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News Bites

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ICRT News Bites gives junior high school students a tasty serving of English with local and international news from around the world! Brought to you by ICRT and the K-12 Education Administration of the Ministry of Education, News Bites stories are written and recorded by the ICRT News Team, and uploaded on weekdays during Taiwan’s school semesters.

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Hello there! Come and dig into this fresh new episode of News Bites!

Coming up today: Google opens an AI engineering center in Taiwan, and surfing otters!

And in today's News Flash: engineering!

Stay tuned for more on those stories, coming up next... more

Hi and welcome to a new episode of News Bites!

In this episode of News Bites: Are you thinking about university yet? Our solar system gets a special visitor.

Plus, we'll also talk about the word "ALIEN."

Click HERE for the full transcript!

In today's News Bites:

"Taiwan Day" in a California city, and a city in Korea is paying shop owners to use Korean signs.

And in this episode's News Flash: to promote.

Click HERE to see the full episode transcript.

If you have a fun fact, a joke... more

In today's News Bites:

A new tiger roars into the Taipei Zoo, and a new robot helps keep firefighters safe.

And in today's News Flash: a word for bigger, better, faster!

Click HERE to see the full episode transcript.

If you have a fun fact, ... more

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Jacob Ingram
Co-host of News Bites, provides engaging news content tailored for students.
Nancy Sun
Co-host and integral contributor, known for conveying news stories in an accessible manner for younger audiences.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 137 ratings
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    粒魚很愛跟愛薄燻

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    量泉
    Taiwan5 months ago
  • 很好

    我們每天早上都會聽

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    Taiwan7 months ago
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    我喜歡

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    Taiwan7 months ago
  • ✅👍👌

    中英文都講得很好👌👍,新聞也有趣😁。

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ✅,this app is amazing for me.
    Taiwan8 months ago
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    中文比較不好的那位,可以講慢一點

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    Taiwana year ago

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The podcast is praised for its relevance and ability to keep young listeners informed about important issues.
Many find the integration of local and international news to be a great resource for improving their English skills.
Listeners appreciate the educational value and engaging content presented in an accessible manner.

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Taiwan Talent & US Phone Restrictions
Q: What do you think? Should phones be banned in school?
Responses indicate mixed feelings among students about phone bans, with some appreciating reduced distractions while others miss having their phones.
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Q: When was the first International Women's Day established?
The first International Women's Day was established in 1909, with women advocating for the right to vote and against gender discrimination.

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Content centers around English news delivery tailored for junior high school students, emphasizing both local and international stories that are educational yet engaging. Topics range from cultural highlights, such as Taiwan's unique culinary scenes, to international events that foster global awareness among young listeners. The format encourages critical thinking and vocabulary expansion, making complex subjects accessible and relatable for younger audiences. This podcast stands out by actively integrating educational content with a youthful approach, using news stories to enhance English language skills and promote awareness of current affairs during school semesters.

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News Bites launched 4 years ago and published 866 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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