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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Do you have an international driving license? Have you tried to drive a car in Taiwan? Do you think getting used to the traffic in Taiwan is difficult? In this episode, Lisa and Joanne will discuss traffic realities in Taiwan, and the situation you might bump into when you drive in Taiwan.

在台灣開車有什麼應該注意的事情？開車時常用的各種詞語，這一集都幫你準備好了～如果不太確定這些詞語的意思，可以到我們的IG跟facebook看關鍵字卡喔！快來聽聽看，了解一下有沒有跟你的國家不太一樣的地方！

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Dragon boat racing is one of the most distinctive activities during the Dragon Boat Festival. Would you like to participate in a dragon boat race? What are some important things to consider when participating in a dragon boat race? And what are the roles and responsibilities of the members on a dragon boat? After listening to this episode, even if you haven't participated in a dragon boat race, you'll be able to chat about it with others!

划龍舟是端午節最有特色的活動之一，你想不想參加龍舟比賽？參加龍舟比賽有哪些重要的事情？龍舟上有哪些成員、負責哪些工作呢？聽完這集節目，就算沒參加過龍舟比賽，也能跟人聊聊龍舟了！

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Going to the cinema is always an enjoyment. In this episode, Lisa and Joanne will discuss the words and procedures you need to know when going to a Taiwan cinema. After listening to this episode, plan a leisurely journey about watching a movie with your friends.

你喜不喜歡去電影院看電影？在台灣到電影院看電影要怎麼買票？可以選位子嗎？有哪些需要注意的事情？如果沒看清楚，你可能會發現你想看的「英文」電影變成「中文」喔！想知道怎麼避免，就快聽一聽這一集節目吧！

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How often do you check your email or text on your phone? Do you feel anxious if you can not access the internet? Do you subscribe to many online resources but never finish reading any of them? Do you think you can't concentrate on things and always run out of time? Be careful! You might have information anxiety if you have any 'YES' to these questions. In this episode, Lisa and Joanne will discuss what information anxiety is and its forming reasons. They will also provide some useful tips for avoiding the anxiety of constantly updating the latest news.

你有「資訊焦慮症」嗎？回想一下你多久會看一次手機？如果一天不能上網，你會覺得焦慮嗎？資訊焦慮症會造成什麼情況？有沒有對抗資訊焦慮症的辦法呢？來跟我們一起想想吧！

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In this episode, we listed the crucial days Taiwanese would like to spend with their families. And we discussed why these days mean a lot to the Taiwanese. Take advantage of this episode if you want to fit in Taiwan more.

在台灣有哪些重要的節日通常會和家人一起度過？如果你想體驗台灣特別的節日，一定要先聽過這集，了解這些節日對多數台灣人的意義。也能知道這些常見的節日(農曆新年、清明連假、端午節、中秋節等)有哪些常見的活動喔！

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