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  • 幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.104: 中英文朗讀大不同! 韻律才是關鍵 Difference between reading in Chinese and English

    幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.104: 中英文朗讀大不同! 韻律才是關鍵 Difference between reading in Chinese and English
    Jan 9 2026
    從札幌與青森的靜謐雪景，走進大阪與神戶的都市繁華，不忘再品嘗愛媛柑橘清香、福岡山海美味。日日是好日，長榮航空陪你前往更美好的旅程。 https://fstry.pse.is/8g326j —— 以上為 KKBOX 與 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— ----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web：www.15mins.today YouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：15minstoday@gmail.com 意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 延續上集Reading Out Loud的話題,這集John老師和阿鍵老師要揭開一個讓很多人卡關的關鍵秘密:為什麼用中文方式念英文會像打字機?為什麼念出來總是不自然? 答案就在語言結構的根本差異:中文是「音節計時」(syllable-timed)語言,英文是「重音計時」(stress-timed)語言!這個差異決定了為什麼我們用中文思維念英文會這麼辛苦。 🎯 中英文發音結構的根本差異 阿鍵老師提出疑問:「英文和中文,中文是我們的聲調語言,有四聲聲調。英文的部分好像也有起伏,但那個起伏我們常常不知道怎麼抓?」 John老師解釋:中文是syllable-timed(音節計時)語言,每個字的發音時間幾乎固定,像打字機一樣「啵啵啵」地組合。你不能把發音拉長或分開念,分開念會很奇怪。 英文則是stress-timed(重音計時)語言,透過重音(stress)來決定韻律,而不是靠咬字。一個三音節的英文字,可以在第一個音節或最後一個音節做拉長、加重,產生不同的韻律感和意義。 John老師示範:「I want to go to the toilet」如果每個字都平均念出來,就像打字機,不自然。但中文的「我要去上廁所」這樣念是可以的,因為中文本來就是這樣的結構。 這就是為什麼用中文的語感去學英文會變得很辛苦!如果沒有透過reading out loud和廣聽(像ICRT、Live ABC、或現在的podcast)來抓到那個rhythm(韻律),其實不容易掌握英文的自然表達方式。 💡 快慢的藝術:英文可以,中文不行 John老師提出另一個關鍵差異:中文如果要把文字念慢,就整篇文章都會慢。但英文有些地方可以慢,有些地方可以快,聽起來都不會太差。 經典示範: 中文:「我覺得今天很冷」— 每個字的時間幾乎固定,即使加一點演繹也會很怪。 英文:「I think it's really cold today」— 可以把"really cold"拉長來強調很冷,或把"today"拉長來強調是今天特別冷。 阿鍵老師補充台灣現象:便利商店店員會說「你也歡迎光臨」,兩個字說在一起,但還是一個字的音長,不會變成0.5個字。 什麼時候放慢?什麼時候加快? John老師說:「Where you want to stress, you slow it down!當你想讓對方覺得這是very important matter時,就會slow down。」 相反地,心虛的地方可以快快帶過。本來20分鐘的presentation如果5分鐘講完、講很快,就表示「Nothing to stress, nothing important here」,想趕快結束。 示範不同強調點:"I think it's really cold today" — 強調「真的很冷」"I think it's really cold today" — 強調「冷」這件事"I think it's really cold today" — 強調「今天」特別冷 中英文表達強調的方式不同: 中文要強調「很冷」,會塞字進去:「今天超級冷」「爆炸無敵冷」,透過加形容詞來強化。 英文則是透過拉長音節或加重發音來表達,不一定要加字。 John老師說:「當你知道這件事情,希望大家下次Reading Out Loud時,Listen to the rhythm and try and practice rhythm in your reading out loud activities!」 🎵 透過歌曲學韻律:Angel老師的秘密武器 阿鍵老師提到:「以前老師說中文的歌也有聲調,比較老的歌會按照這個去寫。英文歌好像也可以挑一些比較老的歌曲,用唱歌的方式來學韻律結構!」 John老師分享:「我們的Angel老師在English Café單元,大概一年前有一集說他當時學英文就是聽一堆90年代boy bands(男團)!他是boy band粉,所有的boy band他都知道,甚至有些是我沒聽過的!」 在那個只能去CD店找唱片、沒有Wikipedia、沒有線上資料的年代,Angel老師懂的boy band比John老師還多,超強! Angel...
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    17 mins
  • 精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.060: 女兒在美國比較吃香了 Daughters are the new favorite in the USA

    精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.060: 女兒在美國比較吃香了 Daughters are the new favorite in the USA
    Jan 8 2026

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    Summary:
    This article discusses how cultural changes in the US have caused that parents are more in favor of having girls because of a bias in society against males.

    Vocabulary and Sample Sentence:

    Preference n. > more desire / interest for one choice compared to another Do Asian cultures still have a preference for males? Do you have a preference for drip coffee?

    Equity n. > situation where all are treated equally Is there equity in the workplace? Does equity guarantee success?

    Bias n.> a feeling towards a choice not based on a fair judgement Is there a bias towards Apple in the world? Do you have a bias for black clothes?

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    20 mins
  • 英語咖啡館 Ep.303: 英語時光機 - 打包2025最難忘的事情 Best memories of 2025

    英語咖啡館 Ep.303: 英語時光機 - 打包2025最難忘的事情 Best memories of 2025
    Jan 6 2026

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    新年快樂！踏入 2026 年的第一週，你準備好迎接新挑戰了嗎？本週的《英語咖啡館》John 老師要帶大家進行一場「2025 Wrapped」年度總結，而且 Patrick 老師即將迎來
    人生大事，正式晉升「一家之主」啦！

    在本集英語咖啡館裡，我們除了聊到 2025 年印象最深的時刻外，也要帶大家重溫大安森林公園那場充滿意外的「雨中 Live」。除了這些2025的記憶片段外，John老師也整理了幾個關於回憶與圓滿收尾的慣用語，讓你學會用英文漂亮地總結自己的年度里程碑！

    Happy New Year! Entering the first week of 2026, are you ready to embrace new challenges? This week on English Cafe, John leads everyone through a "2025 Wrapped" year-end review, and Patrick is about to experience a major life event, officially becoming "head of the household"!

    In this episode of English Cafe, besides discussing the most memorable moments of 2025, we also revisit the unexpected "Live in the Rain" event at Daan Forest Park. Beyond these memory fragments from 2025, John has also compiled several idioms about memories and bringing things full circle, helping you learn how to beautifully summarize your annual milestones in English!
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    23 mins
  • WHOIs單元Ep.10 : 原本只想教一個孩子，卻教遍全世界的教育創業家

    WHOIs單元Ep.10 : 原本只想教一個孩子，卻教遍全世界的教育創業家
    Jan 5 2026

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  • 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L124: 深層強震：為何這次台灣逃過一劫？ Deep 7.0 Quake: Why Taiwan Escaped a Major Disaster

    國際時事跟讀 Ep. L124: 深層強震：為何這次台灣逃過一劫？ Deep 7.0 Quake: Why Taiwan Escaped a Major Disaster
    Jan 4 2026
    從札幌與青森的靜謐雪景，走進大阪與神戶的都市繁華，不忘再品嘗愛媛柑橘清香、福岡山海美味。日日是好日，長榮航空陪你前往更美好的旅程。 https://fstry.pse.is/8g326j —— 以上為 KKBOX 與 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— ----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web：www.15mins.today YouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：15minstoday@gmail.com 意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L124: Deep 7.0 Quake: Why Taiwan Escaped a Major Disaster Highlights 主題摘要A magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit off Yilan Saturday, but its 73-kilometer depth buffered the surface impact.While intense shaking lasted twenty seconds, major tech hubs like TSMC reported no damage and resumed operations.Authorities warn that aftershocks up to magnitude 6.0 are possible, urging the public to stay prepared. On Saturday evening at 11:05 PM, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck approximately 32 kilometers off the northeastern coast of Yilan, sending strong tremors throughout Taiwan. According to the Central Weather Administration, the earthquake's hypocenter was situated at a significant depth of 73 kilometers. While the intense shaking lasted for twenty seconds in urban centers like Taipei, initial assessments suggested that the island fortunately escaped a catastrophic outcome despite the widespread panic and disrupted sleep across northern administrative regions. 週六晚間 11 時 05 分，宜蘭東北部海域約 32 公里處發生了規模 7.0 強震，強烈震感籠罩全台。根據中央氣象署資料，該地震的「震源」位於海平面下 73 公里的深處。台北等城市中心經歷了長達 20 秒的劇烈搖晃，但初步評估顯示，儘管北部各行政區出現廣泛恐慌並驚醒許多民眾，台灣仍慶幸地避開了災難性的後果。 This technical distinction explains why northern cities managed to avoid severe structural failure. seismologists noted that the intense friction was generated deep within the crust rather than near the surface. This occurred because the event was located within a subduction zone. In this region, the Philippine Sea Plate slides northward beneath the Eurasian Plate at a considerable depth. Much of the seismic energy dispersed before reaching major population centers, keeping the "peak ground acceleration" within manageable limits. 這項技術差異解釋了為何北部城市避開了嚴重的「結構性」損害。地震學家指出，強烈的板塊「摩擦」發生在地殼深處而非地表附近。這是因為該地震位於「隱沒」帶內，在此區域，菲律賓海板塊在相當深的地方向北滑入歐亞板塊下方。大部分地震能量在到達主要人口中心前就已分散，使「地動加速度」維持在可控範圍內。 Despite the lack of major casualties, minor incidents were reported across northern industrial hubs. In the Hsinchu Science Park, high-tech facilities including TSMC initiated precautionary evacuations of cleanroom staff, although employees returned shortly after safety inspections were completed. Meanwhile, Taoyuan International Airport dealt with falling ceiling debris that slightly injured two passengers. Additionally, a fault at a substation in Yilan caused a temporary blackout for over 3,000 households, while emergency crews worked through the night to resolve every reported elevator malfunction. 儘管沒有重大傷亡，北部工業重鎮仍傳出幾起輕微事故。在新竹科學園區，包括台積電在內的高科技廠房啟動了無塵室員工的預防性疏散，不過員工在完成安全檢查後隨即返回崗位。同時，桃園國際機場處理了天花板碎片掉落導致兩名旅客受輕傷的事件。此外，宜蘭一處變電所故障導致 3,000 多戶家庭暫時停電，緊急應變小組則連夜修復了每一件通報的電梯「故障」。 President Lai Ching-te addressed the nation via social media, confirming that authorities are closely monitoring critical infrastructure and the situation is under control. He reminded citizens that Taiwan remains prone to seismic activity due to its location at the junction of two tectonic plates. ...
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    8 mins
  • 回顧星期天LBS - 捷克相關時事趣聞 All about Czech Republic

    回顧星期天LBS - 捷克相關時事趣聞 All about Czech Republic
    Jan 3 2026
    從札幌與青森的靜謐雪景，走進大阪與神戶的都市繁華，不忘再品嘗愛媛柑橘清香、福岡山海美味。日日是好日，長榮航空陪你前往更美好的旅程。 https://fstry.pse.is/8g326j —— 以上為 KKBOX 與 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Topic: Czech hunter reports rifle-stealing deer to police Czech police are seeking help in an unusual case after a deer turned the tables on the hunters and snagged a pursuer’s rifle on his antlers before running away. 捷克警方正就一宗不尋常的案件尋求協助，一頭鹿在逃跑前用鹿角勾走一名追捕者的步槍，轉而佔了獵人們上風。 The deer, frightened by a dog, ran toward one of the hunting party, tore his sleeve and caught a strap of a 0.22 Hornet rifle on his antlers, police said on Tuesday. 警方週二表示，這頭鹿受一隻狗驚嚇，朝狩獵隊的一名獵人奔去，撕裂他的袖子，鹿角抓到一把點二二黃蜂彈口徑的步槍。 "The rifle, which the hunter had slung over his left arm - fortunately without ammo - slipped on the deer’s antlers and disappeared with him," the police said. 警方說，「這名獵人本來掛在左手臂的這把步槍─幸好沒彈藥─滑到鹿角上，隨著牠消失。」 "The hunters searched the forest but did not find the gun. He had no other choice than to report the incident to the police," the police said, adding anyone who finds the weapon should contact authorities. 警方說，「這些獵人搜索森林，但沒有找到那把槍。他別無選擇，只能報警」，並補充指出，任何發現這把武器的人，都該聯絡當局。 Next Article Topic: Obsolete Czech phone booths find new life as mini libraries 過時的捷克電話亭重生為迷你圖書館 Two Czechs have breathed new life into telephone booths made obsolete in the cell phone age, converting them into mini libraries with the first installed at a Prague hospital recently. 兩名捷克人讓被手機時代所淘汰的電話亭重現生機，他們把電話亭改造為迷你圖書館，首座電話亭圖書館最近在布拉格一所醫院正式設立。 On the shelves of the red booth, patients of the IKEM hospital will find a plethora of genres, including works by US crime writer John Grisham, Czech and Russian titles and biographer Andrew Morton’s "Diana： Her True Story". 在這座紅色電話亭裡的書架上，IKEM醫院的病人可以找到各種類型的書，包括美國犯罪小說家葛里遜的作品、捷克和俄羅斯書籍，以及英國傳記作家莫頓的作品「黛安娜：她的真實故事」等。 Library mastermind Monika Serbusova, 27, said she and a friend drew inspiration from a similar project in Britain. 圖書館幕後策劃者、現年27歲的塞布索娃說，她和另一個朋友的靈感是來自英國的一個類似計畫。 They won backing from a local phone operator, then built the libraries with the help of colleagues and friends, painting the booths and installing wooden shelves. 她們獲得當地電話公司的支持，並在同事與友人協助下把電話亭改造為圖書館、替電話亭上新漆並裝設木製書架。 She said they intend to set up other libraries at a shopping centre and elsewhere. They currently have 700 books, but the selection will grow as people have promised to donate large collections. 她表示未來還打算在購物商場和其他地方設置其他圖書館。她們手上目前只有700本書，但有人表示願意捐贈大批藏書，藏書量可望繼續增加。 Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1415573 ; https://news.ltn.com.tw/index.php/news/world/paper/754649 Next Article Topic: The Czech Republic is the unhealthiest country in the world The Czech Republic is the least healthy country in the world, according to new research conducted by Clinic Compare. 英國調查機構「臨床比較」的一項新研究顯示，捷克共和國是全世界最不健康的國家。 Researchers analyzed World Health Organization data on alcohol consumption, tobacco consumption and the prevalence of obesity in 179 countries. According to the list, the Czechs love their booze and are the 5th biggest drinkers in the world, consuming 13.7 liters of alcohol each per year – that’s 550 shots, or 1.5 shots a day. The country also had the 11th highest tobacco consumption. 研究人員分析世界衛生組織對179個國家的酒精攝取、香菸消費及肥胖流行率的資料。根據這份名單，捷克人熱愛他們的酒飲，是全世界第五愛喝酒的民族，每年攝取13.7公升酒精，相當於550杯，或每日1.5杯。捷克也是香菸消費全球排名第十一高的國家。 The research found Eastern Europe is the least healthy region in the world, occupying nine out of the top 10 spots. Russia is the second most unhealthy country, followed by Slovenia, Belarus, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Poland, ...
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    6 mins
  • 幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.103: 2026第一集!John老師的20個口頭禪大解密:AI分析+世代故事+實用對話技巧

    幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.103: 2026第一集!John老師的20個口頭禪大解密:AI分析+世代故事+實用對話技巧
    Jan 2 2026

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    精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.059: 健康篇:早餐與空汙 Breakfast! & Air Pollution
    Jan 1 2026

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    Summary:
    This article talks about a new study that postulates that eating a big breakfast and smaller dinner leads to more calorie loss per day. So, eat up in the morning and lose weight. This story states that air pollution shortens lives by up to 3 years and affects 8.8 million people. Cleaner air can add up to a year’s worth of life expectancy to people. The air is more dangerous than alcohol, aids and malaria! Asia is the area most affected.

    原討論文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-822-about-science-2-eating-a-big-breakfast

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    Metabolism n. > the chemical process of changing food into energy Do you have a fast metabolism? Is a good metabolism key in being healthy?

    Premature adj. > happen before expected time Was the announcement of a cure premature? Do premature deaths pose a problem for the world’s economy?

    Mortality n. > being human and not living forever Is the key to mortality a healthy lifestyle? Has the mortality of humans impacted religion?

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