Do you like "exams"? Why are exams so stressful? Are exams important? Let's learn why "exams" have a place in our culture!

你喜歡「考試」嗎？考試為什麼會帶來那麼大的壓力？考試重要嗎？用考試來評量能力是好的方法嗎？ 來聽聽「考試」為什麼在我們的文化裡佔有什麼樣的地位吧！ 

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In this episode, Joanne and April will talk about the after-school class in Taiwan. Children can do homework, have fun with other kids and even join some art classes. Why is the after-school class so popular in Taiwan? Is there any other options for parents if both of them have full-time job?

很多台灣的小學生在下課後會去「安親班」，他們在安親班做什麼？玩？學習？還是寫作業？如果爸爸媽媽都要工作，除了去安親班還有什麼選擇？

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Do you want to study Chinese in Taiwan? In this episode April and Joanne will tell you how to choose the language school and its’ application steps. Do not miss this professional introduction to studying in Taiwan.

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September 9th of the lunar calendar is the day for showing respect to the aged in traditional Chinese culture. People give the elders gifts and wish them healthy and happy forever. In this episode, Lisa and April will introduce this special day to you, then investigate the changing meaning of "old age" in contemporary society while the average live age is much longer than before. You will learn how to address the elders in an 'artistic' way and the new concept of aging, also how this changing concept affects people's view of life. 

你覺得幾歲算「老」？台灣人不喜歡被說「老」，但很尊敬「年紀大的人」。在這一集中我們會聊聊我們的敬老文化，還有跟「老」相關的詞語，讓你說的話能讓長輩覺得受到尊重又舒服！

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September 28th is the teacher's day in Taiwan, and it is the birthday of Confucious. On this day, students show their gratitude to the teachers. In this episode, you will learn two classic Chinese idioms about teachers and how to say happy teacher's day in Chinese. You will also know why the Chinese respect their teachers and how this respect is shown in how they address their teachers. Do not forget to express your gratitude to your teacher. 

九月二十八日是孔子的生日，也是台灣的教師節。在這集節目中我們會聊聊我們對老師尊重的文化和我們稱呼老師的方式。還有一些跟老師有關的句子！別忘了在這一天跟老師說聲「教師節快樂」喔！

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Riding a bicycle is an excellent way to explore your living environment. People who like cycling usually enjoy the character of its' easy control and the feeling of being free while riding it. In this episode, Joanne and Lisa will talk about their experience riding a bike in Taiwan and introduce why the Taiwanese choose bikes as transportation tools. And they will also show you how to start your mini-cycling city tour without buying a bike.

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There are some traditional rules for women after giving birth. Some rules are for the ancient context, yet some are consistent with modern scientific knowledge. In this episode, Joanne and April will provide you with a quick introduction of these traditional rules. You will see how Chinese people treat the period after women give birth and reflect if there are any commonalities in your culture.

你聽過「坐月子」嗎？你知道坐月子的時候要注意哪些事情嗎？如果台灣朋友生寶寶了，你知道你應該做什麼嗎？快來了解這個有趣的習俗：坐月子！

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Do you like singing Karaoke? Karaoke is one of the most popular entertainments in Taiwan. In this episode, Joanne and April will lead you to explore Karaokes in Taiwan. They will also introduce the essential words you need to know when you go to Karaoke. Do not miss this episode! Let’s sing together!!  在KTV可以做什麼？台灣人為什麼喜歡去KTV？如果覺得自己不太會唱歌怎麼辦？這一集都會告訴你！如果有機會來到台灣，一定要去KTV看看！

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Do you like to read on screens or on paper? You like the sense of paper and ink, or you prefer the flexibility of the digital materials. In this episode, Lisa and April will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of e-books and paper books. You will learn several useful words for discussing the reading trends in this modern world. 

你喜歡看「紙本書」，還是「電子書」？這兩種書有哪些優點、缺點？你覺得電子書的閱讀體驗能夠完全取代紙本書嗎？在這一集裡我們會聊聊跟紙本書、電子書有關的各種事情！

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After a happy long vacation, do you have difficulties switching back to the work mode? Do you feel tired, anxious, and have difficulty concentrating on work? If the answer is yes, you might have the post-vacation blues. In this episode, Lisa and Joanne will discuss tips to help you out of these blues. Listen to this episode and learn some useful words for restoring your regular life. 

假期結束的時候，總是會千百個不願意回到「正常」的生活。你的「收假症候群」嚴重嘛？有沒有好的解決方法？這一集讓我們一起想想，如何對抗收假日的各種不情願！

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