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《那來說什麼》是一個用英語、中文和台語穿插聊生活的 podcast,主打輕鬆、不給壓力的語言學習與日常分享。節目從外太空聊到土地公,內容包羅萬象,陪聽眾用更自在的方式接觸語言。目前每週二、四更新。
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EP56【教你說】剪掉頭髮,就能剪掉霉運?Can a Haircut Cut Off Bad Luck? My Surprisingly Lucky Experience|我的私人有效轉運法 29.10.2026 14m① A: Hi, I’d like to make an appointment for a haircut. 你好,我想預約剪頭髮。 B: Sure! What day works best for you? 沒問題!你哪一天方便呢? ② A: I’d like to cut my hair a little shorter. 我想把頭髮剪短一點。 B: No problem. How much would you like me to cut off? 沒問題。你想剪掉多少呢? ③ A: I’d just like a trim, please. 我只想稍微修剪一下就好。 B: Sure. I’ll just trim the ends. 好的,我只會修剪髮尾。 ④ A: Could you thin out my hair a little? 可以幫我把頭髮打薄一點嗎? B: Of course. I’ll remove some of the bulk. 當然可以,我會幫你減少一些厚重感。 ⑤ A: I’d like to dye my hair brown. 我想把頭髮染成棕色。 B: Sure! Do you prefer a light or dark brown? 沒問題!你喜歡淺棕色還是深棕色? ⑥ A: I’d like to touch up my roots. 我想補染髮根。 B: No problem. Your roots have grown out a bit. 沒問題,你的髮根已經長出來一些了。 ⑦ A: Could I get a deep conditioning treatment? 可以幫我做深層護髮嗎? B: Sure. It will help make your hair softer and smoother. 當然可以,這能讓你的頭髮更柔順。 ⑧ A: I’d like to get a perm with loose curls. 我想燙比較自然的大捲。 B: Sure! I’ll make the curls look soft and natural. 沒問題!我會讓捲度看起來柔和又自然。 ⑨ A: I’d like to get my hair straightened. 我想把頭髮燙直。 B: Sure. Do you want it pin-straight or just a little smoother? 沒問題。你想要非常直,還是只要稍微柔順一點? ⑩ A: I’d like my hair to look like this picture. 我想剪成照片裡這樣的髮型。 B: Sure! I’ll try to match the style. 沒問題!我會盡量剪出類似的造型。 ★ I’d like to keep my bangs. 我想保留瀏海。 Could you part my hair in the middle? 可以幫我把頭髮分成中分嗎? I’d like a layered haircut. 我想剪有層次的髮型。 My hair gets frizzy easily. 我的頭髮很容易毛躁。 My scalp is a little sensitive. 我的頭皮有點敏感。 Will the color fade quickly? 這個髮色會很快褪色嗎? How should I take care of my hair at home? 我在家應該怎麼保養頭髮? Could you show me how to style it? 可以示範一下這個髮型要怎麼整理嗎? #生活英文 #燙髮染髮會話 #剪髮會話 #美容院會話 #podcast -- Hosting provided by SoundOn -
EP55【說】剪掉頭髮,就能剪掉霉運?Can a Haircut Cut Off Bad Luck? My Surprisingly Lucky Experience|我的私人有效轉運法 27.10.2026 11mThere are so many tips online about how to turn your luck around. 網路上有好多轉運的方法。 Since I love trying new things, I decided to try getting a haircut to see if it would help. 因為我很喜歡嘗試新事物,所以我決定試試看剪頭髮能不能幫我轉運。 But, one try isn’t enough to call it a successful experiment! 但是,只試一次,根本不能算是成功的實驗! Looking back, I’ve tried this haircut trick about ten times. 回頭算一算,我大概試過十次左右這種剪頭髮轉運法。 I even checked the lunar calendar and picked a lucky day and time to get my hair done! 我甚至還看了農曆,特地挑了吉日吉時去整理頭髮! And guess what? About six or seven times, I really did feel better after getting a haircut. 你猜怎麼著?大約十次裡,有六、七次剪完頭髮後,我真的覺得心情變好了。 Don’t ask me why. I have no idea! 不要問我為什麼。我也不知道! Things that felt stuck seemed to get better, and I felt more energetic, too. 原本覺得卡卡的事情,好像慢慢有了進展,我也變得比較有精神。 Plus, after getting my hair cut and washed, or even permed or dyed, I don’t have to wash and dry my own hair when I get home that day. 而且,剪髮、洗髮,甚至燙髮、染髮之後,當天回家就不用自己洗頭、吹頭髮了。 I get to give my hands a day off! 我的雙手終於可以放假一天! Honestly, that alone makes me happy. 老實說,光是這樣就讓我很開心了。 So, if things haven’t been going your way lately, why not do something small that makes you feel good? 所以,如果你最近諸事不順,何不做一件能讓自己開心的小事呢? You could clean your room, try a new hairstyle, or go out for a walk. 你可以整理房間、換個新造型,或是出門走走。 It’s totally up to you whether you want to get a haircut! 至於要不要剪頭髮,就看你自己的意願啦! After all, there’s no guarantee that you’ll have better luck. 畢竟,沒有任何保證說這樣就一定能轉運。 But one thing is for sure: once your hair is cut, it’s shorter, and you can’t just stick it back on! 但有一件事是肯定的:頭髮剪下去就會變短,而且可沒辦法再黏回去喔! But what if you don’t want to cut your hair short and still want to try this luck-changing trick? 可是,如果你捨不得把頭髮剪短,又想試試這種轉運方法,該怎麼辦呢? I think just getting the ends trimmed is a great idea, too! 我覺得只修一點髮尾也是很棒的選擇! I’m one of those grown-ups who would cry if their long hair got cut too short. 我就是那種長髮被剪太短就會哭的成年人。 Yes, I’m a beginner at adulting, and I’m not very good at it! 沒錯,我就是一個還不太會當大人的初級大人! -- 練習 I need a haircut.(我需要剪頭髮) I'd like a haircut. (我想要剪頭髮) -- #生活英文 #台語 #轉運方式 #剪頭髮 #podcast -- Hosting provided by SoundOn -
EP54【教你說】30 歲還沒結婚,生日竟然要去掃樓梯? A Bizarre German Birthday Tradition|德國的怪奇生日習俗 22.10.2026 15m① A: Can you clean the toilet today? 你今天可以刷一下馬桶嗎? B: Sure. I’ll do it after breakfast. 可以啊,我吃完早餐就刷。 ② A: The shower drain is clogged. 淋浴間的排水孔塞住了。 B: I’ll check it and remove the hair. 我來檢查一下,把頭髮清掉。 ③ A: The bathroom mirror is covered in water spots. 浴室鏡子上都是水漬。 B: I’ll wipe it with a clean cloth. 我用乾淨的布擦一下。 ④ A: Can you vacuum the living room? 你可以用吸塵器吸一下客廳嗎? B: No problem. I’ll start with the rug. 沒問題,我先從地毯開始。 ⑤ A: Could you wipe the coffee table? 你可以擦一下茶几嗎? B: Sure. There are a few crumbs on it. 好啊,上面有一些碎屑。 ⑥ A: Did you make your bed this morning? 你今天早上整理床鋪了嗎? B: Not yet. I’ll do it now. 還沒,我現在就整理。 ⑦ A: Who’s doing the dishes tonight? 今晚誰洗碗? B: I’ll wash them if you dry them. 如果你負責擦乾,我就來洗。 ⑧ A: We have some old food in the fridge. 冰箱裡有一些放很久的食物。 B: Let’s throw out anything that’s gone bad. 我們把壞掉的東西都丟掉吧。 ⑨ A: The balcony windows look pretty dirty. 陽台的窗戶看起來滿髒的。 B: I’ll clean them this afternoon. 我今天下午來擦。 ⑩ A: The washing machine has finished. 洗衣機洗好了。 B: Great! Let’s hang the clothes out to dry. 太好了!我們把衣服拿去晾乾吧。 ★ Put the cleaning supplies back when you’re done. 打掃完後,把清潔用品放回原位。 Let’s open the windows and let some fresh air in. 我們把窗戶打開,讓新鮮空氣進來。 Don’t forget to wear your rubber gloves. 別忘了戴上橡膠手套。 Spray some cleaner on the surface before wiping it. 擦拭之前,先在表面噴一些清潔劑。 Rinse the mop after you’re finished. 拖完地後,把拖把沖洗乾淨。 The vacuum cleaner needs to be emptied. 吸塵器需要清空集塵盒了。 Shake the rug outside to get rid of the dust. 把地毯拿到外面抖一抖,把灰塵弄掉。 Move the furniture so you can clean underneath it. 把家具移開,這樣才能清理底下。 The trash bag is full, so it’s time to replace it. 垃圾袋滿了,該換新的了。 Let the bathroom floor dry before walking on it. 等浴室地板乾了再走上去。 #生活英文 #英文會話 #居家打掃會話 #打掃清潔會話 #podcast -- Hosting provided by SoundOn -
EP53【說】30 歲還沒結婚,生日竟然要去掃樓梯?A Bizarre German Birthday Tradition|德國的怪奇生日習俗 20.10.2026 9mHey, can you wish me a happy birthday in advance? 🎂 嘿嘿,可以先祝我生日快樂嗎? Besides cake, parties, and blowing out candles, I recently came across a German tradition that made me think, “Man, it’s tough being a German guy!” 🤣 除了蛋糕、派對和吹蠟燭,我最近還看到一個德國的傳統習俗,讓我忍不住想:「當德國男人也太難了吧!」 In some parts of Germany, there is a tradition called** Treppenfegen**, which means “sweeping the stairs.” 在德國的部分地區,有一個叫做 Treppenfegen 的傳統,意思就是「掃樓梯」。 If a man turns 30 and is still unmarried, his friends might take him to a public place. 如果男人到了 30 歲生日還沒結婚,朋友可能就會帶他到公共場所。 They scatter bottle caps, bits of paper, and other trash on the steps, then make the birthday guy sweep it all up with a broom. 他們會在階梯上撒滿瓶蓋、紙屑和其他垃圾,再叫壽星拿起掃帚,把地掃乾淨。 And you know what the worst part is? 你知道最過分的是什麼嗎? Just when you think you’re done, your friends might start throwing trash everywhere again! 當你以為終於掃完了,朋友可能又開始到處撒垃圾! You sweep, they throw trash. You sweep again, and they do it all over again. 你掃,他們撒;你再掃,他們又繼續撒。 This isn’t a birthday party. It’s an endless cleaning job! 這根本不是生日派對,而是一份永遠做不完的清潔工作! So, how can you finally get out of this mess? 那到底要怎麼才能解脫呢? According to tradition, the birthday guy has to get a kiss to end the prank. 按照傳統說法,壽星必須得到一個吻,才能結束這場惡作劇。 This tradition is found in some parts of Germany, but not everywhere. 這個習俗流傳於德國部分地區,但不是全德國都有。 These days, it is often just a birthday joke among friends. 到了今天,它也常常只是朋友之間的生日玩笑。 After hearing this story, I suddenly feel that a simple birthday is much better! 聽完這個故事,我突然覺得,生日還是簡單一點比較好! To me, a surprise is just as scary as a scare! 🤣 對我而言,驚喜跟驚嚇根本一樣恐怖! You don’t need to get me a broom, and please don’t plan any surprises! 大家不用送我掃帚,也拜託不要準備什麼驚喜! Just saying “Happy birthday!” would make me happy! 只要跟我說一句「生日快樂」,我就很開心了! Finally, I hope everyone celebrating a birthday gets to celebrate in their own way. 最後,也祝所有正在過生日的人,都能用自己喜歡的方式慶祝。 After all, it’s your birthday. The most important thing is to celebrate in a way that makes you happy! 畢竟,生日是自己的,怎麼過,自己開心最重要! As for the broom… let’s leave it to people who actually need to clean! 🤣 至於掃帚嘛……還是留給真正需要打掃的人吧! 練習 sweep the floor 掃地 Could you please sweep the floor?(可以請你掃一下地板嗎?) -- #生活英文 #台語 #生日快樂 #德國生日習俗 #podcast -- Hosting provided by SoundOn -
EP52【教你說】歌都唱了,啊你懂不懂?Stop Overthinking and Let It Go|陳雷〈歡喜就好〉 15.10.2026 11m① A: I’ve had a stressful day. Want to go for a walk? 我今天壓力好大,要不要出去走走? B: Sure! Let’s get some fresh air. 好啊!我們出去透透氣。 ② A: I’m having a terrible day. Let’s get something good to eat. 我今天超不順的,我們去吃點好吃的吧。 B: Great idea! Comfort food always makes me feel better. 好主意!吃點療癒美食總是能讓我心情好一點。 ③ A: What do you do to relax after work? 你下班後都怎麼放鬆? B: I take a warm shower and listen to music. 我會洗個熱水澡,再聽聽音樂。 ④ A: What are you reading? 你在看什麼? B: A funny comic book. I just want to forget about my worries for a while. 一本很好笑的漫畫,我只想暫時忘掉煩惱。 ⑤ A: Want to bake some cookies with me? 要不要跟我一起烤餅乾? B: Sure! Even if they turn out badly, we can still eat them. 好啊!就算烤失敗了,我們還是可以吃掉。 ⑥ A: I’m feeling a little down. Can we talk? 我心情有點低落,可以陪我聊聊嗎? B: Of course. I’m all ears. 當然,我洗耳恭聽。 ⑦ A: What’s your plan for the weekend? 你週末有什麼計畫? B: Nothing at all! I just want to chill and do nothing. 完全沒計畫!我只想放鬆,什麼事都不做。 ⑧ A: I need to let off some steam. Want to go karaoke? 我需要發洩一下,要不要去唱 KTV? B: I’m in! Let’s sing our hearts out! 我加一!今晚就盡情唱個夠! ⑨ A: How do you deal with too many thoughts in your head? 腦袋裡想太多事情時,你都怎麼辦? B: I write them down. It helps me clear my head. 我會把它們寫下來,這樣可以讓思緒清楚一點。 ★ Let's grab something to eat. 我們去吃點東西吧。 I just need someone to talk to. 我只是需要找個人聊聊。 I'm going to take it easy tonight. 我今晚打算好好放鬆。 I don't feel like doing anything today. 我今天什麼都不想做。 #生活英文 #英文會話 #放鬆會話 #休閒娛樂會話 #podcast -- Hosting provided by SoundOn -
EP51【說】歌都唱了,啊你懂不懂?Stop Overthinking and Let It Go|陳雷〈歡喜就好〉 13.10.2026 14mHave you ever noticed how strange we are these days? 你有沒有發現,我們現在的人很奇怪? Many things have not even happened yet, but we are already worried about them. 很多事情明明還沒有發生,我們就已經先煩惱了。 There was a time when I was feeling really down, and one day, I came across a video on Instagram of Qiaohu dancing to Chen Lei’s song, Be Happy and Let It Go. 在我有一陣子非常低落的時候,有一天我在 IG 上滑到巧虎跳舞,搭配陳雷的〈歡喜就好〉。 The funny thing is, this song does not try to teach us some big lesson about life. 有趣的是,這首歌沒有想要教我們什麼人生大道理。 It simply tells us one thing. 它只是很直接地告訴我們一件事。 Why do we have to worry about everything so much? Just be happy. 想那麼多幹嘛?歡喜就好。 So today, I want to talk about this song. 所以今天,我想來「說」這首歌。 Life is full of ups and downs. Do we really need to understand everything? 人生海海 甘需要攏了解 Sometimes we stay clear-headed; sometimes we just go with the flow. 有時仔清醒 有時青菜 Some people will say you’re good, and some people will say you’re not. 有人講好 一定有人講歹 If we don’t overthink so much, life can be a lot easier. 若麥想嚇多 咱生活卡自在 All day long, we complain that our car isn’t big enough, and our house isn’t big enough. 歸工嫌車無夠叭 嫌厝無夠大 We complain that the food doesn’t taste good, and that our wife isn’t pretty enough. 嫌菜煮了無好吃 嫌某尚歹看 When we drive a nice car, we’re afraid someone will steal it; when we have a big house, it’s a pain to clean. 駛到好車驚人偷 大厝歹拼掃 When we eat too well, we’re afraid our blood pressure will go up; when our wife is too beautiful, we’re afraid she’ll run off with someone else. 吃甲尚好驚血壓高 美某會跟人走 Life is short, almost like we’re just here for a little while. 人生短短 好親像塊七逃 Sometimes we worry; sometimes we just take it easy. 有時仔煩惱 有時輕可 You might ask me, “So what’s your secret?” 問我到底 腹內有啥法寶 Honestly, there’s no secret. Just be happy and let it go. 其實無撇步 歡喜就好 So, the answer this song gives me is actually very simple. 所以,這首歌最後給我的答案其實很簡單。 There is no secret. 沒有祕訣。 There is no secret trick that successful people use by waking up at four in the morning. 也沒有什麼成功人士早晨四點起床的秘密。 It is simply this… 單純就是…… Just be happy. 歡喜就好。 Someone doesn’t like you? Okay. 別人不喜歡你?Okay。 Your plan didn’t work out? Try again. 計畫失敗了?那就再做一次就好了啊。 Are you having a bad day? Then take a break. 今天心情不好?那就休息一下。 Do you really feel like going crazy? Then go crazy for a while. 真的很想發瘋?那就發瘋一下。 I even think we might need a “Go Crazy Day.” 我甚至覺得,我們可能需要一個「定時發瘋日」。 There are 365 days in a year, so maybe we can choose a few days to stop trying to improve ourselves, stop judging ourselves, and stop overthinking everything. 一年三百六十五天,偶爾幾天不要進步,不要自我提升,不要反省,也不要內耗。 Life will never be perfect, and we will never understand everything. 人生不可能永遠順利,也不可能每件事情都想通。 There are things we can work hard to change, and there are things we just have to let go. 有些事情可以努力,有些事情只能放下。 Maybe what we really need to learn is not how to make our lives perfect, but how to stop turning every little thing into a reason to overthink and stress ourselves out. 我們真正需要學會的,也許就是不要把每一件小事,都變成自己的精神內耗。 You have already sung the song, so do you get it now? 歌都唱了,啊你懂不懂? -- 練習 Don't overthink it. 別想太多。 Just take it easy. 放輕鬆就好。 It is what it is. 事情就是這樣,接受現實吧。 -- #生活英文 #台語歌 #歡喜就好 #人生很短 #podcast -- Hosting provided by SoundOn -
EP50【教你說】牠一天可以睡幾百次耶,羨慕嗎? Ants Sleep Hundreds of Times a Day. |螞蟻的好玩冷知識 08.10.2026 14m★ ① A: What time did you get up this morning? 你今天早上幾點起床? B: I overslept, so I had to rush out the door. 我睡過頭了,所以只好趕快衝出門。 ② A: Have you seen my keys? I can’t find them anywhere. 你有看到我的鑰匙嗎?我到處都找不到。 B: Check the table. You left them there last night. 找一下桌子,你昨晚把它放在那裡。 ③ A: Are you ready to go? 你準備好了嗎? B: Almost. Give me five minutes, or I’m going to be late. 快好了,再給我五分鐘,不然我要遲到了。 ④ A: How are you doing this morning? 你今天早上還好嗎? B: I’m still waking up. My brain isn’t working yet. 我還在醒腦,我的腦袋還沒開始運作。 ⑤ A: How are you getting to work today? 你今天怎麼去上班? B: I’m taking the MRT because the traffic is terrible. 我要搭捷運,因為今天的交通糟透了。 ⑥ A: Are you ready for another busy day? 你準備好迎接忙碌的一天了嗎? B: Not really, but let’s get through it. 其實還沒有,但我們撐過去吧。 ⑦ A: Do you want some breakfast? 你要不要吃點早餐? B: Yes, but I need coffee first. 好,但我得先喝杯咖啡。 ⑧ A: What are you having for lunch today? 你今天午餐吃什麼? B: I brought lunch from home, so I’m just going to heat it up. 我從家裡帶午餐,所以等一下熱一下就好了。 ⑨ A: Are you going to take a nap during lunch break? 你午休的時候要睡一下嗎? B: Yeah. I only have twenty minutes, but I’ll take what I can get. 對啊,雖然只有二十分鐘,但有多少休息時間就休息多少。 ⑩ A: You look tired. Did you get enough sleep last night? 你看起來很累,昨晚有睡飽嗎? B: Not really. I’m struggling to stay awake. 沒有,我現在快撐不住、快睡著了。 ★ I need a short break. My brain is fried. 我需要休息一下,我的腦袋已經累到不行了。 Are you working late today? 你今天要加班嗎? I’m going to sleep in and wake up naturally. 我明天要睡晚一點,睡到自然醒。 I need a few more minutes. 我還需要幾分鐘。 I’m running late. 我要遲到了/我快來不及了。 I’m not fully awake yet. 我還沒有完全醒。 I’ll take a quick nap. 我小睡一下。 I need to recharge. 我需要充一下電/恢復一下精神。 I’m done for the day. 我今天忙完了/我今天不工作了。 #生活英文 #英文會話 #通勤會話 #工作會話 #podcast -- Hosting provided by SoundOn -
EP49【說】 牠一天可以睡幾百次耶,羨慕嗎? Ants Sleep Hundreds of Times a Day. |螞蟻的好玩冷知識 06.10.2026 13mWhen we see ants, they always seem to be busy. 我們看到螞蟻的時候,牠們好像永遠都在忙。 They look for food, carry things, take care of young ants, and move around all day. 牠們找食物、搬東西、照顧幼蟲,而且一整天都在到處活動。 So, you might think, “Do ants even need to sleep?” 所以你可能會想:「螞蟻真的需要睡覺嗎?」 Well, they do. 答案是,牠們會。畢竟他也是螞蟻生螞蟻養,又不是天生下來就要做到死…. And the way some ants sleep might make you a little jealous. 而且,有些螞蟻的睡覺方式,可能會讓你有一點羨慕。 Because they can sleep hundreds of times a day. 因為牠們一天可以睡幾百次。 They do not sleep for eight hours in one long stretch. 牠們不是一次連續睡八個小時。 Instead, they take many short periods of sleep throughout the day. 相反地,牠們會把睡眠分成很多段,分散在一天當中。 Researchers have studied the sleep patterns of fire ants, especially their worker ants. 研究人員曾經研究過紅火蟻的睡眠模式,尤其是牠們的工蟻。 They found that a worker fire ant can have about 253 sleep periods in one day. 他們發現,一隻紅火蟻工蟻一天大約可以有 253 次睡眠片段。 Each sleep period is very short, lasting about 1.1 minutes on average. 每一次睡眠都非常短,平均大約只有 1.1 分鐘。 So their daily routine might look something like this. 所以牠們一天的生活可能大概是這樣。 Sleep for a little while. Wake up and go back to work. 睡一下。醒來,繼續工作。 Work for a while. Then take another short nap. 工作一陣子。然後再小睡一下。 Wake up, and get back to work. Then do it all over again. 醒來,再回去工作。然後再重複一次。 It is almost like they have hundreds of tiny naps every day. 這幾乎就像牠們每天都有幾百次小小的午睡。 3.If humans slept like this, we might spend half the day saying, “Wait, did I just wake up?” 如果人類也這樣睡,我們可能有一半的時間都在說:「等一下,我剛剛是不是才睡醒?」 But why do worker ants sleep this way? 但是,為什麼工蟻要用這樣的方式睡覺呢? Ants do not live alone. 螞蟻不是獨居的動物。 They live together in large colonies, where different ants have different jobs. 牠們生活在大型的群體裡,而不同的螞蟻有不同的工作。 Some ants look for food. Some carry food and other materials. 有些螞蟻負責尋找食物。有些負責搬運食物和其他東西。 Some take care of the young ants. Others help clean and maintain the nest. 有些負責照顧幼蟲。還有一些負責清理和維持蟻巢。 So, the colony needs to keep working even when some ants are resting. 所以,即使有一些螞蟻正在休息,整個蟻群還是需要繼續運作。 In other words, ants do not need everyone to work at the same time. 換句話說,螞蟻不需要所有成員同時工作。 They also do not need everyone to rest at the same time. 牠們也不需要所有成員同時休息。 Their work and rest are spread out across the colony. 牠們把工作和休息分散在整個蟻群裡。 We sometimes think that being hardworking means never stopping. 我們有時候會覺得,努力就代表不能停下來。 Sometimes, taking a break is simply part of keeping going. 有時候,休息只是讓自己能夠繼續走下去的一部分。 Maybe we do not need to learn how to sleep 253 times a day. 我們可能不需要學螞蟻一天睡 253 次。 But maybe we can learn to stop for a moment when we really need to. 但也許我們可以學著,在真的需要的時候,讓自己停一下。 So, the next time you see ants running around and looking busy, remember this. 所以,下次你看到螞蟻一直跑來跑去、看起來忙得不得了的時候,可以記得這件事。 That little ant may have already taken several short naps today. 眼前那隻小螞蟻,今天可能已經睡過好幾次了。 Hundreds of naps a day. Are you jealous? 一天幾百次小睡。你羨慕嗎? -- 練習 sleep 睡眠 / 睡覺 I didn't get enough sleep last night.(我昨晚睡眠不足。) -- #生活英文 #台語 #紅火蟻 #螞蟻睡覺 #podcast -- Hosting provided by SoundOn -
EP48【教你說】我小時候不太喜歡的營養午餐The History of Taiwan’s School Lunch Program.|原來那一餐也有歷史 01.10.2026 12m🍱 ① A: What are you having for lunch today? 你今天午餐吃什麼? B: I brought some leftovers from home. 我帶了一些家裡昨天剩下的菜。 ② A: Do you want to order lunch together? 你要不要一起訂午餐? B: Sure. I am in the mood for something spicy today. 好啊,我今天想吃辣一點的。 ③ A: What do you recommend here? 你推薦這裡吃什麼? B: The beef noodles are really popular. 牛肉麵很受歡迎。 ④ A: Do you like mushrooms? 你喜歡吃菇類嗎? B: Not really. I am not a big fan of them. 不太喜歡,我不是很喜歡。 ⑤ A: Can I get this without onions, please? 這個可以不要洋蔥嗎? B: Sure. We can leave them out. 可以,我們可以不要加。 ⑥ A: Can I get this to go? 這個可以外帶嗎? B: Sure. It will be ready in about ten minutes. 可以,大約十分鐘後會準備好。 ⑦ A: Your food is here. Do you want me to get it? 你的外送到了,你要我去拿嗎? B: Yes, please. I am still working. 好啊,我還在工作。 ⑧ A: Do you want some dessert? 你要不要吃點甜點? B: No, thanks. I am already full. 不用了,謝謝,我已經吃飽了。 ⑨ A: I brought some cookies. Would you like one? 我帶了一些餅乾,你要不要吃一塊? B: Sure. They look really good. 好啊,看起來很好吃。 ⑩ A: How was the food? 食物怎麼樣? B: It was pretty good, but it was a little too salty for me. 還不錯,但是對我來說有一點太鹹了。 What are you in the mood for?你現在想吃什麼? I will have the same thing.我要跟他一樣的。 You pick.你決定。 Can we order together?我們可以一起點嗎? Can I get this to go?這個可以外帶嗎? Could you leave out the cilantro?可以不要加香菜嗎? I am already full.我已經吃飽了。 It is a little too salty for me.對我來說有一點太鹹了。 #生活英文 #英文會話 #用餐會話 #點餐會話 #podcast -- Hosting provided by SoundOn -
EP47【說】我小時候不太喜歡的營養午餐The History of Taiwan’s School Lunch Program.|原來那一餐也有歷史 29.09.2026 12mDid you like school lunch when you were a kid? 你小時候喜歡吃營養午餐嗎? Let me be honest. I didn’t really like it. 我先說,我沒有特別喜歡。 It wasn’t terrible. It was just… pretty ordinary. 不是因為它真的很難吃,只是……很普通。 There was rice, vegetables, soup, and sometimes fruit or milk. 有飯、有菜、有湯,有時候還有水果或牛奶。 When I was a kid, I didn’t think much about it. Lunchtime meant eating lunch. 小時候的我不太會想太多,中午到了就是吃飯。 But as I got older, I started to wonder about something. 但是長大以後,我突然很好奇一件事情。 Where did the school lunch we ate every day actually come from? 我們小時候每天吃的營養午餐,到底是怎麼來的? If we talk about the history of school lunch in Taiwan, we can start with 1951. 如果要說台灣營養午餐的歷史,可以先從 1951 年開始。 Taiwan was still rebuilding after the war, many families were struggling, and children’s nutrition was an important concern. 那時候台灣還在戰後重建的階段,很多家庭的生活條件並不好,兒童營養也是受到重視的問題。 In 1951, UNICEF (The United Nations Children's Fund) provided skim milk powder for schools to give to students. 1951 年,聯合國兒童基金會提供脫脂奶粉,讓學校提供給學生。 So at first, school nutrition programs were not really the complete lunches we think of today. 所以一開始的營養午餐,其實還不是我們今天想像的「一頓完整午餐」。 Then, in 1957, things moved one step further. 到了 1957 年,事情又往前走了一步。 Taiwan started testing school lunch programs in several schools. 台灣開始在一些學校試辦營養午餐。 The government started thinking beyond giving children milk and began asking, “Can schools provide children with a more complete meal?” 這時候,政府開始思考的不只是「給孩子喝牛奶」,而是能不能在學校提供一頓比較完整的飯。 The school lunch system expanded greatly because of U.S. aid in the 1960s. 真正讓營養午餐大幅發展的,是 1960 年代的美援。 The United States provided Taiwan with agricultural products such as wheat, flour, skim milk powder, and cooking oil. 當時美國提供台灣不少農產品,包括小麥、麵粉、脫脂奶粉和食用油等。 In 1964, Taiwan launched a large-scale school lunch program for children. 到了 1964 年,台灣正式推動大規模的學童營養午餐計畫。 From this point on, school lunch was no longer just about nutrition. It slowly became part of everyday school life. 從這個時候開始,營養午餐不只是「補充營養」,而是慢慢變成學校生活的一部分。 It was also about nutrition education, hygiene, and eating habits, not just filling children’s stomachs. 而且它也不只是讓孩子吃飽,還包含營養教育、衛生和飲食習慣。 But the system did not depend on American aid forever. 不過,這套制度並不是一直靠美國的援助。 In 1969, the U.S.-supported school lunch program ended. 1969 年,美援營養午餐計畫結束。 After that, Taiwan gradually moved toward running and funding its own school lunch programs. 接下來,台灣開始慢慢轉向自己籌措經費、自己辦理學校午餐。 By the 1970s, school lunch became more organized and gradually spread to more schools. 到了 1970 年代,營養午餐開始更加制度化,也逐漸在更多學校普及。 And then, it became a part of everyone's childhood. 然後,它就一路走進了大家的童年。 It’s that such an ordinary meal was connected to postwar Taiwan, international aid, government policy, and changes in Taiwanese eating habits. 而是這麼普通的一餐,竟然跟戰後台灣、國際援助、政府政策,還有台灣飲食習慣的變化都有關係。 You’re not looking at a lunch that simply appeared one day. 你看到的不是一頓突然出現的午餐。 It slowly became what we know today after Taiwan went through many different periods of history. 它其實是台灣走過很多年代之後,才慢慢變成我們熟悉的樣子。 And if you ask me whether I miss school lunch now? 至於你問我,我現在會不會懷念營養午餐? Well…嗯……Not really. 還是不太會。 -- 練習 lunch box便當盒 Please wash your lunch box after school.(放學後請把你的便當盒洗乾淨。) -- 請幫我訂月.分享.留言五星評分.讓我更有動力更有靈感一職生出好內容優 #生活英文 #台語 #營養午餐 #美國援助 #podcast -- Hosting provided by SoundOn -
EP46【教你說】開刀房為什麼都是綠色的?Why Are Operating Rooms Always Green?|絕對不是為了好看這種膚淺的原因 17.09.2026 14m① A: I’d like to see a doctor, please. 我想看醫生。 B: Sure. Do you have an appointment? 好的,請問你有預約嗎? ② A: This is my first time here. Where should I register? 我第一次來這裡,請問我要去哪裡掛號? B: Please go to the registration desk over there. 請到那邊的掛號櫃檯。 ③ A: I have had a bad cough for three days. 我已經咳得很嚴重三天了。 B: Do you have a fever or a sore throat? 你有發燒或喉嚨痛嗎? ④ A: The doctor wants me to get an X-ray. Where should I go? 醫生要我去照 X 光,請問我要去哪裡? B: Please take the elevator to the second floor and follow the signs. 請搭電梯到二樓,然後跟著指示走。 ⑤ A: Do I need to have a blood test today? 我今天需要抽血檢查嗎? B: Yes, please wait outside the blood test room. 需要,請在抽血室外面等候。 ⑥ A: Where can I get a container for the urine test? 我要去哪裡拿驗尿用的容器? B: You can get one from the nurse at the counter. 你可以向櫃檯的護理師拿一個。 ⑦ A: Do I need to do anything before the test? 檢查之前我需要做什麼嗎? B: You should not eat or drink anything before the test. 檢查前你不應該吃東西或喝任何東西。 ⑧ A: When will I have the surgery? 我什麼時候要開刀? B: The surgery is scheduled for next Monday morning. 手術安排在下星期一早上。 ⑨ A: Where can I pick up my medicine? 我要去哪裡領藥? B: You can pick it up at the pharmacy on the first floor. 你可以到一樓的藥局領藥。 ⑩ A: How often should I take this medicine? 這個藥我多久吃一次? B: You should take it three times a day after meals. 你應該一天吃三次,飯後服用。 🏥 I’d like to make an appointment.我想預約看診。 I’d like to see a doctor today.我今天想看醫生。 Where is the registration desk?掛號櫃檯在哪裡? How long is the wait?還要等多久? Is it my turn?輪到我了嗎? I don’t feel well today.我今天不太舒服。 It hurts here.這裡會痛。 Do I need an X-ray?我需要照 X 光嗎? Do I need a blood test?我需要抽血嗎? Do I need to fast before the test?檢查前需要禁食嗎? When will I get the test results?我什麼時候可以拿到檢查結果? How much do I need to pay?我要付多少錢? Where is the pharmacy?藥局在哪裡? Should I take it before or after meals?我要飯前還是飯後吃? Are there any side effects?有什麼副作用嗎? Can I buy this without a prescription?這個東西,沒有處方箋可以買嗎? #生活英文 #醫院看病用語 #醫院日常用語 #醫院掛號用語 #醫院領藥用語 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn -
EP45【說】開刀房為什麼都是綠色的?Why Are Operating Rooms Always Green?|絕對不是為了好看這種膚淺的原因 15.09.2026 15mHave you ever noticed that operating rooms are often green? 你有沒有注意過,開刀房好像常常都是綠色的? The walls may be green, the doctors’ clothes may be green, and even the sheets may be green or blue. 牆壁可能是綠色的,醫師穿的衣服可能是綠色的,甚至手術時使用的布也可能是綠色或藍色的。 I used to think it was just because green looked clean and calm. 以前我還以為,只是因為綠色看起來很乾淨、很讓人冷靜。 But actually, there is a much more practical reason. 但其實,它背後有一個更實際的原因。 This matter has a lot to do with our eyes. 這件事情跟我們的眼睛很有關係。 Think about what a surgeon has to look at during an operation. 想想看,外科醫師在手術的時候,要一直看著什麼。 They may spend several hours looking at blood and human tissue. 他們可能要花好幾個小時,看著血液和人體組織。 That's right, many of them are red. 沒錯,其中有很多都是紅色的。 Now imagine looking at red for hours. 現在想像一下,如果你連續好幾個小時都在看紅色。 Your eyes are going to get red. 你的眼睛當然會發紅。 And something interesting can happen when we stare at one color for too long. 而且當我們長時間盯著一種顏色看的時候,還可能發生一件有趣的事情。 Our eyes can produce something called an afterimage. 我們的眼睛可能會產生一種叫做「殘像」的現象。 You can actually try it yourself. 你自己其實就可以試試看。 Look at something bright red for a while, and then look at a white wall. 你可以盯著一個鮮紅色的東西看一下,然後突然去看一面白牆。 You may see a greenish color for a moment. 你可能會短暫看到一點綠色的影像。 Don’t worry. You are not seeing a ghost. 不用擔心,你不是看到鬼。 It is just your eyes and brain reacting to the color you were looking at. 這只是你的眼睛和大腦對剛才看到的顏色產生正常的反應。 So now, let’s go back to the operating room. 所以,現在我們再回到開刀房。 A surgeon may spend hours looking at red tissue. 外科醫師可能要花好幾個小時看著紅色的組織。 If everything around them were bright white, it could create more glare and make the eyes feel even more tired. 如果周圍全部都是很亮的白色,就可能產生比較多的眩光,也會讓眼睛更加疲勞。 Green and blue-green give the eyes a different background. 綠色和藍綠色可以提供眼睛一個不同的背景。 They also create a good contrast with the red tissue. 它們也能和紅色的組織形成很好的對比。 That can make it easier for surgeons to focus on what they need to see. 這可以讓外科醫師更容易把注意力放在真正需要看的地方。 So the green is not really there to make the room look pretty. 所以,這個綠色真的不是為了讓開刀房看起來漂亮。 It is there because someone’s eyes have to work there for hours. 它是因為有人必須在那個環境裡,讓自己的眼睛工作好幾個小時。 Of course, not every operating room in the world is green. 當然,並不是全世界每一間開刀房都是綠色的。 Some are blue, some are blue-green, and the design can be different from one hospital to another. 有些是藍色,有些是藍綠色,不同醫院的設計也可能不一樣。 So it is not a rule that every operating room must be green. 所以,這並不是一條「所有開刀房都必須是綠色」的規定。 The important thing is to create a comfortable visual environment for the medical team. 真正重要的是,替醫療團隊創造一個比較舒服的視覺環境。 And I think that is actually pretty interesting. 而我覺得,這件事情其實滿有趣的。 Because when we see something like a green operating room, we usually think about how it looks. 因為當我們看到綠色的開刀房時,我們通常會先注意它「看起來怎麼樣」。 But the real question is not, “Does it look good?” 但真正的問題其實不是:「它好不好看?」 The real question is, “Does it work?” 真正的問題是:「它好不好用?」 And sometimes, good design is not about looking beautiful. 而有時候,一個好的設計根本不是為了漂亮。 It is about making someone’s job a little easier. 它是為了讓某個人的工作可以稍微輕鬆一點。 So next time you see a green operating room, you can think about it this way. 所以下次你看到綠色的開刀房,可以這樣想。 That color is not there to look good. 那個顏色不是拿來好看的。 It is there to help the eyes do their job. 它是拿來幫眼睛上班的。 練習 operating room手術室 It's so cold in the operating room.(手術室裡面好冷。) -- 真心聽學英文+中文+台語也可以 聽我亂聊講廢話暫時忘卻人生苦惱的也來 喜歡的話,記得訂閱、收聽、分享、留言~ 您的多多收聽及分享,會讓我更有動力陪你從外太空說到土地公~ #生活英文 #台語 #眼睛殘像 #開刀房 #綠色 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn -
EP44【教你說】做人不要太鐵齒When nothing else works, give faith a try.|沒辦法了,信仰拿出來用一下 10.09.2026 20m① A: Is this your first time visiting a Taiwanese temple? 這是你第一次來台灣的廟嗎? B: Yes, I don’t know what I should do first. 對,我不知道第一步該做什麼。 A: Let’s get some incense and pray first. 我們先拿香來拜拜吧。 B: Okay, I’ll follow you. 好,我跟著你做。 ② A: How many incense sticks should I take? 我要拿幾炷香? B: It depends on the temple, so let’s follow the instructions here. 要看這間廟的規定,我們照這裡的指示就好。 A: What should I pray for? 那我要祈求什麼? B: You can pray for yourself, your family, or someone you care about. 你可以為自己、家人,或你在乎的人祈求。 ③ A: Why are so many people praying to this god? 為什麼這麼多人在拜這位神明? B: This is the God of Wealth, so people often come here to pray for good fortune and money. 這是財神,所以大家常來這裡求財運和好運。 A: Can I ask for a better job too? 那我也可以求一份更好的工作嗎? B: Of course, you can ask for a successful career and better opportunities. 當然可以,你可以祈求事業順利和更多好機會。 ④ A: Who is this god surrounded by all these red decorations? 這位被很多紅色裝飾圍著的神明是誰? B: That’s the God of Love, and people come here to pray for a good relationship. 那是月老,大家會來這裡祈求好的姻緣。 A: So this is where I should come if I want a boyfriend? 所以如果我想交男朋友,就應該來這裡嗎? B: You can give it a try! 你可以試試看啊! ⑤ A: What do people usually pray to Mazu for? 大家通常會向媽祖祈求什麼? B: Many people pray to Mazu for safety, health, and a smooth life. 很多人會向媽祖祈求平安、健康和一切順利。 A: Can I ask for a blessing for my family? 我可以為我的家人祈求平安嗎? B: Yes, you can pray for your whole family. 可以,你可以為全家人祈求。 ⑥ A: What are all these fruits for? 這些水果是要做什麼的? B: They are offerings for the gods. 這些是要供奉神明的供品。 ⑦ A: What are those red wooden pieces on the table? 桌上那些紅色的木頭是什麼? B: They are divination blocks, and people use them to ask the gods questions. 那是筊杯,人們會用它們來向神明請示。 A: Can I use them to ask about my future? 我可以用它們問我的未來嗎? B: You can ask a clear question and see what answer you get. 你可以問一個清楚的問題,看看得到什麼答案。 ⑧ A: What are those long sticks in the container? 那個筒子裡面的長籤是什麼? B: They are fortune sticks, and you can draw one to get a fortune poem. 那是籤,你可以抽一支來得到一首籤詩。 A: What if I don’t understand the poem? 如果我看不懂籤詩怎麼辦? B: You can ask someone at the temple to explain it to you. 你可以請廟裡的人幫你解釋。 ⑨ A: What is this little charm for? 這個小護身符是做什麼的? B: It’s a good luck charm that people carry for protection and blessings. 這是一種平安符,人們會隨身攜帶,祈求平安和祝福。 A: Can I take one home for my parents? 我可以帶一個回家給我爸媽嗎? B: Sure, you can get one for each of them. 當然可以,你可以各拿一個給他們。 ⑩ A: I think I’ve finished praying. Can we leave now? 我應該拜完了,我們現在可以走了嗎? B: Yes, but take a moment to thank the gods and ask for a blessing. 可以,不過你可以再花一點時間感謝神明,並祈求祝福。 A: I hope my wish comes true. 希望我的願望可以實現。 B: I hope so too. Good luck! 我也希望如此,祝你好運! #生活英文 #台語 #擲筊 #進廟拜拜 #護身符 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn -
EP43【說】做人不要太鐵齒When nothing else works, give faith a try|沒辦法了,信仰拿出來用一下 08.09.2026 22mFor a few days recently, I was not feeling very well while recording my podcast. 最近這幾天,我錄 Podcast 的時候,狀態一直很不好。 I did not feel comfortable, I could not sleep well at night, and I kept getting stuck while recording. 身體不太舒服,晚上也睡不好,錄音的時候又一直卡住。 At first, I thought I was probably just too tired, so I rested, made some changes, and tried to find the reason. 我本來想說,應該是太累了,所以休息、調整,也想辦法找原因。 But after trying different things for a few days, I still felt that something was not right. 可是試了幾天,還是覺得哪裡不太對。 Then I thought, “Okay, I have tried everything I can, so maybe I should go see Mazu.” 後來我想:「好,既然我能做的都做了,那我去找媽祖好了。」 So I went to a Mazu temple, told Mazu what had been happening, and asked some questions by using divination blocks. 所以我去了媽祖廟,把最近的狀況告訴媽祖,也透過擲筊問了一些問題。 The answers I got made me think, “Okay, I will leave this to you.” 當時得到的答案,讓我覺得:「好,那就交給妳了。」 Later, I asked one more time, and the answer made me feel that the matter had been taken care of. 後來我又問了一次,得到的答案讓我覺得這件事情已經處理好了。 I cannot prove what really happened. 至於到底發生了什麼,我沒有辦法證明。 But for me at that moment, one thing was clear. 但對當時的我來說,至少有一件事情很明確。 I could finally let it go. 我終於可以把這件事情放下來了。 This also reminded me of a story my friend once shared with me. 這也讓我想到,我朋友以前跟我分享過的一個故事。 This also reminded me of a story my friend once shared with me. 這也讓我想到,我朋友以前跟我分享過的一個故事。 One day, my husband went to the hospital and stayed with a client who was very close to the end of his life. 有一次,我老公去醫院,陪一位只剩最後一口氣的客戶走完人生最後一程。 When he came home, he continued to help take care of our baby as usual. 回家之後,他一樣照常幫忙帶小孩。 But that same day, our baby suddenly had a fever of almost 40 degrees Celsius. 結果沒想到,當天寶寶突然發燒到快 40 度。 The baby’s whole body turned purple, and the baby was shaking badly. 寶寶全身發紫,而且一直發抖。 We were completely panicked and did not know what to do. 我們當下整個手忙腳亂,不知道該怎麼辦。 We quickly filled the bathtub with warm water and gave the baby a fever-reducing suppository. 我們趕快用溫水裝滿浴盆,也幫寶寶塞了退燒塞劑。 We thought it might be a bad cold, an infection, or some kind of sudden inflammation. 我們想說,是不是急性發炎、感冒,或是身體出了什麼問題。 The next day, we immediately took the baby to the hospital for a checkup, and the doctor even took an X-ray. 隔天,我們立刻帶寶寶去醫院檢查,甚至還拍了 X 光。 But after the examination, the doctor said that there was nothing wrong. 但是醫生檢查完之後,卻說沒有發現什麼問題。 The baby still looked weak and sick, though, and we felt that something was strange. 可是寶寶看起來還是病懨懨的,我們覺得整個狀況非常奇怪。 Then we started to wonder if our baby had been affected by something because the baby’s father had been with someone who had just passed away. 後來我們就忍不住想到,會不會是因為爸爸前一天接觸了一位剛離開的人,所以寶寶受到了什麼影響。 So we quickly took out the blessed money you had given me from a Mazu pilgrimage. 所以我們趕快拿出你之前給我的壓轎金。 *壓轎金 It’s a piece of blessed money that had been placed under Mazu’s palanquin during a pilgrimage. We burned it and used the ashes in the baby’s bath. 我們把它燒了之後,拿來幫寶寶洗澡。 Strangely enough, after the bath, the baby seemed to feel much better. 結果說也奇怪,洗完澡之後,寶寶的狀況好像真的好了很多。 The baby’s face even looked much better than before. 寶寶的臉色也明顯比之前好很多。 Was it just a coincidence? 到底是不是巧合? Or was there really something we could not explain? 還是真的有什麼我們無法解釋的原因? I honestly do not know. 老實說,我也不知道。 But after that experience, I really felt that some things are hard not to believe. 但經過那次之後,我真的覺得,有些事情真的很難叫人完全不相信。 I can only say, “I don’t know.” 我只能說,我不知道。 That blessed money may not only have helped the baby, but also comforted the mother. 那個壓轎金可能不只安慰了小孩,也安慰了媽媽。 When you are holding a baby who keeps crying and you do not know why, the hardest feeling may be, “What else can I do?” 因為當你抱著一個一直哭、卻不知道原因的孩子時,最讓人無助的就是:「我到底還能做什麼?」 Later, I started to wonder if we all have moments like this. 我後來就在想,我們是不是都有這種時候? Normally, we are used to relying on ourselves. 平常我們都習慣靠自己。 When we have a problem, we try to find a solution. 有問題就想辦法,有事情就解決。 But sometimes in life, we face situations where we really do not know what to do. 可是人生有時候就是會遇到一些,你真的已經不知道該怎麼辦的事情。 You have done everything you can, asked everyone you can ask, and tried every method you can think of. 你能做的都做了,能問的人也問了,能試的方法也試了。 But there is still no answer. 可是事情還是沒有答案。 At that point, faith may be something you can give a try. 這時候,信仰可能就是一個可以拿出來試試看的方法。 Some people pray to Mazu, some people pray at a church, and some people visit a shrine. 有人拜媽祖,有人禱告,有人去教堂,有人去神社。 Some people do not pray to any god. They simply talk to someone they trust. 也有人不拜神,只是去找一個自己信任的人聊聊。 The forms are different, but maybe they are doing the same thing. 形式不一樣,但也許都在做同一件事。 They help someone who does not know what to do feel a little more at peace. 讓一個不知道該怎麼辦的人,重新得到一點安心。 So now I think we should not be too stubborn about these things. 所以我現在覺得,做人真的不要太鐵齒。 I am not saying that you should stop solving your own problems. 不是叫你什麼事情都不要自己處理。 You should still see a doctor when you need one, and you should still solve the problems you can solve. 該看醫生還是要看醫生,該解決的問題還是要解決。 But when you have really tried your best, and you have done everything you can, but nothing works… 但是當你真的已經努力過了,當自己能做的都做過了,還是沒有辦法…… Then maybe it is not a bad idea to give faith a try. 那信仰,拿出來用一下,好像也沒什麼不好。 Because it may not only help you deal with the problem. 因為它也許不只是在幫你處理一件事情。 It may also comfort the part of you that is already tired. 它也可能是在安慰那個已經很累的你。 So,when nothing else works, give faith a try. 所以,當其他方法都沒有效的時候,就給信仰一次機會。 -- 練習 give it a try試試看 Even if you might fail, you should still give it a try.(就算可能會失敗,你還是應該試試看。) -- 真心聽學英文+中文+台語也可以 聽我亂聊講廢話暫時忘卻人生苦惱的也來 喜歡的話,記得訂閱、收聽、分享、留言~ 您的多多收聽及分享,會讓我更有動力陪你從外太空說到土地公~ #生活英文 #台語 #鐵齒 #信仰力量 #媽祖壓轎金 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn -
EP42【教你說】陰陽相隔的愛Why is water spinach on the Ghost Festival’s offering table?|普渡桌上的怪奇空心菜 03.09.2026 16m① A: Why do you eat vegetables every day? 你為什麼每天都吃蔬菜? B: Because vegetables are good for my health. 因為蔬菜對我的健康很好。 I try to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. 我每天盡量吃五份水果和蔬菜。 ② A: What would you like to order? 你想點什麼? B: I’d like a chicken sandwich and a glass of orange juice, please. 我想要一份雞肉三明治和一杯柳橙汁,謝謝。 Can I get some extra ketchup, please? 可以給我一些額外的番茄醬嗎? ③ A: Number 128! 128號! B: That’s me. Where can I pick up my order? 是我的。請問我要去哪裡取餐? ④ A: Welcome to the drive-thru. What can I get for you? 歡迎來到得來速,請問您要點什麼? B: I’ll have a cheeseburger, some fries, and a cola. 我要一個起司漢堡、一份薯條和一杯可樂。 Can I get this as a combo meal? 這個可以幫我做成套餐嗎? ⑤ A: Hi, I’d like to order two bowls of beef noodle soup for delivery. 你好,我想外送兩碗牛肉麵。 B: Sure. Could you give me your address, please? 好的,可以請你告訴我地址嗎? How long will it take? 大概要多久? ⑥ A: Did you order dinner on the app? 你有用 App 點晚餐嗎? B: Yes. I ordered pizza, salad, and a bottle of iced tea. 有,我點了披薩、沙拉和一瓶冰茶。 The delivery fee is a little expensive. 外送費有點貴。 ⑦ A: What are you having for lunch? 你午餐要吃什麼? B: I’m getting curry rice and miso soup today. 我今天要吃咖哩飯和味噌湯。 Is there a vegetarian option? 有素食的選擇嗎? ⑧ A: Have you tried the seafood yet? 你吃過海鮮了嗎? B: Not yet. I’m going to grab some shrimp and grilled fish. 還沒,我要去拿一些蝦子和烤魚。 A:I’m full, but I still want dessert. 我吃飽了,但我還是想吃甜點。 ⑨ A: What can I get for you today? 今天想喝什麼呢? B: I’d like a large milk tea with less ice and half sugar. 我要一杯大杯奶茶,少冰半糖。 Can I get it with no ice? 可以做去冰嗎? ⑩ A: Excuse me, could we get another bowl of rice, please? 不好意思,可以再給我們一碗飯嗎? B: Of course. I’ll bring it right over. 當然可以,我馬上拿過來。 A:Could we have the check, please? 可以幫我們結帳嗎? 🥢 This is really good. 這個真的很好吃。 It’s a little too salty for me. 對我來說有點太鹹了。 Can I have some more water? 可以再給我一些水嗎? Can we share this? 我們可以一起分享這個嗎? Is my order ready yet? 我的餐點好了嗎? I’ll take this one. 我要這個。 For here or to go? To go, please. 內用還是外帶?外帶,謝謝。 Enjoy your meal! 祝你用餐愉快! #生活英文 #台語 #空心菜 #農曆七月 #中元普渡 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn -
EP41【說】陰陽相隔的愛Why is water spinach on the Ghost Festival's offering table?|普渡桌上的怪奇空心菜 01.09.2026 21mWhen we talk about the Ghost Festival in Taiwan, we usually think about offering food to wandering spirits. 說到台灣的農曆七月,我們通常會想到準備食物來祭拜好兄弟。 People prepare meat, fruit, drinks, snacks, and many other familiar foods. 人們會準備肉類、水果、飲料、零食,以及許多我們熟悉的食物。 But one day, I saw something that made me stop and wonder. 但是有一天,我看到一樣東西,讓我忍不住停下來想了一下。 There was a bowl of water spinach soup on the offering table. 普渡桌上竟然放了一碗空心菜湯。 I thought, “Wait, why water spinach?” 我心想:「等等,為什麼是空心菜?」 I eat water spinach all the time, but I had never thought about its connection with the Ghost Festival. 我平常很常吃空心菜,卻從來沒有想過它和普渡之間竟然有關係。 One folk saying describes it as, “We have the heart to treat you, but we do not want you to stay.” 有一個民間說法是:「有心請你,無心留你。」 The stem of water spinach is hollow, so people connected its empty center with the idea of not keeping the spirits here. 因為空心菜的菜莖是中空的,所以人們把這個「空」和不把好兄弟留在陽間的意思連結在一起。 We are happy to prepare food for you, but after you finish your meal, please go back to where you came from. 我們很願意準備食物招待你,但吃飽之後,就請回到你原本來的地方。 It is almost like saying, “Dinner is on us, but please don’t stay overnight.” 這有點像是在說:「晚餐我們請客,但不好意思,不提供住宿。」 There is another interesting detail about how people prepare the water spinach. 另外,空心菜的做法也有一個很有趣的細節。 Some traditional practices use only water to blanch the vegetable, without adding much seasoning. 有些傳統做法會只用清水簡單川燙空心菜,不太加調味料。 The vegetable may also be left slightly undercooked instead of being fully cooked. 而且也可能不把它煮到完全熟透。 This “half-cooked” idea is connected with the saying that the living and the spirits are not familiar with each other. 這種「半生不熟」的狀態,被解讀成生人和好兄弟彼此並不熟悉。 You can eat your meal, and then we can go our separate ways. 你吃你的,我過我的,吃飽之後就各自離開。 It is actually a very Taiwanese way of setting a boundary. 這其實是一種很台灣式的界線感。 There are also a few other folk stories about water spinach. 關於空心菜,還有一些其他的民間說法。 In the past, water spinach was cheap and easy to find, especially when food was not as plentiful as it is today. 以前物資不像現在這麼充足,空心菜便宜又容易取得。 Some people believed that a bowl of water spinach soup could make sure that even the weaker or less fortunate spirits had something warm to eat. 有人認為,準備一碗空心菜湯,可以讓那些比較弱小、沒有搶到其他供品的孤苦好兄弟,也有一口熱湯可以喝。 There are also stories about the hollow stem itself. 另外,也有一些說法和空心菜中空的菜梗有關。 Some folk stories say that its hollow stem could help spirits that had difficulty eating, while others connect its strings with repairing a spirit’s body. 有些民間傳說認為,中空的菜梗可以幫助一些難以進食的好兄弟,而空心菜折斷時牽出的絲,也被聯想到修補身體。 These are folk beliefs, not scientific facts, and different families may have different traditions. 這些都是民間信仰,並不是科學事實,而且不同家庭的習俗也可能不一樣。 What I find interesting is that the offering table has changed with our lives. 我覺得有趣的是,普渡桌也會跟著我們的生活一起改變。 Today, some people may even prepare dog food or cat food for pets that have passed away. 現在,有些人甚至會為已經離開的寵物準備狗飼料或貓飼料。 Some families may prepare a baby bottle with milk for a baby they have lost. 有些家庭也可能會為離開的嬰兒準備一個裝著牛奶的奶瓶。 The things on the table may look completely different from traditional offerings. 桌上的東西可能和傳統供品完全不同。 But the reason is actually very simple. 但原因其實很簡單。 People prepare something that reminds them of someone they miss. 人們準備的,是能讓自己想起某個思念的對象的東西。 Maybe this is why I find the Ghost Festival less frightening when I think about it this way. 也許正因為這樣,當我用這個角度去想農曆七月時,就覺得它好像沒有那麼可怕了。 The ghost you are afraid of may be someone else’s beloved family member. 你所害怕的鬼,可能是別人最愛的家人。 It may be someone’s parent, child, or even a beloved dog or cat. 那可能是某個人的父母、孩子,甚至是一隻深愛的狗狗或貓咪。 To you, it may be a ghost. 對你來說,那可能是一個鬼。 But to someone else, it may be a one-of-a-kind treasure that they think about every day. 但對另一個人來說,那可能是他日思夜想、獨一無二的寶貝。 Maybe that is what these offerings are really about. 也許,這才是這些供品真正想表達的事情。 We cannot bring someone back, but we can still remember them. 我們沒有辦法讓一個人回來,但我們還是可以記得他。 And maybe a simple bowl of water spinach soup is one small way of saying, “I remember you.” 而也許,一碗簡單的空心菜湯,就是一種小小的方式,在說:「我還記得你。」 So maybe the Ghost Festival does not have to be only about fear. 所以,也許農曆七月不一定只能和恐懼連在一起。 Sometimes, it is simply about remembering the ones we love. 有時候,它其實只是關於記得那些我們愛過的人。 練習 It's my treat.(我請客,常用於請吃飯或喝東西) It's on me.(這餐我請) I got this. / I've got this.(我來付) Let me get the bill. / Let me get this.(讓我來付帳) Let me treat you to lunch.(讓我請你吃午餐) -- 真心聽學英文+中文+台語也可以 聽我亂聊講廢話暫時忘卻人生苦惱的也來 喜歡的話,記得訂閱、收聽、分享、留言~ 您的多多收聽及分享,會讓我更有動力陪你從外太空說到土地公~ #生活英文 #台語 #空心菜湯 #農曆七月 #中元普渡 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn -
EP40【教你說】芋粿巧Some connections do not need memories. |我沒見過我爸爸的爸爸,但愛吃的食物居然一樣… 27.08.2026 13m① A: What is your favorite food? 你最喜歡吃什麼? B: My favorite food is taro rice cake. 我最喜歡吃芋粿巧。 ② A: Is there any food you don’t like? 有沒有什麼食物是你不喜歡的? B: I don’t like bitter melon. It is too bitter for me. 我不喜歡苦瓜,對我來說太苦了。 ③ A: Do you and your family like the same food? 你和家人喜歡一樣的食物嗎? B: Yes. My dad and I both love dumplings. 有,我爸爸和我都很喜歡水餃。 ④ A: Do you have anything in common with your family? 你和家人有什麼共同點嗎? B: We have a lot in common. We all love food. 我們有很多共同點,我們都很喜歡吃東西。 We have a lot in common. 我們有很多共同點。 ⑤ A: Who do you look like in your family? 你長得像家裡的誰? B: I look like my mother, especially my eyes. 我長得像我媽媽,尤其是眼睛。 ⑥ A: What does your grandfather look like? 你的祖父長什麼樣子? B: He is tall and has short gray hair. 他很高,而且有一頭短短的灰白頭髮。 ⑦ A: Who are you like in your family? 你的個性比較像家裡的誰? B: I take after my mother. We are both quiet and patient. 我比較像我媽媽,我們都很安靜也很有耐心。 ⑧ A: Does any food remind you of someone? 有沒有哪一種食物會讓你想起某個人? B: Yes. Taro rice cake reminds me of my grandfather. 有,芋粿巧會讓我想起我的阿公。 *This song reminds me of my childhood. 這首歌讓我想起我的童年。 *This smell reminds me of home. 這個味道讓我想起家。 ⑨ A: Did you ever meet your grandfather? 你以前有見過你的祖父嗎? B: No, I never got to meet him. But we both loved the same food. 沒有,我從來沒有機會見過他。但我們都喜歡同一種食物。 ⑩ A: Do you think you are similar to your family? 你覺得自己和家人相似嗎? B: Yes. I think I got some of my personality from my grandfather. 有,我覺得我的一些個性可能來自我的阿公。 A: Really? How so? 真的嗎?為什麼這麼說? B: We never met, but I heard that we had a lot in common. 我們從來沒有見過面,但我聽說我們有很多共同點。 #生活英文 #台語 #芋粿巧 #基因遺傳 #農曆七月祭祖 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn -
EP39【說】芋粿巧Some connections do not need memories. |我沒見過我爸爸的爸爸,但愛吃的食物居然一樣… 25.08.2026 20mHave you ever found out that you like the same food as someone in your family? 你有沒有曾經發現,你和家裡的某一個人喜歡吃一樣的食物? Maybe it is a food that you have eaten since you were a child. 也許那是一種你從小就很喜歡吃的食物。 For me, that food is taro rice cake, or what we call “Yù-guǒ-qiǎo” in Taiwan. 對我來說,那個食物就是芋粿巧,也就是我們台灣所說的芋粿巧。 Taro rice cake is a traditional food found in Taiwan and other areas where Minnan culture has developed. 芋粿巧是一種傳統食物,在台灣以及其他閩南文化發展的地區都可以找到。 It is mainly made from taro and rice, and is usually eaten after being steamed. 它主要以芋頭和米製的材料製作,通常蒸熟之後食用。 The taro gives it a special smell and a soft but slightly chewy texture. 芋頭讓它帶有特殊的香氣,也讓它吃起來柔軟又帶一點Q彈的口感。 Many people enjoy it as a traditional snack, but it can also be seen during traditional festivals and religious ceremonies. 很多人把它當成傳統點心,但它也常出現在傳統節慶與祭祀活動中。 Especially during the Ghost Festival, many Taiwanese people are particularly familiar with taro cakes. 尤其到了中元節,很多台灣人都會對芋粿巧感到特別熟悉。 Have you ever looked at the shape of a taro rice cake and wondered why it looks like that? 你有沒有注意過芋粿巧的形狀,想過它為什麼長成那個樣子? Its curved shape is often compared with a traditional divination block called a moon block, or jiaobei. 它彎曲的形狀常被拿來和傳統求神問卜時使用的筊杯相比。 芋粿巧形狀似「筊杯」,是民間信仰求神問卜儀式中的器具,因此經常出現在祭拜宗教儀禮。 The word “khiau” in Taiwanese can also describe something that is curved. 而「巧」這個音在台語裡,也有彎曲的意思。 This is one reason why the name and shape of this food are both interesting. 所以這個食物的名字和形狀,其實都很有意思。 It is not just a piece of food; it also carries some traditional culture. 它不只是一塊食物,也承載了一些傳統文化。 But there is another reason why taro rice cake is special to me. 但是,芋粿巧對我來說還有另外一個特別的原因。 I have always liked eating it. 我一直都很喜歡吃芋粿巧。 One day, my grandmother told me something that I had never known before. 有一天,我阿媽告訴我一件我以前從來不知道的事情。 She told me that my grandfather also loved taro rice cake. 她告訴我,我阿公也很喜歡吃芋粿巧。 I never had the chance to meet my grandfather.He passed away before I was born. 我從來沒有機會見過我的祖父。他在我出生以前就已經過世了。 So I never sat next to him and ate together. 所以我從來沒有坐在他身邊一起吃飯。 I have never heard him say that he likes to eat taro cakes. 我也從來沒有親耳聽過他說自己喜歡吃芋粿巧。 But many years later, I found out that we both loved the same food. 可是很多年之後,我卻發現,我們竟然都喜歡同一種食物。 That made me wonder if this could be connected to genetics. 這讓我開始想,這件事情會不會和遺傳有關? 總不可能是託夢吧.哈哈哈哈 I never got to meet my grandfather. 我從來沒有機會見過我的爸爸的爸爸。 But I found out that we both loved the same food. 但我後來發現,我們都喜歡同一種食物。 Maybe I will never know exactly why. 也許我永遠不會知道真正的原因。 But I think I am happy that I found this little connection. 但我想,我很開心自己找到了這個小小的連結。 Because sometimes, family is not only about the memories we share. 因為有時候,家人之間的連結,不只是我們共同擁有的回憶。 Sometimes, it is also about the little things that quietly stay with us. 有時候,它也存在於那些安靜留在我們身上的小事情裡。 Maybe my grandfather and I simply had similar taste. 也許我和阿公只是剛好有相似的口味。 Maybe our genes gave us some similar preferences. 也許我們的基因讓我們擁有一些相似的偏好。 Or maybe it is simply a beautiful coincidence. 又或者,這就只是一個很美好的巧合。 I do not know the exact answer. 我不知道真正的答案是什麼。 Because the interesting part is not whether a gene made me love taro rice cake. 因為真正有趣的地方,並不是某一個基因到底有沒有讓我喜歡芋粿巧。 The interesting part is that someone I never met seems to appear in my life through something so small. 真正有趣的是,一個我從來沒有見過的人,竟然會透過這麼微小的一件事情,出現在我的生命裡。 【今日單字】 gene 基因 Eye color is passed down through genes from parents.(眼睛的顏色是透過基因從父母遺傳下來的。) -- 真心聽學英文+中文+台語也可以 聽我亂聊講廢話暫時忘卻人生苦惱的也來 喜歡的話,記得訂閱、收聽、分享、留言~ 您的多多收聽及分享,會讓我更有動力陪你從外太空說到土地公~ #生活英文 #台語 #芋粿巧 #基因遺傳 #農曆七月祭祖 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn -
EP38【教你說】七夕拜月老|如果月老是一份真實存在的職業,你願意應徵嗎? 20.08.2026 14m① A: What are you praying for today? 你今天來祈求什麼? B: I’m praying for good luck in love. 我在祈求好的愛情運。 ② A: Have you ever prayed to Yue Lao? 你以前有拜過月老嗎? B: Yes, I have. I hope I can meet the right person. 有,我希望我可以遇到對的人。 ③ A: What kind of person are you looking for? 你正在尋找什麼樣的人? B: I’m looking for someone who is kind and understanding. 我想找一個善良又懂得體諒別人的人。 ④ A: What do you want in a relationship? 你希望一段感情裡有什麼? B: I want someone who respects me and treats me well. 我希望對方尊重我,也善待我。 ⑤ A: What kind of relationship do you hope to have? 你希望擁有什麼樣的感情? B: I hope to have a relationship where we understand and support each other. 我希望擁有一段彼此理解、互相支持的感情。 ⑥ A: How much is this? 這個多少錢? B: It’s twenty dollars. 它是二十元。 ⑦ A: Excuse me, do you have this in another size? 不好意思,這個有其他尺寸嗎? B: Yes, we have a larger size. 有,我們有比較大的尺寸。 ⑧ A: Hi, I’d like to check the status of my order. 你好,我想查詢一下我的訂單進度。 B: Sure. May I have your order number? 好的,請問可以提供您的訂單編號嗎? ⑨ A: Excuse me, I received the wrong item. Can I return it? 不好意思,我收到錯的商品,可以退貨嗎? B: I’m sorry about that. We can help you with the return. 很抱歉發生這個問題,我們可以協助您辦理退貨。 ⑩ A: The product is damaged. Could I get a replacement? 這個商品有損壞,我可以換一個嗎? B: Of course. Please bring the product and your receipt. 當然可以,請帶著商品和收據。 🌟 I’d like to return this. 我想退掉這個。 I’d like to exchange this. 我想換這個。 Do you have a refund policy? 你們有退款規定嗎? How long will it take? 這需要多久? When can I expect my order? 我大概什麼時候可以收到訂單? Could you check that for me? 你可以幫我確認一下嗎? I’m sorry for the trouble. 很抱歉造成麻煩。 Thank you for your help. 謝謝你的幫忙。 #生活英文 #台語 #拜月老 #七夕 #紅線牽姻緣 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn -
EP37【說】七夕拜月老|如果月老是一份真實存在的職業,你願意應徵嗎? 18.08.2026 22mFor many people, Qixi Festival is also a good time to visit Yue Lao and pray for love. 對很多人來說,七夕也是去拜月老、祈求好姻緣的時候。 In traditional Chinese culture, Yue Lao is believed to be the god who brings people together. 在傳統文化裡,月老被認為是掌管姻緣、牽起人與人之間緣分的神明。 The red thread is often used as a symbol of the connection between two people. 紅線則常常被用來象徵兩個人之間的緣分與連結。 When people visit Yue Lao, they usually hope to meet someone they can love and share their lives with. 人們去拜月老時,通常都希望遇到一個可以相愛、一起生活的人。 They hope to find a good relationship and live happily ever after. 他們希望找到一段好的感情,最後能夠終成眷屬。 Of course, I also hope everyone who visits Yue Lao this year can find their special someone. 當然,我也希望今年去拜月老的每一個人,都能找到自己的有情人。 But this year, I suddenly had a strange idea. 但是今年,我突然想到一個很奇怪的問題。 What if Yue Lao were a real job? 如果月老是一份真實存在的工作呢? Would you want to apply for this job? 你會想要應徵這份工作嗎? Imagine that Yue Lao works actually in a modern company. 想像一下,月老現在真的在一間現代公司上班。 His job might be much harder than we imagine. 他的工作可能比我們想像中還要辛苦。 He may have to help people find suitable partners every day. 他可能每天都要幫很多人尋找適合的對象。 He may also have to manage thousands or even millions of red threads. 他可能還要管理成千上萬,甚至數不清的紅線。 If Yue Lao really worked in a modern company, I think he would also need a customer service department. 如果月老真的在現代公司工作,我想他應該還需要一個客服部門。 People might call and ask, “Can I check the progress of my relationship?” 人們可能會打電話問:「請問可以查詢一下我的姻緣進度嗎?」 Someone might say, “I visited Yue Lao last year, but I still have no good news.” 有人可能會說:「我去年就來拜月老了,但是到現在還是沒有好消息。」 Another person might ask, “Why did my friend find someone so quickly?” 另外一個人可能會問:「為什麼我的朋友這麼快就遇到對象了?」 Someone might even ask, “Can I change partners?” 甚至有人可能會問:「這個對象可以換一個嗎?」 I think Yue Lao 's customer service department would be extremely busy. 我想月老的客服部門應該會非常忙。 I suddenly feel a little sorry for Yue Lao. 我突然覺得月老好像有一點可憐。 We always want to know why our wishes haven’t come true yet. 我們總是想知道,為什麼自己的願望到現在還沒有實現。 We hope to meet the right person soon. 我們希望可以趕快遇到對的人。 But what if Yue Lao has already worked incredibly hard? 可是,如果月老其實已經非常努力工作了呢? Perhaps we only see the result and forget the progress. 也許我們只看到了結果,卻忘記了進步(這裡有小口誤)。 When we pray to Yue Lao, we often hope to meet someone who understands us. 我們拜月老的時候,常常希望遇到一個懂我們的人。 We hope to meet someone who respects and cares about us. 我們希望遇到一個尊重我們、在乎我們的人。 But maybe we should also ask ourselves a question. 但是,也許我們也可以問自己一個問題。 Are we also willing to become that kind of person? 我們自己是不是也願意成為那樣的人? We may want a good relationship, but we should also learn how to build a good relationship. 我們可能都想要一段好的感情,但我們也要學習如何建立一段好的關係。 We shouldn't always demand that others understand us while being unwilling to understand others. 我們不應該總是要求別人理解自己,卻不願意理解別人。 Maybe the good connection that Yue Lao gives us needs our own warmth to make it happen. 也許月老幫我們牽來的好緣分,也需要我們自己的溫暖,才能真正開始。 So, this Qixi Festival, I will still visit Yue Lao. 所以,今年七夕,我還是會繼續去拜月老。 Of course, I hope that one day I can meet my Mr.Right. 當然,我還是希望有一天可以遇到自己的有情人。 I hope we can understand and cherish each other, and stay together. 我希望我們可以互相理解、互相珍惜,最後一起走下去。 I will not give up just because the answer has not appeared yet. 我不會因為答案還沒有出現,就輕易放棄。 After all, maybe Yue Lao is just very busy. 畢竟,也許月老真的只是太忙了。 Because if all the Yue Laos suddenly went on strike, we might be the ones who suffer. 因為如果所有的月老突然集體罷工,最後吃虧的好像還是我們。 Through this imaginary job called Yue Lao, we can learn to see the people who are working hard around us every day. 透過月老這份虛構的工作,我們也能重新看見,那些每天在我們身邊努力工作的人。 Maybe a little more patience can make someone’s day better. 也許多一點耐心,就能讓某一個人的一天變得更好。 Maybe a little kindness can create a new connection. 也許多一點善意,就能創造一段新的緣分。 And maybe that is where a good relationship really begins. 而也許,一段好的關係,就是從這裡開始的。 -- 【今日單字】 make allowance for體諒、顧及 Please make allowance for her lack of experience.(請原諒她缺乏經驗。) -- 真心聽學英文+中文+台語也可以 聽我亂聊講廢話暫時忘卻人生苦惱的也來 喜歡的話,記得訂閱、收聽、分享、留言~ 您的多多收聽及分享,會讓我更有動力陪你從外太空說到土地公~ #生活英文 #台語 #拜月老 #七夕 #紅線牽姻緣 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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