News Bites

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

Taiwan Talent & US Phone Restrictions

In today's News Bites: Taiwan ranked 17th in world talent rankings. And, schoolkids in the US face phone restrictions. And in today's News Flash: ranking! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd liketo share with us, record your message and send us your Bite-sized Break to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you mighthear it at the end of an episode! We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of NewsBites!

10-06
08:37

Civil Defense & Ig Nobel Prize

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.In this episode, we'll be talking about a new civil defense handbook, and a very unusual prize.And today's News Flash word is: Scam.Click HERE for the full transcript!

10-02
08:23

Social Enterprise World Forum & a Woman Before Her Time

In today's News Bites, The Social Enterprise World Forum is coming to Taipei and a woman who was before her time.And in today's News Flash: technology!Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd liketo share with us, record your message and send us your Bite-sized Break to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you mighthear it in an episode! We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of NewsBites!

10-01
08:52

Upcycling the Beach, and the Oldest to Climb Mount Fuji

In today's news: a man and a mountain, and two students and a beach. And in this episode's News Flash, a word in the middle of itall when things are shaken up.Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd liketo share with us, record your message and send us your Bite-sized Break to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you mighthear it in an episode! We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of NewsBites!

09-30
08:07

Ambulance Baby & Matcha Craze

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites: Drivers move over to let ambulance through with baby on board...And, Japan struggles to keep up with Matcha boom.Click HERE for the full transcript!

09-29
08:57

Youngest Minister & Surprise for Tired Passengers

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites: Lee Yang takes office as first Sports Minister!And, passengers on a delayed flight got a surprise performance!And in this episode’s News Flash: electionsClick HERE for the full transcript!

09-25
08:33

Harry Potter Brooms & Chimps Drink Alcohol

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.In this episode, we'll be saying goodbye to Keelung's Harry Potter brooms, and taking a look at the 'drinking' habits of Chimpanzees.And today's News Flash word is: Forum!Click HERE for the full transcript!

09-24
08:00

New Train Museum & Two Dad Baby Mice

Hey there! Welcome to a pipin’ hot episode of News Bites.In today's news: A new train museum in Taipei, and scientists in China create baby mice with two dads!And News Flash: the word of the day is ‘experiment.’Click HERE for the full transcript!

09-23
08:11

Kaohsiung Drinks & Ned the Snail

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!In today's episode of News Bites, hand-shaken drinks all over this southern city and the quest for love for this unique snail.And for today's News Flash, a word that's in the news for many countries.Click HERE for the full transcript!

09-22
08:12

New TSHR Trains & Places Phones Shouldn't Go

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites: New, Super-fast Trains for the HSR… and the places your phone shouldn't go.Also in this episode’s News Flash: the word “BAN” Click HERE for the full transcript!

09-21
08:22

Wooden Credit Card & New Slang Words

Hi, it's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.In this episode, we'll be talking about a wooden credit card, and new English slang words.And today's News Flash word is: charge (as in 'charge for a crime').Click HERE for the full transcript!

09-18
08:06

Message in Bottle & Robot Bees

Hey there! You're listening to a brand new episode of News Bites. Coming up in today's news: A message in a bottle could be linked to a missing Taiwanese ship…and China builds robot bees for secret missions.And in today's News Flash: What is a 'hoax'? Click HERE for the full transcript.

09-17
08:33

Bib Gourmand Rankings & Swedish Church

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites: Three Taiwanese municipalities make Michelin Bib Gourmand list for the first time!And, a church in Sweden makes a big move.And in this episode’s News Flash: Budget.Click HERE for the full transcript!

09-16
08:06

Lucky Pitbull & Birthday Bash

Hey there! It's time for today's episode of News Bites.In today's news: A lucky pitbull gets a second chance, and a teenage girl gets a second birthday bash.And in this episode's News Flash, a word often in the news, with many meanings.Click HERE for the full transcript!

09-15
08:02

Jeremy Lin & Little legs, big dreams

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites: Jeremy Lin says goodbye to professional basketball ... and, Little legs, big dreams.Also in this episode’s News Flash: Retire.Click HERE for the full transcript!

09-14
08:01

Pet Friendly City & Pokemon Whale

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.In this episode, we'll be talking Taiwan's most pet-friendly city, and a Pokemon whale!And today's News Flash word is: Legislator.Click HERE for the full transcript!

09-11
08:15

Taiwan Team & HK Bird Call Championship

Hi there! Welcome back to a whole new episode of News Bites!In today's news: Young Taiwan athletes take home the gold, and this Hong Kong contest is strictly for the birds.And in today's News Flash, there might be a "round two" for a popular movie.Click HERE for the full transcript!

09-10
08:02

Gender Wage Gap & Earth's Oldest Rocks

Hello and welcome back to another episode of News Bites.In today's news: Taiwan's pay gap gets smaller, and the world's oldest rocks are found in Canada. And in this episode's News Flash: 'Economy'! Click HERE for the full transcript!

09-09
08:24

Typhoon Danas Donations & Traveling in Japan

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites: People donate lots of money to victims of Typhoon Danas.And, traveling in Japan has never been more convenient!And in this episode’s News Flash: 關稅!Click HERE for the full transcript!

09-08
08:11

THSR Quiet Rules & Mexican Dog

Hi there! Welcome back to a whole new episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites: SHH! You're on the HSR! And, This Mexican dog has a very important mission.And in this episode's News Flash: Mission.Click HERE for the full transcript!

09-07
08:42

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