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| 英語咖啡館 Ep.336: 人生系列 - 那些熬夜看球的日子，你還記得嗎？The Games Stay With You Forever | 25 Aug 2026 | 00:22:34 | |
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🔥 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） -------------------------------------------- 你人生中第一場讓你熬夜守著螢幕的國際賽事是哪一場？是世界盃、WBC，還是奧運？本週的《英語咖啡館》John 老師和 Patrick 老師要來聊聊那些讓人熱血沸騰追不停的比賽啦！ 如果你也有過「看不懂規則但還是看完了」的經驗，我們在這集分享了一套看比賽的心得，也許你會很有感喔。另外John老師也分享了當年南非世界盃足球賽的往事，雖然當時用來看球的軟體已經消失了，但那屆追比賽時留下的小習慣，卻一直延續到現在還沒停，你知道是什麼習慣嗎？ What was the first international sporting event in your life that kept you up glued to the screen? Was it the World Cup, WBC, or the Olympics? This week on English Cafe, John and Patrick discuss those matches that get your blood pumping and keep you coming back for more! If you've also had the experience of "not understanding the rules but still watching anyway," we share some insights about watching sports in this episode that you might really relate to. Additionally, Teacher John also shares memories from the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa—although the software used to watch the games back then has disappeared, a small habit formed from following the matches then has continued all the way to now without stopping. Do you know what that habit is? | |||
| 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L257: 餘震近千次，印尼強震53死 Indonesia Quake: 53 Dead, Nearly 1,000 Aftershocks | 23 Aug 2026 | 00:08:00 | |
台新臺灣 IC 設計（基金之配息來源可能為收益平準金），精選台灣 IC 設計優質企業，一次布局產業龍頭。掌握 AI 半導體成長契機，讓投資更有效率！ 了解更多 🔗 https://fstry.pse.is/9et6yl 投資一定有風險，基金投資有賺有賠，申購前應詳閱公開說明書。台新投信行銷資訊 —— 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！
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The shaking began just before six on Saturday morning, while much of Flores was still asleep. The magnitude 7.7 earthquake, only ten kilometres deep, ruptured the seabed off the island's north coast. In Ruteng, hospital ceilings caved in and patients were moved outside into tents. At a Catholic seminary in Sikka, an assembly hall roof collapsed during morning Mass, sending students and nuns scrambling into the open. By Sunday, Indonesian authorities had put the death toll at 53, with more than a hundred injured and some 5,000 people displaced. 週六清晨將近六點，佛羅雷斯島上多數居民仍在熟睡，強震突然來襲。這起規模7.7的地震震源深度僅10公里，震央位於島嶼北岸外海。魯滕的醫院天花板震塌，病患被緊急移往戶外帳篷治療。席卡縣一所天主教神學院的禮堂屋頂在晨間彌撒時倒塌，學生與修女倉皇逃出。截至週日，印尼當局統計已有53人罹難、逾百人受傷，約5000人流離失所。 What sent villagers running uphill was not the shaking so much as what lives on in local memory. In 1992, a quake of the same magnitude struck the same water and triggered a tsunami that killed about 2,500 islanders. So when the sea visibly drew back on Saturday, residents near the epicentre did not wait to be told. The tsunami warning was lifted three hours later, once monitors detected no dangerous rise in sea level. Indonesia sits astride the Pacific Ring of Fire, among the most seismically exposed countries on earth. 讓村民拔腿往山上跑的，其實不是搖晃本身，而是留在當地人記憶裡的創傷。1992年，同樣規模的強震襲擊同一片海域並引發海嘯，島上約2500人喪生。因此週六一早海水明顯退去時，震央附近的居民不等通知就往高處逃。三小時後，監測站未測得危險的海平面變化，海嘯警報隨即解除。印尼位處太平洋火環帶，是全球地震風險最高的國家之一。 The rescue effort has been shaped less by the quake than by the terrain. Landslides severed sections of the Trans-Flores Highway, a 700-kilometre artery through mountainous country, leaving three of the worst-hit regencies cut off for more than a day. Search teams reached them only on Sunday, some arriving by ferry. "We have cleared most landslides and reopened roads to previously isolated villages," said Fathur Rahman, who heads the search-and-rescue office in Maumere, though communication blackouts and power cuts continued to hamper the work. 救援的最大阻礙不是地震本身，而是地形。山崩切斷橫貫佛羅雷斯公路的多個路段，這條長約700公里的幹道穿過山區，災情最重的三個縣因此對外中斷超過一天。搜救隊直到週日才抵達，部分人員改搭渡輪前往。毛梅雷搜救辦公室主任拉曼（Fathur Rahman）表示：「我們已經清除大部分土石，通往先前孤立的村落的道路也重新開放。」但通訊中斷和停電仍在拖慢搜救進度。 Relief has begun to trickle in: 50,000 aid packages weighing 275 tonnes, at least five helicopters, a naval vessel and a fourteen-day emergency response across the province. Even so, monitors logged close to a thousand aftershocks by Sunday afternoon, and thousands spent a second night under tarpaulins rather than return to houses left standing but no longer trusted. "The shaking was terrifying, so intense that my house nearly collapsed," one farmer told the Associated Press. Officials cite the same mix behind the full shelters: aftershocks, damaged homes and the memory of 1992. 援助陸續抵達：5萬份物資共重275公噸，至少5架直升機和1艘海軍艦艇馳援，全省進入為期14天的緊急應變期。不過截至週日下午，監測單位已記錄將近1000次餘震，數千人寧願在帆布棚下再睡一晚，也不敢回到那些沒倒、卻已讓人不放心的房子。一名農婦在受損住家旁的帳篷裡告訴美聯社：「搖得太可怕了，我家差點垮掉。」官員指出，讓收容所滿載的就是這幾件事：餘震、受損的房屋，還有1992年的記憶。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字
Reference article: https://edition.cnn.com/2026/08/14/asia/indonesia-earthquake-intl-latam https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3v00w5ylw9o https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/at-least-two-killed-as-magnitude-7-7-quake-hits-indonesia | |||
| 幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.135: 通勤家族七封信之二 - 你的英文聽力，到底卡在哪一關? Different stages of listening | 21 Aug 2026 | 00:24:00 | |
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🔥 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） -------------------------------------------- 「我今天聽懂30%,昨天好像有60%,那今天心情不好是不是又掉回40%了?」如果你也曾經這樣自我懷疑,那你不是特例。這集是「聽到說」七封信的第二封,John老師和阿鍵老師要幫你把這種飄忽不定的百分比,換成三個清楚看得見的階段,讓你知道自己到底卡在哪裡,又該怎麼往前走。 為什麼「聽懂幾趴」這種算法根本不準 你有沒有想過,「聽懂60%」到底是什麼意思?是漏掉幾個單字,還是完全抓不到句子的重點?兩位老師這集要先打破一個迷思:用百分比自我評估聽力,其實一點也不科學。真正該問的問題不是「我聽懂多少」,而是「我現在的英文聽力,是屬於初期、中期,還是進階」。 聽力這件事,牽涉到咬字、發音、連音,還有你大腦處理句子的速度。台灣人特別怕連音,這也是為什麼你聽外國人講中文的四聲會覺得他們像機器人——因為外國人根本聽不出四聲的差別,對他們來說每個音都長一樣。同樣的道理,英文母語者對你來說,也常常是一整串黏在一起的音,分不出哪裡斷句。這集把聽力拆成三個階段,幫通勤學英文的你找到自己現在的座標。 初期:一聽到英文就想逃,其實不是你聽力差 初期的特徵很明顯:一聽到英文,尤其是全英文對話,整個人就緊張起來,甚至想往後退。John老師形容這是一種「壓聽雷」的感覺——耳朵有聽到聲音,但完全變成外星語,腦筋一片空白。這種反應很常跟被老師點名要開口說英文的課堂經驗有關,聽久了就變成PTSD式的抗拒感。 阿鍵老師提醒,這階段不是聽力不夠好,而是你根本沒有「習慣」聽這個語言。解法很單純:大量做casual listening就好,美劇、日劇、podcast放著聽,不用逼自己每句都聽懂。等到耳朵對英文的音調不再那麼陌生、不再那麼緊張,你就等於過了初期這關。 中期:大概聽得懂,但總覺得漏掉了什麼 中期是大多數人卡住的地方。你聽得懂大意,可是總覺得漏了幾個字,然後開始擔心這幾個字會不會影響整段話的理解。阿鍵老師點出關鍵:這階段最常遇到的是連音、縮寫,還有課本裡學不到的口語表達。像go into會變成gonna,did you會黏在一起念,課本教的都是Reading跟Writing的正式英文,沒人教你Speaking這種活生生的口語版本。 這也是為什麼John老師會說,自己在這個階段常常懷疑自己英文不好——不是講不出來,而是對方一句話裡藏了兩三個問題,只抓得到一個。想突破中期,重點不是聽更多,而是聽得更細:搭配English Cafe這類節目,把連音、縮寫、慣用語一個一個抓出來,細節補齊了,自我懷疑自然會少一點。 進階:換個腔調,又會被打回原形 進階聽力的人,平常聽得很順,通勤、開車、走路聽英文早就是日常。但一遇到不熟悉的腔調——印度腔、蘇格蘭腔、荷蘭腔——瞬間又覺得自己回到中期,好像換了一個語言一樣。John老師舉了在台灣走紅的韓籍啦啦隊李多慧當例子:她中文已經講得很好,但中文的四聲對她來說始終是個關卡,因為韓語裡沒有對應的音調概念,發音方式跟認字是分開學的兩件事。腔調這種東西,真的沒有從小浸泡,後天就是要花更多力氣去磨。 有趣的是,兩位老師也聊到,詞彙量不見得跟話題廣度成正比。像講到大家熟悉的川普,他用字其實不難,但涉獵的領域從國防、貿易到流行文化,樣樣都能聊上幾句——這反而是一種學習策略的啟發:先抓住核心詞彙,再慢慢往外延伸。就像節目裡提到,一個原本在竹科做工程相關工作的朋友,因為公司需要處理法規文件,從工程英文一路學到法律相關的英文用語,靠的就是先站穩自己熟悉的領域,再一步步擴大聽力的守備範圍。 | |||
| 精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.090: 長期在家工作與韓國爸媽又辛苦了 | 20 Aug 2026 | 00:17:00 | |
台新臺灣 IC 設計（基金之配息來源可能為收益平準金），精選台灣 IC 設計優質企業，一次布局產業龍頭。掌握 AI 半導體成長契機，讓投資更有效率！ 了解更多 🔗 https://fstry.pse.is/9et6yl 投資一定有風險，基金投資有賺有賠，申購前應詳閱公開說明書。台新投信行銷資訊 —— 以上為 KKBOX 與 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 今年過一半，你的英文還在原地？【暑期職場進化大禮包】限時開跑 現在訂閱或升級 C 方案年會員，雙重好禮直接帶走： 🎁 獨家通勤帆布托特包，免費寄到你家（限量 50 個） 🎁 社會人核心英語 Voucher（價值 $450） 年會員換算下來一天不到 10 元，比一口咖啡還便宜。用你每天通勤的 15 分鐘，培養職場英文的實戰力。 ⏰ 優惠只到 8 月 31 日：https://15minstoday.firstory.io/join Summary: In this dual article episode, we find that Microsoft has opened a permanent work from home policy for employees in response to the struggles of getting to office amidst the pandemic. Once the pandemic subsides, Microsoft employees can choose to work from home permanently with their manager’s approval. Next piece of news is about the Korean government moved kindergarten and elementary school students back online in response of the surge in the number of COVID19 infections. 原跟讀文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-997-about-wfh-microsoft-to-let-employees-work-from-home Vocabulary and Sample Sentences: Provisions n. action of supplying or providing something / financial or other arrangements In response to COVID19, Microsoft expanded their work-from-home provisions. Financial provisions have to be made to avoid the impact from a market crash. Drag on ph. V – process or situation that continue at unnecessary length If the COVID19 situation drags on, the market may react badly. You should not let your health condition drag on. Surge n. - powerful upward or forward movement The number of Porsches surged in the streets of Taipei. Share prices of Tesla surged after the positive outlook on their production schedule. | |||
| 英語咖啡館 Ep.335: 演唱會、旅行、收藏…哪一種花錢最值得？The Purchases We Wish We Never Made | 18 Aug 2026 | 00:36:12 | |
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| 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L253: 熊本震後10天，逾3.6萬戶仍停水 36,000 Homes Still Without Water 10 Days After Kumamoto Quake | 16 Aug 2026 | 00:08:17 | |
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When a magnitude 7.1 earthquake tore through central Kumamoto Prefecture at 4:27 p.m. on July 28, it registered the maximum reading of 7 on Japan's seismic intensity scale and killed 38 people, making it the country's strongest quake since the Noto Peninsula disaster of New Year's Day 2024. Yet the comparison with Noto is instructive. Where landslides and severed roads once cut off entire communities for weeks, most routes across Kumamoto remained passable, allowing rescue crews, volunteers and relief supplies to reach stricken districts within hours. 七月二十八日下午四時二十七分，熊本縣中部發生規模七點一強震，觀測到日本震度分級最高的七級，造成三十八人罹難，也是二○二四年元旦能登半島地震以來，日本最強的一次地震。和能登相比，這次的差別很明顯。當年能登因土石崩塌、道路中斷，多處聚落被孤立好幾週；熊本這次大部分道路仍可通行，搜救人員、志工和救援物資在數小時內就抵達受災地區。 What Japan has learned about logistics, however, did little to blunt what came next. For thousands of residents, surviving the earthquake quickly gave way to surviving its aftermath. Nearly 7,000 people were still sheltering in evacuation centres this week, while more than 36,000 households across Kumamoto remained without running water. Temperatures in the prefecture climbed past 40 degrees Celsius for the first time on record, and families slept in their cars simply to run the air conditioning. 日本多年累積的後勤調度經驗，卻擋不住接下來的難題。對數千名居民來說，撐過地震只是第一關，接下來還得撐過震後的日子。本週仍有近七千人待在避難所，熊本縣內超過三萬六千戶沒有自來水可用。縣內氣溫更首度突破攝氏四十度，寫下觀測史上新高，不少家庭乾脆睡在車上，就為了吹冷氣。 That combination of heat and thirst has revived a long-standing anxiety. After the 2024 Noto quake, disaster-related deaths, meaning those caused by illness, exhaustion or the worsening of injuries during evacuation, reached 520, more than double the 228 killed directly by the quake. Those most exposed are often the people who depended on support long before the ground moved: residents with disabilities living alone, and care-home residents whose staff must provide round-the-clock help without running water. Relief workers argue such facilities routinely fall through the cracks of the national response system. 高溫加上缺水，讓一項長年存在的隱憂再度浮上檯面。二○二四年能登地震後，因避難期間生病、體力不支或傷勢惡化而死亡的「災害關聯死」已達五百二十人，是震災中直接罹難二百二十八人的兩倍以上。風險最高的，往往是地震發生前就得靠外界協助的族群：獨居的身心障礙者，還有長照機構的住民，機構人員得在沒有自來水的狀況下全天候照護。救災人員指出，這類機構經常被國家防災體系漏接。 Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who toured the region on Aug. 3, pledged to restore critical infrastructure as quickly as possible, while Kumamoto's governor pressed for more help at shelters lacking clean water and medical care. Officials fear these same weaknesses would be magnified many times over in a future Nankai Trough megathrust quake. There were brighter notes: TSMC said its Kumamoto fab had returned to normal operations and pledged 250 million yen for relief. For residents, recovery is likely to be a long battle. 首相高市早苗八月三日走訪災區，承諾盡快修復維生管線；熊本縣知事則要求中央加強支援，指出不少避難所缺乏乾淨飲水和醫療資源。官員擔心，同樣的問題若碰上未來的南海海槽大地震，衝擊會放大好幾倍。也有比較正面的消息：台積電表示熊本晶圓廠已恢復正常運作，並捐出兩億五千萬日圓賑災。但對當地居民而言，重建恐怕是一場長期抗戰。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字
Reference article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/07/japan/society/kumamoto-earthquake-recovery-japan/ https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202608040008 https://news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/na-k10015198531000 https://news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/na-k10015197971000 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/03/japan/kumamoto-quake-evacuees-heat/ | |||
| 幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.134: 偷聽兩個講外語的人聊天, 就可以撿到一堆道地英文 | 14 Aug 2026 | 00:21:30 | |
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| 精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.089: 網路與社群媒體的假訊息 Misinformation on the net | 13 Aug 2026 | 00:20:37 | |
出國前最怕匯率一直漲?中國信託銀行挺你聰明換匯 設定匯率到價智慧通知，匯率相對低點不錯過 再領優惠券享美金最高減3分等優惠 立即設定： https://fstry.pse.is/9d7lr8 投資外幣如幣別轉換可能產生匯兌損失，應評估涉及自身情況審慎投資。 完整注意事項詳見網站資訊。 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 今年過一半，你的英文還在原地？【暑期職場進化大禮包】限時開跑 現在訂閱或升級 C 方案年會員，雙重好禮直接帶走： 🎁 獨家通勤帆布托特包，免費寄到你家（限量 50 個） 🎁 社會人核心英語 Voucher（價值 $450） 年會員換算下來一天不到 10 元，比一口咖啡還便宜。用你每天通勤的 15 分鐘，培養職場英文的實戰力。 ⏰ 優惠只到 8 月 31 日：https://15minstoday.firstory.io/join Summary: Since the investigations into Russian manipulation of US elections, FB, Twitter and other major social media companies have strived to crack down on fake news and fake information. However, according to social media analytic firms, false and misleading information tripled from Q3 of 2016 to Q3 of 2020. About two thirds of the likes and comments were of the articles published by “false content producers” or “manipulators”. These publishers pose as news sites online. 原跟讀文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-994-on-facebook-misinformation-is-more-popular-now-than-in-2016 Vocabulary and Sample Sentences Disinformation n. false information intended to mislead Online social media were used to spread disinformation during the elections. Disinformation can be easily shared through private channels. Manipulator n. a person who controls or influences others in a clever way Manipulators on FB or Twitter can pose as news outlets. Without the necessary information and judgment, one can be easily manipulated. Legitimate adj. conforming to the law or rules Reuters, Bloomberg, and Associated Press are legitimate news outlets. Documents that are not signed or chopped with company seal is not legitimate. | |||
| 英語咖啡館 Ep.334: 法國出手封殺網紅帶貨，財經網紅也要被管了？The Dark Side of Finfluencers During a Bull Market | 11 Aug 2026 | 00:30:40 | |
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🔥 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） -------------------------------------------- 記得John老師一兩年前在節目上聊過 FOMO 這個字嗎？當時在台灣很少聽到，結果最近連電視台都直接把 FOMO 掛在螢幕上。本週《英語咖啡館》John 老師和 Cariya 老師要來聊的議題就和 FOMO （Fear of Missing Out, 對於錯過的恐懼）有些沾邊啦：關於網紅這件事，從穿搭、帶貨、生活用品，到現在滿街跑的 finfluencer（財經網紅）。 你有發現嗎？名人和網紅之間的界線為什麼越來越模糊、生活風格型的網紅為什麼特別會賣東西，還有歐洲最近對超快時尚電商開的新規定，連網紅業配都被管進去了。年輕世代到底有多依賴社群媒體來取得生活與理財的資訊，本集我們找到的數據也許會讓你有點意外喔！ Remember when Teacher John discussed the word FOMO on the show a couple years ago? It was rarely heard in Taiwan back then, but recently even TV stations have been putting FOMO directly on screen. This week on English Cafe, John and Cariya are discussing a topic somewhat related to FOMO (Fear of Missing Out): influencers—from fashion, product endorsements, lifestyle products, to the finfluencers (financial influencers) running around everywhere these days. Have you noticed? Why is the line between celebrities and influencers becoming increasingly blurred, why are lifestyle influencers particularly good at selling things, and what new regulations has Europe recently introduced for ultra-fast fashion e-commerce, even managing influencer sponsorships? Just how dependent is the younger generation on social media for lifestyle and financial information? The data we found in this episode might surprise you! | |||
| 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L249: 假消息使六萬人闖西班牙邊境 A Hoax Sent 60,000 Into Spain's Ceuta | 09 Aug 2026 | 00:08:17 | |
出國前最怕匯率一直漲?中國信託銀行挺你聰明換匯 設定匯率到價智慧通知，匯率相對低點不錯過 再領優惠券享美金最高減3分等優惠 立即設定： https://fstry.pse.is/9d7lr8 投資外幣如幣別轉換可能產生匯兌損失，應評估涉及自身情況審慎投資。 完整注意事項詳見網站資訊。 —— 以上為 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！
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Highlights 主題摘要
On the morning of 30 July, the stretch of water between Morocco and the Spanish exclave of Ceuta filled with swimmers. Wearing wetsuits, flippers and inflatable rings, tens of thousands of mostly young Moroccan men rounded the breakwaters at Tarajal and Benzú, or simply waded along the shoreline into European Union territory. Some kissed the ground when they reached it. Within 24 hours, officials estimated that around 60,000 people had crossed, a figure equivalent to roughly 70% of Ceuta's population. What awaited them was neither work nor shelter, but a city overwhelmed within hours. 7月30日清晨，摩洛哥與西班牙飛地休達之間的海面上滿是泳客。數萬名以年輕摩洛哥男性為主的民眾，穿著防寒衣、蛙鞋，套上泳圈，繞過 Tarajal 與 Benzú 的防波堤，也有人沿著岸邊涉水，直接走進歐盟領土，甚至有人上岸後跪下親吻地面。官方估計，24小時內約有6萬人越境，相當於休達人口的7成。他們沒等到工作，也沒等到收容，只見到一座在幾小時內就被塞爆的城市。 The trigger appears to have been a rumour that took on a life of its own. Spain's Supreme Court had recently ruled that migrants arriving by sea could not be summarily deported, unlike those who scale the border fence. That narrow legal point was distorted online into a promise that Spain had thrown its doors open, and the claim spread like wildfire across accounts, some only weeks old. Analysts have also pointed to geopolitics: Moroccan surveillance thinned to almost nothing days after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez made his first visit to Algiers in four years. 事件的引爆點，看來是一則傳開之後就失控的謠言。西班牙最高法院日前裁定，經由海路抵達的移民不得比照翻越邊境圍籬者即時遣返。這項適用範圍其實很窄的判決，在網路上被說成西班牙已經大開國門，訊息透過大批帳號快速擴散，其中有些只創號不過幾週。分析人士也把矛頭指向地緣政治。西班牙總理桑傑士4年來首度出訪阿爾及爾，沒過幾天，摩洛哥的邊境監控就鬆到幾乎形同虛設。 The consequences were lethal. At least 75 people died, some drowning in the strait, others crushed in a stampede at the Tarajal breakwater, while Ceuta's regional president said the city morgue had received 88 bodies. Spain deployed its armed forces alongside the Civil Guard, and by Tuesday its interior minister said about 70,000 of the 72,000 arrivals had gone back. The political fallout travelled faster than the returns: Italy reimposed checks on travellers from Spain, France tightened its own crossings, and 22 governments demanded coordinated action. 這起事件的代價相當慘重。至少75人喪生，有人溺斃海中，也有人在塔拉哈爾防波堤的推擠踩踏中被壓死。休達首長說，市立太平間已收到88具遺體。西班牙出動軍隊，與國民警衛隊共同維持秩序。到了週二，內政部長表示越境的7萬2000人當中，約有7萬人已經返回。政治效應擴散得比人潮回流還快，義大利恢復查驗來自西班牙的旅客，法國加強自身邊境管制，22國政府則要求歐盟協調因應。 At an emergency videoconference on 4 August, EU interior ministers agreed to dismantle smuggling networks, speed up returns and fortify the bloc's external borders. The migration commissioner called the episode a test of European resilience and offered Madrid full solidarity, in talks an official privately described as an effort to lower the political temperature. Ministers also endorsed early-warning tools, including social media monitoring, a quiet admission that a viral post can now move a border. 8月4日的緊急視訊會議上，歐盟各國內政部長同意瓦解人蛇集團、加快遣返、強化聯盟外部邊界。移民事務執委稱這起事件是對歐洲韌性的考驗，並向馬德里表達全力支持。有官員私下透露，這場會議的用意是把政治溫度降下來。部長們也支持建立早期預警機制，其中包括監控社群媒體，等於間接承認了一件事：一則瘋傳的假消息，如今真的可以撼動國界。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字
Reference article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62vl925dqdo https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/31/ceuta-spain-eu-border-africa | |||
| 幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.133: 學英文卡關,是因為你跳過了「聽」這一步 Listening is the first step to fluency | 07 Aug 2026 | 00:18:11 | |
跟另一伴攜手走下去前，不只是甜言蜜語、浪漫送禮，這件事做好準備更重要！預防 HPV 是對彼此「愛情」最基本的尊重和承諾。別讓對健康的傷害變成愛情的阻礙，為彼此主動做好HPV預防才能說是「真愛」。 立即諮詢醫師，展現你對愛的承諾。 男女1+1 主動防禦HPV(人類乳突病毒) —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 今年過一半，你的英文還在原地？【暑期職場進化大禮包】限時開跑 現在訂閱或升級 C 方案年會員，雙重好禮直接帶走： 🎁 獨家通勤帆布托特包，免費寄到你家（限量 50 個） 🎁 社會人核心英語 Voucher（價值 $450） 年會員換算下來一天不到 10 元，比一口咖啡還便宜。用你每天通勤的 15 分鐘，培養職場英文的實戰力。 ⏰ 優惠只到 8 月 31 日：https://15minstoday.firstory.io/join ----------------------------------- 🎧 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！
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| 精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.088: 塑膠袋使用付費 Charging for plastic bag | 06 Aug 2026 | 00:15:22 | |
線上投保選國泰產險！ 汽車、機車、旅遊、寵物、住宅險，最快5分鐘完成投保。 快上國泰產險官網，簡單點選，保障立即到位！ —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 今年過一半，你的英文還在原地？【暑期職場進化大禮包】限時開跑 現在訂閱或升級 C 方案年會員，雙重好禮直接帶走： 🎁 獨家通勤帆布托特包，免費寄到你家（限量 50 個） 🎁 社會人核心英語 Voucher（價值 $450） 年會員換算下來一天不到 10 元，比一口咖啡還便宜。用你每天通勤的 15 分鐘，培養職場英文的實戰力。 ⏰ 優惠只到 8 月 31 日：https://15minstoday.firstory.io/join Summary: This article is a piece from a few years ago when the UK government began charging for plastic bags with the aims of reducing pollution and waste. Many shoppers were confused with the new 5pence plastic bag policy that came with exemptions for buying pet fish; raw fish, meat or poultry; unwrapped blades (including axes, knives and razor blades); takeout food; or loose seeds and flowers. Many other countries have also banned giving away free plastic bags at supermarkets and retail outlets such as the US, Bangladesh, Rwanda. Plastic bags can take up to 1000 years to decompose. 原跟讀文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-987-plastic-bag-charge-in-england-prompts-applause-anger-and Vocabulary and Sample Sentences: Proceeds n. – money obtained from an event or activity The proceeds from the bad charge will be used for charitable causes. Companies will donate the proceeds from the charity event to countries in need. Regulate v. – to control or maintain the speed Governments around the world are regulating the use of plastic bags to reduce pollution. To save costs, companies will regulate the use of air conditioning in summer. Reusable adj. able to reuse again We should use reusable shopping bags when we go buy groceries. It’s better to buy reusable household items rather than disposable items. | |||
| 英語咖啡館 Ep.333: 爵士學英語 - Michael Jackson 最被低估的神曲 They don't really care about us | 04 Aug 2026 | 00:29:30 | |
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🔥 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） -------------------------------------------- 「他們根本不在乎我們。」一首三十年前的歌，直至今日依然觸動人心？本週的《英語咖啡館》John 老師和 Shimin 老師要帶大家走進流行樂之王 Michael Jackson 的世界，聊聊他的音樂、他的傳奇，以及那首至今依然擲地有聲的〈They Don't Care About Us〉。 你知道 Michael Jackson 為了錄音的隱私和品質，曾經砸下大筆預算在自家蓋了個人獨立錄音室嗎？這集除了帶你認識他在音樂製作上極度講究的技術面，更要深入這首歌的歌詞，從充滿特色的鼓點與不斷重複的副歌開始，聊到歌曲背後關於不公、歧視、人權的訊息，以及為什麼這些主題在今天依然如此貼近我們的生活。並在過程中輕鬆把英文裝進腦中。 "They don't care about us." A song from thirty years ago still touches hearts today? This week on English Cafe, John and Shimin take everyone into the world of pop music king Michael Jackson, discussing his music, his legend, and that song that still resonates powerfully: "They Don't Care About Us." Did you know Michael Jackson spent a fortune building a personal independent recording studio in his home for recording privacy and quality? This episode not only introduces you to his meticulous technical approach to music production, but also dives deep into the song's lyrics—starting from its distinctive drum patterns and repeatedly catchy chorus, discussing the messages about injustice, discrimination, and human rights behind the song, and why these themes remain so relevant to our lives today. All while effortlessly absorbing English along the way. | |||
| 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L245: 大法官一句話，點燃印度青年怒火 A Judge Said 'Cockroach.' India's Youth Answered. | 02 Aug 2026 | 00:09:05 | |
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🔥 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. L245: A Judge Said 'Cockroach.' India's Youth Answered. Highlights 主題摘要
An activist whose 26-day hunger strike became the emotional core of India's youth-led "Cockroach" protests has ended his fast, yet the movement he helped ignite shows little sign of winding down. Sonam Wangchuk, 59, who had survived on salt water since late June, said he stopped only after appeals from dozens of members of Parliament and what he called a long negotiation, conceding that not all of his demands had been met. Demonstrators vowed on Friday to press on, and the protests have since spread from New Delhi to Mumbai, Hyderabad and other major cities. 印度青年「蟑螂」抗爭的精神象徵、絕食 26 天的社運人士 Sonam Wangchuk 宣布結束禁食，但這場運動並未因此降溫。現年 59 歲的他自 6 月底起僅靠鹽水維生。Wangchuk 表示，是在數十位國會議員出面勸說、並歷經漫長協商後才決定停止，同時坦言並非所有訴求都獲得回應。示威者週五重申會繼續走上街頭，抗爭也從新德里延燒到孟買、海德拉巴等主要城市。 The unrest was triggered by alleged leaks in some of India's most competitive entrance examinations for medical colleges and government jobs, but it has long since outgrown that single grievance. The Cockroach Janta Party, whose name parodies Modi's ruling party, began in May as an online satire campaign after Chief Justice Surya Kant likened unemployed young people to cockroaches. The remark landed badly in a country where millions of young people are entering a labour market that has struggled to create enough secure, well-paid jobs. 這場風波的導火線，是印度競爭最激烈的醫學院與公職考試接連傳出洩題，但抗爭訴求早已不只如此。首席大法官 Surya Kant 把失業青年比喻成蟑螂，5 月間催生出「蟑螂人民黨」，名稱刻意戲謔模仿莫迪領導的執政黨，而起初只是網路上的諷刺行動。這番話之所以踩到痛點，在於印度數以百萬計的年輕人正湧入職場，穩定又待遇合理的工作機會卻始終不足。 Protesters are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, an overhaul of the examination system, and compensation for the families of students who died by suicide after the leaks. On Monday, police fired tear gas and swung batons at marchers heading toward Parliament; Delhi police said nearly 180 people were injured, including 118 security personnel and 60 protesters. Modi broke his silence on Thursday night with a video posted to Instagram, acknowledging that paper leaks were no trivial matter and announcing fast-track courts to handle leak cases. 抗議群眾要求教育部長 Dharmendra Pradhan 下台、全面檢討考試制度，並對洩題後輕生學生的家屬提供賠償。週一遊行隊伍走向國會時，警方以催淚瓦斯和警棍驅離，德里警方統計約 180 人受傷，其中維安人員 118 人、抗議者 60 人。莫迪則在週四晚間打破沉默，透過 Instagram 發布影片，承認洩題絕非小事，並宣布設立快速審理法庭處理相關案件。 That response has not satisfied the streets. Authorities shut 18 metro stations in a capital of 23 million residents, and protesters reported internet shutdowns around Jantar Mantar, the 18th-century observatory that has hosted historic demonstrations. Organisers coordinated over the encrypted app Signal, while others relied on Bitchat, a Bluetooth-based tool whose founder, Jack Dorsey, said Indian officials had ordered taken down. Crowds turned out anyway, mounting a challenge sterner than any Modi has faced in his 12 years in power. 莫迪的回應並未讓街頭降溫。當局在這座人口 2,300 萬的首都關閉 18 座地鐵站；抗議者也指出，Jantar Mantar 周邊出現網路中斷，這座 18 世紀天文台向來是印度重要的抗議場域。組織者改用加密通訊軟體 Signal 聯絡，也有人轉向以藍牙傳訊的 Bitchat，該程式創辦人 Jack Dorsey 表示，印度官方已下令將其下架。群眾依舊到場，讓莫迪面臨執政 12 年來最嚴峻的挑戰。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字
Reference article: https://globalnews.ca/news/11987477/india-gen-z-cockroach-movement-modi/ https://www.npr.org/2026/07/24/nx-s1-5906236/india-wangchuk-hunger-strike-cockroach-protesters | |||
| 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L244: Sinner 在溫布頓決賽拿下生涯第 100 勝 Sinner's 100th Major Win Comes With a Trophy | 02 Aug 2026 | 00:07:34 | |
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🔥 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VIP Ep. L244: Sinner's 100th Major Win Comes With a Trophy Highlights 主題摘要
Few players get to mark a round number with a trophy in their hands. When Jannik Sinner slapped away a forehand winner on his first match point at Centre Court, he was not only defending his Wimbledon title but also recording his 100th match win at a Grand Slam event. The 24-year-old Italian fell flat on his back onto the turf, a display of emotion that sat oddly with his usual composure. He had beaten Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-2), 6-3, 6-4 across three hours and 46 minutes, hitting 58 winners against only 25 unforced errors. 很少有球員能在寫下整數紀錄的同時，手上正好捧著獎盃。當 Jannik Sinner 在中央球場轟出一記正手致勝球、收下第一個賽末點時，他不只完成溫網二連霸，同時也累積到大滿貫生涯第 100 勝。這位 24 歲的義大利人隨即仰躺在草皮上，情緒之外放，與他一貫的沉穩判若兩人。他以 6-7（7-9）、7-6（7-2）、6-3、6-4 擊敗 Alexander Zverev，比賽耗時三小時 46 分鐘，全場擊出 58 記致勝球，非受迫性失誤僅 25 次。 Six weeks earlier, the milestone had looked a long way off. Sinner blew a two-set lead against Juan Manuel Cerundolo and crashed out of the French Open in the second round, undone by the heat in Paris. Zverev capitalised, going on to break his Grand Slam duck there at last. The German arrived in London a man reborn, carrying a 13-match winning streak at the majors, though he had never once reached the quarter-finals in nine previous visits to Wimbledon. 六週前，這座里程碑看起來還遠得很。Sinner 面對 Juan Manuel Cerundolo 一度領先兩盤卻遭逆轉，敵不過巴黎的酷暑，法網第二輪就宣告出局。Zverev 順勢把握良機，終於在該站拿下生涯首座大滿貫。這位德國選手來到倫敦時狀態大不相同，帶著大滿貫 13 連勝的氣勢，儘管他先前九度出戰溫網，連八強都不曾踏入。 Wimbledon did not start smoothly for Sinner either. He was forced to come from behind to beat Miomir Kecmanovic in five sets in the first round, and it was plain sailing from then on. In the final, Zverev took the opening set on a fizzing forehand winner, snapping a 14-set losing streak against his rival. The turning point arrived in the third, when he slipped chasing a drop shot and clutched his knee. Sinner crossed the net to help him up, then broke as the German's serve finally broke down. 溫網對 Sinner 來說也不是一路順遂。首輪對上 Miomir Kecmanovic，他在落後的情況下才逆轉取勝，苦戰五盤過關，此後便無驚無險。決賽首盤，Zverev 以一記勁道十足的正手致勝球拿下，也終結了對這位對手連丟 14 盤的窘境。轉折出現在第三盤，他追一顆小球時滑倒，當場摀住膝蓋。Sinner 越過球網將他扶起，隨後就在 Zverev 這位德國選手發球局終於出現破綻時完成破發。 It was a 10th straight defeat for Zverev, who nonetheless climbs above the injured Carlos Alcaraz to world No. 2. "I'm 29 years old and this is the first time I actually believe I can win this trophy," he said. Sinner now sits two majors behind Alcaraz, with a 44-3 record this year and a sixth title of the season. The cheque was worth 3.6 million pounds. The round number, one suspects, mattered rather more. 這是 Zverev 對 Sinner 吞下的十連敗，但他仍超越傷勢在身的 Carlos Alcaraz，登上世界排名第二，Zverev 說：「我 29 歲了，這是我第一次真心相信自己拿得下這座獎盃。」。Sinner 目前大滿貫座數只落後 Alcaraz 兩座，本季戰績 44 勝 3 敗，並收下今年第六冠。冠軍支票金額為 360 萬英鎊。但真正讓他更在意的，恐怕是那個整數 100 勝。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字
Reference article: https://www.atptour.com/en/news/sinner-zverev-wimbledon-2026-final-sunday https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/12/sport/wimbledon-mens-final-sinner-zverev | |||
| 幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.132: IG慣用語挑戰:掉了球、打了沙包、把培根帶回家 Useful idioms | 31 Jul 2026 | 00:18:52 | |
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🔥 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） -------------------------------------------- 同事開會的時候丟一句「You dropped the ball on that one」,你聽得懂每個字,湊在一起卻愣住三秒。這集John老師和阿鍵老師從IG上的Wait What系列裡,挑了三個運動延伸出來的英文慣用語,順便逼自己「今天學明天用」。 IG上的Idioms,不是單純看開心的 兩位老師平常在週三的English Cafe裡,會整理出很多實用的idioms跟片語動詞,大家反應都不錯。於是他們挑出通勤族日常小聊天用得到的字,做成圖卡放到IG上,取名叫Wait What——意思是有些英文單看字面根本猜不到意思,「咦,這是什麼意思」的那種感覺。 但兩位老師也吐槽,IG上按讚的人多,真的敢接受挑戰的人卻不多。挑戰的規則很簡單:學了就要在生活裡真的講出來,不管是講給老外同事聽,還是台灣同事聽,只要對方一副「哇你出口成章」的表情,就回IG留言分享一下。 這集也提到一位老朋友聽眾Bella,私訊說自己通過了GEPT初級。兩位老師特別強調她的學習路徑:先靠15Mins廣聽培養興趣,有了興趣才慢慢接上口說輸出,而不是硬逼自己先開口。輸入跟輸出接得起來,才是這套方法真正的重點,也難怪老師忍不住鼓勵她接著挑戰中高級。 掉在地上的球,搞砸的case 第一個字是drop the ball。球本來就會掉到地上,運動的時候你不可能一直運球或帶球不放手,所以掉球這件事一點都不誇張,反而很literal。但套進辦公室情境,drop the ball就是事情搞砸了、case沒接住。 老師舉例,老闆開會提到某個同事:「Did you see what happened to Brian? He dropped the ball.」意思大概就是某個case沒弄好,或客戶掉了。有趣的是,這句話語氣其實沒有想像中重,比較像是在描述一個情境,而不是指著鼻子罵人。台灣人常講的「掉漆」,某種程度上味道很接近。 如果哪天真的搞砸了,你可以老實承認:「I'm sorry, I dropped the ball on that one.」比死鴨子嘴硬要來得體面多了。 打枕頭,不是打沙包 第二個是hit the sack,字面上看像是打沙袋,實際意思卻是去睡覺,完全猜不到。老師解釋,這裡的sack指的其實是枕頭——早年還沒有記憶棉的年代,枕頭裡塞的是綠豆殼,外殼就是麻布袋的樣子,跟裝咖啡豆的那種30公斤麻布袋很像。累到不行、頭重到需要立刻倒下去,就是hit the sack。 老師也提醒,這句話聽起來有點老派,講出來像50歲阿伯的口吻,但年輕人一樣可以講,通常是跟著爸媽或長輩的用語習慣學來的。比如:「Hey, I'm pooped today, I'm gonna hit the sack early.」很口語,朋友之間用剛剛好。 培根帶回家,養家的意思 最後一個是bring home the bacon,老師自己從小就愛用,原因很單純:因為喜歡吃培根。麵包、起司、培根都是民生食物,把食物帶回家,自然就是養家、賺錢的意思。老師常拿這句話鼓勵在海外打拼的客戶,或是準備接新project的朋友:「Go ahead and bring home the bacon.」連調侃護國神山台積電幫台灣賺外匯,也可以說是在bring home the bacon。 不過要小心,想問別人「你靠什麼吃飯」,直接問「What's your bacon?」聽起來會很奇怪,這時候老實用「What do you do for a living」就好,bring home the bacon通常留給鼓勵、稱讚的場合用。 這集之外,IG上還有cold feet跟burn bridges等著你去挑戰,哪一個最合你的個性,自己選一個常用,用久了就會變成反射動作,不知不覺就講出來了。 | |||
| 精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.087: Smart crib for unrested parents 爸媽幫手智慧型嬰兒床 | 30 Jul 2026 | 00:25:09 | |
線上投保選國泰產險！ 汽車、機車、旅遊、寵物、住宅險，最快5分鐘完成投保。 快上國泰產險官網，簡單點選，保障立即到位！ —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 今年過一半，你的英文還在原地？【暑期職場進化大禮包】限時開跑 現在訂閱或升級 C 方案年會員，雙重好禮直接帶走： 🎁 獨家通勤帆布托特包，免費寄到你家（限量 50 個） 🎁 社會人核心英語 Voucher（價值 $450） 年會員換算下來一天不到 10 元，比一口咖啡還便宜。用你每天通勤的 15 分鐘，培養職場英文的實戰力。 ⏰ 優惠只到 8 月 31 日：https://15minstoday.firstory.io/join Summary: This article contains two stories of how technology is used to inspire and solve problems in everyday life. First, parents to a newborn, Radhika and Bharath Patil, just like other parents with babies have faced disruptions in their sleep patterns. So, to find a solution to sooth their baby, and get better rest, they put their electrical engineering background to good use and built a smartcrib. The smartcrib is said to combine a baby monitor, rocker, bassinet and crib in one. Next story is about how Amazon is developing non-contact payment systems that could help retailers in these times where social distancing is required. Amazon is testing a palm-based detection system. Security level is similar to fingerprint scans, but palm scanning at a distance is more practical. 原討論文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-983-about-technology-smart-crib-aims-to-help-rockabye-baby Vocabulary and Sample sentences: Sth fly/go out the window ph. – something does not exist or disappeared Once you have a baby, your good night’s rest will go out the window. If you drink too much, your senses go out the window. Pattern n. – a repeated decorative design or an arrangement/ sequence The palm scanning system of Amazon is based on capturing the vein patterns of the palm. Zen tangle artworks are based on different, repeated patterns. Practical adj. - something that can be done or likely to be feasible Instead of fingerprint identification, palm scanning at a distance is more practical. After a session of brainstorming, we should consider selecting the ideas that are more practical. | |||
| 英語咖啡館 Ep.332: 英語時光機 - 乖乖原本不是做零食？這個70年台灣品牌比你想像更傳奇 The snack that became a cultural myth | 28 Jul 2026 | 00:27:38 | |
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🔥 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） -------------------------------------------- 在台灣，工程師們為了避免遇到機器出狀況，有一個流傳已久的做法：放上一包綠色的零食。你知道這個看似迷信的小動作，怎麼演變為全台辦公室、工廠甚至現在推往海外，成為科技業半導體界的共同默契嗎？本週的《英語咖啡館》John 老師和 Patrick 老師要帶大家認識這個最有台灣味的零食品牌「乖乖」。 我們除了聊乖乖為什麼能讓機器「聽話」外，還挖出不少品牌背後的秘辛：從它的起家故事，到跟農會合作開發出的各種在地口味，甚至還談了之前跟台股ETF合作的紅色包裝的連結 📈 In Taiwan, engineers have long used a practice to avoid machines breaking down: placing a package of green snacks nearby. Did you know how this seemingly superstitious little gesture evolved into a shared understanding across offices, factories, and now expanding overseas, becoming a common ritual in Taiwan's tech and semiconductor industry? This week on English Cafe, John and Patrick introduce you to this most quintessentially Taiwanese snack brand: Kuai Kuai Beyond discussing why Kuai Kuai can make machines "behave," we also uncover many secrets behind the brand: from its origin story, to various local flavors developed in collaboration with farmers' associations, and even the connection to its red packaging collaboration with Taiwan stock ETFs 📈 | |||
| 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L240: 六年來最大幅加薪，七成人無感？Taiwan Wages Hit Six-Year High, Most Workers Miss Out | 26 Jul 2026 | 00:08:23 | |
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🔥 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. L240: 六年來最大幅加薪，七成人無感？Taiwan Wages Hit Six-Year High, Most Workers Miss Out Highlights 主題摘要
Wage statistics rarely make for compelling reading, but the figures released by Taiwan's Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics in July have given policymakers something to point at. Average monthly regular wages, which cover base pay and fixed allowances while excluding bonuses and overtime, reached NT$49,216 in May, up 2.95 percent from a year earlier and the second-fastest growth for that month in 27 years. Once inflation is stripped out, real regular wages over the first five months of 2026 rose 1.27 percent, the biggest gain for the period in six years. 薪資統計向來不是什麼吸睛的題材，但行政院主計總處 7 月公布的這組數字，總算讓官方有東西可以拿出來講。5 月經常性薪資平均達新台幣 49,216 元，年增 2.95%,是 27 年來同月份次高的增幅。經常性薪資指的是本薪加上固定津貼，不含獎金與加班費。剔除物價因素後，今年前 5 月實質經常性薪資年增 1.27%，創 6 年來同期的新高。 The engine behind this is not hard to identify. Artificial intelligence has driven demand for Taiwanese electronic components and optoelectronics, and the resulting revenues have filtered through to payslips in the form of overtime, performance bonuses and year-end payouts. DGBAS census official Tan Wen-ling has repeatedly attributed the momentum to AI-related sectors, noting that firms elsewhere have also raised wages simply to hold their ground in a tight labour market. 背後的推力不難理解。人工智慧撐起了台灣電子零組件與光電產業的需求，營收成長最後透過加班費、績效獎金與年終獎金，回到員工的薪資單上。主計總處普查處副處長譚文玲多次把這波動能歸因於 AI 相關產業，同時指出人力吃緊之下，其他產業也只能跟著調薪，才留得住人。 Look past the averages, however, and a less flattering picture emerges. Because a handful of very high earners can skew the mean, the median is the more honest gauge: it stood at NT$39,426 in May, roughly NT$10,000 below the average. In 2025, 69.74 percent of employees earned below the average monthly salary, the highest proportion on record and up from 66.8 percent five years earlier. Accommodation workers averaged NT$34,961 a month; those in food services, NT$36,709. 不過只要跳過平均數往下看，畫面就沒那麼好看了。少數高薪者足以把平均值拉高，中位數才是比較誠實的指標：5 月經常性薪資中位數為 39,426 元，比平均值低了將近 1 萬元。2025 年有 69.74% 的受僱者薪水低於平均月薪，比例創歷年新高，5 年前是 66.8%。住宿業員工月薪平均 34,961 元，餐飲業 36,709 元。 The gap looks structural rather than temporary. Electronic components posted average annual pay of NT$1.33 million last year, with finance and insurance close behind, while traditional service industries have all but stalled. Real total wages, which include bonuses, grew 1.37 percent in the first five months, down from 1.67 percent a year earlier, partly because some firms pushed Dragon Boat Festival bonuses into June. Tan has cautioned that energy prices could yet feed into inflation, and whether real pay keeps rising depends on wages outpacing prices. 這道落差看起來是結構性的，而非一時現象。去年電子零組件業平均年薪 133 萬元，金融保險業緊追在後，傳統服務業卻幾乎原地踏步。含獎金在內的實質總薪資，前 5 月成長 1.37%，低於去年同期的 1.67%，部分原因是有些企業把端午獎金遞延到 6 月才發。譚文玲也提醒，能源價格後續仍可能反映到物價上，實質薪資能不能繼續成長，還是要看加薪速度追不追得上通膨。
Reference article: https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202607100013 | |||
| 幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.131: 這本80歲的老書,教你怎麼用15分鐘讀懂一篇英文新聞 How to read a book by Adler | 24 Jul 2026 | 00:26:06 | |
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🔥 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） -------------------------------------------- 一篇英文新聞讀完了,每個字都認識,叫你轉述給別人聽,你卻支支吾吾說不出個所以然?這集John老師和阿鍵老師找了一本1940年出版、快80歲的老書出來聊,書名很直白——《如何閱讀一本書》。老書不代表過時,反而拆穿了一個大家都以為自己會、其實根本不會的能力:讀。 一本教你「怎麼讀書」的書,葫蘆裡賣什麼藥? 作者Mortimer Adler不是隨便寫寫,他是哲學家、教育者,長年參與《大英百科全書》的編輯工作,某種程度上就是維基百科出現之前的維基百科主編。1972年修訂版找來Charles Van Doren加入,兩人一起把這本書打磨成後來大家熟知的經典版本。 阿鍵老師在節目裡順便科普了一個單字:Wikipedia其實是從Encyclopedia變出來的字。骨灰級學習者應該都有印象,小時候翻百科全書要先查另一本索引書,才知道自己要的資料藏在哪一冊裡,不像現在打開網頁search就有,現代人是真的幸福。 唸得出聲音,不代表你真的讀懂了 Adler把閱讀分成好幾個層次,第一層叫Elementary Reading,基礎閱讀。聽起來很簡單,但John老師分享了一段自己在修道院唸書時的糗事:老師要他讀完一段故事,他讀得很流暢,字也都認得,結果修女突然要他轉述Peter做了什麼事,他當場愣住,腦袋一片空白。 問題出在哪?他把每個字的發音都唸出來了,卻沒有在腦中把句子組織成畫面、變成一個故事。這就是Elementary Reading的陷阱——你以為自己在read,其實只是嘴巴在發音而已。真正的基礎閱讀,是讀完一句話,腦中要能浮現對應的情境。 從檢視到分析,閱讀原來分這麼多關卡 再往上一層是Inspectional Reading,檢視閱讀,也就是快速skim過一遍,抓出文章大概在講什麼,腦中先準備好幾個問題,邊讀邊找答案。再上去是Analytical Reading,分析閱讀,這時候不只要知道文章寫了什麼,還要一直問為什麼——為什麼這個人這樣做,為什麼這個國家會變成這樣。阿鍵老師說他讀到喜歡的動物、生物類主題,自然而然就會讀到分析層次;但遇到不熟的題材,可能就停在基礎層次,先搞懂大概意思就好。 John老師則是看時間決定要讀到哪個層次:只有15分鐘,做到Analytical差不多就夠了,再深入下去太費腦力,精神消耗完還要花時間恢復。真的有一小時空檔,才會進到Syntopical Reading,主題閱讀——把讀過的東西跟之前看過的資料互相比對、重新組織,這通常是寫論文、做研究才會用到的功夫。時間就是本錢,這句話放在閱讀策略上一樣成立。 這套方法怎麼套進你的英文學習 這幾個層次聽起來學術,其實早就藏在15Mins的內容設計裡。每一則國際時事跟讀前面的三個highlights,就是幫你先建立一個mental picture,對應到Elementary Reading的預先處理;先聽過一遍抓故事走向,就是Inspectional;讀完之後試著把整個故事講給別人聽,或是問自己為什麼這個事件會發生,就是進入Analytical。 阿鍵老師提醒,inspectional階段本來就不需要每個字都懂,能抓到故事大概方向就算合格,這也是shadowing一直在強調的重點。竹科工程師開車上班那段路,或是台北捷運通勤兩站的時間,剛好聽完一集精讀story,不用坐在書桌前硬K兩小時,一樣能練到英文閱讀跟英文跟讀的功夫。 兩位老師也丟了一個挑戰:這週找三篇私密單集內容,試著做到Analytical層次,讀出聲音、做shadowing,能講給別人聽更好。 | |||
| 精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.086: Money can buy some happiness 錢可以買什麼樣的快樂？ | 23 Jul 2026 | 00:21:31 | |
出國前最怕匯率一直漲?中國信託銀行挺你聰明換匯 設定匯率到價智慧通知，匯率相對低點不錯過 再領優惠券享美金最高減3分等優惠 立即設定： https://fstry.pse.is/9d7lr8 投資外幣如幣別轉換可能產生匯兌損失，應評估涉及自身情況審慎投資。 完整注意事項詳見網站資訊。 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 今年過一半，你的英文還在原地？【暑期職場進化大禮包】限時開跑 現在訂閱或升級 C 方案年會員，雙重好禮直接帶走： 🎁 獨家通勤帆布托特包，免費寄到你家（限量 50 個） 🎁 社會人核心英語 Voucher（價值 $450） 年會員換算下來一天不到 10 元，比一口咖啡還便宜。用你每天通勤的 15 分鐘，培養職場英文的實戰力。 ⏰ 優惠只到 8 月 31 日：https://15minstoday.firstory.io/join Summary: According to the National Academy of Sciences, money can buy you some happiness. Their findings suggest that spending money to save time may reduce stress about the limited time in the day, thereby improving happiness. The study found that people who outsource or pay to get their disliked tasks done has better overall life satisfaction. Vocabulary and Sample Sentences: Outsource v. obtain goods/services from an outside supplier I often outsource my dog-walking chores to my neighbours. Instead of hiring a driver to deliver goods, the company outsourced delivery to a logistics company. Errand n. short journey to collect or deliver something Every Sunday my mom asks me to run errands for her Now, we can shop online for groceries instead of going on shopping errands Stress n. mental or emotional strain from demanding circumstances Studies show that if you outsource disliked chores, you can reduce time-related stress Long term stress is bad for your health | |||
| 英語咖啡館 Ep.331: 吃貨學英語 - 連吃水果都有禁忌？揭開台灣人餐桌上的 神祕都市傳說 Food superstitions in Taiwan you have to know | 21 Jul 2026 | 00:27:50 | |
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🔥 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） -------------------------------------------- 你知道嗎？台灣是個美食之國，但有些食物吃下肚之前，得先看看你的職業、看看你是不是正要考試，甚至......看看你家裡是不是有船員?! 本週的《英語咖啡館》John 老師和 Klim 老師要介紹一些台灣常見的飲食禁忌，看乖乖如何打進TSMC的一級供應鏈，聊聊那些可能會「招來厄運」的日常美食。 Did you know? Taiwan is a food paradise, but before eating certain foods, you need to check your profession, see if you're about to take an exam, and even... check if there's a sailor in your family!? This week on English Cafe, John and Klim introduce some common Taiwanese dining taboos, discussing how Crispy Boy snacks made it into TSMC's first-tier supply chain, and chatting about everyday foods that might "bring bad luck." | |||
| WHOIs單元Ep.32: 在百年企業打破玻璃天花板的她 She Broke the Glass Ceiling at a 100-Year-Old Company | 21 Jul 2026 | 00:06:40 | |
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| 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L236: 記憶體熱潮：美光大賺，蘋果買單 Memory Boom: Micron Wins, Apple Pays | 19 Jul 2026 | 00:08:02 | |
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Highlights 主題摘要
Memory prices have surged sharply throughout 2026. Research firm TrendForce reported that DRAM contract prices climbed roughly 90 percent quarter-over-quarter in the first quarter alone, with consumer modules such as LPDDR5X rising nearly 89 percent in the second. The driver is not a supply disruption but a deliberate reallocation of capacity: memory makers are prioritizing high-margin AI products, leaving conventional DRAM structurally undersupplied even as total industry revenue climbs to record levels. 2026年以來，記憶體價格漲勢兇猛。研究機構TrendForce指出，光是第一季，DRAM合約價就較前一季上漲約90%，LPDDR5X等消費端模組到了第二季也漲了近89%。推升價格的主因並非供應斷鏈，而是廠商刻意調配產能：記憶體業者把產能優先留給毛利較高的AI產品，所以即便整體產業營收衝上新高，一般DRAM仍陷入結構性供給不足。 That imbalance has turned into a windfall for Micron Technology, one of the world's three dominant memory suppliers. The company's fiscal third-quarter revenue, released in late June, more than quadrupled year-over-year to $41.46 billion, while gross margin jumped to 84.9 percent from 39 percent a year earlier. Net income reached $28.24 billion, against just $1.89 billion in the same quarter last year. Shares surged roughly 15 percent in after-hours trading, briefly lifting Micron's market value above both Meta and Tesla, while management guided for about $50 billion in revenue next quarter, citing sold-out high-bandwidth memory. 這樣的供需失衡，反倒讓全球三大記憶體供應商之一的美光大幅進帳。美光六月下旬公布財報，第三會計季營收年增逾四倍，達414.6億美元，毛利率也從一年前的39%跳升至84.9%。淨利達282.4億美元，去年同期僅18.9億美元。財報一出，美光股價在盤後交易一度大漲約15%，市值短暫超車Meta與特斯拉；公司並看好下一季營收上看500億美元，並提到高頻寬記憶體（HBM）早已被搶購一空。 The earnings beat landed hours after Apple announced price increases across its Mac, iPad, Apple TV, HomePod, and Vision Pro lines, a move that sent its stock down more than 6 percent and erased roughly $265 billion in market value. Speaking to The Wall Street Journal after Micron's results, chief business officer Sumit Sadana offered a pointed response. Without naming Apple directly, he suggested that certain large customers had exploited the industry's 2023 downturn to demand rock-bottom prices, straining supplier margins at the exact moment capital was needed to expand capacity. "A lot of the industry investments got shut down in 2023 because of really poor pricing and really poor margins," he said. 這份亮眼財報出爐前幾個小時，蘋果才剛宣布Mac、iPad、Apple TV、HomePod與Vision Pro全線調漲，導致股價重挫逾6%，市值蒸發約2650億美元。美光財報公布後，商務長薩達納接受《華爾街日報》採訪時，做出一番語帶機鋒的回應。他沒有直接點名蘋果，卻暗指某些大客戶趁2023年產業低谷壓低採購價，正好在廠商最需要資金擴產的時候，壓縮了供應商的利潤。他說：「2023年產業內許多投資之所以喊停，就是因為價格與利潤都太差。」 The dispute over blame does little to change where the market is headed. Samsung's memory division warned in late April that the supply gap would widen further through 2027, a view echoed by SK Hynix days earlier. Together with Micron, the two Korean firms control more than 90 percent of the global DRAM market. TrendForce projects total memory revenue will grow from $551.6 billion in 2026 to $842.7 billion in 2027, suggesting the current tightness has further to run. 不管這場責任歸屬怎麼吵，都改不了市場的大方向。三星記憶體部門四月底就示警，供需缺口到2027年只會更大，SK海力士稍早也表達相同看法。連同美光在內，這幾家業者合計掌握全球九成以上的DRAM市場。TrendForce預估，整體記憶體市場營收會從2026年的5516億美元，成長到2027年的8427億美元，顯示這波供給吃緊將會延續下去。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字
Reference article: 2. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/24/micron-mu-earnings-report-q3-2026.html | |||
| 幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.130: 世足黑馬、AI模型突然下架,還有辦公室最好聊的話題 World Cup and AI topics for the week | 17 Jul 2026 | 00:28:07 | |
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🔥 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） -------------------------------------------- 茶水間聊天,你都聊什麼?天氣太熱、昨晚球賽,還是老闆又在亂?這集John老師和阿鍵老師幫大家整理這兩週最適合拿來開場的話題,從世足黑馬到AI模型無預警下架,通勤時間聽完,明天茶水間就有話題了。 世足黑馬,連巨石強生都來代言 維德角(Cape Verde Islands),人口只有五十萬,這次卻打進世足十六強,跟西班牙踢平。故事最感人的地方不是踢平西班牙,而是他們四十歲的門將,賽後記者會說了一句「I miss my mother」,結果全世界開始幫他找媽媽、幫媽媽買機票。 原來不是沒有錢,是維德角跟美國沒有簽證互惠關係,辦簽證要押金又要時間,家人根本來不及。人口小不代表進不了四強,以前小國進世足就是陪榜,這次維德角直接變成大家心中的underdog,代言人甚至換成巨石強生。 茶水間要聊這個超好用,因為足球是全世界共同語言,就算同事不看球也大概聽過。你可以問對方:Which team are you rooting for? 是支持哪一隊;如果對方有下注,就問 Which team did you put your money on?,聊開了同事自然會一直講下去。 Claude Fable上架三天就被要求下架,為什麼? 這則是這兩週AI界最大條的新聞。Anthropic推出目前最強的兩個模型,Claude Mythos跟Claude Fable,結果Mythos甚至被稱為「史上限制最少的模型」——因為限制少,反而容易被拿去鑽security漏洞。 上架才三天,美國政府就以出口管制為由要求下架,擔心被其他國家拿去蒸餾、複製出自己的模型。這也是為什麼最近大家會覺得,各家AI好像突然放慢腳步、沒有新模型狂推——不是技術卡關,是政府開始要求release前先審查。7月初這兩個模型才又重新開放。 以後除了比token價格,AI廠商還要多考慮一個變數:跟國家安全有沒有關係。這件事會怎麼發展,值得繼續追。竹科工程師平常在用AI工具的,這則新聞尤其該聽一下,以後這種review恐怕會變常態。 匹克球正式殺進台灣,連運動白癡都能打 Pickleball去年還只在國外紅,今年在台灣正式起飛。這運動最大的優點是門檻低——場地比網球小,不用一直左右衝刺,體能普通的人也能上場,還可以四個人一起玩,邊打邊嘴砲。 在美國推廣這運動的是網球球王球后Andre Agassi跟Steffi Graf,因為不是每個人都訂得到網球場。現在台灣有場館直接把一個網球場改成三個匹克球場,場地一多,大家就更容易約。甚至有室內場館還能邊喝雞尾酒邊打球,根本是為社恐上班族量身打造——說是去運動,其實比較像去交朋友。約同事下班打一場,絕對比約去健身房容易成功。 巴黎羅浮宮提早關門,溺水死亡人數暴增 歐洲熱浪一年比一年誇張,今年光西班牙就有兩千人因熱浪過世,比去年的一千人整整多一倍。巴黎更直接把艾菲爾鐵塔、羅浮宮改成白天提早關門,有法國人建議乾脆改成夜間開放,只是館方嫌加班費太貴,遲遲不願意改。 最誇張的是死因,大家可能猜脫水,但其實暴增最多的是溺水——法國人平常不太裝冷氣,天氣一熱大家全跳進運河消暑,結果不小心溺斃的人數大幅增加,連巴黎人自己都嚇一跳。 想跟同事聊這個,可以問一句:Did you bring your umbrella out?,現在出門真的要帶洋傘。或者問對方知不知道 Paris had to close down their famous landmarks during this season,保證能聊上幾句。 順帶一提,這兩週還有MIT研發出可以自己變軟變硬的Y型拉鏈,未來可能用在機器人腳掌跟醫療器材上;金曲獎則是蔡依林時隔多年再度封后,再加上兩位資深歌手同年拿獎,被說是一波「文藝復興」;韓國隊小組賽表現不如預期,總統親自出面關切教練去留;台灣近海也發現了兩個新物種,其中一個是不到半公分的海蛞蝓寄生蟲,連牠的宿主都是新物種。細節都在VIP內容裡,這裡先幫大家畫重點。 | |||
| 精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.085: Ep.973: How did Jamie become a socialite?Jamie Chua如何變名媛？ | 16 Jul 2026 | 00:18:54 | |
線上投保選國泰產險！ 汽車、機車、旅遊、寵物、住宅險，最快5分鐘完成投保。 快上國泰產險官網，簡單點選，保障立即到位！ —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Summary: Jamie Chua is a Singapore socialite who is also a social media influencer. She is famous for sharing her lavish lifestyle on social media and owning more than 200 Hermes bags. How did she become a socialite? While Jamie was a flight attendant, she met an Indonesian tycoon, then fell in love and got married. The 15-year marriage ended in divorce when Jamie was 36 years old. Ever since her divorce, Jamie has built her reputation as a socialite. During her divorce, she was known for asking NT6.24 monthly alimony payment, but nobody knew how much she did eventually get. 討論原文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-973-how-does-s-pore-socialite-jamie-chua-spend-her-money Vocabulary and Sample Sentences: Socialite n. a person who is well known in fashionable society and is fond of social activities and entertainment Paris Hilton was the most famous socialite in the 90s Kim Kardashian built her socialite status into a fashion empire Lavish adj. rich, elaborate, luxurious Jamie took her alimony and gave herself a lavish lifestyle A lavish lifestyle is also a lifestyle that requires high maintenance Alimony n. court-ordered provision for the support of spouse after divorce Jamie demanded NTD6.24m monthly alimony in her divorce lawsuit If you fall behind on making alimony payments, you can go back to court to renegotiate a payment plan. | |||
| 英語咖啡館 Ep.330: 頭等艙服務到底有多誇張？空服員親曝：乘客連按鈴都不能按！Angel's rise to first-class cabin | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:35:16 | |
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| WHOIs單元Ep.31: 這位億萬富豪沒有發明吸塵器，卻重新定義了它 He Didn't Invent the Vacuum—He Reinvented It | 13 Jul 2026 | 00:05:08 | |
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| 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L232: 熱浪來襲，巴黎地標被迫停業 Record Heat Shuts the Louvre, Empties the Eiffel Tower | 12 Jul 2026 | 00:08:11 | |
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🔥 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. L232: Record Heat Shuts the Louvre, Empties the Eiffel Tower Highlights 主題摘要
When the Louvre turned visitors away in late June, it was not because of another daring heist, but because the world's most-visited museum could no longer keep its galleries safe from the sun. Between 24 and 28 June, it closed two hours early, at 4 p.m., with last admission pulled forward to 2 p.m. Across the Seine, the Eiffel Tower shuttered its summit and stopped admitting visitors in the early afternoon; ticketless tourists were told to postpone, while those already booked had their afternoon slots refunded automatically. Paris, built to hold warmth in its dense limestone streets and zinc rooftops, had become an oven. 當羅浮宮在六月下旬把遊客擋在門外，原因並非又一起大膽的竊案，而是這座全球參觀人數最多的博物館，已無法讓展廳不受烈日侵擾。六月二十四日至二十八日間，館方提前兩小時、於下午四點閉館，最後入場時間也提前至下午兩點。塞納河對岸，艾菲爾鐵塔關閉頂層，午後稍早便停止放行遊客；無票者被要求延後參觀，已訂票者的午後時段票券則自動退款。巴黎這座以密實石灰岩街道與鋅皮屋頂鎖住熱氣的城市，成了一座烤爐。 當羅浮宮在六月下旬把遊客擋在門外，起因並不是又一起大膽的竊案，而是這座全球參觀人數最多的博物館，已經沒辦法讓展廳裡的觀眾躲開烈日。六月二十四日到二十八日，館方提前兩小時、在下午四點閉館，最後入場時間也往前挪到下午兩點。塞納河另一頭，艾菲爾鐵塔關閉頂層，過了中午沒多久就停止放行，沒買票的遊客被請回、改天再來，已經訂票的人則收到午後時段的自動退款。巴黎這座用密實石灰岩街道和鋅皮屋頂把熱氣鎖在城裡的城市，成了一座大烤爐。 The closures were the visible edge of a far larger emergency. Météo-France recorded 24 June as the nation's hottest day since records began in 1947, with a national average of 30.0°C narrowly beating the mark set a day earlier, and highs near 44°C in the west. Meteorologists blamed an omega block, a pattern named for the Greek letter it traces in the atmosphere, which pinned hot, dry Saharan air over the continent while low-pressure systems on either side held it in place. With overnight temperatures offering no relief, the heat plateaued at what authorities called a sustained peak of severity. 這波閉館只是規模大得多的緊急事件中，浮上檯面的一角。法國氣象局將六月二十四日列為 1947 年有紀錄以來全國最熱的一天，全國均溫達攝氏 30.0 度，以些微差距超越僅一天前締造的紀錄，西部最高溫逼近攝氏 44 度。氣象學家將主因歸於歐米茄阻塞，這種型態因其在大氣中勾勒出的形狀近似希臘字母而得名，它把乾熱的撒哈拉空氣壓在歐陸上空，兩側的低壓系統則將其牢牢困住。夜間氣溫毫無緩解，高溫沉降為當局所稱的持續嚴峻高峰。 閉館只是這場更大災情露出水面的一角。法國氣象局把六月二十四日列為 1947 年開始記錄以來全國最熱的一天，全國均溫攝氏三十度，以些微差距刷新前一天剛創下的紀錄，西部最高溫逼近攝氏四十四度。氣象學家把矛頭指向歐米茄阻塞，這種天氣型態因為在大氣裡畫出的形狀像希臘字母 Ω 而得名，它把撒哈拉來的乾熱空氣壓在歐陸上空，兩側的低壓系統又把它牢牢卡住。入夜氣溫毫不退讓，高溫就停在當局口中那種持續不去的嚴峻高峰。 The human cost mounted quickly. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu told a crisis meeting that at least 40 people had drowned within a week, most of them young, as swimmers sought relief in unsupervised rivers and canals. France later estimated roughly 2,025 excess deaths over the June episode, many among older people in homes without air conditioning, an echo of the 2003 heatwave that killed an estimated 15,000. Only about a fifth of European homes have air conditioning, and much of the housing was designed to trap heat rather than shed it. 人命代價迅速攀升。法國總理勒科努在一場危機會議上表示，一週內至少有四十人溺斃，多為年輕人，他們為了消暑而潛入無人看管的河流與運河。法國其後估計，六月這一波約造成 2,025 人超額死亡，許多是住在沒有空調住所的長者，呼應了 2003 年那場估計奪走一萬五千條人命的熱浪。歐洲僅約五分之一的家戶裝有空調，且大量房舍當初的設計是為了鎖住熱氣而非散熱。 傷亡數字很快往上堆。法國總理勒科努在一場危機會議上說，短短一週至少四十人溺斃，多半是年輕人，他們跳進沒有救生員看管的河流和運河消暑。法國後來估算，光是六月這一波就多出約兩千零二十五條人命，其中不少是住在沒有冷氣家裡的長者，讓人想起 2003 年那場熱浪，當時估計奪走一萬五千人。全歐洲只有大約五分之一的家戶有冷氣，而且很多房子當初蓋的時候就是為了留住熱氣、不是為了散熱。 The disruption rippled far beyond the museums. Eurostar cancelled cross-Channel trains, British rail operators imposed heat speed limits to guard against buckling tracks, and a Swiss power company throttled a nuclear reactor when river water ran too warm to cool it safely. Even before Paris could catch its breath, forecasters warned of a fresh heatwave sweeping into the Île-de-France from 5 July. Europe is the world's fastest-warming continent, heating at roughly twice the global rate, and Lecornu convened a special cabinet meeting to draw lessons from a season in which records were falling almost nightly. 這場衝擊的漣漪遠遠超出博物館之外。歐洲之星取消跨越英吉利海峽的班次，英國鐵路業者祭出高溫限速以防軌道挹曲，瑞士一家電力公司則因河水過熱、無法安全冷卻而調降一座核子反應爐的輸出。巴黎還來不及喘息，氣象單位又警告新一波熱浪將自七月五日起湧入法蘭西島。歐洲是全球暖化最快的大陸，升溫速度約為全球平均的兩倍，勒科努召開特別內閣會議，記取這個紀錄幾乎每晚都被打破的季節所帶來的教訓。 災情的餘波遠遠不只博物館。歐洲之星取消跨海峽班次，英國鐵路業者祭出高溫限速、防止軌道受熱挹曲，瑞士一家電力公司也因為河水太燙、冷卻不了，把一座核子反應爐的輸出調降。巴黎都還沒喘過氣，氣象單位又預警新一波熱浪會從七月五日起灌進法蘭西島。歐洲是全球暖化最快的大陸，升溫速度大約是全球平均的兩倍，勒科努為此召開特別內閣會議，想從這個幾乎每晚都在破紀錄的夏天記取教訓。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字
Reference article: 1. https://wmo.int/media/news/record-breaking-heat-spreads-through-europe 2. https://www.npr.org/2026/06/23/g-s1-129586/france-red-heat-wave-alert | |||
| 回顧星期天LBS - 太空相關時事趣聞 All about space | 11 Jul 2026 | 00:11:17 | |
出國前最怕匯率一直漲?中國信託銀行挺你聰明換匯 設定匯率到價智慧通知，匯率相對低點不錯過 再領優惠券享美金最高減3分等優惠 立即設定： https://fstry.pse.is/9d7lr8 投資外幣如幣別轉換可能產生匯兌損失，應評估涉及自身情況審慎投資。 完整注意事項詳見網站資訊。 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Hi there! 歡迎收聽 Look Back Sunday 回顧星期天，在這個節目 John 老師會彙整過去不同國家與主題的熱門跟讀文章，讓你可以在十五分鐘內吸收最精華的世界時事趣聞！我們這週聽聽太空相關的文章，Let's get started! Topic 1: In space, at sea: tips on isolation from the pros Topic 2: NASA and Tide team up to do laundry in space Topic 3: Russia wants to return to Venus, build reusable rocket｜俄羅斯希望重返金星，打造可重複使用的火箭 Topic 4: Chinese rocket's chaotic fall to Earth highlights problem of space junk | |||
| 幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.129: 如何讓你的Learning更上一層樓 We can all learn better by Ulrich Boser | 10 Jul 2026 | 00:26:29 | |
出國前最怕匯率一直漲?中國信託銀行挺你聰明換匯 設定匯率到價智慧通知，匯率相對低點不錯過 再領優惠券享美金最高減3分等優惠 立即設定： https://fstry.pse.is/9d7lr8 投資外幣如幣別轉換可能產生匯兌損失，應評估涉及自身情況審慎投資。 完整注意事項詳見網站資訊。 —— 以上為 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！
🔥 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） -------------------------------------------- 小時候被老師判定「學習遲緩」,是不是這輩子就這樣了?這集要聊的《Learn Better》作者Ulrich Boser,就是被貼過這種標籤的人,後來卻變成研究「怎麼學」的專家。他到底逆襲了什麼? 學英文一定要痛苦才有效?先幫自己的學習「標價」 你有沒有想過,為什麼同事約你一起讀英文商業書,你翻兩頁就想放棄,但你自己私下追劇學的英文金句,卻記得特別牢?Boser說,這不是意志力的問題,是大腦幫每件事情都貼了一個「價值標籤」。你覺得重要的,大腦才會認真收;你覺得無關緊要的,大腦直接當雜訊處理掉。 所以與其逼自己讀「應該要學」的英文教材,不如找到你本來就在乎的東西,把英文黏上去。喜歡看F1的,就用F1的英文新聞練聽力;通勤路上剛好在追國際新聞的,就順便把財經英文學起來。這也是為什麼我們每集Water Cooler Talk要挑國際時事,而不是硬塞教科書句型——你自己覺得有趣,才學得進去。 學到很順的時候,反而要小心 竹科工程師常常抱怨,英文podcast聽久了好像有聽沒有懂,進步很慢。Boser這邊點出一個關鍵:如果你聽得非常輕鬆、完全不費力,那其實你已經不在學習了,大腦只是切到自動駕駛模式。 真正在學習的時候,會有一點點卡住的感覺——像是你想用上禮拜學到的某個說法,腦中搜尋了兩秒才想起來,那個「卡住兩秒」就是學習正在發生的證據。這集學到的方法就是Active Recall:聽完一則新聞,馬上關掉,試著用自己的話把內容講一遍。講得出來,代表真的吸收了;講不出來,也沒關係,至少你知道哪裡要加強。 把新學的英文,黏在你已經會的東西上 第三個重點,是把新知識跟舊知識做連結。單獨硬記一個新單字或慣用語,大腦很難消化;但如果能連到你已經懂的東西,學起來就快很多。像是把發音相近、意思相關的字一起記,或是找身邊厲害的朋友、YouTube影片,幫忙把新概念跟舊經驗兜在一起。 這跟死背APPLE APPLE蘋果完全不一樣。單獨一個蘋果你認得,但一句完整的英文句子夾雜文法、語境,你就需要靠舊有的知識網絡去拆解、去連結,才不會卡住。 | |||
| 精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.084: Pets boost your immunity 寵物幫助你免疫力 | 09 Jul 2026 | 00:20:36 | |
線上投保選國泰產險！ 汽車、機車、旅遊、寵物、住宅險，最快5分鐘完成投保。 快上國泰產險官網，簡單點選，保障立即到位！ —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Summary: Pets are an inseparable part of our world and our families. Pet companionship can help improve psychological wellbeing, and according to studies, pets can also help with human immunity. Study from Mount Sinai Hospital analyzed data from over 3 million people, found a 24 percent reduction in risk of death within 10 years for dog owners. Benefits of owning a pet include: Dogs produce more immunoglobulin when stroked. An antibody in their saliva, which fights antigens. Next, pets can also help people respond better to stress, and this in turn boosts the immune system. Last, microbes on pets have strong connection to the microbes in people’s bodies. Some researches have shown that pet microbes can directly influence the health and immunity of people. 原討論文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-966-keeping-pets-can-boost-your-immunity Vocabulary and Sample Sentences: Companionship n. a feeling of fellowship or friendship Pet companionship can improve psychological wellbeing of people. Companionship can be found through making new friends or dating. Wellbeing n. state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy Mental and physical wellbeing are two major topics under wellness these days. One can maintain overall wellbeing by actively participating in society. Immunity n. ability to resist a particular toxin or infection. Many people take vitamins to boost immunity. Immunity can be improved through exercising and eating healthy. | |||
| 英語咖啡館 Ep.329: 電商學英語 - Google AI 全面接管？搜尋、購物與工作一次大改版！Search, Shopping & Work Reimagined | 07 Jul 2026 | 00:34:55 | |
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🔥 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） -------------------------------------------- 還記得去年我們一起看了 Google I/O 2025，聊了好多當時對 AI 的想像和預測嗎？一年過去了，那些「明年一定會發生」的事情，到底成真了沒有？本週的《英語咖啡館》John 老師和 Cariya 老師要帶大家回到現場，一起來看看 2026 年的 Google I/O 究竟端出了哪些好料。 我們今年最大的心得是，AI 已經不再是一個你需要特別「打開」的功能，而是悄悄融入了搜尋、信箱、相簿，甚至是你的購物車裡。John 和 Cariya 聊到了能 24 小時替你工作的個人 AI 代理 Gemini Spark，也談到那個令人擔心的「AI 通膨」現象，現在想用最厲害的功能，荷包可能要先痛一下 😣 另外還有讓內容創作者超興奮的影片新工具，以及一個會在背景默默幫你比價、追蹤庫存的智慧購物車，到底方不方便、又安不安全呢？ Do you remember last year when we watched Google I/O 2025 together and chatted about all our imaginations and predictions about AI back then? A year has passed—did those "things that will definitely happen next year" actually come true? This week on English Cafe, John and Cariya take everyone back to the event to see what Google I/O 2026 has brought to the table. Our biggest takeaway this year is that AI is no longer a feature you need to specifically "turn on," but rather quietly integrated into search, email, photo albums, and even your shopping cart. John and Cariya discuss the personal AI agent Gemini Spark that works 24 hours for you, and also talk about the worrying phenomenon of "AI inflation"—now if you want to use the most powerful features, your wallet might take a hit 😣 There's also exciting new video tools for content creators, and a smart shopping cart that quietly price-compares and tracks inventory in the background. But is it convenient and safe? | |||
| 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L228: 50萬人小國，逼退歐洲冠軍 Tiny Nation Stuns Mighty Spain | 05 Jul 2026 | 00:07:53 | |
線上投保選國泰產險！ 汽車、機車、旅遊、寵物、住宅險，最快5分鐘完成投保。 快上國泰產險官網，簡單點選，保障立即到位！ —— 以上為 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！
🔥 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. L228: Tiny Nation Stuns Mighty Spain Highlights 主題摘要
When Cape Verde walked out in Atlanta on June 15 for their first-ever World Cup match, almost no one gave the tiny Atlantic archipelago a chance against European champions Spain. A volcanic chain of ten islands with barely 525,000 people, Cape Verde ranks among the smallest nations ever to reach the tournament. Yet over ninety relentless minutes, the so-called Blue Sharks soaked up everything Spain threw at them—27 shots in all—and earned a goalless draw that instantly ranked among the competition's greatest upsets. 6 月 15 日，維德角在亞特蘭大踏上隊史首場世界盃賽事，幾乎沒有人看好這個大西洋上的蕞爾島國能與歐洲冠軍西班牙抗衡。維德角由 10 座火山島組成，人口僅逾 52 萬，是史上晉級世界盃的最小國家之一。然而在 90 分鐘的猛攻中，這支綽號「藍鯊」的球隊，硬生生扛住西班牙多達 27 次射門，最終以 0 比 0 全身而退，這場逼和瞬間被列入世界盃史上最大冷門之一。 At the heart of that defiance stood an unlikely hero: Vozinha, a 40-year-old goalkeeper whose career has been anything but glamorous. Born Josimar José Évora Dias in the port town of Mindelo, he turned professional late and spent nearly two decades drifting through clubs in Angola, Moldova, Cyprus, Slovakia and Portugal, where he now plays in the second division. Against Spain he was imperious, making seven saves to keep one of the oldest clean sheets in World Cup history. 撐起這道防線的，是一位出人意料的英雄：40 歲門將 Vozinha，他的職業生涯談不上風光。本名 Josimar José Évora Dias 的他，出生於港口小鎮 Mindelo，轉職業的時間相當晚，近 20 年來輾轉效力於安哥拉、摩爾多瓦、賽普勒斯、斯洛伐克與葡萄牙的球隊間，如今在葡萄牙乙級聯賽鎮守球門。面對西班牙，他表現神勇，撲救 7 次，寫下世界盃史上數一數二高齡的零失球門神紀錄。 Behind the fairy tale, however, lay a quieter heartbreak. Vozinha's mother could not travel to watch her son make history, because the family failed to raise the money for a U.S. visa in time. Cape Verde is among roughly fifty countries whose citizens have faced visa bonds of up to $15,000 under tightened American entry rules; the requirement was later waived for World Cup nations, but for many fans the reprieve came too late. Fighting back tears, Vozinha also remembered the grandparents who raised him but died years ago. 然而在這則光鮮的童話背後，藏著一段令人心酸的插曲。Vozinha 的母親無法到場見證兒子寫下歷史，因為一家人沒能在期限內湊齊赴美的簽證費用。在美國收緊的入境規定下，維德角名列約 50 個須繳交最高 1.5 萬美元簽證保證金的國家之一；這項要求後來雖然對世界盃參賽國放寬，但對許多球迷而言，這份寬限來得太遲。Vozinha 強忍淚水，也想起了從小將他帶大、卻早已離世的祖父母。 Six days later in Miami, his story took another historic turn. Against Uruguay's Fernando Muslera, who had just turned 40 himself, Vozinha featured in the first World Cup match ever to field two starting goalkeepers over forty. This time the veterans looked mortal: Vozinha was finally beaten, and Muslera was caught out of position as substitute Hélio Varela snatched a 2-2 draw—moments after Kevin Pina had curled in Cape Verde's first World Cup goal. Two points from two games leave the Blue Sharks improbably alive before their final match against Saudi Arabia. 在對戰西班牙六天後的邁阿密，他的故事再度寫下歷史新頁。對手是同樣剛滿 40 歲的烏拉圭門將 Muslera，Vozinha 因此參與了世界盃史上首場有兩名 40 歲以上門將先發的賽事。這一次，老將也露出凡人的一面：Vozinha 終究失守，Muslera 則因站位失誤，被替補上場的 Varela 攻入追平球，將比數定格在 2 比 2；先前 Kevin Pina 已為維德角踢進隊史世界盃首球。兩戰累積 2 分，使藍鯊在對沙烏地阿拉伯的最後一戰前，仍保有晉級的一線生機。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字
Reference article: 2. https://www.npr.org/2026/06/16/nx-s1-5859915/cape-verde-goalkeeper | |||
| 回顧星期天LBS - 咖啡相關時事趣聞 All about coffee | 04 Jul 2026 | 00:10:03 | |
線上投保選國泰產險！ 汽車、機車、旅遊、寵物、住宅險，最快5分鐘完成投保。 快上國泰產險官網，簡單點選，保障立即到位！ —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Hi there! 歡迎收聽 Look Back Sunday 回顧星期天，在這個節目 John 老師會彙整過去不同國家與主題的熱門跟讀文章，讓你可以在十五分鐘內吸收最精華的世界時事趣聞！我們這週聽聽咖啡相關的文章，Let's get started! | |||
| 幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.128: Water Cooler Talk 這幾週時事聊什麼不會冷場？ | 03 Jul 2026 | 00:22:14 | |
跟另一伴攜手走下去前，不只是甜言蜜語、浪漫送禮，這件事做好準備更重要！預防 HPV 是對彼此「愛情」最基本的尊重和承諾。別讓對健康的傷害變成愛情的阻礙，為彼此主動做好HPV預防才能說是「真愛」。 立即諮詢醫師，展現你對愛的承諾。 男女1+1 主動防禦HPV(人類乳突病毒) —— 以上為 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！
🔥 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） -------------------------------------------- 你有沒有遇過那種情境——外國同事走過來，隨口問一句「Did you hear about that thing in California?」你腦袋一片空白，只能笑著說「Oh yeah, crazy right?」然後趕快找藉口閃人？這集幕後教師室就是要幫你解決這個問題。John老師跟阿鍵老師整理了最近兩週的國際時事，還示範怎麼把新聞話題轉換成真正可以跟外國同事聊的英文會話。 聊新聞不是要你當記者 很多人以為 water cooler talk 就是要把新聞背得滾瓜爛熟，再用英文複誦一遍。不是這樣的。 阿鍵老師說重點是找到每個議題裡「比較不敏感、比較有趣的亮點」，然後拿出來跟人家閒聊一下。這個邏輯跟你在台北辦公室茶水間跟同事哈啦是一樣的道理——你不會把整篇報導念給人家聽，你只是說「欸你有聽說那個法國麵包的事嗎？」然後話匣子就開了。 這集覆蓋的話題橫跨非洲到加州、從太空到貓咪。換句話說，不管你的外國同事是財經控、科技宅還是貓奴，這裡都有你能用的話題。 這週哪幾則最好用？ 法國法棍申請世界遺產之後…沒什麼用 法棍（Baguette）前兩年申請到了 UNESCO 世界遺產，結果呢？推廣效果普普，年輕人還是跑去吃 sourdough 酸種麵包。John老師說這跟台灣的豆漿油條一樣——不是年輕人不愛，是需要一個夠強的 celebrity 來帶貨，「如果 BLACKPINK 的 Lisa 說她最愛豆漿油條，馬上排隊排到炸。」 這個話題好聊的原因是它有文化共鳴。你可以問外國同事：Do you think traditional food culture is dying? 然後又可以延伸到各自國家的飲食傳統怎麼傳承。竹科辦公室裡的老外同事，十個有九個有意見。 Sagrada Família 蓋了 142 年，終於封頂了 這個是阿鍵老師力推的聊天話題。巴塞隆納的聖家堂，高第設計，本人沒有活著看到完工，142年後他的作品才正式封頂，還特別挑在高第逝世百週年的時間點。梵蒂岡也派人來做開幕儀式。 阿鍵老師說他 15 年前去看過，那時候還在蓋，整個看起來「比較像都根」。如果你跟外國同事都有去過巴塞隆納，這個話題可以從 travel 聊到 architecture，再聊到 What's the longest project you've ever worked on? 不知不覺就講了二十分鐘。遇到天主教徒同事，那更是直接打開了另一個頻道——近幾年歐洲朝聖之旅（pilgrimage）在台灣 PTT 也有一群人在討論，意外地是個跨文化 common ground。 SpaceX 終於 IPO，馬斯克從 billionaire 變 trillionaire 第二名加第三名合起來，還不到馬斯克的一半。那個第二名跟第三名？Google 的兩位創辦人。 這則新聞好在它可以往很多方向走——你可以聊股票（Do you think it's going to beat its listing price?），可以聊太空探索（Do you actually think humans will travel to Mars in our lifetime?），也可以丟一個很輕鬆的問題：If money is no object, would you go to space? John老師說這種話題可以聊三天三夜，是有一點誇張，但確實是打開英文會話的好入口。 台灣無人機夜光秀 x Computex 101 旁邊，台灣自行研發的無人機做了一個夜光秀。John老師說，這種話題最好的聊法是 show and tell——直接掏出手機，把 YouTube 影片給對方看，不用費力解釋，人家自然就說「Oh wow, this is cool。」詞彙不夠多沒關係，展示本身就是一種溝通。 貓狗派永遠是萬用開場 這集最後聊到泰國向國際認證機構申請了五個本土純種貓的新品類，包括大家熟悉的暹羅貓（Siamese cat）。 John老師說他在南非時養過一隻 Chinchilla，灰銀色長毛，每天擺臭臉——「但我就很愛她。」這一段其實是在示範：Are you a cat person or a dog person? 這個問題看似簡單，但真的是萬用暖場句。不管對方養什麼，接下來話題自己就跑出來了。在台北辦公室或竹科跟外國同事開完會，走到電梯口，這句話甩出去，尷尬的沉默就不見了。 | |||
| 精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.083: 口罩小撇步 Medical masks: which side is the outside? | 02 Jul 2026 | 00:21:37 | |
線上投保選國泰產險！ 汽車、機車、旅遊、寵物、住宅險，最快5分鐘完成投保。 快上國泰產險官網，簡單點選，保障立即到位！ —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Summary: A pharmacist explains that white masks are the most popular in Japan. Since the inner and outer sides are both white, it can be difficult to tell which side should be worn where. Similarly, the green, blue, and pink masks that are common in Taiwan pharmacies can sometimes be just as confusing for users to wear. So, which side should be on the outside? The outside should be the side with the pleats facing down. There are two reasons for the downward facing pleats on the outside – first, it is easier for users to breathe, and people who wear glasses will not get their glasses misted up when they exhale. The other reason is that dust will not accumulate in downward-facing pleats. 原討論文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-964-which-side-of-a-plain-white-mask-faces-out Vocabulary and Sample Sentences: Distinguish v. recognize something as different Pharmacist Yu-pin Ko teaches people how to distinguish the inner and outer sides of white masks when they buy masks from him. It is important to distinguish the inner and outer sides of the masks before you put it on. Straps n. a strip of material that is used to fasten, secure, or carry something, or hold on to something. Mask manufacturers do not always place the ear straps on the outside. If you want more comfort while wearing your mask, you should consider strap extensions. Go with sth– ph.v to suit something I prefer blue masks because it goes well with my white shirts. You can try and buy colored masks that go well with your dress. | |||
| 英語咖啡館 Ep.328: 爵士學英語 - 原來英文歌也愛埋梗！從 Gravity 到 Galaxies 的浪漫密碼 The Hidden Codes in English Lyrics | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:33:26 | |
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| 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L224: NBA尼克隊53年首冠 Knicks End 53-Year Drought with Another Last-Gasp Win | 28 Jun 2026 | 00:08:20 | |
線上投保選國泰產險！ 汽車、機車、旅遊、寵物、住宅險，最快5分鐘完成投保。 快上國泰產險官網，簡單點選，保障立即到位！ —— 以上為 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！
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Madison Square Garden erupted on the night of June 13 in scenes not witnessed in over half a century. The New York Knicks clinched the 2026 NBA Championship with a 94–90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5, capturing the franchise's first title since 1973 — ending a 53-year drought that had become one of professional basketball's most agonising narratives. Finals MVP Jalen Brunson delivered a series-high 45 points, the most ever scored by a Knick in a Finals game, sealing the win with a go-ahead floater with 65 seconds remaining. 2026年6月13日夜晚，麥迪遜廣場花園爆發出半個多世紀來從未有過的景象。紐約尼克隊在第五場以94比90擊敗聖安東尼奧馬刺，奪下2026年NBA總冠軍，終結球隊自1973年以來長達53年的冠軍荒。這段漫長的等待，早已成為職業籃球史上最令人心酸的故事之一。總決賽MVP布朗森砍下全系列最高的45分，寫下尼克球員總決賽單場得分新紀錄，並在終場前65秒反超上籃，為勝利畫下句點。 The road to the title was paved with improbable comebacks. Under first-year head coach Mike Brown — himself a five-time champion — the Knicks built the most statistically dominant playoff run in the play-by-play era, posting a +15.4 net rating and finishing 16–3 overall. Brown replaced Tom Thibodeau last spring after the team fell short in the Eastern Conference Finals, and the transition was widely questioned. What followed was anything but a stumble. 通往冠軍的路，是由一場場不可思議的逆轉所鋪就。在首季執教的總教練麥可·布朗帶領下，尼克交出了進攻回合紀錄以來最強勢的季後賽成績：淨效率值達到正15.4，總戰績16勝3負。布朗去年接替遭解雇的湯姆·希博杜，當時外界普遍不看好這項人事異動。然而後來的發展，讓那些質疑聲音顯得格外蒼白。 The Finals against the Spurs proved to be a test of nerve as much as talent. San Antonio, led by 7-foot-4 phenom Victor Wembanyama and veteran guard De'Aaron Fox, dominated opening quarters in all five games, leading by double digits in each. In Game 4, the Spurs built a staggering 29-point advantage — the largest ever erased in Finals history — only for OG Anunoby's last-second putback to seal a 107–106 Knicks victory. The team finished the playoffs 6–2 in games they trailed by double digits, a record unmatched in three decades of data. 與馬刺的總決賽，既是一場球技的對決，更是一場意志力的較量。由7呎4吋新星溫班亞瑪與老將福克斯領軍的馬刺，在五場比賽中每場首節都打出雙位數的領先優勢。第四戰，馬刺一度將分差拉開至29分，創下總決賽史上最大落後紀錄，最終卻被OG阿努諾比在終場前1.2秒的補籃奇蹟逆轉，尼克以107比106驚險取勝。尼克在整個季後賽於落後雙位數的情況下繳出6勝2負，是近三十年數據中最佳紀錄。 Beyond Brunson, the title validated a carefully assembled roster. Karl-Anthony Towns, once dismissed as too soft to anchor a championship front line, posted the best single-postseason plus-minus on record — outscoring opponents by 258 points across his 578 playoff minutes. Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart, alongside Brunson, became the first trio of teammates to win both an NCAA title and an NBA championship. After decades of false dawns, trade deadline gambles, and coaching carousels, New York had finally found its formula: a composed point guard, a deep and versatile supporting cast, and a team that simply refused to quit. 布朗森以外，這座冠軍也印證了整支球隊精心構建的價值。卡爾-安東尼·唐斯過去長期被外界認為個性太軟、難以撐起冠軍陣容的禁區，卻在本屆季後賽的578分鐘上場時間內，為球隊貢獻了258分的得失分差，創下史上最佳的單季最佳紀錄。米卡爾·布里奇斯與賈許·哈特和布朗森並肩，成為史上首組同時奪得NCAA和NBA冠軍的三人組合。歷經數十年的希望幻滅、交易賭注與換帥風波，紐約終於找到了屬於自己的奪冠方程式：一位沉得住氣的控衛、一套兼具深度與彈性的陣容，以及一支在任何逆境下都不會放棄的球隊。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字
Reference article: 1. https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/knicks-spurs-score-live-updates-nba-finals-game-5/live/ 2. https://www.nba.com/news/2026-nba-finals-prove-historically-clutch | |||
| 回顧星期天LBS - 航空業相關時事趣聞 All about the airlines | 27 Jun 2026 | 00:13:40 | |
線上投保選國泰產險！ 汽車、機車、旅遊、寵物、住宅險，最快5分鐘完成投保。 快上國泰產險官網，簡單點選，保障立即到位！ —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Hi there! 歡迎收聽 Look Back Sunday 回顧星期天，在這個節目 John 老師會彙整過去不同國家與主題的熱門跟讀文章，讓你可以在十五分鐘內吸收最精華的世界時事趣聞！我們這週聽聽航空相關的文章，Let's get started! | |||
| 精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.082: 英國畢業考政策大轉彎 Angry students petition unfair A-level assessment | 25 Jun 2026 | 00:20:57 | |
跟另一伴攜手走下去前，不只是甜言蜜語、浪漫送禮，這件事做好準備更重要！預防 HPV 是對彼此「愛情」最基本的尊重和承諾。別讓對健康的傷害變成愛情的阻礙，為彼此主動做好HPV預防才能說是「真愛」。 立即諮詢醫師，展現你對愛的承諾。 男女1+1 主動防禦HPV(人類乳突病毒) —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Summary: For British students, A-level exams are the most important exams before leaving school for University. Due to the pandemic, the exams in June were abandoned and students were given a grade by their Teachers based on past performance. However, once the A level grades were published, people realized that 39 percent of teachers’ assessments had been downgraded under an algorithm based on a school’s past performance. This meant that it was harder for smart students in disadvantaged areas to do well while rewarding the mediocre students in top private schools. Students were outraged and took to the street and started a petition to demand change. 原討論文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-949-angry-uk-students-force-government-u-turn-over-virus-hit-exams Vocabulary and Sample Sentences: Assessment n. evaluation of the nature, quality, ability, of someone or something The teachers had to make an assessment of the student’s math abilities with a test. Peter’s assessment of the accident helped prevent further conflict. Mediocre adj. of moderate quality The new sushi dish at our favorite restaurant is mediocre. Students should not be rewarded for their mediocre performance in school. Inflation n. the action of inflating something According to the exam regulator, the downgrade of assessments is to avoid grade inflation. If you want your balloon to float, you would have to inflate it with helium. | |||
| 英語咖啡館 Ep.327: 英語時光機 - 日系超市 LOPIA 為何掀起熱議？台灣消費力的真相 Why Is LOPIA Making Headlines in Taiwan? | 23 Jun 2026 | 00:33:24 | |
線上投保選國泰產險！ 汽車、機車、旅遊、寵物、住宅險，最快5分鐘完成投保。 快上國泰產險官網，簡單點選，保障立即到位！ —— 以上為 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！
🔥 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） -------------------------------------------- 你知道最近在台灣有間日系超市，因為一則投資新聞，讓許多消費者皺起眉頭嗎？本週《英語咖啡館》John 老師和 Patrick 老師要來聊聊這個最近在台灣話題不斷的超市品牌：LOPIA。 台灣，特別是台中，我們在這些外商眼中的消費力可是 No.1 的等級：Costco 在台中創下全球門市最高營收，而本集的主角 LOPIA，海外展店的第一站也選在台中。想知道台灣消費者為什麼會對最近這則新聞感到失落？這集絕對值得一聽。 Did you know that a Japanese supermarket chain in Taiwan recently made headlines with an investment news story that left many consumers frowning? This week on English Cafe, John and Patrick discuss this supermarket brand that's been constantly in the news in Taiwan: LOPIA. Taiwan, especially Taichung, holds No. 1 status in terms of consumer spending power in the eyes of these foreign companies: Costco achieved the highest store revenue globally in Taichung, and this episode's subject, LOPIA, also chose Taichung as its first overseas location. Want to know why Taiwanese consumers felt disappointed by this recent news story? This episode is definitely worth listening to. | |||
| WHOIs單元Ep.30: 從睡地板到擁有職業球隊 From Sleeping on the Floor to Owning a Sports Team | 23 Jun 2026 | 00:05:27 | |
台新臺灣 IC 設計（基金之配息來源可能為收益平準金），精選台灣 IC 設計優質企業，一次布局產業龍頭。掌握 AI 半導體成長契機，讓投資更有效率！ 了解更多 🔗 https://fstry.pse.is/9et74t —— 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！
🔥 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. L220: 台北夜空下的科技宣言 Taipei's Sky Was the Best Keynote at Computex 2026 | 21 Jun 2026 | 00:08:14 | |
線上投保選國泰產險！ 汽車、機車、旅遊、寵物、住宅險，最快5分鐘完成投保。 快上國泰產險官網，簡單點選，保障立即到位！ —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— -----------------------------------
Every great trade show deserves a memorable opening act, and Computex 2026 delivered one. On the evening of June 2nd, one thousand drones rose above Taipei's skyline near Taipei 101, filling the night air with a glowing giant robot, a sports car, and a rotating Earth — all painted in light. The crowd reached for their phones. It was not just a spectacle. It was a statement.
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| 回顧星期天LBS - 印度相關時事趣聞 All about the India | 20 Jun 2026 | 00:12:57 | |
線上投保選國泰產險！ 汽車、機車、旅遊、寵物、住宅險，最快5分鐘完成投保。 快上國泰產險官網，簡單點選，保障立即到位！ —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Hi there! 歡迎收聽 Look Back Sunday 回顧星期天，在這個節目 John 老師會彙整過去不同國家與主題的熱門跟讀文章，讓你可以在十五分鐘內吸收最精華的世界時事趣聞！我們這週聽聽印度相關的文章，Let's get started! | |||
| 幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.127: 帶骨還是去骨？鹹酥雞派系大戰咖啡館順便帶走慣用語 | 19 Jun 2026 | 00:25:52 | |
跟另一伴攜手走下去前，不只是甜言蜜語、浪漫送禮，這件事做好準備更重要！預防 HPV 是對彼此「愛情」最基本的尊重和承諾。別讓對健康的傷害變成愛情的阻礙，為彼此主動做好HPV預防才能說是「真愛」。 立即諮詢醫師，展現你對愛的承諾。 男女1+1 主動防禦HPV(人類乳突病毒) —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— -----------------------------------
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| 精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.081: Curing The Phone Addiction 拯救手機癮 | 18 Jun 2026 | 00:16:42 | |
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| 英語咖啡館 Ep.326: 吃貨學英語 - 從雞排到甜不辣台灣鹹酥雞的宵夜宇宙 From chicken cutlet to fish paste | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:22:37 | |
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| WHOIs單元Ep.29: 拒絕被診斷結果定義的人生巨星 The Star Who Refused to Let a Diagnosis Define Him | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:06:17 | |
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| 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L216: WHO拉響全球警報：伊波拉肆虐剛果 Congo Ebola Kills 220, WHO Sounds Global Alarm | 14 Jun 2026 | 00:08:28 | |
出國前最怕匯率一直漲?中國信託銀行挺你聰明換匯 設定匯率到價智慧通知，匯率相對低點不錯過 再領優惠券享美金最高減3分等優惠 立即設定： https://fstry.pse.is/9d7lr8 投資外幣如幣別轉換可能產生匯兌損失，應評估涉及自身情況審慎投資。 完整注意事項詳見網站資訊。 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— -----------------------------------
When the World Health Organization invokes its highest emergency designation, the world is meant to take notice. On May 17, 2026, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern — the most serious alert the organisation can issue. The announcement came just two days after the DRC Ministry of Health confirmed the country's seventeenth Ebola outbreak, centred in Ituri Province in the volatile northeast. As of late May, authorities had recorded 125 confirmed cases and over 900 suspected cases, with deaths among suspected patients exceeding 220.
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