In this episode, April and Lisa will discuss a new term in the latest decade: the cancel culture. The cancel culture responds to the people deemed to speak or act inappropriately. The netizens cancel the person's right to speak and his/her social influences by boycotting. This movement has different faces in different cultures. April and Lisa will discuss their observations of it and introduce some relative terms in Chinese.

這一集要聊的是從英文翻譯來的詞「取消文化」。在台灣有沒有類似的情況？我們又用什麼詞來說呢？你在網路上匿名發言的時候，會不會更敢說出平常不敢說的話？或者你會不會比較「沒有禮貌」呢？這一集不僅討論這個特殊的情況，也會跟大家聊聊我們對於這個現象的想法！

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The smartphone is taking over the main functions of watches---showing the time information. Nowadays, the design of watches combines modern fashion and functions together. Wearing a watch is no longer for checking the time but reveals your unique taste in choosing accessories. Besides, the smartwatch can help you have an efficient, healthy life. In this episode, Joanne and April will explore the new faces of the oldest time machine: watches.

你戴手錶嗎？你為什麼戴手錶呢？手錶的功能有好多，來聽聽看這些功能怎麼用中文說。不管你要在台灣買手錶，還是想要修理手錶，或者只是想了解這些功能好跟別人聊聊你的手錶，都一定要聽這一集！

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You might have noticed the BBQ smell in the air during the period of the Moon Festival if you are living in Taiwan. Having a BBQ with families and friends is one of the most popular activities in the night of the Moon Festival in Taiwan. We've introduced things Taiwanese love to do during the Moon Festival. In this episode, Joanne and April will upgrade your knowledge of the modern culture of this unique festival. They will introduce you to some funny brain teasers about BBQ. Don't miss this humorous episode. Please also check the relevant episode # 18 to understand more about the Moon Festival.

中秋烤肉，最怕遇到什麼事情？在這一集裡，我們用一些有趣的說法，帶大家一起看看在中秋烤肉時可以聽到的「笑話」。除了在中秋烤肉時可以用以外，也可以從這裡學到我們平常會怎麼用中文開玩笑喔！

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At the beginning of the semester, course selection is essential for every college student. If you are enrolled in a course you like, you'll feel motivated to learn. On the other hand, if you don't get the courses you want, you might feel disappointed. In this episode, Lisa and April will discuss things related to course selection. How do you say, "This course is easy" in Chinese? How do you describe that you have a strict teacher in Chinese? Let's learn together!

大學開學了，在台灣大部分的學校有兩到三個禮拜的時間可以「加退選」。選課時應該注意哪些事情？很難選的課可能要找老師「加簽」，怎麼樣才會比較容易「加簽」成功？這一集除了選課，還會聊到怎麼說大學常見的各種課程，對大學生很實用、快要進大學的學生也該聽，已經畢業的人，更可以試著用這些字聊聊自己在大學時的選課經驗喔！

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In this episode, we will discuss what stereotypes are and what stereotypes Taiwanese people may have about foreigners and different countries.

「你是外國人，英文一定很好吧！」這可能是台灣人對外國人的「刻板印象」。 刻板印象在生活中隨處可見。用以前的經驗來判斷新的事物之前，記得要想一想這樣的「刻板印象」會不會傷害別人，會不會限制了別人。也不要隨便用刻板印象去評價別人喔！在這一集我們會聊聊什麼是刻板印象，還有台灣人可能對外國人、不同國家的刻板印象是什麼！

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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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單集片段編輯音訊

Recommend Level: CEFR A2 (and above)

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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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