Almost all of us have had the same experience: we sometimes find expired food in our refrigerators. We sometimes buy food and realize that we don't like the taste. If we can't find someone to take over the food, we might have to throw the food. In this episode, Joanne and April will discuss how to reduce food waste and ways of sharing the extra food with those who need it. 

有時候買來的食物吃了一些以後，發現不合自己的口味，你會怎麼辦？如果真的不喜歡，會不會放到過期？在這一集節目，我們會討論怎麼減少食物的浪費，還有怎麼跟更多人分享食物！

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You might have noticed that the price of goods is getting higher and higher. In this episode, we will talk about the situation of price hikes in Taiwan. You will learn some useful words for talking about this issue with your friends. Don’t miss this episode! 

你會不會覺得東西越來越貴了？賺的錢沒有變多，可是物價都上漲了。你覺得食衣住行育樂哪一個漲幅最高？在這個萬物齊漲、錢不經花的時代，你會繼續支持喜歡的店家，還是會想辦法省錢呢？店家要漲價的時候，又要怎麼樣請客人繼續支持？快來聽聽看！

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Happy lunar new year! Have you already posted a new couplet on your front door? This episode will introduce the types of new year couplets and some good phrases for the Rabbit Year.

春節快到了，你貼春聯了嗎？在紅色紙上寫字，然後貼在門口，這是春節的習俗。你知道春聯有哪些種類嗎？該貼在哪裡呢？有哪些話適合寫在春聯上？聽完就可以來寫春聯囉！

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When was the last time you received a handwritten card from your friends? Due to the popularity of instant messaging apps, people tend to send texts, e-cards, or cute stickers to show their greetings rather than write short paragraphs. This time, Lisa and April will talk about the specialty of sending a handwritten card and the emotional feelings it brings to the receiver.

你最近一次收到手寫卡片是什麼時候？手寫卡片的溫度跟電子卡片不同，從挑卡片開始都會展現你的心意。卡片最後祝福的話也很重要。不管你要寫手寫卡片，還是想寄電子卡片，聽完這集，挑一句你最喜歡的祝福的話，放上卡片吧！

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There is a lot to consider when you move to a new place. Packing and unpacking are just a tiny part of the whole process. What do you feel when you have a chance to get associated with a new place? Most people thought moving was troublesome rather than facing a new life start. In this episode, Lisa and Joanne will discuss moving based on their experiences, they will try to find positives and the method of setting a proper mindset of the processes.

搬家有哪些事情要做？你在搬家時是覺得麻煩，還是期待？在人生中有很多大大小小「搬來搬去」的機會，可能是因為換座位、換公司、換學校…，這些過程中，生活會有什麼改變？

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In this episode, Joanne and Lisa will introduce a lovely island for water activities during the winter---Liuqiu. Taiwanese also call it Xiao Liuqiu. Liuqiu is a nature preservation area 30 minutes away from Taiwan by taking ferry. You can enjoy the comfortable weather there and will have opportunities to observe sea turtles closely. Listen to this episode and start to plan your vacation to Liuqiu.

冬天到了，想要玩水上活動，去哪裡好呢？可以考慮去「小琉球」喔！從台灣屏東東港出發，坐船只要20~30分鐘就會到了。除了各種水上、水下活動以外，還能看到保育類動物-海龜呢！

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Do you have a good sleep all the time? Do you often have bad dreams? What's the most unforgettable dream you can recall? In this episode, Lisa and Joanne will discuss interesting Chinese expressions about "dreams." Before you go to bed, listen to this episode and you will have a delightful dream.

最近睡得好嗎？會不會常常「做夢」？做惡夢會讓人驚醒，做好夢會讓人不想醒來。而大家最希望發生的就是「美夢成真」了。祝大家今晚有個好夢，美夢成真～

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December is a gift-giving season almost in every culture. Do you ever receive any unforgettable gifts from your close friends? How do you choose a gift to show your appreciation or sincere blessing to your friends? In this episode, April and Lisa will talk about the meaning of gifts and the changes in gift-giving. OPEN this valuable podcast gift now! :) 

什麼時候你會送禮物？送禮物的時候常常要考慮很多事情。你總是有辦法「送禮送到心坎裡」嗎？收禮物的時候你在乎的是實用性還是紀念價值？你試過送虛擬禮物嗎？來聽聽看台灣人怎麼送禮物吧！

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Are you a fan of football games? Do you like the exciting feeling of watching games? Now is the FIFA World Cup season. Before you watch the live stream, make sure to listen to this episode in advance. You will learn Chinese expressions about football games to discuss games with your friends. 

四年一次的世界盃足球賽開打了。如果你是足球迷，一定要來了解常用的足球用語。如果你不是，聽完這一集就能看球賽了！不管你是一日球迷或者終身球迷，都要來了解這些足球場上常用的詞語，跟著好土中文一起瘋足球吧！

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Are you a "last minute" person? Do you always start doing things just right before the deadline? In this episode, Lisa and April will discuss the reason for procrastination and the negative emotions it brings us. They will also discuss how to change your mindset and do things more efficiently.

你有「拖延症」嗎？做事總是拖拖拉拉會帶來哪些影響？能讓你把事情做得更有效率、更好，還是只是在截止期限之前勉強完成？別拖了，學中文不能拖，一週只要聽好土中文十五分鐘就會進步，不要再拖到明天啦！

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