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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

00:08:42

Tang Winner Wins Nobel & Sushi Master

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2025/10/30

Hi, and welcome back to an all-new episode of News Bites.In this episode, we'll be talking about someone who won two special prizes, and a sushi master who loves what he does.And today's News Flash word is: President.Click HERE for the full transcript！

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00:08:55

Dadaocheng Cats & Korean Coffee Shop

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2025/10/29

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites: Dadaocheng cats bring in more customers ... and students in Korea are a problem for coffee shops.And in this episode's News Flash: to restrictClick HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:42

Discriminatory Remarks & SK Legalizes Tattooing...

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2025/10/27

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites: LGBT students face unfriendly remarks from teachers ... and South Korea legalizes tattooing!And in this episode's news flash: organization!Click HERE for the full transcript.

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00:08:24

Sugar Painting & Lira the Lion

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2025/10/27

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.For today, we have sweet sugary skills shown in Singapore, and Lira the lion goes to the dentist!And in today's News Flash, a word for something worth a lot.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:08

Old Fishing Nets Turn New, and an Actress or AI?

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2025/10/26

In today's News Bites: What Taiwan can do with old fishing nets… And, we'll find out who Tilly Norwood is. And in today's News Flash..."UPCYCLE".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 episode! We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of NewsBites!

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00:08:30

Taichung Celebrates Diwali & Long-Lost Treasure

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2025/10/23

Hi, welcome back to an all-new episode of News Bites.In this episode, we'll be talking about Diwali, and long-lost treasure!And today's News Flash word is: Bipartisan.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:01

Taiwan's Latest Fish & Nobel Season

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2025/10/22

Hi and welcome to a new episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites: Taiwan has a new kind of fish ... and it's Nobel season!Today's News Flash: the word "WILL".Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:06

Nvidia HQ & Moon Tea

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2025/10/21

Hey there! Ready for a fresh News Bites? Coming up today: Taiwan’s government is helping a top tech company and growing tea…on the moon?!And in today’s News Flash: chips…but not the potato-kind.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:04

K9 Rescue Team & Pedaling Up Paris

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2025/10/20

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites, a search dog team reaches a new milestone, and a cyclist rides up high in Paris.And in this episode's News Flash, a word for a big moment.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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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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