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News Bites

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

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All Episodes

00:08:43

School Start Time & Gender Gap

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2025/10/19

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites: a movement to change school time to 10 to 4pm for middle and high schoolersAnd, closing the gender gap in STEM.And in this episode’s News Flash: minister.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:53

Tainan Monorail & Oldest Baby

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2025/10/16

Hey there! Welcome to another episode of News Bites. Coming up today:Taiwan's first monorail MRT and a 30 year old baby?!And for our News Flash: record or record? Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:02

Taipei Zoo & Chile Smartphone Use

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2025/10/15

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites: Taipei Zoo finds new ways to keep animals cool ... and Chile blocks smart phones in one middle schoolAnd in this episode’s news flash: candidate!Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:03

Stricter Driver's License Tests & Toothpaste Made...

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2025/10/14

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.In this episode, we'll be talking about new changes to Taiwan's driver's license system, and toothpaste made of hair.And today's News Flash word is: Cyberattack.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:46

Jane Goodall Remembered & Clean Energy Wins

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2025/10/13

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.In this episode, remembering a very special scientist, and cheering for a clean energy win.And in today's News Flash, a word that's short for electric vehicles.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:21

Sun Moon Lake Swimmers & Driverless Taxis

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2025/10/12

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!In this episode: More than 20 thousand people gather for a Swim in Sun Moon Lake…And, The Problem with Driverless Taxis.Also in this episode's News Flash: the word "STAMINA" We'll have more on these stories coming up.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:20

Magic Plants & Egypt's Strong Man

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2025/10/09

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.In this episode, we'll be talking about magic plants, and a "strong man" who pulled a ship with his teeth!And today's News Flash word is: MOU.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:07

Tainan Dog Bus, Italy Dog Tax

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2025/10/08

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!For today, it's another episode that's gone to the dogs, starting with a ride aboard Tainan's woof express, and a trip to an Italian city that could cost a little extra for your floofy friend.And in today's News Flash, this word is forwhen people get angry!Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:33

Taiwan Teams Up & New Uranus Moon

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2025/10/07

Hello! Welcome back to another episode of News Bites.Coming up today: Taiwan and South Korea team up against disasters, and a new moon in our solar system. And in today's News Flash: conference!Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:37

Taiwan Talent & US Phone Restrictions

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2025/10/06

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

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00:08:23

Civil Defense & Ig Nobel Prize

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2025/10/02

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

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00:08:52

Social Enterprise World Forum & a Woman Before Her Time

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2025/10/01

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

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00:08:07

Upcycling the Beach, and the Oldest to Climb Mount Fuji

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2025/09/30

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

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00:08:57

Ambulance Baby & Matcha Craze

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2025/09/29

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

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00:08:33

Youngest Minister & Surprise for Tired Passengers

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2025/09/25

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

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00:08:00

Harry Potter Brooms & Chimps Drink Alcohol

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2025/09/24

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

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00:08:11

New Train Museum & Two Dad Baby Mice

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2025/09/23

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

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00:08:12

Kaohsiung Drinks & Ned the Snail

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2025/09/22

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

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00:08:22

New TSHR Trains & Places Phones Shouldn't Go

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2025/09/21

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

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00:08:06

Wooden Credit Card & New Slang Words

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2025/09/18

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

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