In this episode, I reflect on my five-year working journey, discussing the transition from a rookie to an experienced teacher, handling challenges, and finding fulfillment through autonomy, belonging, and strengths.

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Timestamps

-(00:00:00) Working Experience

-(00:19:34) Vocabulary List

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Ｉinvite my friend 小胖 to discuss our experiences with sports like kendo, running, and swimming and how they have influenced our lives. We also share personal stories about starting sports in college, overcoming challenges, and the positive impact on our physical and mental well-being. The episode also introduces sports-related vocabulary and practical Mandarin sentences for learners.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/qvNOdp
Maayot: https://www.maayot.com/
Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Introduction
-(00:01:08) Chatting with 小胖
-(00:08:34) Explanation
-(00:20:42) Chiayu's story

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Talking about "The Three-Body Problem," a challenging but fascinating sci-fi novel by Liu Cixin.
Episode page:https://reurl.cc/kyZ7ax
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Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Introduction
-(00:02:40) The 1st Part
-(00:09:38) The 2nd Part

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Sharing some anecdotes from my daily life, including a story about our injured cat's veterinary visit and watching the classic film Titanic  during a hot day at home.
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Timestamps
-(00:00:00) The 1st story
-(00:10:56) The 2nd story
-(00:17:00) Vocabulary Explanation+Review

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I talk with my friend, 小胖, for the 2024 Olympic Games, test 小胖 some facts and highlights about the upcoming games, discuss some questions and explain plenty of vocabulary. Enjoy!
Episode page:
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Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Introduction
-(00:02:54) Talking with 小胖
-(00:12:00) Vocabulary Explanation+Review

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Talking about migrant workers in Taiwan. Are Taiwanese friendly to migrant workers? What problems should our society and the government deal with? This is an advanced and serious lesson, but I think it's important!
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Timestamps
-(00:00:00) Introduction and The First Part
-(00:11:29) The Second Part
-(00:19:30) Vocabulary Review

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Talking about some trivia I have been through recently.
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Timestamps
- (00:00:00) Sponsor Ad
- (00:02:27) Introduction and The First Story
-(00:11:39) The Second Story
-(00:19:19) Vocabulary Review

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In this episode, I talk about the graduation culture and traditions in Taiwan. Enjoy!
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Talking about a well-known Taiwanese singer I like: 伍佰& China Blue. 
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In this episode, I discuss the cultural differences and challenges faced while learning foreign languages, inspired by a listener's experience in Taiwan. I explore how cultural habits influence language use and the difficulties non-native speakers encounter when locals switch to English despite their efforts to speak Chinese.
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