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Have you ever ordered a drink in the bubble tea shop in Taiwan? It seems a very complicated task for foreigners to get the drink they want. In this episode, we will show you some tips for figuring out the contents of the teashop menu, and introduce the sentences you might hear while ordering a drink.

「一杯大杯珍珠奶茶半糖去冰，謝謝！」你知道怎麼在手搖茶飲店點飲料嗎？在這一集我們會討論一些小訣竅，幫你快速點到想喝的飲料！

What is your favorite number? Does your culture prefer any specific number? In this episode, we will talk about the traditional images of numbers in Chinese culture. We will also show you some interesting usages of Chinese numbers created by the younger generation.

你最喜歡、最不喜歡哪個數字？你知道台灣人喜歡跟不喜歡的數字嗎？哪些數字可能有特別的意思？有哪些數字可以傳遞秘密訊息呢？快來瞭解數字的秘密！

You may find that Taiwanese often start a sentence with 'buhaoyisi'. What does it mean when people say 'buhaoyisi' to you. In this episode, we will talk about the term 'buhaoyisi' under the Taiwan context, from the semantic to the culture.

「真是不好意思，這是我的一點小意思。」「你這人真有意思，那我可不好意思了！」「不好意思」到底是什麼意思？不來聽就沒意思了！

 Some people said that happiness is receiving what you shopped online. People also said that online shopping gives them a reason to live for another 3-5 business days. These funny quotes showed the role and the importance of online shopping in our life. This episode will talk about words and the procedures you must know while doing your online shopping.  

你試過在台灣「網路購物」嗎？有哪些在你開始購物前一定要知道的事情？我們會從找商品聊到退換貨，快來聽有哪些重要的「網購中文」！

Summer in Taiwan is always humid and sweltering. How do Taiwanese help themselves feel comfortable during the summer? In this episode, we will talk about the accessories we use and the tips for getting through the summer heat. This episode may answer the questions you have about the summer in Taiwan.  

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台灣的夏天有點熱，還有點濕。又熱又濕的夏天台灣人會用哪些方法、東西讓自己過得舒服一點呢？在夏天穿著外套又是為什麼？

This year, Taiwan is facing a severe drought ever. What will happen when there is no rainy season or typhoons in Taiwan? What do Taiwanese do for water conservation? In this episode, we will talk about the reason for the water shortage in Taiwan. We will also share some tips for reducing the waste of water. Come and learn some useful Chinese terms with us, so you can discuss this topic with your Taiwanese friends. 

介紹： 快來場大雨吧！颱風不來，五月的梅雨不下...台灣開始缺水、限水啦！ 四面都是海的台灣怎麼會缺水？我們又該如何省水呢？要是真的停水了，該怎麼辦？ 一起來了解一下吧！

When the smell of rice dumplings filled the air, that tells you the Dragon Boat Festival is coming. In this episode, we will introduce the customs of the dragon boat festival from a life-living perspective. Enjoy your delicious rice dumplings(zongzi) while listening to our show.

介紹：當街上到處飄著粽子的香氣，就表示端午節快到了。你知道端午節要做哪些事情嗎？聽完這集，你也能變成「端午習俗知識家」！快買一串粽子，邊吃邊聽我們聊聊跟端午節有關的有趣的事情吧！

Have you ever tried "Chinese Medicine"? Regarding Chinese Medicine, the first image that came to our mind is the unique treatments that doctors used, such as, pulse taking, acupuncture, herbal medicine. In this episode, we are going to uncover Chinese medicine and show you the actual circumstances you might encounter while you walk into a Chinese Medicine Clinic.

你曾經看過中醫嗎?中醫的看診、治療方法，還有藥材，常常給人一種神祕的感覺。在這集節目裡面，我們會討論中醫的特色，也說明一下去中醫診所的時候，可能會碰到的情況。

Has the Covid-19 3rd level alert changed your life? Taiwanese face a new lifestyle after the 3rd level restriction measures had been announced, such as working from home, wearing masks all the time except at home, avoiding gatherings, and unnecessary traveling or out. In this episode, we will show you the words you need to know during this pandemic-prevention period.

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防疫生活會發生哪些以前沒想過的事情？有哪些在防疫生活中一定要知道的新詞語？在這集特輯中我們會聊到那些你一定要知道的「防疫中文」。讓我們一起線上群聚吧！

When Taiwanese people deciding the place of having a meal, 'eat out' is the most common choice. By contrast, dining out is not a frequent event under most of the non-Taiwanese cultural context. Why Taiwanese prefer to have a meal out than cook by themselves? In this episode, we will discuss the possible reasons behind it.

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