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BROADCAST: January 03, 2025- Friday
“Let’s Talk About New Year’s Day”
Elsa:
Good morning Everyone. My name is Elsa and I’m so happy you’re here today!
Hi, friends! Happy New Year! Today, we will talk about January 1st, the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
Ernie:
Great job! Today, we’re going to learn about how people celebrate New Year’s Day every January 1st.
Jerry:
One way to celebrate New Year is by watching fireworks! Have you ever seen fireworks? They go BOOM!
Ben:
Another way to celebrate is by using noisemakers. We make noise to say goodbye to the old year and hello to the new year!
Jimmy:
In some countries, people prepare fruits for New Year’s Day. They believe round fruits bring good luck because they look like coins! Coins mean money. Can you count the fruits with me? One, two, three…
Ernie:
In some places, like Taiwan and China, people give red envelopes called hongbao. Inside, there is money. It’s a way to wish someone good luck and happiness.
Jerry:
Before New Year’s Day, many families clean their homes. They sweep away the bad luck and make space for good luck to come in.
Elsa:
Now, let’s talk about how to have a good year in 2025. First, we can be kind. Being kind means helping others and saying nice things.
Jimmy:
Next, we can try our best. If something is hard, don’t give up. Keep trying, and you’ll get better.
Ernie:
Another way to have a good year is to be healthy. Eat fruits and vegetables, drink water, and get lots of sleep.
Ben:
Let’s practice together!
What do people watch on New Year’s Day?
That’s right! Fireworks!
Jimmy:
What do people prepare for good luck?
Yes! Round fruits for good luck!
Jerry:
What do people give in red envelopes?
Good job! Money for good luck and happiness!
Elsa:
You did an amazing job today! Remember, New Year’s Day is a time to celebrate, enjoy traditions, and think about how we can make the new year special. Happy New Year!"
BROADCAST: January 06, 2025- Monday
“Let’s Talk About There is/are”
Tony:
Good morning Everyone. My name is Tony and I’m so happy you’re here today!
Today, we’re going to learn about two very helpful phrases: "There is" and "There are."
We use "there is" when we’re talking about ONE thing. And we use "there are" when we’re talking about MORE THAN ONE thing. Let’s try together!
Ray:
Look! Can you see the bird on the branch? How many birds are there?
Yes, there’s ONE bird. So, we say, "There is a bird on the branch." Say it with me!
There is a bird on the branch.
Good job!
Ethan:
Now, look here. How many monkeys are on the trunk?
That’s right! There are THREE monkeys. So, we say, "There are three monkeys on the trunk." Can you say it with me?
Wilson:
There are three monkeys on the trunk."
Awesome!
Oh! What’s that behind the bushes? It’s a rabbit! How many rabbits do you see?
Ryan:
Just one! So, we say, "There is a rabbit behind the bushes." Let’s say it together!
There is a rabbit behind the bushes.
Fantastic!
Benson:
Look at the pond! How many frogs are on the lily pads?
Yes, there are TWO frogs. So, we say, "There are two frogs on the lily pads." Say it with me!
Ray:
There are two frogs on the lily pads."
You’re doing amazing!
Let’s try some more together!
There is a butterfly above the flower.
There are two squirrels in the tree.
Wilson:
There is a turtle under the rock.
There are three fish swimming in the pond.
There is a cat near the fence.
Benson:
Now it’s your turn! I’ll show you a picture, and you tell me if we say "There is" or "There are." Ready?
Ryan:
Yes! There is an owl on the branch.
What do we say now?
You got it! "There are five ducks in the pond.
Tony:
You did such a wonderful job today! Remember, we use "there is" for ONE thing and "there are" for MORE THAN ONE thing. Keep practicing, and you’ll get even better! We will talk to you next time! Bye-bye!
BROADCAST: January 08, 2025- Wednesday
“Let’s Talk About Different Locations”
Ray:
Good morning Everyone. My name is Ray and I’m so happy you’re here today!
Today, Today, we’re going to learn about locations! That means we’ll talk about where places are! Are you ready?
Look at this map. There are so many places! Let’s talk about where they are.
Wilson:
Here’s the bank. Can you see it?
Good! The bank is across from the train station. That means the bank and train station are on opposite sides of the street. Let’s say it together:
Tony:
The bank is across from the train station.
Now, look here! Do you see the fire station?
Yes, the fire station is on the corner of Xian Road. That means it’s right where two streets meet. Let’s say it together!
Ethan:
The fire station is on the corner of Xian Road.
What’s next to the fire station? It’s the post office! When two places are side by side, we say they are next to each other. Let’s say it.
Benson:
The post office is next to the fire station."
Look over here! Do you see the temple?
Yes, the temple is between the library and the supermarket. That means the temple is in the middle of the library and the supermarket. Let’s say it together!
Ryan:
The temple is between the library and the supermarket.
Now, let’s find the restaurant. Can you see it?
Good!
Tony:
The restaurant is next to the movie theater.
Here’s a tricky one! Look at the hospital. Is it across from the bookstore?
No, it sn’t! The hospital is next to the bookstore. Let’s say it!
Ray:
Now it’s your turn! I’ll ask a question, and you can tell me the answer. Ready?
Wilson:
Where is the temple?
Yes! The temple is between the library and the supermarket.
Where is the bank?
Ethan:
That’s right! The bank is across from the train station.
Ray:
Great job!
You did an amazing job learning about locations today! Remember, we can use words like across from, on the corner, next to, and between to talk about where places are. Keep practicing, and you’ll be a location expert!
Wilson:
We’ll talk to you next time! Bye-bye!
BROADCAST: January 10, 2025- Friday
“Let’s Talk About Is there or Are there?”
Ernie:
Good morning Everyone. My name is Ernie and I’m so happy you’re here today!
Today, we’re going to learn how to ask and answer questions using "Is there?" and "Are there?"! Are you ready? Let’s go!
Jerry:
When we want to ask about one thing, we say, "Is there?"
For example:
Is there a lion behind the tree?
Yes, there is! Let’s say it together:
"Yes, there is!"
Elsa:
Now, let’s try another one.
"Is there a bird in the tree?"
Yes, there is!
When we want to ask about more than one thing, we say, "Are there?"
For example:
Are there two elephants under the tree?
Yes, there are! Let’s say it together:
"Yes, there are!"
Ben:
Here’s another one:
Are there any birds near the zebras?
Yes, there are!
Now, let’s imagine we are in a room. We can ask questions about what’s inside.
"Is there a TV in the room?"
Yes, there is!
Jimmy:
"Are there books in the room?"
Yes, there are!
"Are there any chairs in the room?"
Yes, there are!
"Is there a bag in the room?"
Yes, there is!
"Are there boxes in the room?"
Yes, there are!
Ernie:
Now it’s your turn! I’ll ask the questions, and you can answer. Ready?
Is there a lion behind the tree?
Good job! "Yes, there is!"
"Are there two elephants under the tree?"
Jimmy:
That’s right! "Yes, there are!
Is there a bird in the tree?
Great! "Yes, there is!
Jerry:
Let’s try some more fun questions!
Are there any fish in the pond?
Yes, there are.
Is there a monkey on the branch?
Yes, there is!
Ben:
Are there zebras near the tree?
Yes, there are!
Elsa:
Wow, friends! You did an amazing job asking and answering questions with "Is there?" and "Are there?" Today! Remember, we use "Is there?" for one thing and "Are there?" for more than one thing.
Ernie:
Keep practicing, and you’ll be a pro! Let’s say goodbye! We’ll talk to you next time! Bye-bye!
BROADCAST: January 13, 2025- Monday
“Let’s Talk About My day Trip to Keelung”
Elsa:
Good morning Everyone. My name is Elsa and I’m so happy you’re here today!
Today, we will share our trip to one of the places here in Taiwan.
I want all of you to listen and I will ask questions after. Are you ready?
Ernie:
Hello everybody. Today I want to tell you about my day trip to my favorite city, Keelung City. Some people call Keelung the “Rainy Port” because it rains very often.
Jerry:
My first stop was the Ershawan Battery. It has almost 200 years of history. After I got off the train, I took a bus to Chung Cheng Park, and then I hiked up to the battery.
Jimmy:
The battery. The battery is near the Port of Keelung, so we can see the sea from there. After I took a few pictures, I went to a small but beautiful fishing port.
Ben:
The house are very special because they are in many different colors. Then I enjoyed my lunch at a coffee shop nearby and talked with a clerk there. He was very nice. We had a wonderful time.
Elsa:
Before I went home, I visited Keelung Night Market. All the food there was yummy, so I ate a lot. It was a really great day!
Let’s have a fun Q&A session. Who wants to start?
Ernie:
I’ll go first! What do some people call Keelung City, and why?
Jimmy:
People call it the “Rainy Port” because it rains very often.
Jerry:
Oh, I see. That’s interesting. Where did he go first after getting off the train?
Ben:
He went to the Ershawan Battery.
Elsa:
That sounds fun! What can you see from the Ershawan Battery?
Ernie:
You can see the sea because the battery is near the Port of Keelung.
Jimmy:
Wow! I’d love to see that. Why are the houses near the fishing port special?
Jerry:
They are special because they are in many different colors.
Elsa:
Great job, everyone! That was a wonderful conversation.
Ernie:
You did an amazing job listening and learning about our trip to Keelung, the rainiest place here in Taiwan. We’ll talk more about places here in Taiwan in the coming days! So be excited!
Jimmy: We’ll talk to you next time! Bye-bye!
BROADCAST: January 15, 2025- Wednesday
“Let’s Talk About Our Trip to Taipei”
Rita:
Good morning Everyone. My name is Rita and I’m so happy you’re here today!
Today, we will share story about trip to Taipei.
Are you ready?
Last weekend, we went to Taipei with my family. It was so much fun! We took a train early in the morning and arrived in Taipei in just two hours. Our first stop was the Taipei 101. Do you know what Taipei 101 is?
Amber:
It’s a tall building!
That’s right! It’s one of the tallest buildings in the world. We went to the top floor and looked out through the big glass windows. Wow! I could see the whole city. The view was amazing.
Elsa:
After that, we went to the National Palace Museum. It’s a big museum with many old treasures from Chinese history.
Jieying:
For lunch, we went to a night market. Even though it was daytime, the market was still open. We ate so much delicious food! I tried stinky tofu, bubble tea, and xiaolongbao. Have you tasted stinky tofu?
Jaron:
It smells funny, but it tastes really good! After lunch, we went to Elephant Mountain. It’s a hiking trail near Taipei 101.
Rita:
Finally, we visited the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. It’s a big white building with a blue roof. There’s a huge statue of Chiang Kai-shek inside. We also watched the changing of the guards. It was so cool!
Amber:
At the end of the day, we were very tired, but we had so many great memories. Taipei is a fantastic city.
Jaron:
Now, let’s talk about the story.
Elsa:
I’ll go first! Where did they go first in Taipei?
They went to Taipei 101.
What did they see from the top of Taipei 101?
Jieying:
They saw the whole city from the big glass windows.
What did they see at the National Palace Museum?
Amber:
They saw old treasures like paintings, jade carvings, and ancient books.
What food did they eat at the night market?
Elsa:
They ate stinky tofu, bubble tea, and xiaolongbao.
Rita:
Wonderful! Let’s plan some fun trips together!
You did an amazing job listening and learning about our trip to Taipei.
We will talk to you next time. Bye- bye!
BROADCAST: January 17, 2025- Friday
“Let’s Talk About Chinese New Year”
Amber:
Good morning Everyone. My name is Amber and I’m so happy you’re here today!
Today, we will talk about Chinese New Year. This is the most important holiday in Taiwan. It’s also called the Lunar New Year. This year, it’s the Year of the Snake. People believe the snake is wise and brings good luck.
Elsa:
Before Chinese New Year, we clean our homes. Why? To sweep away bad luck and make room for good luck! My family and I worked together to clean every corner of our house.
Rita:
On New Year’s Eve, we had a big dinner called the reunion dinner. All my family members came together. We ate special foods like dumplings, fish, and rice cakes. Dumplings look like gold, so they bring wealth. Fish means you’ll have extra luck, and rice cakes mean you’ll rise to a higher level in life.
Ernie:
After dinner, we stayed up late to welcome the New Year. We also gave and received red envelopes with money inside. These are called “hongbao” and are given to children for good luck.
Jieying:
On New Year’s Day, we visit a temple to pray for a happy and healthy year. We also wear new clothes, usually red, because red is a lucky color.
Jaron:
Another fun thing we did was watch a lion dance. The lion dance scares away bad spirits and brings good future.
Mike:
We also prepared 12 round fruits, like oranges and apples. Round fruits bring happiness.
Amber:
In Taiwan, we celebrate for many days. We visit relatives, eat delicious food, and enjoy time with family and friends.
Elsa:
Now, let’s talk about the story. Who wants to ask the first question?
Ernie:
I’ll go first! What do people clean before Chinese New Year?
They clean their homes to sweep away bad luck and make room for good luck.
Rita:
What special foods do people eat during the reunion dinner?
They eat dumplings, fish, and rice cakes.
Amber:
Great answers, everyone! Now, who’s excited to celebrate Chinese New Year this year?
Wonderful! Let’s all work hard and have a lucky and happy Year !
Rita:
Enjoy your upcoming winter vacation! Bye-bye.
BROADCAST: January 20, 2025- Monday
“Let’s Talk About The First Semester Learning Journey at School”
Rita:
Good morning Everyone. My name is Rita and I’m so happy you’re here today!
Today, I want to share a story about my first semester at Minsyong Junior High School. Are you ready to listen?
Elsa:
This semester has been so exciting! It’s my first semester at Minsyong Junior High School, and I’ve learned so many new things.
In English class, I learned how to introduce myself, ask questions, and practice to speak English.
Amber:
In Math class, I learned about fractions and how to solve word problems. At first, it was a little hard, but our teacher explained everything step by step. Now, I feel much more confident with numbers!
Ernie:
In Science class, we did fun experiments. My favorite was when we made a volcano using baking soda and vinegar. It was so cool!
Jieying:
In History class, we learned about ancient Taiwan and how people lived a long time ago.
Jaron:
In PE class, we played basketball and practiced running.
Rita:
Speaking of classmates, I made some new friends this semester. We study together, eat lunch together, and help each other during group projects.
Elsa:
And the school itself is amazing! The library is my favorite place. I like to borrow books and read during free time. The playground is also fun, especially during breaks when we play games.
Ernie:
This semester has taught me a lot, not just about school subjects but also about working hard and being kind to others. I can’t wait for the next semester to learn even more!
Mike:
Now, let’s talk about the story. Who wants to ask the first question?
Elsa:
I’ll go first! What did the student learn in English class?
The student learned how to introduce themselves.
Ernie:
What did the teacher’s PE teacher say about staying healthy?
The PE teacher said, “Stay active and healthy!”
Rita:
Great job, everyone! Now, who would like to share their favorite learning experience from this semester?
Elsa:
Wonderful! Let’s celebrate all the things we’ve learned together!
Amber:
See you next semester! Enjoy your winter vacation. Bye-bye.
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