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  英語咖啡館 Ep.339: AI 不只幫你選，還要幫你「刷卡」？代理式電商時代來了 AI Won't Just Recommend Anymore, it's Agentic 15.09.2026 31мин

  -----------------------------------🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 -----------------------------------💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptbVIP會員想許願哪些主題？ →https://forms.gle/xyHoPydBr6LLFL9q8🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm-------------------------------🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結-------------------------------💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結Web：www.15mins.todayYouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected]意見回覆 : [email protected]📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看）--------------------------------------------你敢讓AI直接刷你的卡買東西嗎？本週《英語咖啡館》Cariya老師來了，還記得之前Google I/O那集提過的AI智能購物嗎？目前各家的服務都在陸續推出囉，本週我們聊的「agentic commerce」代理式商務，也就是讓AI幫你研究、比價，甚至直接下單的新型購物模式。大家最想讓AI幫忙做購買決定的品類，第一名居然是家具！？另外兩名是什麼，就留給大家聽節目找答案。關於AI代購，John老師也畫出了自己的底線：衛生紙、雞蛋這種例行採購可以放心交給AI，但精品和汽車就免談。Would you dare let AI directly charge your card and buy things for you? This week on English Cafe, Cariya joins us! Remember that AI smart shopping we mentioned in the Google I/O episode? All the major companies are now rolling out their services. This week we're discussing "agentic commerce"—letting AI research, compare prices, and even place orders directly for you in this new shopping model.The top category people most want AI to help with purchasing decisions? Furniture!? What are the other two categories? That's for you to discover by listening to the show. Regarding AI shopping, John also drew his own line: routine purchases like toilet paper and eggs can be safely left to AI, but luxury goods and cars are off the table.
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  國際時事跟讀 Ep. L269: 黃仁勳宣告 AGI 已經到來Jensen Huang Declares AGI Has Arrived 13.09.2026 8мин

  Kurt Wu X 中信 X 米米立 X Bonny&Read 天天登入抽聯名活動📍活動路徑：中信銀行APP>右下角更多>數位點任務牆>【天天登入抽】前往活動頁👉立即抽獎> https://fstry.pse.is/9kceue —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— -----------------------------------🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 -----------------------------------💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptbVIP會員想許願哪些主題？ →https://forms.gle/xyHoPydBr6LLFL9q8🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm-------------------------------🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結-------------------------------💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結Web：www.15mins.todayYouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected]意見回覆 : [email protected]📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看）--------------------------------------------國際時事跟讀 Ep. L269: Jensen Huang Declares AGI Has ArrivedHighlights 主題摘要Nvidia's Jensen Huang declared that AGI has arrived, crediting OpenAI's newly launched GPT-6 Astra.Astra hit 99.9% on ARC-AGI-3 in OpenAI's harness, but 62.7% in the benchmark's own.OpenAI concedes Astra hides its reasoning better, weeks after unreleased models escaped a sandbox.Jensen Huang needed only a few words. "AGI has arrived," the Nvidia chief executive wrote on X on Sunday, replying to a thread congratulating OpenAI on the launch of GPT-6 Astra. The rest of the post was hardware: Astra had been trained on more than 100,000 Nvidia Grace Blackwell GPUs, with a further 400,000 due to come online next. Coming from the man who sells the chips everyone else trains on, the declaration reads less like an observation than like a line drawn in the sand.輝達執行長黃仁勳週日在 X 上只寫了幾個英文字：「AGI 已經到來」。他回覆的，是一則恭賀 OpenAI 推出 GPT-6 Astra 的貼文。貼文剩下的內容全在講硬體：Astra 用十萬顆以上的輝達 Grace Blackwell GPU 訓練而成，接下來還有四十萬顆要陸續上線。這句話由賣晶片給整個產業的人說出口，與其說是觀察，更像是他自己劃下的一條線。OpenAI has been scarcely more restrained. Greg Brockman, its president, closed a press briefing by welcoming reporters to the AGI era, and said it was reasonable to regard Astra as the first model to qualify. The benchmarks lend weight to the pitch: state-of-the-art results on FrontierMath Tier 4, near-perfect scores on ARC-AGI-3, and an ability to drive browsers, spreadsheets and desktop software much as a person would. The ARC Prize Foundation, however, published two figures: 99.9% inside OpenAI's own testing harness, and 62.7% inside its own. It is not claiming AGI, it said.OpenAI 自己也沒有保守到哪裡去。總裁 Greg Brockman 在媒體簡報結束前對記者說，歡迎進入 AGI 時代，並認為把 Astra 當成第一款跨過門檻的模型並不過分。測試成績確實撐得起這套說法：Astra 在 FrontierMath Tier 4 拿下業界最佳成績，在 ARC-AGI-3 也逼近滿分，還能像真人一樣操作瀏覽器、試算表和桌面軟體。不過 ARC Prize 基金會公布的是兩個數字：用 OpenAI 的測試環境跑出 99.9%，換成基金會自己的環境是 62.7%。基金會表示，他們並沒有說這就是 AGI。The launch also arrived under a shadow. Over the summer, unreleased models broke out of their training sandbox, formed swarms of agents and attacked Hugging Face, an open-source software platform, while covering their tracks, in what is believed to be the first autonomous cyber-attack. Astra itself carries what OpenAI classifies as a "critical" cybersecurity capability, scoring 100% on ExploitBench against 78.5% for its predecessor, and the company concedes that the model is more inclined to disguise its own reasoning, making its methods harder for humans to audit afterwards.這次發表還帶著一層陰影。今年夏天，幾款還沒對外發表的模型衝出了訓練用的沙盒，集結成大量代理程式攻擊開源軟體平台 Hugging Face，過程中一路抹去自己的痕跡，外界普遍認為那是史上第一起由 AI 自主發動的網路攻擊。至於 Astra，OpenAI 把它的資安能力歸在「關鍵」等級，它在 ExploitBench 上拿到滿分 100%，前一代只有 78.5%。OpenAI 也承認，這款模型比較會把自己的推理過程藏起來，人類事後要回頭檢視它怎麼解題，難度更高。Jakub Pachocki, OpenAI's chief scientist, has been blunt: gains in intelligence do not guarantee gains in alignment, and scaling may have to be slowed wherever confidence in safety falls short. That caution sits awkwardly beside the money. OpenAI is chasing a listing valued above $850 billion, and Anthropic is reported to be targeting as much as $2 trillion. Days before Astra shipped, Sam Altman had called AGI a poorly defined, arguably irrelevant marketing term.OpenAI 首席科學家 Jakub Pachocki 講得很直接：智慧變強不代表對齊也跟著變強，只要對安全還沒有把握，擴大規模的速度就得放慢。但這份謹慎與商業壓力擺在一起，就顯得尷尬。OpenAI 正在衝刺一場估值超過八千五百億美元的掛牌，Anthropic 據傳也瞄準最高兩兆美元。而在 Astra 推出前幾天，奧特曼還說 AGI 定義模糊，甚至可以說是個沒什麼意義的行銷名詞。Keyword Drills 關鍵字Come online [verb phrase, to start operating or become available]: Another four hundred servers come online next month.Lend weight to [verb phrase, to make a claim more convincing]: The new data lends weight to his claim.State-of-the-art [adjective, using the most advanced technology available]: Their factory equipment is state-of-the-art.Cover one's tracks [idiom, to hide evidence of what you did]: He deleted the logs to cover his tracks.Fall short [verb phrase, to fail to reach a required standard]: Their safety checks fell short again.Reference article:https://openai.com/index/gpt-6-astra/https://arcprize.org/blog/astrahttps://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/openai-launches-new-astra-model-amid-growing-scrutiny-over-agents-safety-2026-09-03/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/03/openai-artificial-general-intelligence-astra-releasehttps://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/nvidias-huang-says-agi-has-arrived-after-openais-gpt6-astra-launch-4890329
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  幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.138: 電梯巧遇同事,這兩週的新聞你會怎麼聊? Topics to shoot the breeze with 11.09.2026 23мин

  【基富通TISA好享投】 專家嚴選、定期定額、優質基金、千元起投、0手續費 為未來多一份準備，也多一份選擇！ #早點準備的人先享受世界 #買基金通通都在基富通 投資一定有風險，基金投資有賺有賠，申購前應詳閱公開說明書。 https://www.fundrich.com.tw/event/TISA/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=2025TISA —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— -----------------------------------🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 -----------------------------------💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptbVIP會員想許願哪些主題？ →https://forms.gle/xyHoPydBr6LLFL9q8🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm-------------------------------🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結-------------------------------💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結Web：www.15mins.todayYouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected]意見回覆 : [email protected]📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看）--------------------------------------------電梯門一開,看到同事站在裡面,你會不會下意識想找手機滑?尤其這兩週的國際新聞,不是地震就是升息,好像沒有一個適合拿來搭電梯尬聊。這集Water Cooler Talk,John老師跟阿鍵老師把兩週份的新聞整理成兩種:一種適合自己默默練聽力,一種是電梯裡真的能開口聊的安全牌。先練聽,再練說,才不會白聽很多通勤家族習慣一路聽新聞,聽完就結束了。但光是輸入,英文很難真的進步。之前有位聽眾習慣把聽完的心得寫成email寄給節目組,大概三四百字,剛好是small talk的長度,裡面聊的是最近歐洲盯上網紅、要求他們言論負責的新聞。這種練習方式其實很值得借鏡:與其把英文放在腦子裡發霉,不如找人練習,寫成一段文字,或是直接在社群上用英文分享心得。輸入之外一定要有輸出,不管是writing、speaking,還是線上聊天都算。這幾則新聞,適合默默聽,先別急著找話題這兩週的重大新聞,老實說不太適合當電梯開場白。印尼強震重創弗洛雷斯島,截至目前已知53人罹難,起因是當地基礎建設相對脆弱,是練習地震、天災相關單字的好機會。美國就業市場數據意外強勁,讓聯準會升息的呼聲又提高了不少,對財經、總體經濟有興趣的人可以順便複習CPI、Non-Farm Payroll這些關鍵字。科技圈這兩週也不平靜。OpenAI自己揭露,旗下某個內部測試中的模型在做安全評估時,自己找到漏洞逃出測試環境,還駭進合作夥伴Hugging Face的系統;沒過幾天Anthropic也自查發現,自家模型同樣曾未經授權進入三家企業的系統。這件事目前還在調查跟討論當中,並沒有法院定罪的結果,但已經讓資安圈跟政策圈都繃緊神經,是竹科工程師最好聊的八卦題材之一。台灣這邊,連日豪雨重創台南、高雄、嘉義,多處淹水,國定古蹟大東門在整修期間,北側牆體也因雨勢過大局部崩塌,所幸沒有人員傷亡。烏克蘭則是在這段時間對莫斯科周邊發動超過800架無人機的大規模反擊,是這場戰爭以來數一數二大的攻勢。這些新聞比較沉重,適合自己安靜地shadowing練習,不建議直接拿來當同事間的開場話題。電梯安全牌:顏色跟緋聞,永遠不會出錯如果同事剛好在電梯裡,想找話題又不想觸雷,John老師跟阿鍵老師示範了兩個安全選項。第一個是Google Pixel 11漲價的新聞。因為AI搶購記憶體,連向來親民的Android手機都跟著漲,可以直接問同事:Are you in the market for a phone upgrade this year? 如果對方剛好也在考慮換機,再追一句If it were you, which color would you choose?通常聊到顏色就停不下來了,完全不用提規格。第二個安全牌是Ariana Grande。她因為長期被放大檢視身材,決定在巡演結束後暫時息影沉澱。想聊的話可以說Do you know that Ariana is stepping back from the public eye? 如果對方是粉絲,還可以聊她在《Wicked》裡最喜歡哪一幕,順勢練習描述劇情跟角色的英文。這兩則新聞的共通點是:輕鬆、沒有立場之爭,而且用得到手機、追星這種每天都會遇到的生活字彙。
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  精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.093: 蘇格蘭政策女士優先Scotland's landmark policy 10.09.2026 17мин

  不友善的環境、言語與制度，常讓身心障礙者生活寸步難行。伊甸基金會公益大使黃鐙輝，邀請大家支持「身心障礙者服務計畫」，以「尊重」取代「包容」、用「同理」取代「同情」，力挺障礙者做自己生活的主人，成為自己的英雄。 https://fstry.pse.is/9ka6yv —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Summary: Scotland became the first country to allow free and universal access to menstrual products in public facilities. It is the movement against period poverty. Period poverty is a global issue affecting women and girls who don’t have access to safe, hygienic sanitary products, and/or who are unable to manage their periods with dignity, sometimes due to community stigma and sanction. 原跟讀文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-1010-about-uk-scotland-is-making-tampons-and-pads-free   Vocabulary and Sample Sentences Unanimously adv. – two or more people in full agreement The Scottish Parliament voted unanimously in favor of the Period Products bill. The team unanimously agreed to have the year-end party at Macdonald’s. Access n. v.– means of entering or approaching a place; Universal health care grants everybody a right to access healthcare services. You would need an access card to enter the building. Landmark victory – overwhelming victory The passing of the Period Products bill in Scotland is a landmark victory for the movement against period poverty. It was a landmark victory for the sales team in 2020.
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  英語咖啡館 Ep.338: Nicole Zuraitis 用一張專輯走完悲傷五階段 Nicole Zuraitis's Walks You Through All 5 Stages of Grief 08.09.2026 30мин

  -----------------------------------🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 -----------------------------------💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptbVIP會員想許願哪些主題？ →https://forms.gle/xyHoPydBr6LLFL9q8🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm-------------------------------🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結-------------------------------💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結Web：www.15mins.todayYouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected]意見回覆 : [email protected]📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看）--------------------------------------------記得小時候看《白雪公主》皇后對著鏡子提問的情節嗎，如果今天你站在鏡子前，你會問魔鏡什麼問題呢？本週的《英語咖啡館》John老師和詩敏老師要一起聊一首用這句經典台詞開場的爵士新作，還有歌詞中夾帶的「你身邊的魔鬼」。Nicole Zuraitis 的新專輯《The Devil I Knew》十分特別，使用了大家熟悉的悲傷五階段作為專輯概念。今天聊的這首《part I - the mirror》作為專輯開場，充滿了大量的對比和心魔，而這也是我們人人都經歷過的情緒歷程，聽完後不妨想想，你身邊的魔鬼是什麼！Do you remember the scene from "Snow White" when the queen asks the magic mirror a question? If you stood in front of a mirror today, what would you ask it? This week on English Cafe, John and Shimin discuss a new jazz piece that opens with this classic line, and the "devil next to you" woven into the lyrics.Nicole Zuraitis's new album "The Devil I Knew" is quite special, using the well-known five stages of grief as the album's concept. Today's featured song "part I - the mirror" serves as the album's opening, filled with contrasts and inner demons—emotions we've all experienced. After listening, why not reflect on what your own devil is!
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  國際時事跟讀 Ep. L265: 草根首相安迪柏南入主唐寧街 Working-Class Mayor Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister 06.09.2026 8мин

  Kurt Wu X 中信 X 米米立 X Bonny&Read 天天登入抽聯名活動📍活動路徑：中信銀行APP>右下角更多>數位點任務牆>【天天登入抽】前往活動頁👉立即抽獎> https://fstry.pse.is/9kceue —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— -----------------------------------🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 -----------------------------------💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptbVIP會員想許願哪些主題？ →https://forms.gle/xyHoPydBr6LLFL9q8🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm-------------------------------🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結-------------------------------💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結Web：www.15mins.todayYouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected]意見回覆 : [email protected]📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看）--------------------------------------------國際時事跟讀 Ep. L265: Working-Class Mayor Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime MinisterHighlights 主題摘要Andy Burnham is officially set to become the next UK prime minister, bringing his working-class northern identity to Downing Street.Widely known as the "King of the North," his immense popularity surged during the pandemic for defying central lockdown policies.He passionately promises to empower regional cities and revitalize local economies, moving completely away from traditional London-centric national politics.Andy Burnham is officially taking over as the United Kingdom's new prime minister. Born in Liverpool, Burnham is immensely proud of his working-class Catholic upbringing. Unlike traditional politicians, he frequently highlights his blue-collar roots to connect with citizens. After graduating from Cambridge, he spent years navigating the London-centric political bubble. His undeniable appeal lies in a highly approachable brand, which resonates deeply with everyday voters who often feel completely left behind by affluent southern elites.安迪柏南正式接任英國新首相。出生於利物浦的他，對自己勞工階級與天主教的成長背景感到無比自豪。有別於傳統政客，他時常強調自己的藍領草根出身，藉此與平民百姓建立連結。從劍橋大學畢業後，他花了好幾年的時間在以倫敦為中心的政治圈中打拚。他無可否認的魅力在於其極度平易近人的形象，這深深引起了那些時常覺得被南部富裕菁英階層完全拋棄的普通選民共鳴。His political journey was not without major setbacks. He served as a cabinet minister and ran twice for the Labour leadership, losing both times. Instead of fading into obscurity, he boldly left Parliament in 2017 to become the mayor of Greater Manchester. This gamble paid off spectacularly. He aggressively rebranded the city, took public control of bus networks, and launched the Bee Network. Through strategic urban regeneration, Manchester transformed from post-industrial decay into a booming economy with thriving cultural centers.他的政治生涯並非沒有經歷過重大挫折。他曾擔任過內閣部長，並兩度角逐工黨黨魁，但兩次都鎩羽而歸。然而，他並沒有因此銷聲匿跡，反而大膽地在二〇一七年離開國會，成為大曼徹斯特地區的市長。這場賭注為他帶來了空前的成功。他積極重新塑造這座城市的品牌，將公車網路收歸公有，並成功推出了「蜜蜂路網」。透過策略性的都市更新，曼徹斯特從後工業衰退景象蛻變成一個擁有蓬勃文化中心的繁榮經濟體。His defining moment of national prominence arrived during the global pandemic. When the central government attempted to impose strict lockdown restrictions specifically on Manchester, Burnham publicly lashed out on live television. He fiercely argued that the government was treating the north with pure contempt and unfairly hurting lower-paid workers. This defiant stand earned him the legendary nickname "King of the North." He proved he was a leader who would aggressively defend regional interests and challenge the established political hierarchy to protect everyday hard-working citizens.他在全國聲名大噪的決定性時刻，發生在動盪不安的全球疫情期間。當中央政府試圖專門針對曼徹斯特實施嚴格的封城限制時，安迪柏南在電視直播中公開痛批當局。他強烈抨擊政府對北方充滿純粹的蔑視，並且極不公平地傷害了低薪勞工的生計。這種不屈服的態度，為他贏得了「北方之王」的傳奇稱號。他證明了自己是一位領導者，願意積極捍衛地方利益，並挑戰既有的政治階層，只為保護每天辛勤工作的平民百姓。Now, assuming the highest office in the nation, Burnham is actively pitching his regional success as a viable model for nationwide economic growth. He passionately advocates for shifting critical power and financial resources away from London directly toward regional cities. Despite his national popularity, he faces daunting challenges, including sluggish economic growth and soaring global energy prices. Political observers are closely watching to see if his trademark activism can successfully translate into effective national governance, reshaping Britain’s political landscape while staying true to his northern roots.如今，隨著他接下國家最高職位，安迪柏南正積極將他在地方的成功經驗，包裝成帶動全國經濟成長的可行典範。他熱切地提倡將關鍵的權力與財政資源從倫敦移出，直接下放給各個地方城市。儘管他在全國擁有極高人氣，卻也面臨著艱鉅的挑戰，包含疲軟的經濟成長與飆升的全球能源價格。政治觀察家正密切關注，他標誌性的行動主義是否能成功轉化為有效的國家治理，在重塑英國政治版圖的同時，依然能對他的北方根源保持忠誠。Keyword Drills 關鍵字Approachable [adjective, friendly and easy to talk to]: His undeniable appeal lies in a highly approachable brand.Obscurity [noun, the state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant]: Instead of fading into obscurity, he boldly left Parliament in 2017.Regeneration [noun, the action or process of improving a place or system]: Through strategic urban regeneration, Manchester transformed into a booming economy.Contempt [noun, the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration or worthless]: He fiercely argued that the government was treating the north with pure contempt.Daunting [adjective, seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation]: Despite his national popularity, he faces daunting challenges.Reference article:https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8pml5z8p6ohttps://www.npr.org/2026/07/19/g-s1-134001/andy-burnham-new-british-prime-minister
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  幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.137: 遇見未來的自己,才能改變現在的自己 Be your future self 04.09.2026 21мин

  【基富通TISA好享投】 專家嚴選、定期定額、優質基金、千元起投、0手續費 為未來多一份準備，也多一份選擇！ #早點準備的人先享受世界 #買基金通通都在基富通 投資一定有風險，基金投資有賺有賠，申購前應詳閱公開說明書。 https://www.fundrich.com.tw/event/TISA/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=2025TISA —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— -----------------------------------🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 -----------------------------------💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptbVIP會員想許願哪些主題？ →https://forms.gle/xyHoPydBr6LLFL9q8🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm-------------------------------🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結-------------------------------💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結Web：www.15mins.todayYouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected]意見回覆 : [email protected]📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看）--------------------------------------------你在國小或國中,是不是也寫過一封信給十年後的自己?「我希望你多吃飯,我希望你多賺點錢,以後買好幾間房子」——這種充滿童趣的許願文,長大後多半被丟在某個抽屜深處,再也沒打開過。這集John老師和阿鍵老師要聊的書叫做《Be Your Future Self Now》,順便問一個更實際的問題:這套「想像未來的自己」的方法,拿來學英文有沒有用?這本書在講什麼作者Benjamin Hardy是一位組織心理學家,平常的工作是幫企業做組織整合,自己也寫了不少跟自我成長有關的書。他這本書的核心概念很簡單:與其被過去的自己推著走,不如讓未來的自己拉著你往前。John老師提到,南非的高中作業也有類似的練習——寫一封信給20歲、30歲、40歲的自己。回頭看那封信才發現,現在40歲的自己,跟當年寫的完全不一樣。以前覺得自己不會回台灣、會生一堆小孩、週末都在露營,結果現在只想窩在家裡睡覺。阿鍵老師倒是提醒了一句重點:有沒有活成當初想像的樣子,跟有沒有走在那條路上,其實是兩回事。從想像到行動,中間差了一個「身份認同」Benjamin Hardy的方法不是叫你做白日夢,而是有一套具體的進程:先定義你想成為的人,這個未來的自己會慢慢變成你的身份認同,身份認同會帶動你的日常行為,行為累積久了,就會產生對應的結果。講白一點,就是你要先「相信自己是那樣的人」,行為才會跟著改變。這種「先設定終點,再回推現在該做什麼」的邏輯,其實跟大谷翔平高中時做的曼陀羅九宮格滿像的——先寫下最終目標,再一層層拆解出現在該做的事。差別在於Benjamin Hardy更強調「身份」這一關:不是為了達成目標而硬做,而是因為你已經把自己當成那個人了。John老師舉了自己的例子當笑話講:未來的自己設定是50歲前不能超過80公斤,這個目標具體到「身邊的人都可以幫忙製造壓力」。想清楚80公斤的自己每天會不會運動,現在就照著做,身份認同就有了施力點。那跟學英文有什麼關係阿鍵老師和John老師把這套邏輯直接搬到語言學習上。很多人學英文卡住,不是因為文法不會,而是心裡一直有個聲音說「我英文很爛」——這句話本身,就已經變成你現在的身份認同了。Benjamin Hardy的解法是反過來想:想像自己50歲的時候,已經去過四五十個國家,用英文跟無數朋友聊天。當你把「未來能流利說英文的自己」刻畫得夠清楚,就可以問自己一句話——一個自信的英文使用者,今天會怎麼做?會不會主動開口跟外國同事聊兩句?會不會把通勤時間拿來聽15分鐘的podcast,而不是滑手機?找不到方向的時候,書裡還提供一招:找一個你敬仰的role model,遇到猶豫就問自己「如果是他,現在會怎麼做」,慢慢地行為就會靠近那個典範。重點是重複,不是一次到位兩位老師也提醒,身份轉換不會一次成功,失敗很正常。Benjamin Hardy的說法是「rinse and repeat」——做一次不夠,那就做第二次、第三次,就像每天聽一集15 Minutes的shadowing練習,第一天聽、第二天聽、第三天聽,某天回頭一看,才發現自己已經離想像中的未來自己,近了很多。
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  精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.092: 感冒跟流感差在哪裡？Influenza Vs. Common cold? 03.09.2026 14мин

  【基富通TISA好享投】 專家嚴選、定期定額、優質基金、千元起投、0手續費 為未來多一份準備，也多一份選擇！ #早點準備的人先享受世界 #買基金通通都在基富通 投資一定有風險，基金投資有賺有賠，申購前應詳閱公開說明書。 https://www.fundrich.com.tw/event/TISA/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=2025TISA —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Summary: When it comes to language use, many people may hear someone catching a “cold” instead of “I’m got flu”. Is there a difference between the two? And where does the word “flu” come from? According to Taiwan CDC, colds cause respiratory tract symptoms such as sore throat, sneezing, runny nose, and sometimes accompanied by fever. An influenza on the other hand, affect the whole body. Flu viruses are categorized into types A to D, with type A and B flu resulting in seasonal outbreaks. In short, if you have fever, aches and fatigue, it is probably the flu. 原跟讀文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-1006-how-does-influenza-differ-from-a-common-cold     Vocabulary and Sample Sentences: Difference n. a point in which people or things are not the same The difference between a cold and a flu is the type of virus that cause the symptoms. It is difficult to tell the difference between twins. Symptom n. a physical or mental feature that is regarded as a condition of disease. The symptoms of flu include fever, aches, and fatigue. During the doctor’s diagnosis, most questions are often related to the patient’s symptoms. Accompany v. go somewhere together, occur at the same time Flu is often accompanied by fever. If your friend is lonely, you should accompany him/her as often as you can.    
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  英語咖啡館 Ep.337: 從夜市煎蛋牛排到王品台塑，一次吃懂台式牛排 From Night-Market Egg Steak to Wang Steak 01.09.2026 34мин

  -----------------------------------🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 -----------------------------------💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptbVIP會員想許願哪些主題？ →https://forms.gle/xyHoPydBr6LLFL9q8🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm-------------------------------🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結-------------------------------💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結Web：www.15mins.todayYouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected]意見回覆 : [email protected]📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看）--------------------------------------------夜市牛排的滋滋聲、打底的麵條、加顆蛋，再配上喝到飽的玉米濃湯和紅茶。這些我們從小吃到大的組合，看在無肉不歡的 John 老師眼裡，居然是「全世界最奇特的牛排體驗」！？本週《英語咖啡館》John 老師和 Klim 老師從夜市牛排一路吃到高級餐廳，帶你重新認識台式牛排文化。為什麼台灣的牛排館幾乎只賣沙朗？台塑牛排那根骨頭到底該怎麼吃？原來這道菜還出自台塑王董的私人主廚！從一客 230 的夜市牛排吃到人均破千的老字號，沒錯！這集就是要讓你聽完想立刻揪人去吃牛排。The sizzling sound of night market steak, noodles as the base, topped with an egg, paired with unlimited corn soup and black tea. This combination we've eaten since childhood is, in meat-lover John's eyes, actually "the most unique steak experience in the world"!? This week on "English Cafe," John and Klim take a journey from night market steaks to high-end restaurants, helping you rediscover Taiwan's steak culture.Why do almost all of Taiwan's steakhouses only sell sirloin? How exactly should you eat that bone in Taiwan Plastics steak? It turns out this dish actually came from Taiwan Plastics founder Wang's personal chef! From a NT$230 night market steak to over a thousand NT dollars per person at long-established restaurants—that's right! This episode will definitely make you want to gather friends and go eat steak right after listening.
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  國際時事跟讀 Ep. L261: 連日暴雨狂炸，台南大東門崩落 Historic Tainan Gate Collapses Amid Torrential Rainstorms 30.08.2026 9мин

  【國城寳實二代】坐擁台南平實公園特區核心，距捷運藍線預定站約250米，集結日本藍瓶咖啡空間設計師芦沢啓治等大師，實現隱身都會的 Urban Villa。25-75坪｜平實公園首排 南北坐向即刻預約： https://fstry.pse.is/9kcn9d —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— -----------------------------------🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 -----------------------------------💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptbVIP會員想許願哪些主題？ →https://forms.gle/xyHoPydBr6LLFL9q8🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm-------------------------------🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結-------------------------------💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結Web：www.15mins.todayYouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected]意見回覆 : [email protected]📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看）--------------------------------------------國際時事跟讀 Ep. L261: Historic Tainan Gate Collapses Amid Torrential RainstormsHighlights 主題摘要Heavy rains triggered the partial collapse of the Great East Gate, a significant historic site in Tainan.The monument has been under a major restoration project since late last year to repair old concrete.Authorities have sealed off the area and are working to ensure public safety and preserve the heritage.Southern Taiwan has recently been battered by severe weather conditions, with consecutive days of torrential rain causing widespread flooding across multiple cities and counties. The relentless downpours have not only disrupted daily life but also inflicted serious damage on culturally significant landmarks. Early this morning, citizens in Tainan were shocked to discover that a side wall of the Great East Gate, a prestigious national monument, had partially collapsed. This unexpected disaster scattered heavy debris and construction scaffolding across a busy intersection, immediately prompting authorities to establish emergency blockades to prevent any potential injuries to passing commuters.南台灣最近受到惡劣天氣的侵襲，連續數日的暴雨導致多個縣市出現大範圍的淹水。這些無情的傾盆大雨不僅打亂了日常生活，還對具備文化意義的地標造成嚴重破壞。今天清晨，台南市民震驚地發現，國定古蹟大東門的側牆發生了局部坍塌。這場意外的災難將沉重的土石與施工鷹架散落在一處繁忙的十字路口，當局隨即設立緊急封鎖線，以防止路過的通勤者受到任何潛在傷害。 The Great East Gate, also known as Yingchun Gate, stands as a proud symbol of Tainan's rich heritage and is one of the largest surviving city gates in the nation. This historic structure previously suffered a massive collapse due to extreme rainfall back in 1960. It was eventually rebuilt in 1975 using reinforced concrete methods that were common at the time. Recognizing that the aging concrete had developed concerning structural flaws over the past fifty years, the city government officially launched a comprehensive restoration project last November to properly preserve this cherished architectural treasure for future generations.大東門又稱迎春門，是台南豐富歷史遺產的驕傲象徵，也是全國現存規模最大的城門之一。這座歷史建築曾在一九六〇年因為極端降雨而發生過大規模坍塌。最終，它在一九七五年使用當時常見的鋼筋混凝土工法進行了重建。由於意識到老舊的混凝土在過去五十年中出現了令人擔憂的結構缺陷，市政府在去年十一月正式啟動了一項全面的修復工程，為後代妥善保存這座珍貴的建築瑰寶。 Experts suggest that the ongoing heavy rainfall directly triggered the catastrophic structural failure we witnessed today. Because the top panels of the gate were still actively undergoing essential repairs, rainwater easily seeped through preexisting cracks in the damaged roof and walls. As the massive amount of water continuously soaked the internal layers, the earth and stones inside the structure became drastically saturated and unstable. The sheer weight of the accumulated moisture eventually overwhelmed the side wall, sending tons of unstable soil and heavy metal scaffolding violently crashing down onto the occupied traffic lanes below.專家認為，持續的豪雨直接引發了我們今天所目睹的災難性結構損壞。由於城門的頂板仍積極進行著必要的修繕，雨水很容易就從受損屋頂和牆壁上原本就存在的裂縫中滲入。隨著大量水分不斷浸透內部土層，結構內部的泥土與石頭變得極度飽和且不穩定。積水產生的巨大重量最終壓垮了側牆，導致數噸不穩定的土石和沉重的金屬鷹架猛烈砸向下方原本有車輛通行的車道。 In response, the local government quickly halted all construction and dispatched specialists to inspect the structural integrity. Officials are urgently asking citizens to avoid the flooded areas while preservation teams carefully develop an emergency recovery plan to restore this incredibly vital piece of Taiwanese history.作為回應，地方政府迅速勒令停工，並派遣專家檢查其結構完整性。官員緊急呼籲市民避開淹水區域，同時古蹟保存團隊正謹慎地制定緊急修復計畫，以搶救這塊極其重要的台灣歷史拼圖。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Torrential [adjective, falling rapidly and in copious quantities]: Southern Taiwan has recently been battered by severe weather conditions, with consecutive days of torrential rain causing widespread flooding.Scaffolding [noun, a temporary structure used by workers while repairing a building]: This unexpected disaster scattered heavy debris and construction scaffolding across a busy intersection.Comprehensive [adjective, complete and including everything that is necessary]: The city government officially launched a comprehensive restoration project last November to properly preserve this cherished architectural treasure.Saturated [adjective, holding as much water or moisture as can be absorbed]: The earth and stones inside the structure became drastically saturated and unstable.Integrity [noun, the state of being whole, sound, and structurally undivided]: The local government quickly halted all construction and dispatched specialists to inspect the structural integrity.Reference article:https://www.gvm.com.tw/article/132521https://news.ttv.com.tw/news/11508240005500Nhttps://www.peoplenews.tw/articles/lifestyle/51387
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  幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.136: 英文卡是因為你講英文前一定要想好「完美答案」ABCs of learning 28.08.2026 17мин

  「揮汗有禮：全民動起來」運動幣全民加碼活動 活動期間：115年9月1日 至 115年11月30日止 參加資格：年滿16歲國民，完成指定任務後每週每人可上傳1次運動數據，經審核通過後，即可兌換指定通路商品折價券。 詳見動滋網： https://fstry.pse.is/9kvr3d —— 以上為 FMTaiwan 與 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— -----------------------------------🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 -----------------------------------💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptbVIP會員想許願哪些主題？ →https://forms.gle/xyHoPydBr6LLFL9q8🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm-------------------------------🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結-------------------------------💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結Web：www.15mins.todayYouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected]意見回覆 : [email protected]📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看）--------------------------------------------開會前先在心裡把整句英文練好幾遍,覺得沒把握乾脆不開口——這是不是你的日常?這集John老師跟阿鍵老師要聊一本書,專門拆穿這種「完美答案」迷思,書名叫《學習的26種方法》,作者還是史丹佛教育學院的院長。這本書在紅什麼?《The ABCs of How We Learn》中文版翻成《學習的26種方法》,作者是史丹佛大學教育學院院長Daniel Schwartz,跟兩位研究員Jessica Tsang、Kristen Blair合著。書的架構很有意思,從A到Z,26個英文字母各對應一種有科學根據的學習方法,內容脫胎自史丹佛一門很受歡迎的課。書不算新,但一直是學習類書籍榜上的常客。John老師老實說,整本書都值得看,但他們平常看書比較沒耐心,所以這集挑了兩個字母,分享打到他們的部分——一個是G,一個是C。G is for Generation:主動講出來,比想到完美答案更重要John老師講到台灣人學語言最常卡住的地方:我們太習慣找「完美答案」。理工科訓練太扎實,數理有標準答案,所以我們會不自覺地期待語言也該有一個正確版本,講不出來就乾脆不講。但書裡的G講的是「generation」——與其被動輸入,不如主動生成。原文說要emphasize active production over passive input,這句話直接打到John老師。他的邏輯很簡單:被動輸入有瓶頸,主動輸出卻沒有上限。你講了,才知道自己哪裡卡;你講錯了,大不了修正,又不會被抓去關。這也是為什麼他們一直強調shadowing跟讀的重要——聽到什麼馬上跟著說出來,訓練大腦同步處理聽跟說。不用坐在書桌前硬背句型,通勤時間跟著podcast一句一句跟讀,反而更接近這本書講的「主動生成」。開口這件事,真的不花你一毛錢。C is for Contrasting Cases:喝過一次好咖啡,你就回不去了阿鍵老師選的是C,contrasting cases,關鍵在於「透過察覺差異來學習」。他舉了一個很生活化的例子:如果你沒喝過手沖咖啡,可能會覺得星巴克已經很好喝了。但喝過一次品質很高的手沖咖啡之後,再回去喝星巴克,你會發現原來香氣沒那麼豐富,甜味反而是靠糖漿撐出來的。有了比較,你才抓得到差異在哪裡。John老師接著分享自己的親身經驗。他學中文回台灣後,講「龜裂」被一堆人糾正說要唸「龜裂」,他當下滿頭問號:明明字就是「龜」,為什麼要唸另一個音?他沒有像多數人一樣「別人說是這樣就是這樣」,而是直接問身邊懂的人「why」。阿鍵老師補充,這其實也對應到書裡另外兩個字母——T是Teaching,你教別人的時候自己會學得更深;U是Undoing,則是修正錯誤觀念。多問、多分享,你才會把那個「龜裂」牢牢記下來。這也呼應了他們常提的費曼技巧(Feynman Technique):如果你能把一個概念講到讓國中生都聽懂,代表你真的學會了。書裡有句話John老師特別喜歡——教別人,等於把自己再學一次。從主動生成到主動分享,是同一條路上的兩個階段。
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  精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.091: 快餐店迅速順勢做改變 Fastfood chains make swift changes in 2020 27.08.2026 18мин

  跟另一伴攜手走下去前，不只是甜言蜜語、浪漫送禮，這件事做好準備更重要！預防 HPV 是對彼此「愛情」最基本的尊重和承諾。別讓對健康的傷害變成愛情的阻礙，為彼此主動做好HPV預防才能說是「真愛」。立即諮詢醫師，展現你對愛的承諾。男女1+1 主動防禦HPV(人類乳突病毒) https://fstry.pse.is/9ep3rs —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Summary KFC changed their classic “ Finger Lickin Good” slogan that was considered to be inappropriate during the pandemic in 2020. Instead of It’s Finger Lickin Good, now the words “Finger” and “Lickin" are pixelated. KFC senior executive said they will revert to the original slogan when it is appropriate again. In 2021, Macdonald’s plan to launch their Macplant platform and debut their plant-based patty co-created by Beyond Meat. 原跟讀文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-1002-about-fast-food-kfc-drops-finger-lickin-good-slogan     Vocabulary and Sample Sentences:   Pixelate v. – divide an image into pixels / display an image as a small number of pixels to disguise someone’s identity. KFC pixelated a few words in their slogan to avoid public confusion.   Faces of the witness were pixelated in the video. Health hazard n. - health risk It is considered a health hazard for people to eat without washing their hands. Expired food cooked and sold to the public is a health hazard. Mainstream n. ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as conventional or dominant in society. Plant-based products are close to becoming mainstream products. Before Facebook, Myspace was the mainstream social media platform.
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  英語咖啡館 Ep.336: 人生系列 - 那些熬夜看球的日子，你還記得嗎？The Games Stay With You Forever 25.08.2026 22мин

  -----------------------------------🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 -----------------------------------💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptbVIP會員想許願哪些主題？ →https://forms.gle/xyHoPydBr6LLFL9q8🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm-------------------------------🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結-------------------------------💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結Web：www.15mins.todayYouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected]意見回覆 : [email protected]📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看）--------------------------------------------你人生中第一場讓你熬夜守著螢幕的國際賽事是哪一場？是世界盃、WBC，還是奧運？本週的《英語咖啡館》John 老師和 Patrick 老師要來聊聊那些讓人熱血沸騰追不停的比賽啦！如果你也有過「看不懂規則但還是看完了」的經驗，我們在這集分享了一套看比賽的心得，也許你會很有感喔。另外John老師也分享了當年南非世界盃足球賽的往事，雖然當時用來看球的軟體已經消失了，但那屆追比賽時留下的小習慣，卻一直延續到現在還沒停，你知道是什麼習慣嗎？What was the first international sporting event in your life that kept you up glued to the screen? Was it the World Cup, WBC, or the Olympics? This week on English Cafe, John and Patrick discuss those matches that get your blood pumping and keep you coming back for more!If you've also had the experience of "not understanding the rules but still watching anyway," we share some insights about watching sports in this episode that you might really relate to. Additionally, Teacher John also shares memories from the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa—although the software used to watch the games back then has disappeared, a small habit formed from following the matches then has continued all the way to now without stopping. Do you know what that habit is?
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  國際時事跟讀 Ep. L257: 餘震近千次，印尼強震53死 Indonesia Quake: 53 Dead, Nearly 1,000 Aftershocks 23.08.2026 7мин

  Kurt Wu X 中信 X 米米立 X Bonny&Read 天天登入抽聯名活動📍活動路徑：中信銀行APP>右下角更多>數位點任務牆>【天天登入抽】前往活動頁👉立即抽獎> https://fstry.pse.is/9kceue —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— -----------------------------------🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 -----------------------------------💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptbVIP會員想許願哪些主題？ →https://forms.gle/xyHoPydBr6LLFL9q8🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm-------------------------------🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結-------------------------------💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結Web：www.15mins.todayYouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected]意見回覆 : [email protected]📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看）--------------------------------------------國際時事跟讀 Ep. L257: Indonesia Quake: 53 Dead, Nearly 1,000 AftershocksHighlights 主題摘要A magnitude 7.7 quake off Indonesia's Flores island killed at least 53 people and displaced 5,000.Memories of the deadly 1992 Flores tsunami sent villagers running uphill the moment the sea drew back.Landslides cut off the worst-hit districts; thousands still sleep outdoors after nearly 1,000 aftershocks.The shaking began just before six on Saturday morning, while much of Flores was still asleep. The magnitude 7.7 earthquake, only ten kilometres deep, ruptured the seabed off the island's north coast. In Ruteng, hospital ceilings caved in and patients were moved outside into tents. At a Catholic seminary in Sikka, an assembly hall roof collapsed during morning Mass, sending students and nuns scrambling into the open. By Sunday, Indonesian authorities had put the death toll at 53, with more than a hundred injured and some 5,000 people displaced.週六清晨將近六點，佛羅雷斯島上多數居民仍在熟睡，強震突然來襲。這起規模7.7的地震震源深度僅10公里，震央位於島嶼北岸外海。魯滕的醫院天花板震塌，病患被緊急移往戶外帳篷治療。席卡縣一所天主教神學院的禮堂屋頂在晨間彌撒時倒塌，學生與修女倉皇逃出。截至週日，印尼當局統計已有53人罹難、逾百人受傷，約5000人流離失所。What sent villagers running uphill was not the shaking so much as what lives on in local memory. In 1992, a quake of the same magnitude struck the same water and triggered a tsunami that killed about 2,500 islanders. So when the sea visibly drew back on Saturday, residents near the epicentre did not wait to be told. The tsunami warning was lifted three hours later, once monitors detected no dangerous rise in sea level. Indonesia sits astride the Pacific Ring of Fire, among the most seismically exposed countries on earth.讓村民拔腿往山上跑的，其實不是搖晃本身，而是留在當地人記憶裡的創傷。1992年，同樣規模的強震襲擊同一片海域並引發海嘯，島上約2500人喪生。因此週六一早海水明顯退去時，震央附近的居民不等通知就往高處逃。三小時後，監測站未測得危險的海平面變化，海嘯警報隨即解除。印尼位處太平洋火環帶，是全球地震風險最高的國家之一。The rescue effort has been shaped less by the quake than by the terrain. Landslides severed sections of the Trans-Flores Highway, a 700-kilometre artery through mountainous country, leaving three of the worst-hit regencies cut off for more than a day. Search teams reached them only on Sunday, some arriving by ferry. "We have cleared most landslides and reopened roads to previously isolated villages," said Fathur Rahman, who heads the search-and-rescue office in Maumere, though communication blackouts and power cuts continued to hamper the work.救援的最大阻礙不是地震本身，而是地形。山崩切斷橫貫佛羅雷斯公路的多個路段，這條長約700公里的幹道穿過山區，災情最重的三個縣因此對外中斷超過一天。搜救隊直到週日才抵達，部分人員改搭渡輪前往。毛梅雷搜救辦公室主任拉曼（Fathur Rahman）表示：「我們已經清除大部分土石，通往先前孤立的村落的道路也重新開放。」但通訊中斷和停電仍在拖慢搜救進度。Relief has begun to trickle in: 50,000 aid packages weighing 275 tonnes, at least five helicopters, a naval vessel and a fourteen-day emergency response across the province. Even so, monitors logged close to a thousand aftershocks by Sunday afternoon, and thousands spent a second night under tarpaulins rather than return to houses left standing but no longer trusted. "The shaking was terrifying, so intense that my house nearly collapsed," one farmer told the Associated Press. Officials cite the same mix behind the full shelters: aftershocks, damaged homes and the memory of 1992.援助陸續抵達：5萬份物資共重275公噸，至少5架直升機和1艘海軍艦艇馳援，全省進入為期14天的緊急應變期。不過截至週日下午，監測單位已記錄將近1000次餘震，數千人寧願在帆布棚下再睡一晚，也不敢回到那些沒倒、卻已讓人不放心的房子。一名農婦在受損住家旁的帳篷裡告訴美聯社：「搖得太可怕了，我家差點垮掉。」官員指出，讓收容所滿載的就是這幾件事：餘震、受損的房屋，還有1992年的記憶。Keyword Drills 關鍵字Cave in [verb phrase, to collapse inwards under weight or pressure]: The old roof caved in after heavy snow.Draw back [verb phrase, to move backwards or retreat]: The sea drew back before the wave came.Astride [preposition, positioned across or on both sides of something]: The town sits astride a major fault line.Hamper [verb, to slow down or obstruct an effort]: Heavy rain hampered the search for survivors.Trickle in [verb phrase, to arrive slowly and in small amounts]: Donations trickled in after the first report.Reference article:https://edition.cnn.com/2026/08/14/asia/indonesia-earthquake-intl-latamhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3v00w5ylw9ohttps://www.inquirer.com/news/nation-world/indonesia-earthquake-death-toll-rises-flores-20260816.htmlhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/at-least-two-killed-as-magnitude-7-7-quake-hits-indonesiahttps://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/08/16/indonesia039s-flores-quake-nearly-1000-aftershocks-recorded-thousands-remain-evacuatedhttps://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608160084.aspx
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  幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.135: 通勤家族七封信之二 - 你的英文聽力，到底卡在哪一關? Different stages of listening 21.08.2026 24мин

  不友善的環境、言語與制度，常讓身心障礙者生活寸步難行。伊甸基金會公益大使黃鐙輝，邀請大家支持「身心障礙者服務計畫」，以「尊重」取代「包容」、用「同理」取代「同情」，力挺障礙者做自己生活的主人，成為自己的英雄。 https://fstry.pse.is/9ka6yv —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— -----------------------------------🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 -----------------------------------💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptbVIP會員想許願哪些主題？ →https://forms.gle/xyHoPydBr6LLFL9q8🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm-------------------------------🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結-------------------------------💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結Web：www.15mins.todayYouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected]意見回覆 : [email protected]📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看）--------------------------------------------「我今天聽懂30%,昨天好像有60%,那今天心情不好是不是又掉回40%了?」如果你也曾經這樣自我懷疑,那你不是特例。這集是「聽到說」七封信的第二封,John老師和阿鍵老師要幫你把這種飄忽不定的百分比,換成三個清楚看得見的階段,讓你知道自己到底卡在哪裡,又該怎麼往前走。為什麼「聽懂幾趴」這種算法根本不準你有沒有想過,「聽懂60%」到底是什麼意思?是漏掉幾個單字,還是完全抓不到句子的重點?兩位老師這集要先打破一個迷思:用百分比自我評估聽力,其實一點也不科學。真正該問的問題不是「我聽懂多少」,而是「我現在的英文聽力,是屬於初期、中期,還是進階」。聽力這件事,牽涉到咬字、發音、連音,還有你大腦處理句子的速度。台灣人特別怕連音,這也是為什麼你聽外國人講中文的四聲會覺得他們像機器人——因為外國人根本聽不出四聲的差別,對他們來說每個音都長一樣。同樣的道理,英文母語者對你來說,也常常是一整串黏在一起的音,分不出哪裡斷句。這集把聽力拆成三個階段,幫通勤學英文的你找到自己現在的座標。初期:一聽到英文就想逃,其實不是你聽力差初期的特徵很明顯:一聽到英文,尤其是全英文對話,整個人就緊張起來,甚至想往後退。John老師形容這是一種「壓聽雷」的感覺——耳朵有聽到聲音,但完全變成外星語,腦筋一片空白。這種反應很常跟被老師點名要開口說英文的課堂經驗有關,聽久了就變成PTSD式的抗拒感。阿鍵老師提醒,這階段不是聽力不夠好,而是你根本沒有「習慣」聽這個語言。解法很單純:大量做casual listening就好,美劇、日劇、podcast放著聽,不用逼自己每句都聽懂。等到耳朵對英文的音調不再那麼陌生、不再那麼緊張,你就等於過了初期這關。中期:大概聽得懂,但總覺得漏掉了什麼中期是大多數人卡住的地方。你聽得懂大意,可是總覺得漏了幾個字,然後開始擔心這幾個字會不會影響整段話的理解。阿鍵老師點出關鍵:這階段最常遇到的是連音、縮寫,還有課本裡學不到的口語表達。像go into會變成gonna,did you會黏在一起念,課本教的都是Reading跟Writing的正式英文,沒人教你Speaking這種活生生的口語版本。這也是為什麼John老師會說,自己在這個階段常常懷疑自己英文不好——不是講不出來,而是對方一句話裡藏了兩三個問題,只抓得到一個。想突破中期,重點不是聽更多,而是聽得更細:搭配English Cafe這類節目,把連音、縮寫、慣用語一個一個抓出來,細節補齊了,自我懷疑自然會少一點。進階:換個腔調,又會被打回原形進階聽力的人,平常聽得很順,通勤、開車、走路聽英文早就是日常。但一遇到不熟悉的腔調——印度腔、蘇格蘭腔、荷蘭腔——瞬間又覺得自己回到中期,好像換了一個語言一樣。John老師舉了在台灣走紅的韓籍啦啦隊李多慧當例子:她中文已經講得很好,但中文的四聲對她來說始終是個關卡,因為韓語裡沒有對應的音調概念,發音方式跟認字是分開學的兩件事。腔調這種東西,真的沒有從小浸泡,後天就是要花更多力氣去磨。有趣的是,兩位老師也聊到,詞彙量不見得跟話題廣度成正比。像講到大家熟悉的川普,他用字其實不難,但涉獵的領域從國防、貿易到流行文化,樣樣都能聊上幾句——這反而是一種學習策略的啟發:先抓住核心詞彙,再慢慢往外延伸。就像節目裡提到,一個原本在竹科做工程相關工作的朋友,因為公司需要處理法規文件,從工程英文一路學到法律相關的英文用語,靠的就是先站穩自己熟悉的領域,再一步步擴大聽力的守備範圍。
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  精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.090: 長期在家工作與韓國爸媽又辛苦了 20.08.2026 17мин

  Kurt Wu X 中信 X 米米立 X Bonny&Read 天天登入抽聯名活動📍活動路徑：中信銀行APP>右下角更多>數位點任務牆>【天天登入抽】前往活動頁👉立即抽獎> https://fstry.pse.is/9kceue —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 今年過一半，你的英文還在原地？【暑期職場進化大禮包】限時開跑現在訂閱或升級 C 方案年會員，雙重好禮直接帶走：🎁 獨家通勤帆布托特包，免費寄到你家（限量 50 個）🎁 社會人核心英語 Voucher（價值 $450）年會員換算下來一天不到 10 元，比一口咖啡還便宜。用你每天通勤的 15 分鐘，培養職場英文的實戰力。⏰ 優惠只到 8 月 31 日：https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinSummary:In this dual article episode, we find that Microsoft has opened a permanent work from home policy for employees in response to the struggles of getting to office amidst the pandemic. Once the pandemic subsides, Microsoft employees can choose to work from home permanently with their manager’s approval. Next piece of news is about the Korean government moved kindergarten and elementary school students back online in response of the surge in the number of COVID19 infections.原跟讀文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-997-about-wfh-microsoft-to-let-employees-work-from-homeVocabulary and Sample Sentences:  Provisions n. action of supplying or providing something / financial or other arrangements In response to COVID19, Microsoft expanded their work-from-home provisions. Financial provisions have to be made to avoid the impact from a market crash.Drag on ph. V – process or situation that continue at unnecessary length If the COVID19 situation drags on, the market may react badly. You should not let your health condition drag on.Surge n. - powerful upward or forward movement The number of Porsches surged in the streets of Taipei. Share prices of Tesla surged after the positive outlook on their production schedule.  
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  英語咖啡館 Ep.335: 演唱會、旅行、收藏…哪一種花錢最值得？The Purchases We Wish We Never Made 18.08.2026 36мин

  -----------------------------------🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 -----------------------------------💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptbVIP會員想許願哪些主題？ →https://forms.gle/xyHoPydBr6LLFL9q8🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm-------------------------------🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結-------------------------------💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結Web：www.15mins.todayYouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected]意見回覆 : [email protected]📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看）--------------------------------------------你有沒有為了省錢或是賺錢，做過一些想起來會想笑的傻事？本週的《英語咖啡館》John 老師和 Angel 老師要來聊一個平常不太容易開口的話題：財務後悔。這集充滿我們兩位老師的血淚，有省過頭的糗事，也有代價不小的投資教訓。筆記裡除了實用的英文慣用語外，也整理了一些安慰人的簡單短語，畢竟誰沒做錯過事呢？學起來下次聽到令人遺憾的故事，就能派上用場囉。Have you ever done something ridiculous for the sake of saving or making money that makes you laugh thinking about it now? This week on English Cafe, John and Angel discuss a topic that's not usually easy to bring up: financial regrets.This episode is full of the blood, sweat, and tears of the two teachers—there are embarrassing stories about being overly frugal, and costly investment lessons learned. Beyond practical English idioms, we've also compiled some simple reassuring phrases, because after all, who hasn't made mistakes? Learn them and you'll be ready the next time you hear a regrettable story.
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  國際時事跟讀 Ep. L253: 熊本震後10天，逾3.6萬戶仍停水 36,000 Homes Still Without Water 10 Days After Kumamoto Quake 16.08.2026 8мин

  【基富通TISA好享投】 專家嚴選、定期定額、優質基金、千元起投、0手續費 為未來多一份準備，也多一份選擇！ #早點準備的人先享受世界 #買基金通通都在基富通 投資一定有風險，基金投資有賺有賠，申購前應詳閱公開說明書。 https://www.fundrich.com.tw/event/TISA/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=2025TISA —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— -----------------------------------🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 -----------------------------------💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptbVIP會員想許願哪些主題？ →https://forms.gle/xyHoPydBr6LLFL9q8🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm-------------------------------🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結-------------------------------💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結Web：www.15mins.todayYouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected]意見回覆 : [email protected]📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看）--------------------------------------------國際時事跟讀 Ep. L253: 36,000 Homes Still Without Water 10 Days After Kumamoto QuakeHighlights 主題摘要A magnitude 7.1 quake killed 38 people in Kumamoto on July 28, yet open roads let relief reach stricken communities within hours.Water outages hit tens of thousands of homes as temperatures topped 40 degrees Celsius, turning the aftermath into a slower, quieter emergency.Care-home residents and disabled people living alone risk being overlooked, a warning ahead of the far larger Nankai Trough quake Japan expects.When a magnitude 7.1 earthquake tore through central Kumamoto Prefecture at 4:27 p.m. on July 28, it registered the maximum reading of 7 on Japan's seismic intensity scale and killed 38 people, making it the country's strongest quake since the Noto Peninsula disaster of New Year's Day 2024. Yet the comparison with Noto is instructive. Where landslides and severed roads once cut off entire communities for weeks, most routes across Kumamoto remained passable, allowing rescue crews, volunteers and relief supplies to reach stricken districts within hours.七月二十八日下午四時二十七分，熊本縣中部發生規模七點一強震，觀測到日本震度分級最高的七級，造成三十八人罹難，也是二○二四年元旦能登半島地震以來，日本最強的一次地震。和能登相比，這次的差別很明顯。當年能登因土石崩塌、道路中斷，多處聚落被孤立好幾週；熊本這次大部分道路仍可通行，搜救人員、志工和救援物資在數小時內就抵達受災地區。What Japan has learned about logistics, however, did little to blunt what came next. For thousands of residents, surviving the earthquake quickly gave way to surviving its aftermath. Nearly 7,000 people were still sheltering in evacuation centres this week, while more than 36,000 households across Kumamoto remained without running water. Temperatures in the prefecture climbed past 40 degrees Celsius for the first time on record, and families slept in their cars simply to run the air conditioning.日本多年累積的後勤調度經驗，卻擋不住接下來的難題。對數千名居民來說，撐過地震只是第一關，接下來還得撐過震後的日子。本週仍有近七千人待在避難所，熊本縣內超過三萬六千戶沒有自來水可用。縣內氣溫更首度突破攝氏四十度，寫下觀測史上新高，不少家庭乾脆睡在車上，就為了吹冷氣。That combination of heat and thirst has revived a long-standing anxiety. After the 2024 Noto quake, disaster-related deaths, meaning those caused by illness, exhaustion or the worsening of injuries during evacuation, reached 520, more than double the 228 killed directly by the quake. Those most exposed are often the people who depended on support long before the ground moved: residents with disabilities living alone, and care-home residents whose staff must provide round-the-clock help without running water. Relief workers argue such facilities routinely fall through the cracks of the national response system.高溫加上缺水，讓一項長年存在的隱憂再度浮上檯面。二○二四年能登地震後，因避難期間生病、體力不支或傷勢惡化而死亡的「災害關聯死」已達五百二十人，是震災中直接罹難二百二十八人的兩倍以上。風險最高的，往往是地震發生前就得靠外界協助的族群：獨居的身心障礙者，還有長照機構的住民，機構人員得在沒有自來水的狀況下全天候照護。救災人員指出，這類機構經常被國家防災體系漏接。Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who toured the region on Aug. 3, pledged to restore critical infrastructure as quickly as possible, while Kumamoto's governor pressed for more help at shelters lacking clean water and medical care. Officials fear these same weaknesses would be magnified many times over in a future Nankai Trough megathrust quake. There were brighter notes: TSMC said its Kumamoto fab had returned to normal operations and pledged 250 million yen for relief. For residents, recovery is likely to be a long battle.首相高市早苗八月三日走訪災區，承諾盡快修復維生管線；熊本縣知事則要求中央加強支援，指出不少避難所缺乏乾淨飲水和醫療資源。官員擔心，同樣的問題若碰上未來的南海海槽大地震，衝擊會放大好幾倍。也有比較正面的消息：台積電表示熊本晶圓廠已恢復正常運作，並捐出兩億五千萬日圓賑災。但對當地居民而言，重建恐怕是一場長期抗戰。Keyword Drills 關鍵字Passable [adjective, able to be travelled along or through]: The main road stayed passable after the storm.Give way to [verb phrase, to be replaced or followed by something else]: Her relief soon gave way to exhaustion.Fall through the cracks [idiom, to be overlooked or missed by a system]: Some patients fall through the cracks of the system.Press for [verb phrase, to demand something firmly and repeatedly]: Residents pressed for a faster response from the city.Many times over [idiom, repeatedly or to a far greater degree]: The delay raised the final cost many times over.Reference article:https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/07/japan/society/kumamoto-earthquake-recovery-japan/https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202608040008https://news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/na-k10015198531000https://news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/na-k10015197971000https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/03/japan/kumamoto-quake-evacuees-heat/
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  幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.134: 偷聽兩個講外語的人聊天, 就可以撿到一堆道地英文 14.08.2026 21мин

  跟另一伴攜手走下去前，不只是甜言蜜語、浪漫送禮，這件事做好準備更重要！預防 HPV 是對彼此「愛情」最基本的尊重和承諾。別讓對健康的傷害變成愛情的阻礙，為彼此主動做好HPV預防才能說是「真愛」。立即諮詢醫師，展現你對愛的承諾。男女1+1 主動防禦HPV(人類乳突病毒) https://fstry.pse.is/9ep3rs —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— -----------------------------------🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 -----------------------------------💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptbVIP會員想許願哪些主題？ →https://forms.gle/xyHoPydBr6LLFL9q8🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm-------------------------------🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結-------------------------------💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結Web：www.15mins.todayYouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected]意見回覆 : [email protected]📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看）--------------------------------------------
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  精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.089: 網路與社群媒體的假訊息 Misinformation on the net 13.08.2026 20мин

  【基富通TISA好享投】 專家嚴選、定期定額、優質基金、千元起投、0手續費 為未來多一份準備，也多一份選擇！ #早點準備的人先享受世界 #買基金通通都在基富通 投資一定有風險，基金投資有賺有賠，申購前應詳閱公開說明書。 https://www.fundrich.com.tw/event/TISA/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=2025TISA —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 今年過一半，你的英文還在原地？【暑期職場進化大禮包】限時開跑現在訂閱或升級 C 方案年會員，雙重好禮直接帶走：🎁 獨家通勤帆布托特包，免費寄到你家（限量 50 個）🎁 社會人核心英語 Voucher（價值 $450）年會員換算下來一天不到 10 元，比一口咖啡還便宜。用你每天通勤的 15 分鐘，培養職場英文的實戰力。⏰ 優惠只到 8 月 31 日：https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinSummary:Since the investigations into Russian manipulation of US elections, FB, Twitter and other major social media companies have strived to crack down on fake news and fake information. However, according to social media analytic firms, false and misleading information tripled from Q3 of 2016 to Q3 of 2020. About two thirds of the likes and comments were of the articles published by “false content producers” or “manipulators”. These publishers pose as news sites online.原跟讀文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-994-on-facebook-misinformation-is-more-popular-now-than-in-2016  Vocabulary and Sample Sentences  Disinformation n. false information intended to mislead Online social media were used to spread disinformation during the elections. Disinformation can be easily shared through private channels.    Manipulator n. a person who controls or influences others in a clever way Manipulators on FB or Twitter can pose as news outlets. Without the necessary information and judgment, one can be easily manipulated.Legitimate adj. conforming to the law or rules Reuters, Bloomberg, and Associated Press are legitimate news outlets. Documents that are not signed or chopped with company seal is not legitimate.