Sometimes, we face the effects of negative vibes, and the reason for the vibes could come from anywhere. We might experience anger, depression, irritability, sadness, and hopelessness during the vibe hits. In this episode, Lisa and April will talk about their experience of the negative vibes and share how they deal with the negative feelings. They will also discuss effective listening and responding strategies for helping others.

事情很多做不完、每天都好累的時候，你會不會覺得自己變得容易生氣，對每件事情都覺得不順心？在這種「負能量」很多的時候應該怎麼辦？如果是朋友有很多負能量，找你抱怨的時候，你可以怎麼幫他？

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Do you enjoy treasure hunting at thrift stores? What should you be aware of when buying secondhand items? Whether you're aiming to save money or promote resource reuse, buying and using secondhand goods is a great approach!

你喜歡到二手商店尋寶嗎？買二手商品要注意哪些事情？要在哪裡買呢？不管你是想省錢，或是重複利用資源，購買、使用二手商品都是個好方法喔！

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You might have noticed that there are so many Claw Machine Arcades in Taiwan. Have you ever tried to win something in a claw machine? In this episode, April and Joanne will give you a brief introduction to the types of clawing games, and they will also share with you their experiences in playing the claw machine. Well, we can't guarantee that you will become a master of clawing games after listening to this episode, but we are sure that you will understand more about the culture of this arcade game in Taiwan.

在台灣的路邊經常可以看到「夾娃娃機」，大部分只要十塊錢就可以玩一次。最近有許多夾娃娃機專門店，在一家店裡放很多的夾娃娃機，讓喜歡夾娃娃的人可以一次夾個夠。放在裡面的物品有娃娃、日用品、零食、飲料等等，成為最近流行的娛樂場所。如果到台灣，也可以去試試能不能夾到你喜歡的禮物喔！

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Do you think a language gap exists between your textbook and your real life? Do you sometimes complain that the textbook language is inadequate and unreal for dealing with situations in your life? In this episode, Lisa and Joanne will talk about the reason for the gap. As a language learner, how to treat the difference and use languages from different resources? Don't miss this episode, you will find suggestions from it.

你常常覺得課本裡學的中文，跟你在外面聽到的不太一樣嗎？要怎麼學，才能夠學到最正確又實用的中文？從課本學到的東西，應該怎麼用到生活中呢？在這一集我們會告訴你把課本學到的中文用到生活中的方法，學中文的人都應該要聽喔！

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Are you homesick? The food taste of home is always the best cure for it. In this episode, Lisa and Joanne will talk about the dietary shocks that international students usually encounter when they first come to Taiwan. They will compare the main diet differences between Taiwan and other places. They will also introduce some tips for the new residents about replicating the food taste of their hometown in Taiwan.

住在異國時總會特別想念家鄉的味道。在台灣想吃家鄉的菜怎麼辦？台灣人的飲食習慣怎麼樣？哪些菜色、食材比較容易找到？哪些最好帶過來？在台灣哪裡能找到比較特別的香料？希望大家都能在台灣找到自己想念的味道！

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Self-service has become a common approach to empower people to access the resources they need automatically and independently. You can easily find many self-service examples in our daily life, including self-service checkout in the store, self-service gas stations, and even the self-service library. In this episode, Lisa and April will discuss the many types of self-services in Taiwan. Some of them are unique and interesting. Don't miss up this episode!

你喜歡別人幫你忙，還是自己幫自己？為了節省人工費用，有很多的服務都改成「自助」。喜歡自助的人，有的覺得這樣能省錢，有的覺得這樣不用麻煩別人。你呢？你喜歡「自助」嗎？

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Students usually take summer vacation as a great opportunity to boost their language abilities. In this episode, Joanne and April will discuss the types of summer Chinese courses and the choosing tips. If you don't have a summer break, you shouldn't worry. We will also provide some ideas for self-practicing, which can be easily imported into your daily learning routines. Don't miss this episode.

不管你是不是學生，暑假是有最多不同的中文課可以選擇的時候，快把握這個時間學中文吧！在這一集裡，我們會聊到暑假會有哪些特別的中文課，這些中文課有什麼不同，應該怎麼選擇。如果沒辦法上課，還可以怎麼樣維持自己的中文程度。暑假已經開始，快來聽！

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You probably have noticed that there are many temples in Taiwan. In this episode, April and Joanne will introduce the folk religions in Taiwan. Next time you see a temple on the street, you can tell who is the temple's main deity and know the deity’s responsibility. Try to pray for good luck for your work, marriage, health,

and even fortune.台灣人大部分信什麼宗教？如果你這樣問台灣人，可能會發現有些台灣人不知道該怎麼回答。「民間信仰」可能是台灣最多人信仰的宗教。你知道什麼是「民間信仰」嗎？台灣人去「拜拜」是拜什麼神呢？

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It is relatively easy to have a hot spring bath in Taiwan. Many well-known hot springs exist in the mountains, around the river, or even in the ocean. One of the most relaxing things in Taiwan is to visit the hot spring. In this episode, April and Joanne will introduce some must-know vocabulary and customs of going to a hot spring. Although it is summer, it's still an excellent time to experience the heat from the ground and the beautiful scenery.

台灣有很多不同的溫泉，你知道去泡溫泉的時候要不要穿衣服嗎？要穿泳衣嗎？去溫泉除了可以泡湯，還有什麼活動可以做？要注意什麼事情呢？

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