114年2月

BROADCAST: February 12, 2025- Wednesday

English News Today: Start of the Second Semester at Minsyong Junior High School

Ray:

Good day, everyone! Welcome to English News Today, I’m Ray.

Elsa:

And I’m Elsa. We’re happy to be with you as we start this exciting second semester at Minsyong Junior High School. Today, we’ll hear from our reporters and students about their feelings in winter vacation experiences.

Ray:

Let’s begin with Jerry. Jerry, how’s the atmosphere as students return?

Jerry:

Thank you, Ray. It’s a bright and energetic morning here at Minsyong Junior High School. Students are excited to be back.

Wilson:

I feel happier this semester because I met new friends last semester, and I can’t wait to spend more time with them.

Benson:

I hope this semester will be more interesting. I want to learn more about Science and English!

Jerry:

There’s a lot of excitement in the air. Back to you, Ray and Elsa.

Elsa:

Thank you, Jerry. Now, let’s hear from Wilson, who’s talking to students about their winter vacation. Wilson?

Wilson:

Hi, Elsa. Winter vacation was a special time for many students. Let’s hear what they had to say.

Benson:

My winter vacation was colder than last year, but it was also more fun! I went skiing with my family.

Jieying:

I stayed home and spent more time with my grandparents. We cooked delicious food and watched movies together. It was the best vacation ever!

Elsa:

Wonderful stories, Ray! Now, let’s check with Jieying, who’s exploring students’ expectations for this semester. Jieying?

Jieying:

Thanks, Elsa. I’ve spoken to students about their goals and hopes. Here’s what they shared:

Jerry:

I want to be better at sports this semester. I’m joining the basketball team, and I hope to be faster and stronger.

Benson:

Hello, everyone! As we start this semester, remember to stay focused and enjoy learning.

Jieying:

And don’t forget to spend time with your family and friends.

Jerry:

Are you ready to make this semester more exciting? Join after-school clubs, explore new hobbies, and don’t forget to set your goals! Together, let’s make this semester the best one yet.

Ray:

Thank you to all our reporters. It’s clear that students are ready to embrace this semester with positivity and determination.

Elsa:

And to our listeners, let’s make this semester brighter, better, and more memorable. Thank you for listening Minsyong News Today!

Both: See you next time! Bye-bye.

BROADCAST: February 14, 2025- Friday

English News Today: What Do You Do In Your Free Time?

Tony:

Good day, everyone! Welcome to "English News Today," your daily dose of fun and learning. I’m Tony.

Amber:

And I’m Amber. We’re here to help you practice speaking English while sharing exciting news. Let’s get started!

Tony:

Today’s topic is "What do you do in your free time?" Let’s hear what our reporters have found out.

Jieying:

I’m here at the park, where students are enjoying their free time. Let’s ask them what they do.

Hi! What do you do in your free time?

Ray:

I take pictures in my free time.

Jieying:

That’s wonderful! How about you?

Ernie:

I play basketball in my free time.

Jieying:

It’s great to see students staying active.

Ernie: 

I’m here at the school gym. Let’s talk about sports!
Do you like sports?

Tony:

Yes, I love sports! I play games like badminton and table tennis.

Ernie:

Can you play basketball?
Tony:

Yes, I can! I play basketball every weekend

Ray:

Thank you, Ernie! I’m at the playground

Do you watch TV in your free time?

Tony:

Yes, I watch TV every evening.
Amber:

Thanks, Ray! I’m at the library, where students are reading and learning. Let’s hear from them.
What do you do in your free time?
Jieying:

I read books in my free time.

Amber:

Do you play games?

Jieying:

Yes, I play games with my friends after school.

Amber:

Learning and playing make a perfect balance.

Tony:

Thank you, reporters! It’s amazing to hear how everyone spends their free time.

Amber:

And now, a quick word from our sponsor!

Ernie:

"In your free time, stay active and creative! Take pictures, play games, or enjoy sports. Remember, a healthy body means a healthy mind!"

Amber:

That’s all for today’s news. Remember, you can say, "I watch news in my free time," and share your hobbies with your friend.

Tony:

Thanks for tuning in to "English News Today." Keep practicing, and we’ll talk to you next time!

All:

Bye-bye!

BROADCAST: February 17, 2025- Monday

English News Today: Learning How to Order Food in English

Ernie:

Good day, everyone! Welcome to English News Today, where we help you practice speaking English in fun and practical ways. I’m Ernie.

Amber:

And I’m Amber. Today’s topic is How to Order Food in English.

Ernie:

Let’s start with Wilson.

Wilson:

Thanks, Ernie. I’m here with Elsa, who just finished her lunch.

Elsa, what did you have for lunch today?

Elsa:

I had beef noodles. They are more delicious than pork dishes.

Wilson:

That sounds tasty! How do you usually order your food?

Elsa:

I always say, ‘I’d like beef noodles, please.’ It’s simple and polite.

Wilson:

Great tip, Elsa! Back to you, Amber.

Amber:

Thank you, Wilson! Now, let’s hear from Tony.

Tony:

Hi, Amber. I’m here with Jaron, who’s talking about his favorite meal.

Jaron, what’s your favorite dish?

Jaron:

I love steak. It’s bigger and juicier than most other dishes!

Tony:

And how do you order it?

Jaron:

I say, ‘I’d like a medium steak.

Tony:

That’s a good point! Back to you, Ernie.

Ernie:

Thanks, Tony! Now let’s join Jieying, who’s explaining how to use polite phrases when ordering food.

Jieying:

Tony, can you show us how you order food politely?

Tony:

Sure! I say, ‘Excuse me, may I have a bowl of soup and some bread, please?

Jieying:

Excellent! What about utensils?

Tony:

I ask, ‘Could I have a spoon and chopsticks, please?

Jieying:

Great job, Tony! Back to you, Amber.

Amber:

Thank you, Jieying! Finally, let’s check in with Elsa, who’s sharing tips on dining etiquette. Elsa?

Elsa:

Hi, Amber. Dining etiquette is just as important as ordering food

Mike, what should we remember when eating out?

Mike:

“Always say ‘Thank you’ to the waiter.

Elsa

That’s a great reminder. Anything else?
Wilson:

Yes! Don’t forget to enjoy your food and compliment the chef if you like the meal.

Elsa:

Wonderful advice, Wilson. Back to you, Ernie and Amber.

Ernie:

Thank you to all our reporters and interviewees. We hope today’s lesson helps you feel confident when ordering food in English.
Amber:

Remember, learning English is like a delicious meal—it’s better when shared!

Both:

See you next time! Bye-bye.

BROADCAST: February 19, 2025- Wednesday

English News Today: Learning About Routines and Frequency in English

Jerry:

Good day, everyone! Welcome to English News Today, your daily program to practice and improve your English skills. I’m Jerry.

Rita:

And I’m Rita. Today’s topic is How Often Do You Go to the Library?

Jerry:

Let’s begin with Elsa, who’s talking to students about their daily habits. Elsa?

Elsa:

Thanks, Jerry. I’m here with Jimmy.

Can you tell us about your day?

Jimmy:

Sure! I usually get up at 6 a.m. and eat breakfast at 6:30.

Elsa:

Great! A solid routine makes a big difference. Back to you, Rita.

Rita:

Thanks, Elsa! Now, let’s hear from Benson, who’s asking students about their library habits. Benson?

Benson:

Hi, Rita. I’m here with Eva, who visits the library often.

Eva:

I go to the library twice a week. I love borrowing books and finding a quiet place to study.
Benson:

Interesting! Visiting the library is a wonderful habit. Back to you, Jerry.

Jerry:

Thanks, Benson! Now, let’s hear from Rita, who’s sharing tips on using frequency words. Rita?

Rita:

Thanks, Jerry. Using words like always, sometimes, and never makes our sentences more interesting. Here’s an example from Ben.

Ben:

Sure! I am always happy at school because I learn new things every day.
Rita:

Great examples, Ben! Back to you, Jerry.

Jerry

Thank you, Rita! Finally, let’s hear from Elsa, who’s practicing questions about frequency. Elsa!

Elsa:

Hi, Jimmy. Asking and answering questions about frequency is easy. Here’s an example from Jimmy.

Jimmy, how often do you go to the library?

Jimmy:

I go to the library once a week. It’s a quiet place to focus.

Elsa:

And how often do you watch TV?

Jimmy:

I watch TV three times a week, but I spend more time reading.

Elsa:

Thanks, Jimmy! Asking these questions helps improve our speaking skills. Back to you, Jerry and Rita.
Jerry

Want to practice English? Use words like always, sometimes, and never to describe your routines. Ask your friends questions like, ‘How often do you...?’ and make learning fun!

Rita:

Thank you to all our reporters and interviewees.

Jerry:

Remember, practice makes perfect! Thank you for watching English News Today!

Both:

See you next time! Bye-bye.

BROADCAST: February 21, 2025- Friday

English News Today: Understanding Comparative Degrees of Adjectives

Jerry:

Good morning, everyone! Welcome to English News Today, where learning English is fun and easy. I'm Jerry.

Eva :
And I'm Eva! Today, we're going to compare things. Do you know how to compare two things? Well, we’ll help you!

Ethan:
That’s right, Eva! Our reporters will give an examples. Let’s begin with Wilson, who’s talking about heights.

Wilson:
Thanks! I’m here at the Park, where I found two tall trees. One tree is high, but the other one is higher.

Can you see? This tree is higher than the one beside it.

Jerry, how do you compare your height with your brother?

Jerry:
Well, my brother is taller than me!

Wilson:
Great! So remember, we add -er to compare heights: high, higher; tall, taller.

Eva:
Thank you, Wilson! That was a great example of comparing heights. Now let’s move to Amber.

Amber:
Thanks, Eva! I’m here at a grocery store comparing prices. Look at these apples and oranges. The apples are cheaper than the oranges.

For example, the apples cost $2, and the oranges cost $3. So we say apples are cheaper than oranges.

Eva:
I bought a loaf of bread and a cake. The bread is cheaper than the cake.

Amber:
Great job! Remember, we use -er for price comparisons: cheap, cheaper. Back to you,

Wilson:
It’s a sunny day here, but let’s talk about hot days. Yesterday was hot, but today is even hotter.

Jerry:
I’m standing by this big lake, and behind me is a hill. The lake is larger than the hill.

A turkey is bigger than a chicken.

Amber, can you think of something else that’s bigger?

Amber:
Sure! My school is bigger than my house.

Jerry:
Do you want to remember how to use comparative adjectives? Here’s a simple tip!

Add -er to short adjectives: big, bigger; hot, hotter; cute, cuter.

For longer adjectives, use more: beautiful more beautiful; expensive, more expensive.

Eva:
Thank you for joining us today! Keep practicing your English. This is Eva...

Ethan:
...and I’m Ethan, signing off from English News Today. See you next time! Bye-bye.

BROADCAST: February 24, 2025- Monday

English News Today: Understanding Similes Using "As...As”

Wilson:

Good morning, everyone! Welcome to English News Today, where learning English becomes exciting! I’m Wilson.

Amber:
And I’m Amber! Today, we’re learning about similes that use "as...as" to compare things. Similes make our sentences colorful and fun.

Wilson:
That’s right, Amber! We’ll use phrases like "as hungry as a bear" and "as sweet as pie." Let’s hear from our first reporter.

Benson:
Thanks, Wilson and Amber! I’m here at Central Park, and let me tell you, I’m as hungry as a bear right now! Look at all this delicious food—sandwiches, fruits, and pies.
Elsa, can you share an example.

Elsa:
Sure, Benson! Yesterday, I didn’t eat breakfast or lunch. By dinnertime, I was as hungry as a bear!

Jerry:
Exactly! It’s a fun way to say we’re very hungry. Now, let’s hear about being busy from Jaron.

Jaron:
Thank you, Jerry! Now, let’s check in with Rita.

Rita:
I’m here at the school library, where students are working hard on their assignments. They’re as busy as bees!

Jerry:
Last week, I had to finish my homework, study for exams, and help clean the house. I was as busy as a bee.

Rita:
Now let’s go to Elsa, who’s talking about warm and cold feelings.

Elsa:
I’m here at Cozy Café, where it’s as warm as toast inside, even though it’s cold outside.

Benson
I’d say the air feels as cold as ice, and I need a big jacket to stay warm!

Jaron:
Thank you, Benson! Now, let’s hear from Jerry, who’s comparing sweetness.

Jerry:
Thanks, Jaron! I’m here at Sweet Treats Bakery, where the pies are as sweet as pie!

Amber, can you think of another example?

Amber :
Sure, Jerry! My grandma is always so kind to me. She’s as sweet as pie!

Elsa:
Perfect! And for something slow, we can say, This old turtle is as slow as a turtle.

Wilson:
Thank you for joining us on English News Today.

Amber:

Practice these similes, and you’ll become better at describing things in English.

Both: 

See you next time! Bye-bye. 

BROADCAST: February 26, 2025- Wednesday

English News Today: What Do You Do On Weekends?

Wilson:

Good morning, everyone! Welcome to English News Today, where we practice English and learn together. I’m Wilson.

Alisa:
And I’m Alisa! Today, we’ll talk about questions and answers in English, like, “Do you like sports?” and “What do you do on weekends?

Ray:
Thank you, Wilson and Alisa! I’m here at the school playground where students are having fun playing sports.

Vicky, do you like sports?

Vicky:
Yes, I love sports!

Ray:
What sports do you like?

Vicky:
I like playing volleyball and badminton.

Ray:
Wow, that’s exciting! Sports are a great way to stay healthy and active. Back to you, Wilson and Alisa!

Alisa:
Thank you, Ray! Now let’s go to Tony, who is at the park talking about weekends.

Tony:
Thanks, Alisa! I’m here at the park, where people are enjoying their weekend activities.

Benson, what do you do on weekends?

Benson:
On weekends, I go to the park, play with my friends, and sometimes read books.

Tony:
That sounds fun! Spending time outside is always a good idea. Back to you, Wilson and Alisa!

Wilson:
Thanks, Tony! Now let’s hear from Vicky, who’s talking about daily routines.

Vicky:
Thank you, Wilson! Many students are busy after school. Let’s talk about what John does after school.

Benson:
After school, John does his homework, then plays soccer with his friends.

Vicky:
That’s a great way to balance work and play! Back to you, Alisa!

Alisa:
Want to improve your English skills? Practice asking questions like:

• "Do you like sports?"

• "What do you do on weekends?"

• "What does John do after school?"

Practice with your friends and learn every day! English is fun and easy to use!

Wilson:
What a great reminder! Let’s recap the questions we learned today:

• "Do you like sports?"

• "What sports do you like?"

• "What do you do on weekends?"

• "What does John do after school every day?"

Alisa:
Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep asking and answering questions.

Wilson:
That’s all for today’s English New Today. I’m Wilson.

Alisa:
And I’m Alisa! See you next time! Bye-bye.