In the previous episodes, we introduced how to take the metro and bus as a vehicle in Taiwan. In this episode, we are happy to share a way to extend your exploration of Taiwan----taking a train to travel. April and Lisa will explain the types of the Taiwan railway system, how to book tickets, and things (the must-know words) you need to know when taking a train. 

你知道怎麼搭火車嗎？你要搭的火車是哪一班？火車晚到了該怎麼告訴別人？在搭火車時常常用哪些句子、在哪些地方會需要用到中文呢？想在台灣搭火車，記得先聽這一集！

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Do you check the customer reviews before you do the shopping? In this episode, Lisa and Joanne will talk about the meaning of different levels of customer reviews. They will also discuss how to use the reviews to help you make decisions in shopping. Please remember to give 好土中文 a 5 stars review after you listen to this episode! 😃

你什麼時候會看「評價」？評價的高低代表什麼？有哪些應該要注意到的事情呢？來聽聽看在台灣常見的評價跟要注意的事情。還有很多好用的句子喔！Recommend Level: CEFR A2 (and above)

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In this episode, Joanne and Lisa will talk about phrases and sentences you can use in choosing eyewear in the glasses shop in Taiwan. Also, they will discuss the many types of eyewear and the reason why you can find glasses shops easily in Taiwan.

在台灣，因為近視的人很多，眼鏡行也很多。你知道如果眼睛不舒服應該去哪裡嗎？要配眼鏡可以去哪裡？要注意什麼事情呢？在這一集你可以聽到在台灣配眼鏡的方法，同時也能知道為什麼台灣近視的人那麼多喔～

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You probably have received scam calls or emails before. Although most of the time, we can tell the difference between scam calls and real calls, those fraudulent messages are still annoying. In this episode, April and Joanne will discuss the types of scams in Taiwan. They will also introduce you some tips for preventing fraud. 

你接到過詐騙電話嗎？在這一集我們會說說在台灣常見的詐騙，還有應該怎麼避免被騙。另外也會提供一些給外國人的「預防被騙」的建議喔～Recommend Level: CEFR A2 (and above)

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In this episode, April's a rookie in cooking.  She will share how her feelings about cooking, and will also talk about the necessary tools and equipment for cooking. Do you want to start cooking too? What are the benefits of cooking? Let's listen together!

April開始做菜了！在這一集中，「做菜新手」April會跟大家分享從不做菜到開始做菜的感想，還會聊到做菜必須要有的工具和設備。你也想開始做菜嗎？做菜有哪些好處呢？一起來聽聽看吧！

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Almost all of us have had the same experience: we sometimes find expired food in our refrigerators. We sometimes buy food and realize that we don't like the taste. If we can't find someone to take over the food, we might have to throw the food. In this episode, Joanne and April will discuss how to reduce food waste and ways of sharing the extra food with those who need it. 

有時候買來的食物吃了一些以後，發現不合自己的口味，你會怎麼辦？如果真的不喜歡，會不會放到過期？在這一集節目，我們會討論怎麼減少食物的浪費，還有怎麼跟更多人分享食物！

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You might have noticed that the price of goods is getting higher and higher. In this episode, we will talk about the situation of price hikes in Taiwan. You will learn some useful words for talking about this issue with your friends. Don’t miss this episode! 

你會不會覺得東西越來越貴了？賺的錢沒有變多，可是物價都上漲了。你覺得食衣住行育樂哪一個漲幅最高？在這個萬物齊漲、錢不經花的時代，你會繼續支持喜歡的店家，還是會想辦法省錢呢？店家要漲價的時候，又要怎麼樣請客人繼續支持？快來聽聽看！

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Happy lunar new year! Have you already posted a new couplet on your front door? This episode will introduce the types of new year couplets and some good phrases for the Rabbit Year.

春節快到了，你貼春聯了嗎？在紅色紙上寫字，然後貼在門口，這是春節的習俗。你知道春聯有哪些種類嗎？該貼在哪裡呢？有哪些話適合寫在春聯上？聽完就可以來寫春聯囉！

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When was the last time you received a handwritten card from your friends? Due to the popularity of instant messaging apps, people tend to send texts, e-cards, or cute stickers to show their greetings rather than write short paragraphs. This time, Lisa and April will talk about the specialty of sending a handwritten card and the emotional feelings it brings to the receiver.

你最近一次收到手寫卡片是什麼時候？手寫卡片的溫度跟電子卡片不同，從挑卡片開始都會展現你的心意。卡片最後祝福的話也很重要。不管你要寫手寫卡片，還是想寄電子卡片，聽完這集，挑一句你最喜歡的祝福的話，放上卡片吧！

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There is a lot to consider when you move to a new place. Packing and unpacking are just a tiny part of the whole process. What do you feel when you have a chance to get associated with a new place? Most people thought moving was troublesome rather than facing a new life start. In this episode, Lisa and Joanne will discuss moving based on their experiences, they will try to find positives and the method of setting a proper mindset of the processes.

搬家有哪些事情要做？你在搬家時是覺得麻煩，還是期待？在人生中有很多大大小小「搬來搬去」的機會，可能是因為換座位、換公司、換學校…，這些過程中，生活會有什麼改變？

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