspect, facet

7. Maturity & Behavior:

   • 端莊得體 (duān zhuāng dé tǐ) – poised and proper

   • 大度 (dà dù) – magnanimous, tolerant

   • 小屁孩 (xiǎo pì hái) – immature brat, childish person

8. Online Image & Persona:

   • 形象 (xíng xiàng) – image, persona

   • 人設 (rén shè) – character setting, constructed identity

9. Digital Identity:

   • 帳號 (zhàng hào) – account

   • 獨一無二 (dú yī wú èr) – one of a kind, unique

“Clothes make the person”—the right outfit and grooming can leave a strong first impression. But knowing what to wear and how to present yourself in different situations is a real skill. In this episode, we explore various vocabulary related to clothing and appearance, and share our thoughts on what it means to be appropriately dressed.

「人要衣裝」，合適的服裝與打扮能夠帶給別人良好的第一印象。在什麼場合應該怎麼打扮卻是一門大學問。在這一集中我們會使用許多關於服裝、打扮的用語，聊一聊我們對於「合適的打扮」的看法！

1. Makeup & Grooming Vocabulary:

   • 化妝 (huà zhuāng) – to wear makeup

   • 打扮 (dǎ bàn) – to dress up, to style oneself

   • 淡妝 (dàn zhuāng) – light makeup

   • 全妝 (quán zhuāng) – full makeup

   • 脫妝 (tuō zhuāng) – makeup coming off

   • 眼妝 (yǎn zhuāng) – eye makeup

2. Skincare & Beauty Products:

   • 保養 (bǎo yǎng) – skincare/maintenance

   • 防曬 (fáng shài) – sun protection

   • 口紅 (kǒu hóng) – lipstick

   • 粉餅 (fěn bǐng) – pressed powder

3. Complexion & Appearance:

   • 氣色 (qì sè) – complexion, overall look of health

4. Formal Attire:

   • 套裝 (tào zhuāng) – matching outfit/suit (often for women)

   • 西裝 (xī zhuāng) – suit (for men)

   • 打領帶 (dǎ lǐng dài) – to wear a tie

   • 高跟鞋 (gāo gēn xié) – high heels

   • 端莊 (duān zhuāng) – dignified, proper

   • 莊重 (zhuāng zhòng) – solemn, respectful

5. Casual & Image-related Terms:

   • 隨性 (suí xìng) – casual, carefree

   • 藍白拖 (lán bái tuō) – blue-and-white flip-flops (a Taiwanese casual staple)

   • 形象 (xíng xiàng) – image, impression

   • 專業形象 (zhuān yè xíng xiàng) – professional image

6. Cultural Norms:

   • 社會風氣 (shè huì fēng qì) – social atmosphere, societal trend

7. Special Occasions:

   • 夜店 (yè diàn) – nightclub

   • 參加婚禮 (cān jiā hūn lǐ) – to attend a wedding

   • 新娘 (xīn niáng) – bride

8. Negative Impressions:

   • 邋遢 (lā tā) – sloppy, untidy

   • 不得體 (bù dé tǐ) – inappropriate (in dress or behavior)

   • 隆重 (lóng zhòng) – grand, ceremonious

9. Cultural Movements:

   • 女性主義崛起 (nǚ xìng zhǔ yì jué qǐ) – rise of feminism

What do you want to do after retirement? And more importantly, why wait? What if you could start living your "retirement life" now, in small meaningful ways? This episode explores the concept of micro-retirement, a growing trend especially among younger generations. We’ll look at how it connects to remote work, financial planning, lifestyle design, and cultural attitudes toward work and rest. Let’s dive into what micro-retirement really means and why it might be a life strategy worth considering.

退休之後你想做什麼？你想不想現在就開始過「退休生活」？「微退休」也許是一個你可以思考的方式！來一起了解一下什麼是微退休吧！

• 🧳 Retirement & Career Choices

  • 退休 (tuì xiū) – retirement

  • 辭職 (cí zhí) – resignation / quitting a job

  • 微退休 (wēi tuì xiū) – micro-retirement

  
  

  🌍 Work & Lifestyle Shifts

  • 疫情 (yì qíng) – pandemic

  • 遠端工作 (yuǎn duān gōng zuò) – remote work

  • 全心全意 (quán xīn quán yì) – wholeheartedly / with full dedication

  
  

  💸 Well-being & Resources

  • 儲蓄 (chǔ xù) – savings

  • 生活品質 (shēng huó pǐn zhí) – quality of life

  • 心理健康 (xīn lǐ jiàn kāng) – mental health

  
  

  👩‍💻 Generational Trends

  • Z世代 (Z shì dài) – Gen Z
    (born mid-1990s to early 2010s)

  
  

  🧠 Cultural Perspectives & Values

  • 文化差異 (wén huà chā yì) – cultural differences

  • 承擔後果 (chéng dān hòu guǒ) – taking responsibility / bearing consequences

  • 社會風氣 (shè huì fēng qì) – social atmosphere / public attitudes

  • 循環 (xún huán) – cycle / recurring pattern

  • 罪惡感 (zuì è gǎn) – guilt

  • 觀念轉變 (guān niàn zhuǎn biàn) – shift in mindset

  • 正當理由 (zhèng dāng lǐ yóu) – legitimate reason / justification

  
  

  
  

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Do you enjoy working with others and completing tasks as a team? Or do you prefer to work alone and get things done by yourself? In-class group work requires communication and task-sharing, and sometimes you might even run into irresponsible teammates. But it's also a great chance to practice important skills. Once you enter the workforce, the ability to communicate and delegate tasks might be just as important as your professional expertise!

你喜歡跟人合作，分組進行任務嗎？還是你更喜歡單打獨鬥，自己完成任務？課堂分組要跟人溝通、分配任務，有時候還會遇到不負責任的組員，可是同時也是很好的練習機會。進入職場以後，這些溝通、分配任務的能力可能跟你的專業能力一樣重要呢！

Keywords 關鍵字：

1. 氣氛活潑 (qìfēn huópō) – lively atmosphere

2. 溝通、抱怨 (gōutōng, bàoyuàn) – communication, complaints

3. 職場、現實 (zhíchǎng, xiànshí) – workplace, reality

   
   

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Spring is here! What kind of flowers are blooming near your home? Do you enjoy flower viewing? When you see a beautiful sea of blossoms, does it make your heart “bloom with joy”? As the saying goes, “Pick the flowers while they bloom; don’t wait until there are only bare branches left.” Let’s seize the chance to enjoy this limited-time beauty gifted by nature together!

春天來了，你家附近有什麼花呢？你喜歡賞花嗎？看到美麗的花海，是否會讓你「心花朵朵開」？「花開堪折直須折，莫待無花空折枝」，讓我們一起把握大自然給予的期間限定美景吧！

1. 花相關動作與形態

• 賞花shǎnghuā: flower viewing / enjoy the blossoms

• 開花kāihuā: bloom / blossom

• 花海huāhǎi: sea of flowers / floral sea

• 花苞huābāo: flower bud

2. 常見花卉名稱

• 櫻花yīnghuā: cherry blossoms

• 木棉花mùmiánhuā: kapok flowers / cotton tree flowers

• 杜鵑花dùjuānhuā: azaleas

3. 與花相關的感官與生物

• 視覺shìjué: visual perception / sight

• 花香huāxiāng: floral scent / fragrance of flowers

• 蜜蜂mìfēng: bees

4. 顏色詞

• 粉紅色fěnhóngsè: pink

• 桃花色táohóngsè: peach blossom pink

• 橘紅色júhóngsè: orange-red

• 深橘紅shēnjúsè: deep orange-red

5. 地點與活動

• 大安森林公園dà’ān sēnlín gōngyuán: Daan Forest Park

• 杜鵑花季dùjuānhuājì: Azalea Festival

6. 花與情緒的比喻

• 心花怒放xīnhuānùfàng: be wild with joy / overjoyed

• 心花朵朵開xīnhuā duǒduǒ kāi: (literal: “the heart blossoms”) be delighted / have a blooming heart

7. 過敏相關

• 花粉症huāfěnzhèng: hay fever / pollen allergy

• 花粉過敏huāfěn guòmǐn: allergic to pollen

8. 其他相關詞語

• 眉頭一皺méitóu yízhòu: furrow one’s brows

• 期間限定qíjiān xiàndìng: limited-time offer / seasonal special

• 颳風下雨guāfēng xiàyǔ: windy and rainy

9. 詩句

• 花開堪折直須折，莫待無花空折枝:

huākāi kānzhé zhíxū zhé，mòdài wúhuā kōngzhézhī

“Pick the flowers while they bloom; don’t wait until there are only bare branches left.”

(Meaning: Seize opportunities while they last.)

10. 經濟相關

• 產值chǎnzhí: output value / production value / economic value

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Every year around the third month of the lunar calendar, people in Taiwan take part in the lively and meaningful event called the “Mazu Pilgrimage.” During this event, thousands of followers walk alongside Mazu’s palanquin, joining a long journey to offer incense and pray for blessings. Some people even walk hundreds of kilometers! It’s not just about religion — along the way, you can really see and feel Taiwan’s local culture, friendly people, and beautiful scenery. So, let’s take a closer look at this special tradition and find out what makes it so unique!

在每年農曆三月左右進行的「媽祖遶境」活動中，信徒會跟隨媽祖的腳步虔誠進香，繞境祈福，徒步行走數百公里。跟隨媽祖遶境，你將能從不同的角度看到台灣的文化、風土、民情，跟我們一起來了解這個活動吧！

keywords:

盤點 (pándiǎn) – Inventory, review

媽祖遶(繞)境 (Māzǔ rào/ràojìng) – Mazu Pilgrimage

進香 (jìnxiāng) – Pilgrimage to offer incense

三月瘋媽祖 (Sānyuè fēng Māzǔ) – March Madness for Mazu

女神 (nǚshén) – Goddess

海上的守護神 (hǎishàng de shǒuhùshén) – Guardian of the sea

繞來繞去 (ràolái ràoqù) – Wandering around, circling

宮廟 (gōngmiào) – Temples

出嫁 (chūjià) – Marrying off (symbolic for Mazu’s journey)

回娘家 (huí niángjiā) – Returning to her maternal home (symbolic return journey)

大甲媽 (Dàjiǎ Mā) – Dajia Mazu

白沙屯媽 (Báishātún Mā) – Baishatun Mazu

嘉年華 (jiāniánhuá) – Carnival

馬拉松 (mǎlāsōng) – Marathon

拜拜 (bàibài) – Worship

虔誠 (qiánchéng) – Devotion

神聖 (shénshèng) – Sacred

信仰 (xìnyǎng) – Faith, belief

小偷 (xiǎotōu) – Thief

錢財 (qiáncái) – Wealth, money

中暑 (zhòngshǔ) – Heatstroke

蚊子 (wénzi) – Mosquito

鞭炮 (biānpào) – Firecrackers

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Whether it’s through language, clothing, or music, a person’s "sense of era" and "cultural bubble" often shine through. Even within the same language, people from different generations tend to use words and expressions differently. If you truly want to understand someone, you must first understand the language and expressions they are accustomed to.

Do you want to learn phrases commonly used in business settings or slang popular among younger generations? How should one go about learning and using them effectively?

不論是語言、衣著、音樂都常常可以看出一個人的「年代感」和「同溫層」。即使是同一個語言，不同年代的人經常會有不太一樣的用法，如果想真正了解一個人，就必須了解他習慣的用法。你想學習商務場合的用語，還是年輕世代的流行語？應該如何去學習和使用呢？

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