英語咖啡館 Ep.269: 英語時光機 - 人生系列之逃不過的Death And Taxes 你繳稅了嗎 Life Is All About Death And Taxes 通勤學英語 15Mins Today podcast

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精選詞彙單元 Vocab EP.030: 用腳畫圖的跑者 Runner creates artwork with Strava running app 15:01

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學英文總是無法持續？來試試《學校沒教的英語聽力》Podcast！旅遊、職場、時事全都有，用爆笑又生活化的方式陪你練聽力 📢限時訂閱優惠，月付 $499 解鎖學習講義、跟讀音檔、線上同樂會和工作坊，英語力大躍進！ 🎧 免費收聽 👉 https://fstry.pse.is/7q974e —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Summary: Lenny Maugham, a avid runner in San Francisco decided to turn his running routes into artwork. Instead of running scenic routes of San Francisco, he would plan his route like a Batman logo, shape of a heart, and starship enterprise. So far he has made a total of 53 works, making him a running artist. His Frida Kahoolawe artwork is a 46.5km run that took him 6 hours and 8 minutes to complete. Full article: https://www.15mins.today/blog/647-runner-makes-elaborate-artwork-with-feet-and-map Vocabulary and Sample Sentences: Scenic adj – dealing to view of beautiful natural scenery Lenny got tired of just running around the scenic spots of San Francisco. People go up to the Taipei 101 tower to enjoy the scenic view of the city. Route n. – way or course taken from a starting point to a destination. Peter’s newspaper route included Zhongxiao E. Road and Xinyi road. By not taking the expressway to Yilan, we are actually taking the long route. Track n. / v. – a path or road / follow the trail or movement of someone or something. Michael Schumacher raced down the track at 300km/h. I can use my laptop to track my phone.…

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英語咖啡館 Ep.273: 電商讀英語 - 這年頭的AI軟體到底多可靠？研究報告告訴你 Common pitfalls of AI tools 38:32

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----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱常見問題 → https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程 → https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web： www.15mins.today YouTube： https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信： 15minstoday@gmail.com 意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 你每天都在用ChatGPT或其他AI工具嗎？如果你以為付費版AI一定比免費版準確，那你可能要重新思考了！哥倫比亞大學最新研究發現了一個驚人事實：AI搜尋工具可能比你想像的更「不可靠」。本週《英語咖啡館》John老師和《電商讀書會》的Lydia老師、Cariya老師要來揭露AI搜尋背後的真相，包括為什麼付費版AI有時表現更差、什麼是「AI幻覺」現象，以及如何聰明使用這些工具而不被誤導。 Do you use ChatGPT or other AI tools every day? If you think paid versions of AI are always more accurate than free ones, you might want to think again! A recent study from Columbia University has revealed a surprising truth — AI search tools may be more unreliable than you think. In this week’s episode of English Café, I teamed up with Lydia and Cariya from ECX study group to uncover what’s really going on behind AI-powered search — including why paid AI tools sometimes perform worse , what the term “AI hallucination” means, and how to use these tools smartly without being misled.…

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國際時事跟讀 Ep. L004: Google 在 2025 年 I/O 大會上展現 AI 革命成果 Google's AI Revolution Takes Center Stage at I/O 2025 9:26

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高薪工程師容易成為詐騙目標，為了全面守護市民財產安全，新竹市府與金融機溝建立合作，強化社區聯防，還推出多元防詐策略！更多精彩內容，請收聽《逍遙看世界》6/3特輯節目！（新竹市政府廣告） https://fstry.pse.is/7p4edw —— 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！立即加入VIP方案 → https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱常見問題 → https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程 → https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web： www.15mins.today YouTube： https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信： 15minstoday@gmail.com 意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L004: Google's AI Revolution Takes Center Stage at I/O 2025 Highlights 主題摘要： Google unveiled groundbreaking AI tools including Flow filmmaking app and enhanced Gemini models that transform creative content generation. The company introduced expensive AI Ultra subscription at $250 monthly, targeting businesses seeking advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. Revolutionary Android XR smart glasses and Google Beam videoconferencing showcase the tech giant's ambitious expansion beyond traditional computing. Google's annual I/O conference transformed into a spectacular showcase of artificial intelligence innovation, revealing the company's bold vision for integrating AI across every digital experience. The tech giant unveiled dozens of revolutionary features that promise to reshape how users interact with technology, from creative content generation to immersive communication platforms. CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized Google's commitment to making AI accessible while maintaining rigorous safety standards, as the company positions itself at the forefront of the intensifying global AI race against formidable competitors like Microsoft and OpenAI. The conference atmosphere buzzed with excitement as developers and industry experts witnessed demonstrations that seemed almost magical in their sophistication. Google 年度 I/O 大會變成人工智慧創新的壯觀展示，揭示該公司將 AI 整合到每個數位體驗的大膽願景。這家科技巨頭推出數十項革命性功能，承諾重塑用戶與技術互動的方式，從創意內容生成到沉浸式通訊平台。執行長桑德爾・皮查伊強調 Google 致力於讓 AI 普及同時維持嚴格的安全標準，該公司在與微軟和 OpenAI 等強勁競爭對手日益激烈的全球 AI 競賽中處於領先地位。大會充滿了興奮的氛圍，開發者和行業專家見證了在精密程度上有如魔法般的演示。 The conference's centerpiece was Flow, an extraordinary AI filmmaking application that combines Google's most advanced models—Veo 3, Imagen 4, and Gemini—to create professional-quality video content from simple text descriptions. This groundbreaking tool enables users to generate eight-second clips, seamlessly stitch them together, and produce longer narratives with remarkable consistency and visual coherence. Meanwhile, Google's enhanced search capabilities through AI Mode promise to revolutionize information discovery, allowing conversational interactions that understand context and provide personalized results based on users' comprehensive digital footprints and individual preferences. The integration also includes advanced shopping features that can complete purchases autonomously. 大會的核心是 Flow，這是一個非凡的 AI 影片製作應用程式，結合 Google 最先進的模型——Veo 3、Imagen 4 和 Gemini——從簡單的文字描述創造專業品質的影片內容。這個突破性工具讓用戶能夠生成八秒鐘的片段，並無縫拼接在一起，以驚人的一致性和視覺連貫性製作更長的敘事。同時，Google 透過 AI 模式增強的搜尋功能承諾革命化資訊發現，允許理解上下文的對話互動，並根據用戶全面的數位足跡和個人偏好提供個人化結果。整合功能還包括能夠自主完成購買的先進購物功能。 Google's hardware ambitions materialized through Project Aura's Android XR glasses and the transformation of Project Starline into Google Beam. These innovative devices represent the company's strategic pivot toward immersive computing experiences that blur the boundaries between digital and physical worlds. The XR glasses feature Gemini integration, expansive field-of-view capabilities, and sophisticated camera systems, while Google Beam's six-camera array creates lifelike 3D videoconferencing experiences without requiring special equipment. Major corporations including Deloitte, Duolingo, and Salesforce have already committed to integrating these technologies into their workplace environments. Google 的硬體野心透過 Project Aura 的 Android XR 眼鏡和 Project Starline 轉型為 Google Beam 得以實現。這些創新設備代表該公司朝向模糊數位與實體世界界限的沉浸式運算體驗的策略調整。XR 眼鏡具備 Gemini 整合、廣闊視野功能和精密相機系統，而 Google Beam 的六相機陣列在不需要特殊設備的情況下創造栩栩如生的 3D 視訊會議體驗。包括勤業眾信、多鄰國和 Salesforce 在內的大型企業已承諾將這些技術整合到其工作環境中。 The company's subscription strategy reveals its confidence in AI's commercial viability, with the premium AI Ultra plan priced at $250 monthly targeting enterprise customers seeking cutting-edge capabilities and unlimited access. This tier includes advanced features like Deep Think reasoning mode for complex mathematical and coding problems, enhanced usage limits, and early access to experimental tools. Google's comprehensive integration of AI across Chrome, Gmail, and other core services demonstrates a systematic approach to embedding intelligence throughout its ecosystem, promising users more intuitive, proactive, and personalized digital experiences that anticipate needs before they're explicitly expressed. The company's ambitious roadmap suggests even more transformative capabilities are on the horizon. 該公司的訂閱策略顯示其對 AI 商業可行性的信心，每月 250 美元的高級 AI Ultra 方案鎖定尋求尖端功能和無限制使用的企業客戶。此層級包括各種先進功能，如用於複雜數學和編程問題的 Deep Think 增強推理模式、增強的使用限制，以及實驗工具的提前使用權限。Google 在 Chrome、Gmail 和其他核心服務中的全面 AI 整合展示了在其生態系統中嵌入智慧的系統方法，承諾為用戶提供更直觀、主動和個人化的數位體驗，在需求明確表達之前就預測需求。該公司雄心勃勃的路線顯示更多變革性功能即將到來。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字： Revolutionary [adjective, involving or causing a complete or dramatic change]: Google's revolutionary Flow app transforms how creators produce video content using artificial intelligence. Integration [noun, the action of combining or coordinating separate elements into a unified whole]: The seamless integration of Gemini AI across Chrome and Gmail enhances user productivity significantly. Immersive [adjective, providing a completely engaging experience that seems to surround the user]: The immersive Android XR glasses create mixed-reality experiences that blend digital and physical environments. Proactive [adjective, acting in anticipation of future problems or needs rather than just reacting]: Google's proactive AI assistant can complete tasks and make suggestions before users explicitly request them. Ecosystem [noun, a complex network of interconnected elements working together]: Google's comprehensive AI ecosystem connects all their services to provide unified intelligent experiences. Reference article: 1. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/everything-we-learned-at-google-io-ai-mode-in-chrome-gemini-live-xr-glasses-and-much-more/ 2. https://www.theverge.com/news/669408/google-io-2025-biggest-announcements-ai-gemini…

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回顧星期天LBS 歐洲趣聞 All about Europe 8:23

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高薪工程師容易成為詐騙目標，為了全面守護市民財產安全，新竹市府與金融機溝建立合作，強化社區聯防，還推出多元防詐策略！更多精彩內容，請收聽《逍遙看世界》6/3特輯節目！（新竹市政府廣告） https://fstry.pse.is/7p4edw —— 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！立即加入VIP方案 → https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱常見問題 → https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程 → https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web： www.15mins.today YouTube： https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信： 15minstoday@gmail.com 意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- Topic: Do your bit for farmers and eat more fries, Belgians urged With potato farmers and processors struggling, Belgians are being urged to eat more fries to offset a slump in demand during the coronavirus pandemic. 隨著馬鈴薯農人和加工者努力求生存，比利時人正被敦促要多吃一點薯條，來彌補這波冠狀病毒全球大流行期間暴跌的需求。 Belgium is the world’s largest exporter of fries and other frozen potato products, its processors converting 5.3 million tonnes of potatoes into fries, mash and crisps per year and sending them to customers in more than 160 countries. 比利時是薯條和其他馬鈴薯冷凍製品的世界最大出口國，加工人員每年把530萬公噸的馬鈴薯變成薯條、薯泥和洋芋片，送到逾160國顧客手中。 Restrictions to halt the spread of the coronavirus have forced the closure of cafes and restaurants, the industry’s prime customers for fries, and processing firms have seen demand fall by as much as 80%. 制止冠狀病毒傳播的禁令，迫使身為該產業薯條主要顧客的咖啡廳和餐廳關閉，加工企業的需求量下降多達8成。 “We know Belgians like their fries, it’s intangible heritage our frying culture, so we ask Belgians to consume an extra portion of fries to allow us to process more potatoes and to avoid food waste,” Romain Cools, secretary-general of industry group Belgapom, told Reuters TV. 產業團體貝勒哈彭（譯按：比利時馬鈴薯貿易和加工業協會）秘書長羅曼．庫斯告訴路透電視，「我們知道比利時人喜歡薯條，那是我們油炸文化的無形遺產，所以我們要求比利時人多吃一份薯條，讓我們得以加工更多馬鈴薯及避免食物浪費。」 Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1350979 Next Article Topic: France to ban mink farms and use of wild animals in circuses, marine parks France’s environment minister has announced a gradual ban on using wild animals in traveling circuses, on keeping dolphins and killer whales in captivity in marine parks and on raising mink on fur farms. 法國環境部長宣布，將逐步禁止巡迴馬戲團以野生動物進行表演、在海洋公園內圈養海豚和虎鯨，以及在皮草養殖場飼養水貂。 Barbara Pompili, France’s minister of ecological transition, said in a news conference on Tuesday last week that bears, tigers, lions, elephants and other wild animals will no longer be allowed in traveling circuses “in the coming years.” In addition, she said that starting immediately, France’s three marine parks will no longer be able to bring in or breed dolphins and killer whales. 法國生態轉型部部長巴巴拉‧彭皮里上週二在記者會中表示，「未來數年後」馬戲團將不能再有熊、老虎、獅子、大象及其他野生動物。此外，自即日起，法國的三個海洋公園不能再引進或繁殖海豚及虎鯨。 “It is time to open a new era in our relationship with these (wild) animals,” she said, arguing that animal welfare is a priority. 她說：「現在該是為我們與這些（野生）動物的關係開啟新時代的時候了」，她說，動物福利應優先考慮。 Pompili said the measures will also bring an end to mink farming, in which animals are raised for their fur, within the next five years. The ban does not apply to wild animals in other permanent shows and in zoos. 彭皮里說，這些措施還包括在未來五年內禁絕水貂養殖──這種養殖場的目的是取貂皮。該禁令並不適用其他常態演出及動物園中之野生動物。 The French government will provide an aid package of more than 8 million euros (US$9.36 million) to help animal shows transition to a new business model. 法國政府將提供逾八百萬歐元（合九百三十六萬美元）的支援計劃，以幫助動物表演轉型為新的商業模式。 Around 20 European countries have already banned or limited the presence of wild animals in circuses. In France, many cities already do not allow circuses with wild animal shows to pitch their tents. 歐洲約有二十個國家已禁止或限制野生動物在馬戲團出場。在法國，許多城市已不准有野生動物表演的馬戲團前來搭篷。 Source article: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2020/10/05/2003744594 Next Article Topic: Young and Jobless in Europe:‘It’s Been Desperate’ Like millions of young people across Europe, Rebecca Lee, 25, has suddenly found herself shut out of the labor market as the economic toll of the pandemic intensifies.Her job as a personal assistant at a London architecture firm was eliminated in September. 隨著疫情造成的經濟災情加劇，25歲的蕾貝卡‧李伊跟歐洲數百萬青年一樣，突然發現自己被勞動市場拒於門外。她在倫敦一家建築師事務所的個人助理工作，在9月被裁撤了。 Lee, who has a degree in illustration from the University of Westminster, sent out nearly 100 job applications. After scores of rejections, she finally landed a two-month contract at a family-aid charity that pays 10 pounds (about $13) an hour. 具有西敏寺大學插畫學位的李伊送出近百份工作申請。在遭到數十次拒絕後，終於跟一個家庭援助慈善機構簽下為期兩個月的合約，時薪10英鎊（約13美元）。 “At the moment I will take anything I can get,” Lee said. “It’s been desperate.” 李伊說：「現在什麼工作我都肯幹。我已經走投無路了。」 The coronavirus pandemic is rapidly fueling a new youth unemployment crisis in Europe. Young people are being disproportionately hit, economically and socially, by lockdown restrictions, forcing many to make painful adjustments and leaving policymakers grasping for solutions. 新冠病毒大流行正在歐洲迅速引發新的青年失業危機。封鎖限制措施對年輕人在經濟與社會上造成超出比例的打擊，迫使許多人做出痛苦的調整，也讓決策者急於尋求解方。 Years of job growth has eroded in a matter of months, leaving more than twice as many young people than other adults out of work. The jobless rate for people 25 and under jumped from 14.7% in January to 17.6% in August, its highest level since 2017. 數年來的就業成長在短短幾個月內消失了，失業的年輕人是其他成年人的兩倍多。25歲及以下族群失業率從1月的14.7%躍升至8月的17.6%，來到2017年來最高水準。 Europe is not the only place where younger workers face a jobs crunch. Young Americans are especially vulnerable to the downturn. But in Europe, the pandemic’s economic impact puts an entire generation at risk, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. 歐洲並非年輕勞工面臨就業危機的唯一地方。美國的年輕人尤其容易受到經濟衰退影響，但根據經濟合作發展組織的數據，這場疫情在歐洲造成的經濟影響，卻讓一整個世代面臨風險。 Young people are overrepresented in sectors where jobs are disappearing, including travel, retail and hospitality. Graduates are facing unprecedented competition for even entry-level positions from a tsunami of newly laid-off workers. 在就業機會正在消失的產業裡年輕人比例過高，這些產業包括旅遊、零售與餐館飯店業。畢業生即便謀求基層職位，也得與一海票剛遭解雇的勞工進行空前激烈的競爭。 The scarring effects may linger. “If you’re unemployed earlier on in your career, you’re more likely to experience joblessness in the future,” said Neal Kilbane, a senior economist at Oxford Economics. 牛津經濟研究院資深經濟學家尼爾‧基爾班表示，這種疤痕效應可能會持續下去。「若在個人職涯早期就失業，未來失業的可能性就更大。」 The European Union is trying to cushion the blow by encouraging businesses to recruit young people. But such programs may have little impact as Europe confronts its worst recession since World War II. 歐盟正嘗試透過鼓勵企業招聘年輕人來緩解這一衝擊，但在歐洲面對二戰以來最嚴重經濟衰退之際，這類計畫只恐成效甚微。 Europeans coming of age in the pandemic are lowering their expectations of the jobs and careers they can get. Many are resorting to internships, living with parents or returning to school to ride out the storm. Young workers without higher education risk sliding even further. 在疫情期間成年的那些歐洲人，已壓低自身對於可獲得工作與職涯的期望。許多人利用實習、與父母同住或者重回學校來度過危機。未受過高等教育的年輕勞工，前景更不容樂觀。 Source article: https://paper.udn.com/udnpaper/POH0067/359091/web/ Next Article Topic: Sausage vending machines booming in Germany Hungry Germans craving a sausage in the dead of night are increasingly turning to vending machines for their bratwurst, bockwurst, and so on. The machines are booming outside German cities where shops are less likely to stay open for long hours, according to a survey by the German Press Agency. 在深夜裡飢腸轆轆、想吃香腸的德國人，愈來愈常利用自動販賣機購買巴雷特煎腸、博克香腸等食品。德新社調查顯示，這類自動販賣機在德國城市以外的地區大幅增加，因為當地商店的營業時間沒那麼長。 Some butchers’ vending machines sell three or four types of sausages, and punnets of accompanying potato salad – so customers can buy all they need for a traditional hearty German feast anytime. 某些肉商設置的自動販賣機提供3到4種香腸，還搭配一小盒馬鈴薯沙拉，讓顧客隨時都能買到一頓豐盛的德國傳統餐點。 There are over 570,000 vending machines in Germany, but despite their popularity they are expected to complement, rather than replace traditional shops. 德國目前有逾57萬台自動販賣機，儘管廣受歡迎，人們仍認為這些販賣機只是為傳統商店增色，而非取而代之。 "Vending machines will play a complementary role in brick-and-mortar retailing," Wolfgang Kampmeier of the Berlin-Brandenburg trade association told the Berliner Zeitung newspaper. 「柏林布蘭登堡貿易協會」的沃夫岡．坎普邁耶向《柏林日報》表示：「自動販賣機將在實體商店零售業務中扮演互補角色。」 Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1353148 ;…

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幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.73: 最新VIP多元口音挑戰來啦 - 澳洲口音全攻略 How to tell an Aussie accent 26:10

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高薪工程師容易成為詐騙目標，為了全面守護市民財產安全，新竹市府與金融機溝建立合作，強化社區聯防，還推出多元防詐策略！更多精彩內容，請收聽《逍遙看世界》6/3特輯節目！（新竹市政府廣告） https://fstry.pse.is/7p4edw —— 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！立即加入VIP方案 → https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱常見問題 → https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程 → https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web： www.15mins.today YouTube： https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信： 15minstoday@gmail.com 意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 澳洲口音全攻略！VIP獨家口音訓練與英雄會招募在最新一集的「幕後教師室」中，John老師與阿鍵老師為VIP會員帶來了期待已久的澳洲口音深度解析。從好萊塢澳洲明星的魅力談起，到多益、雅思考試中的實用技巧，再到網路世代下口音適應的新現象，本集提供了完整的澳洲口音學習攻略，同時宣布了令人興奮的「英雄會」VIP線上聚會活動。澳洲口音的好萊塢魅力兩位老師首先從大眾文化角度探討澳洲口音的吸引力。John老師指出：「其實在美國他們好像對澳洲的這個accent有一種覺得他們很sexy或是覺得他們很可愛的這種感覺。」他列舉了眾多澳洲好萊塢明星，包括妮可基嫚（Nicole Kidman）、克里斯漢斯沃（Chris Hemsworth）等雷神兄弟，以及最經典的梅爾吉勃遜（Mel Gibson）。「大家都以為他是英國actor，不是，他是澳洲人。他都在演蘇格蘭人，其實他不是。」John老師回憶起《勇敢的心》（Braveheart）中那句經典的「Freedom！」，分享了學生時代模仿的有趣回憶。這些好萊塢明星的成功，讓澳洲口音在國際上擁有了獨特的魅力和認知度，也是學習者需要熟悉這種口音的重要原因之一。考試實戰：多益雅思中的澳洲口音更重要的是，澳洲口音在國際英語檢定中佔有重要地位。John老師強調：「你考的多益跟你考的雅思，他們放出的那個listening comprehension，它是英、美、澳，還有紐西蘭的口音，他們會混著放，還有加拿大也有。」這些口音在光譜上各有特色，「從最標準到最含糊」，而澳洲口音的特點是「他們好像最懶，就是嘴巴最不愛張開」。阿鍵老師形容這種特色「有點像含滷蛋一樣」，這正是澳洲口音被認為「可愛」的原因所在。 VIP專屬秘笈：澳洲口音解析攻略本集的核心價值在於兩位老師提供的「cheat sheet」——澳洲口音識別技巧。他們詳細分析了VIP bonus內容中的兩個主題：MBTI和Vegan Egg Market，從中提取出澳洲口音的關鍵特徵。 1. AR音的變化特徵 John老師指出澳洲口音最明顯的特徵：「他們的AR，我們講到我們的article，他們的AR或者他們到這個A音的時候，他們就舌頭就不動，他們的R不見了。」具體例子包括： "In this article" → 澳洲人念成 "In this aticle" （R音消失） "Rather than the absolute truth" → R音拉得很長 "car" → 念成無R音的版本這種現象讓澳洲口音聽起來更加「懶散」，也是識別澳洲口音的重要線索。 2. 子音的變化模式澳洲口音在子音處理上也有獨特之處： "better idea" → "better"中的T音變成輕微的D音 "during this period" → "during"中的DU壓縮成D音 "stand out" → "out"的T音變得很輕，幾乎像D音 John老師解釋：「這個又很明顯，不知道大家有沒有聽到，然後再來，在後續的paragraph裡面，這個T呢，常常會在澳洲人的時不時的發音裡面會發出來。」 3. 母音的拉長現象澳洲人特別喜歡拉長某些音： "idea" → 澳洲人念成 "ideaar" "here" → 變成 "heeere" "no" → 尾音會有上揚的語調阿鍵老師提到：「你在TikTok或者是IG上面，有時看到澳洲人澳洲女生，這尾音會有個上揚的感覺，好像在喊叫之類的，那只有澳洲獨有的。」語法簡化：懶人問句的藝術澳洲口音另一個有趣特徵是問句的簡化。阿鍵老師發現：「他們好像不太愛用問句，就假如要問說你今天吃過沒，我們會問Have you eaten today，但他們好像是You've eaten today，然後後面加一個語調來問你這樣子。」 John老師解釋這是「lazy tongue的一種表現」，在多元族群的環境中，人們更依賴語調而非嚴格的文法結構來表達疑問。這種現象在南非等多元文化地區也很常見。網路世代的口音新現象兩位老師特別討論了網路時代下口音適應的新趨勢，以台灣網紅Ray為例。John老師觀察到：「他已經沒有什麼口音的問題了，你會覺得他就是可能東岸的，可能波士頓或哪裡的小屁孩，布魯克林的那種蜜子的那種小屁孩。」 Ray成功融入美國黑人族群的直播環境，不僅在語言上，連肢體動作都完全適應。John老師注意到一個有趣細節：「你有沒有發現Ray有一個很distinct的，他學那些黑人族群美國黑人African-Americans族群的一個很特別的地方，他們的嘴巴都開開的。」這種完全的文化適應讓人看不出任何cultural shock，展現了網路世代語言學習的新可能性。 VIP會員專屬福利：英雄會招募節目最後，兩位老師宣布了令人期待的VIP會員活動——「英雄會」線上聚會。John老師解釋：「這個邀請函就是要請我們的VIP Members可以來跟大家分享一下，你的學習英文的一些成功經驗，或者是你在學習路上的一些小故事。」活動目的是「招募這些英雄們來就大家一起同樂同聚，讓大家可以聽到不同的這種學習的故事，然後彼此鼓勵，然後彼此激勵這樣子。」 VIP會員可以透過郵件中的邀請函參與，分享自己的英語學習心得和成功經驗，與其他學習者交流心得。未來展望：印度口音大魔王兩位老師預告了下一波VIP bonus內容：「之後就會有大魔王印度口音了」，讓VIP會員可以期待更多元的口音訓練資源。這種循序漸進的口音訓練方式，從較容易分辨的英式、美式口音，到澳洲口音，最後挑戰印度口音，為學習者提供了完整的國際英語聽力訓練體系。學習心法：從分辨到融入 John老師強調，學習這些口音的目的不是要完全模仿，而是要能夠識別和理解：「不是叫大家去學，而是叫大家去聽到說，那我大概知道可能十之八九是，不是這個意思，英國偏澳洲，偏英國鄉村，你就想說可能是澳洲。」隨著接觸的增加，「久了以後你就don't care了，因為你什麼都聽得懂。」這正是國際化語言能力的最終目標——超越口音的局限，真正達到無障礙溝通。對於想要提升國際英語聽力能力的學習者來說，這種systematic的口音訓練提供了實用的學習路徑。透過VIP bonus內容的深度練習，搭配幕後教師室的詳細解析，學習者能夠快速掌握各種口音的特徵，為國際交流做好充分準備。想要加入這個充滿學習熱忱的VIP社群嗎？通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案： https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday…

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精選詞彙單元 Vocab EP.029: 地鐵與流浪漢的問題 Subway delays and the homeless crisis (回顧) 13:46

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「新竹市兒童遊藝節」勇奪美國與法國設計大獎！今年還有國際動漫節、草地故事節等精彩活動，讓孩子們盡情放電、快樂成長！更多精彩內容，請收聽《逍遙看世界》5/20特輯節目！（新竹市政府廣告） https://fstry.pse.is/7p4ccm —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Summary: New York subway has had a high percentage of delays in the past and recently it is seeing signs of improvement. However, the train disruptions that involve homeless people is increasing. Homeless people walk on tracks, block train doors and engage in other unruly behavior that disrupts the trains. Despite the newly opened 23 new homeless shelters since 2017, Police still have to hand out civil summonses to clamp down on disruptive behavior. Full article: https://www.15mins.today/blog/639-how-subway-delays-and-the-homeless-crisis-are-intertwined Vocabulary and sample sentences: Turnstile n. Mechanical gate with revolving horizontal arms that allows only one person to pass through. It is a crime to jump over turnstiles. You can only go through the turnstile if you have bought a ticket. Crack down ph v. – dealing with bad or illegal behavior in a severe way. The Police is cracking down on homeless people who are camping out in the subways. China is cracking down on fake or counterfeit goods. Fine n. Penalty that you pay If you run a red light, you will get a NTD5000 fine. I need to pay my parking fines at the 7-11.…

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英語咖啡館 Ep.272: 英語時光機 - 當初你的畢業季是如何過的呢？How was your your first graduation? 41:39

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----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱常見問題 → https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程 → https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web： www.15mins.today YouTube： https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信： 15minstoday@gmail.com 意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 還記得你領到第一份薪水時的心情嗎？六月畢業季，本週的《英語咖啡館》-人生系列- John 老師和 Patrick 老師要來聊聊從畢業典禮到求職面試，再到拿到人生第一份薪水的種種回憶！你知道全世界第一份履歷表是誰寫的嗎？想知道我們的第一份薪水花在什麼地方，以及那種經濟獨立的舒爽感受嗎！ Do you remember how you felt when you received your very first paycheck? It’s graduation season this June, and in this week’s episode of the"Life Series", Patrick and I are taking a walk down memory lane — from graduation ceremonies and job interviews to the unforgettable moment of receiving that first paycheck! Do you know who wrote the world’s very first résumé? Curious about how we spent our first paychecks and that liberating feeling of financial independence? Don’t miss this episode!…

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國際時事跟讀 Ep. K999: 時尚的政治抗戰：2025 年時尚慈善晚宴 Fashion's Political Defiance: Met Gala 2025 9:05

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你不理財，財不理你！想學理財，玉山罩你！玉山銀行全新Podcast節目《玉山學堂》帶你深入淺出掌握每週市場脈動！還有知名主持人蔡尚樺領銜的跨世代對談，從不同的角度打好理財基本功！現在就點擊連結收聽 👉 https://fstry.pse.is/7nwaxf —— 以上為 FMTaiwan 與 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— ----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱常見問題 → https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程 → https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web： www.15mins.today YouTube： https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信： 15minstoday@gmail.com 意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀 Ep. K999: Fashion's Political Defiance: Met Gala 2025 Highlights 主題摘要： The Met Gala positioned fashion as political resistance by celebrating Black dandyism during a period of government pushback against diversity initiatives. Celebrities navigated cultural tensions through their fashion choices, with some embracing Black designers while others worried about cultural appropriation. High-profile figures like Lewis Hamilton used the platform to advocate for continued celebration of Black history despite political opposition. The 2025 Met Gala transformed into a cultural battlefield as it celebrated Black style during Trump's contentious second term. The exhibition "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" showcased how Black men throughout history have used clothing as powerful self-expression. This intellectually-driven celebration arrived precisely when the Trump administration has aggressively opposed diversity initiatives and intellectual discourse, creating palpable tension between fashion's progressive values and America's political reality. Opening to the public on May 10th, the exhibition honored immigrants and championed inclusive masculinity definitions while facing a government that has systematically dismantled diversity programs and promoted more traditional values. 2025 年的時尚慈善晚宴（Met Gala）在川普充滿爭議的第二任期間，轉變成一個歌頌黑人風格的文化戰場。「超凡風範：訂製黑人風尚」展覽展示了黑人男性如何將服裝作為有力的自我表達方式。這場以知識為驅動的慶典恰逢川普政府積極反對多元化倡議和知識論述的時刻，在時尚的進步價值觀與美國政治現實之間造成了明顯的緊張關係。展覽於 5 月 10 日向公眾開放，在面對系統性地拆解多元化項目並推廣更加傳統價值觀的政府之際，歌頌移民並倡導包容性的男性氣質定義。 The red carpet became a visual manifesto of resistance and celebration. Celebrities embraced the "tailored for you" dress code, featuring meticulous bespoke suits, elegant pocket squares, and sophisticated bow ties. Black designers received unprecedented prominence, with British Vogue editor Chioma Nadi sporting a striking Martine Rose creation. Some white celebrities reportedly experienced anxiety about appropriately honoring Black culture through their fashion choices. Pharrell Williams predicted Rihanna and A$AP Rocky would dominate attention, saying, "Those two, they come through with a blowtorch." Meanwhile, a parallel "no trousers" trend emerged as stars like Sabrina Carpenter and Lisa appeared in elegant tuxedo jackets paired only with stockings—a style that fashion historian Valerie Steele described not as shocking but rather a pragmatic interpretation of the tailoring theme that simultaneously celebrated female strength. 紅毯成為一場抵抗與慶祝的視覺宣言。名人們遵循「為你量身定制」的著裝要求，展示精緻的訂製西裝、優雅的口袋方巾和精緻的蝴蝶結。黑人設計師獲得了前所未有的關注，英國版《Vogue》編輯 Chioma Nadi 穿著 Martine Rose 引人注目的作品。據報導，一些白人名人對如何通過時尚選擇適當地尊重黑人文化感到焦慮。 Pharrell Williams 預測 Rihanna 和饒舌歌手 A$AP Rocky 將成為焦點，他說：「那兩個人，他們帶著噴槍出場。」同時，一種「無褲子」的趨勢也逐漸興起，像 Sabrina Carpenter 和 Lisa 這樣的明星只穿著優雅的燕尾服外套搭配絲襪——時尚研究者 Valerie Steele 形容這種風格並不令人震驚，而是對裁縫主題的務實詮釋，同時也頌揚女性力量。 Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour found herself at the epicenter of this cultural moment, having consistently supported Democrats during a period when Trump loyalty has become virtually mandatory in American public life. She hosted alongside prominent co-chairs including A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell Williams, and LeBron James. Hamilton articulated the evening's significance, hoping it would "spark conversation and reconfirm the connection between fashion and self-expression, and how deep it runs in Black culture," adding that "particularly in the States, in terms of people pulling back on diversity... this Met Gala sends a really strong message that we must continue to celebrate and elevate Black history." 《Vogue》主編 Anna Wintour 發現自己正處於這個文化時刻的中心，在川普的忠誠度幾乎成為美國公共生活必須的時期，她一直支持民主黨。她與著名的聯合主席包括 A$AP Rocky 、 Colman Domingo 、 Lewis Hamilton 、 Pharrell Williams 和 LeBron James 一起主持。 Hamilton 闡明了這個晚會的重要性，希望它能「引發對話，重申時尚與自我表達之間的連結，以及它在黑人文化中根植多深」，他還補充說：「特別是在美國，在人們對多元化退縮的情況下……這次時尚慈善晚宴傳達了一個非常強烈的信息，即我們必須繼續慶祝和提升黑人歷史。」 The exhibition represents a collaboration between Costume Institute head Andrew Bolton and guest curator Monica L. Miller, whose 2009 book examined Black dandyism as both aesthetic expression and strategic resistance to oppressive social hierarchies. After previewing the exhibition, Domingo became emotional seeing "these dark, beautiful mannequins with wide noses and shiny dark skin," later explaining that style "has been key to our survival as people of color to imagine ourselves in a different situation. It's not just about clothes. It's about how we—men, women, people of color—sort through the world to find images that allow us to exist in spaces that aren't always available to us." 這個展覽代表了安娜溫圖服裝中心負責人 Andrew Bolton 和客座策展人 Monica L. Miller 之間的合作， Miller 2009 年的著作研究了黑人紳士風格既是美學表達，也是對壓迫性社會階層的戰略性抵抗。在預覽展覽後， Domingo 看到「這些黑色的、美麗的模特，有寬鼻子和閃亮的黑皮膚」而感動，後來解釋說，風格「對我們有色人種的生存至關重要，讓我們能夠想像自己處於不同的處境。這不僅僅是關於衣服。這是關於我們——男人、女人、有色人種——如何在這個世界中尋找圖像，讓我們能夠存在於那些並不總是對我們開放的空間中。」 Keyword Drills 關鍵字： Masculinity [noun, ideas about how men should behave]: The exhibition honored immigrants and championed inclusive masculinity definitions while facing a government that promoted more traditional values. Manifesto [noun, a public statement of beliefs or intentions]: The red carpet became a visual manifesto of resistance and celebration. Tuxedo [noun, a formal suit for men]: Some stars like Sabrina Carpenter and Lisa appeared in elegant tuxedo jackets paired only with stockings. Meticulous [adjective, showing great attention to detail]: Celebrities embraced the "tailored for you" dress code, featuring meticulous bespoke suits, elegant pocket squares, and sophisticated bow ties. Interpretation [noun, a way of explaining or understanding something]: Valerie Steele described this style as a pragmatic interpretation of the tailoring theme that simultaneously celebrated female strength. Reference article: 1. https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2025/may/05/met-gala-vogue-diversity-fashion-trump-america 2. https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2025/may/09/no-trousers-day-knicker-trend-growing-legs-met-gala…

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回顧星期天LBS - 科技業相關時事趣聞 All about tech industry 10:25

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當金曲歌后徐佳瑩發現在 Uber Eats 上（應該）都點得到，居然狂點一波！雖然點不到白馬和失落沙洲，但香水、辣椒或其他吃的用的都點得到～快上 Uber Eats 想要的都點點看 ⮕ https://fstry.pse.is/7nlf3g —— 以上為 KKBOX 與 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Topic: Australia battles Big Tech over news revenue-sharing law Facebook Inc has blocked Australian users from sharing and viewing news content on its popular social media platform, escalating a dispute with the government over paying media publishers for content. 備受歡迎的社群媒體臉書，將其澳洲平台上的新聞內容封鎖，不讓澳洲用戶查看及分享新聞內容。政府要求社群平台刊登新聞內容須付費給新聞發行業者，臉書此舉加劇了與政府間之爭端。 While Big Tech and media outlets have battled over the right to news content in other jurisdictions, Australia’s looming law represents the most expansive reform and is being closely watched around the world. 科技巨頭和媒體業者已在其他司法管轄區互相爭奪使用新聞內容的權利，但澳洲這項山雨欲來的法律代表著層面最廣的改革，全世界都在密切關注。 The so-called Media Bargaining Code has been designed by the government and competition regulator to address a power imbalance between the social media giants and publishers when negotiating payment for news content used on the tech firms’ sites. The proposed legislation has reached a crunch point, with widespread support in parliament, where it is expected to be voted into law within days. 澳洲政府及競爭監管機構規畫了所謂的「媒體議價法令」，以解決社群媒體巨頭與新聞發行業者談判時權力不平衡的問題，促使科技公司為其網站所使用之新聞內容付費。該立法提案已到了關鍵時刻，得到國會的廣泛支持，預計將在未來幾天內表決通過成為法律。 In recent years, traditional media companies operating in Australia have suffered huge hits to income streams, due to dwindling subscriptions and advertising. For every A$100 spent on online advertising in Australia, excluding classifieds, nearly one-third goes to Google and Facebook, the competition regulator has said. 近年來，由於訂戶及廣告量的萎縮，澳洲的傳統媒體公司收入大減。競爭監管機構表示，在澳洲，每一百澳幣的網路廣告費中（不包括分類廣告），有近三分之一是落入谷歌及臉書的口袋。 Facebook said that the law “fundamentally misunderstands” the relationship between itself and publishers and it faced a stark choice of attempting to comply with it or ban news content. It said its platform generates billions of free referrals to Australian publishers worth significant sums to the media companies. 臉書表示，該法律「從根本上誤解了」它與新聞發行業者間之關係，讓臉書面臨困難的選擇——不知該力圖遵循該法律，抑或封鎖新聞內容。臉書表示，其平台為澳洲新聞發行業者免費帶來數十億個推薦連結，這對媒體公司而言是一筆很大的收益。 Alphabet Inc-owned Google, however, has backed down from a threat to withdraw its main search engine from Australia if the laws go ahead, and has instead struck deals with some of the country’s major commercial publishers. They include a global deal with News Corp for an unnamed sum in one of the most extensive deals of its kind with Big Tech. 然而，Alphabet旗下的谷歌已不再威脅說，若該法案通過，便要撤出它在澳洲的主要搜尋引擎，而是與澳洲一些主要商業出版商談好了條件。其中包括與跨國新聞集團News Corp達成的一項全球性的交易，金額不詳，這是此類與科技巨頭所達成規模最大的交易之一。 Source article: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2021/02/22/2003752624 Next Article Topic: A Wearable Technology That Fits Just Like Skin It is almost certain that the next era of computing will be wearables. But it is commensurately uncertain what these wearables will be and where on your body they will be worn. 我們幾可確定，電算的下一個年代會屬於穿戴型產品。至於這些產品會是什麼，又會穿戴在人體何處，卻同樣無法確定。 Apple and Samsung, for example, are betting on the wrist; Google, the face. Some tech companies believe clothing will simply become electronic. Yet there’s a whole new segment of start-ups that believes we humans will become the actual computers, or at least the place where the technology will reside. 例如，蘋果和三星押注手腕，谷歌則是臉部。有些科技公司認為衣服會電子化。但有全新一批新創公司認為，人類會變成實體電腦，至少會成為穿戴科技的居所。 These start-ups are working on a class of wearable computers that adhere to the skin like temporary tattoos, or attach to the body like an adhesive bandage. 這些新創公司正研發可像假刺青般附著於皮膚，或像黏性貼布般附著於身體的一系列穿戴型電腦。 Many of these technologies are stretchable, bendable and incredibly thin. They can also be given unique designs, to stand out like a bold tattoo, or to blend in to the color of your skin. 這些科技產品許多可延展、可彎曲，或薄到不可思議。他們也可能有獨特設計，如大膽刺青般醒目，或和膚色融合為一。 Attachable computers will be less expensive to make and provide greater accuracy because sensors will be closer to a person’s body (or even inside us) . 附著式電腦較不昂貴，也比較準確，因為感應器更貼身（甚至就在體內）。 MC10, a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is testing attachable computers about the size of a piece of gum that can include wireless antennas, temperature and heartrate sensors and a tiny battery. 麻州劍橋的MC10公司正在實驗一種附著式電腦。約口香糖大小，內有無線天線、體溫和心律感應器，以及一個極小的電池。 Scott Pomerantz, head of MC10, said: “Ours are always on you. We have the smallest, most flexible, stretchable, wearable computer, and you can collect all sorts of biometric data tied to your motion.” MC10負責人波梅蘭茲說：「我們的產品永遠是穿戴在你身上。我們擁有最小、最具可撓性與延展性的穿戴式電腦。你可蒐集與你的動作有關的各種生理數據。」 MC10 recently teamed up with John A. Rogers, a professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, who has been working for nearly a decade to perfect flexible devices that can be worn on the skin or implanted . MC10最近與厄巴納－香檳伊利諾大學教授羅傑斯合作。羅傑斯已投入近10年時間，讓穿戴於皮膚或植入體內的彈性裝置更為完美。 How would these gadgets work? Maybe you want to figure out which deodorant would be best for you. A sticker that tracks your sweat level would email you a few recommendations. Or if you want to monitor your baby’s breathing, a little sensor on the baby’s chest would alert you to any problems. 這些小裝置將如何運作？或許你想知道哪種止汗劑最適合你使用。可追蹤汗量的一張貼紙，會以電子郵件提供你一些建議。或許你想監測寶寶的呼吸，貼在寶寶胸前的一個小感應器會在出狀況時發出警示。 “We’ll eventually see a more intimate integration of electronics and biological systems,” Mr. Rogers said . “Without that kind of intimate physical contact, it’s going to be difficult, or maybe even impossible, to extract meaningful data.” 羅傑斯說：「我們最終會看到電子產品和生理系統更親密的結合。不靠這種與身體的親密接觸，蒐集到有用的數據會變得很困難，甚至不可能。」 The health applications are enormous. Over the past year, Mr. Rogers and his team of scientists have been working with patients with Parkinson’s disease to monitor their motions, with dermatologists to treat skin diseases, and with beauty companies like L’Oreal to develop digital stickers that track skin hydration. 在健康方面的應用可以無所不包。過去一年，羅傑斯和他的科學家團隊一直在與巴金森氏病人共事，監測他們的運動，也與皮膚科醫生合作，治療皮膚疾病，也和美妝公司如歐萊雅公司共同開發數位貼紙，追蹤肌膚水分。 Anke Loh of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago has been experimenting with making the attachable computers look like body art. “You see these patches and you really want to put them on your skin, even without knowing what the function is,” Ms. Loh said . “There’s a lot of potential to combine fashion and technology.” 芝加哥藝術學院的羅安克正從事一項實驗，讓附著式電腦看來宛如人體藝術。羅女士說：「看著這些貼布時，你會真的很想把它往身上貼，即使不知道它有什麼功能。時尚與科技結合，潛力無窮。」 Scientists at the University of Tokyo have been working on an “e-skin,” which is an electronic skin that sits on top of real skin. It looks like a stretchable sheet of plastic wrap, yet contains lots of health-related sensors. 東京大學的科學家一直在研究「電子皮膚」，它是放在真皮膚上的一種電子皮膚。外表類似一片具伸縮性的保鮮膜，但內含許多與健康相關的感應器。 In another iteration of e-skin, scientists are working to add a layer of LEDs, turning it into a screen that sits on the body. 在另一個電子皮膚的反覆研究中，科學家正設法為電子皮膚添加一層LED燈，讓它變成人體上的一個螢幕。 Digital skins offer numerous applications, not only in monitoring a user’s health, but also as a visual user interface. They may even replace smartphones one day. 數位皮膚應用範圍十分廣泛，不僅可監測使用者的健康狀況，還可作為使用者的視覺介面。有朝一日，甚至可取代智慧手機。 But don’t throw aside your smartwatch or Google Glass just yet. It will be a while before our wearable future becomes known. 不過，暫時還別把你的智慧手表或是谷歌眼鏡扔到一邊。我們的穿戴未來還要一段時間才會明朗。 Source article: https://paper.udn.com/udnpaper/POH0067/268839/web/ Next Article Topic: Facebook is making its own AI deepfakes to head off a disinformation disaster 防制假訊息災難，臉書積極產製人工智慧「深度偽造」影片 Facebook fears that AI-generated “deepfake” videos could be the next big source of viral misinformation—spreading among its users with potentially catastrophic consequences for the next US presidential election. 臉書擔心用戶散播由人工智慧生成、未來有望成為假訊息主要來源的「深度偽造」影片，對下屆美國總統選舉帶來具有災難性潛力的後果。 Its solution? Making lots of deepfakes of its own, to help researchers build and refine detection tools. 提出因應「深度偽造」的解決方案？臉書自己產製大量深偽影片，助力研究者創建及改善辨識工具。 The rise of deepfakes has been driven by recent advances in machine learning. Algorithms capable of capturing and re-creating a person’s likeness have already been used to make point-and-click tools for pasting a person’s face onto someone else. 機器學習的技術進展助長了深偽的崛起。能夠捕捉及重現人物肖像的演算法，已被應用在點擊式工具的製作，它能把人臉貼在另一個人身上。 Facebook will dedicate $10 million. Together with Microsoft and academics from institutions including MIT, UC Berkeley, and Oxford University, the company is launching the Deepfake Detection Challenge, which will offer unspecified cash rewards for the best detection methods. 臉書將貢獻1000萬美元。與微軟及學術機構麻省理工學院、加州大學柏克萊分校、牛津大學等，一起推出「辨識深偽挑戰賽」，該挑戰賽將頒發未指定金額的獎金給最優秀的檢測方法。 Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1327942 ; https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1329588…

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幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.72: 本週的南北大對決與VIP專屬國際時事 Latest shadowing episode and Dragon Boat Festival English Cafe 30:22

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－挺你所想！與你一起生活的銀行－中國信託銀行APP超越大升級，眾多好用功能，力挺你的金融需求！趕緊註冊行動銀行，就送OPENPOINT100點。立即點擊連結看活動詳情～ https://fstry.pse.is/7nlfdf —— 以上為播客煮與 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— ----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱常見問題 → https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程 → https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web： www.15mins.today YouTube： https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信： 15minstoday@gmail.com 意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 【15Mins Podcast】幕後教師室：端午節南北粽大戰！從媽祖遶境到寶寶命名趨勢全解析在端午連假前的最新一集「幕後教師室」中，John老師與阿鍵老師以輕鬆愉快的咖啡對談，帶領聽眾從端午節的南北粽文化談到媽祖遶境的國際關注，再深入探討當代寶寶命名的有趣趨勢。本集不僅充滿台灣在地文化特色，更提供豐富的英語學習素材，讓學習者能夠用英語分享台灣獨特的文化魅力。端午節特別企劃：南北粽文化大解析配合端午佳節，本週英語咖啡館English Cafe特別邀請美食家克寧老師製作「南北粽大挑戰」特集。John老師開玩笑地說：「不論你是喜歡南粽還是你是喜歡北粽，反正There's always a place for you。」兩位老師深入討論了粽子在英語表達上的有趣問題。對於海外華僑子弟來說，雖然能夠分辨水餃、粽子、包子和湯圓的差別，但在英語溝通時，這些食物通常都被歸類為「dumpling」，容易造成混淆。 John老師解釋了如何用英語精確描述粽子：「為什麼我講粽子是sticky rice dumpling？就會講sticky rice，這個是糯米做出來的，所以就用material嘛。」他進一步說明，可以透過材料（material）和煮法來區分不同的dumpling，讓外國朋友能夠更準確理解台灣的粽子文化。「南方粽北方粽，我們就一個蒸的一個是用水煮的嘛，所以這兩個沒有優劣之分呢。」John老師強調，好吃的粽子就是好吃，不需要分出高下。媽祖遶境：台灣文化的國際發光本集特別關注了今年引起廣泛關注的媽祖遶境活動。John老師觀察到：「今年特別多，我覺得我自己身邊就有一些學生跟客戶，他們就算不是信教，可是他們覺得去台中玩，然後跟著遶境。」兩位老師討論了媽祖遶境從宗教活動演變為社區文化活動的現象。John老師分析：「不論是什麼理由，這個呢都是促進人與人之間的良好互動，這都是好的。」無論是虔誠的信徒想要鑽轎底求保佑，還是將其視為community event來參與，都體現了台灣文化的包容性。有參與遶境的朋友分享，在這個群體中「可以感受到那個氛圍是完全不同的，可以感受到那個能量啊，非常正向啊，大家都很友善，然後東西都分享出來，感覺不到我們一般在大城市裡面人類的惡意。」對於外國朋友來說，媽祖遶境是一個fascinating的台灣文化體驗。John老師提到：「這個Mazu Pilgrimage其實在國際上有發光發熱，有一些外國人也會來參加，他也覺得說信不信不是重點，可是我要參加這個event。」錄製中的文化細節：地名發音的挑戰 John老師坦誠分享了錄製過程中遇到的有趣挑戰。原本媽祖的英文拼法是「MATZU」，今年改為「MAZU」，讓他在錄音時一時適應不過來。另外，「白沙屯」這個地名的英語發音也讓他思考台語tone language與英語表達的差異。「對外國人而言，這就是這樣子發音啦，他不太容易get這個我們台式的、我們在台灣使用的我們tone language。」這個分享讓聽眾了解到，即使是資深的英語教師，在處理中英文轉換時也會遇到實際的挑戰。當代寶寶命名趨勢：復古風回潮本集最受歡迎的話題之一是關於當代寶寶命名的趨勢分析。John老師興奮地表示：「這個禮拜是我最喜歡的這個episode，做這個我個人是蠻喜歡的。」兩位老師發現了一個有趣的現象：名字的流行趨勢呈現循環性。「前幾年覺得可能十幾、十五年前覺得很low很俗的，就是宜君、菜市場名的，最近又回來了，又覺得還不錯。」這種循環大約是40-50年一個週期。阿鍵老師舉例說明：「他有舉一個例子，是這個我們楊紫瓊，Evelyn。楊紫瓊不是叫Evelyn，但是他的戲裡面，Evelyn是阿公阿嬤的那一輩的名字，現在變流行的名字了。」名字選擇的現代考量談到現代父母如何為孩子選擇英文名字，兩位老師觀察到網路文化的巨大影響。John老師提到：「現在因為我們都很素食文化，網路文化就是很素食很快，當你在還在打字的時候，打你自己的名字的時候，人家都已經key完一個sentence了，所以名字還是簡短一點就好。」他們也討論了韓國文化對命名的影響。從早期幼稚園老師取的Lisa、Tina，到現在受韓國女團影響想叫Jenny、Rosé的現象。John老師特別解釋了Blackpink成員Rosé的名字由來：「他本名叫Roseanne，然後他就是大家念得很拗口，他就乾脆叫Rosé，所以其實人就是在哪一個市場，就要變成不一樣的東西。」命名的文化差異：台灣vs國外兩位老師特別強調了台灣與國外在改名文化上的差異。在台灣，英文名字可以隨意更換，「幼稚園老師幫你取的不喜歡，然後你到國高中的時候就換一個，然後你到了上班的時候，可能你不喜歡這個工作，然後你換工作的時候就換名字。」但在國外，改名會影響身分證和護照，「所以你這個爸媽就要好好思考，因為那跟passport有關。最好的是什麼呢？還是回到我們的這個台灣的本名，在passport上面用台灣的名字，然後你要叫John、叫Luke、然後叫Peter、叫Tina、叫Lisa，Whatever you like都隨你，可是passport上面不能改了。」 VIP會員專屬福利預告節目最後，兩位老師宣布了令人期待的VIP會員線上聚會活動——「英雄會」。John老師解釋：「這一次要來招募我們的通勤英雄，所以什麼是通勤英雄呢？那在我們這一次的信件裡面我們就有提到。」他們也預告年底可能會有更盛大的聚會活動，開玩笑地說可能叫「華山論劍」或「六大派圍攻光明頂」，但又擔心「六大口音攻擊」會讓參與者太過疲累。同時，通勤學英語的VIP內容已經累積了一年多的豐富資源，「不管是國際時事可以回頭收聽，或者是我們的英語咖啡館，總共已經邁入快一百集囉，所以超級豐富，各種各種主題，然後挑自己喜歡的就好。」文化學習的深度體驗這集節目完美展現了15Mins 通勤學英語的核心理念——將英語學習與台灣在地文化深度結合。從端午節的南北粽文化、媽祖遶境的國際魅力，到當代命名趨勢的有趣觀察，每個話題都提供了豐富的英語表達素材和跨文化溝通的實用技巧。想要用英語向外國朋友介紹台灣文化嗎？想了解更多關於名字背後的文化故事？立即收聽15Mins 的「幕後教師室」，讓John老師和阿鍵老師帶您探索台灣文化與英語學習的完美結合！…

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精選詞彙單元 Vocab EP.028: 夏季兜風很的風險 Summer- the joyriding season 16:13

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你吃的魚油有感嗎? 最美台長林書煒真心推薦「新普利有橄魚油」不只83%高濃度! 阿拉斯加真鱈來源Omega-3 搭配冷壓初榨橄欖油Omega-9 黃金比例3比1研究支持更健康讓你的魚油真有感新上市好評熱賣中 https://fstry.pse.is/7mlas7 —— 以上為播客煮與 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Summary: This article covers new measures to crack down on noise pollution from after-market exhaust systems, installed on scooters and motorcycles. Full article: https://www.15mins.today/blog/633-cracking-down-on-noisy-scooters-during-joyriding-season Vocabulary and Sample Sentences: Joyriding n.: the crime of stealing a car and driving it for pleasure, usually dangerously Is joyriding common in Taiwan? Do Americans consider joyriding a minor offense? Reinstate v.: return something to its previous position or status / give a person back their previous position Was the project reinstated as important? Was Mary reinstated as manager? Bane n. : something that makes people unhappy or causes trouble Are your neighbors the bane of your life? Is work the bane of your existence?…

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英語咖啡館 Ep.271: 粽子節又到了之南北大亂鬥 Where do you stand with the different styles of Zhongzi? 40:01

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----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱常見問題 → https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程 → https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web： www.15mins.today YouTube： https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信： 15minstoday@gmail.com 意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 端午節即將到來！你是北部粽派還是南部粽派？本週的《英語咖啡館》John老師和克寧老師為大家帶來一場能引起全民共鳴的激辯 - 「北部粽 vs. 南部粽」！節目中，克寧老師堅持南部粽「才是真正的粽子」，強調生米水煮的傳統工藝和口感。而John老師則覺得「根本沒有差」！除了南北之爭，這集裡我們還探討了湖州粽、鹼粽和原住民阿粨等特色粽子，讓你對端午美食有更全面的認識。這集不僅讓你學到各種粽子相關的英文表達，還能深入了解台灣的飲食文化！我們想知道：Which team do you stand for? 是熱愛南部粽的黏嫩口感，還是偏好北部粽的油飯風味呢？ The Dragon Boat Festival is approaching! Are you Team Northern Rice Dumplings or Team Southern Rice Dumplings? This week on English Cafe, Klim and I bring you a debate that resonates with everyone - "Northern Rice Dumplings vs. Southern Rice Dumplings"! In the episode, Klim insists that southern-style rice dumplings "are the only real rice dumplings," emphasizing the traditional craftsmanship and texture of cooking raw rice in water. Meanwhile, Teacher John feels "there's really no difference!" Beyond the north-south debate, this episode also explores specialty varieties like Huzhou dumplings, alkaline dumplings, and indigenous Abai dumplings, giving you a more comprehensive understanding of Dragon Boat Festival delicacies. This episode not only teaches you various English expressions related to rice dumplings but also deepens your understanding of Taiwan's food culture! We want to know: Which team do you stand for? Do you love the sticky, tender texture of southern rice dumplings, or do you prefer the flavored glutinous rice style of northern rice dumplings?…

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國際時事跟讀 Ep.K995: 音樂大佬受審：吹牛老爹的沒落 Music Titan on Trial: Diddy's Downfall 8:33

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－挺你所想！與你一起生活的銀行－中國信託銀行APP超越大升級，眾多好用功能，力挺你的金融需求！趕緊註冊行動銀行，就送OPENPOINT100點。立即點擊連結看活動詳情～ https://fstry.pse.is/7nlfdf —— 以上為播客煮與 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— ----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱常見問題 → https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程 → https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web： www.15mins.today YouTube： https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信： 15minstoday@gmail.com 意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 【15Mins Podcast】幕後教師室：打開你的耳朵！英國口音大解析在最新一集的「幕後教師室」中，John老師與阿建老師帶領聽眾深入探討VIP會員專屬的「多元口音單元」，聚焦於英國口音的獨特魅力與辨識技巧。想知道英國人如何發音「fast fashion」和「Mediterranean diet」？想了解為何英國口音聽起來如此優雅又帶點神祕感？這集節目將為你揭開英式英語的神秘面紗！多元口音單元初體驗 John老師首先分享了15Mins podcast最新推出的VIP專屬內容——「多元口音單元」的首次嘗試。目前已上線的兩集內容皆聚焦於英國口音，由專業聲優老師朗讀文章，讓聽眾能夠透過反覆聆聽來熟悉不同的發音模式。這個創新的學習方式，旨在幫助大家「打開耳朵」，提升在真實生活中辨識並理解不同口音的能力。「讓你耳朵打開，對不對？然後以後聽到路邊捷運上，或者是百貨公司裡有聽到這個accent，馬上知道他是英國人！」John老師強調，這種訓練不僅僅是為了辨識，更是為了在面對不同口音時能夠自如地溝通交流。英國口音特點大解析阿鍵老師和John老師一同分享了英國口音的幾個典型特徵，讓聽眾能夠更容易辨識這種迷人的發音方式： A音變R音：「fast」在英式發音中會變成「fahst」，帶有微妙的R音色彩。字尾音節輕化：如「warehouse」中的R不明顯，「cost」中的ST音也較輕。獨特的O音發音：英國人發O音時，嘴型更加圓潤，形成獨特的音色。 D音的特殊處理：在「reduce」這個詞中，D音帶有微妙的J音色彩。 ER音的模糊化：如「cancer」一詞中，R音與A音混合，聽起來像「canca」。 John老師分享了自己從南非口音轉換到美式發音的經歷，展示了如何為了適應不同環境而調整自己的發音。這種親身經歷為聽眾提供了寶貴的洞見，說明了語言不僅僅是溝通工具，也是文化和身份認同的一部分。「我小時候念的是南非口音，到台灣沒有人聽懂我的發音，所以我要換成美式發音。」這樣的轉變提醒我們，語言學習不只是追求「標準」，更要考慮實用性和適應性。地域差異與社群影響節目中還討論了同一個單詞在不同地區甚至同一國家不同地區的發音差異。例如「often」一詞，有些人念「offen」（不發T音），有些則念「of-ten」（發T音）。John老師解釋，這往往取決於你所處的社群和受到的教育影響。「不是說你喜歡就好，而是你要知道說這兩個發音都有人發，可是他們的community對於這個字有時候是一個影響力的象徵。」這種洞見幫助學習者更加開放地接受語言的多樣性，而不是僅僅追求單一「正確」的發音方式。為什麼要學習不同口音？阿鍵老師巧妙地將美式和英式口音的差異比喻為舞蹈風格：「有點像是用跳舞來比喻的話，美國人有點像在跳街舞，英國人是那個社交舞。」英式口音更加注重韻律感和表達的優雅，而美式口音則更加直接和重點導向。這種多元口音的學習不僅能幫助聽眾在國際交流中更加自如，也能深入了解不同文化背景的細微差異。正如John老師所說：「聽久了，一定是耳朵就打開了。」如何加入這趣味學習之旅？想體驗這個獨特的多元口音學習內容嗎？John老師邀請所有對提升英語聽力和口說能力有興趣的通勤家族加入VIP會員計畫。除了多元口音單元外，VIP會員還能獲得更多國際時事新聞稿和英語咖啡館的學習筆記，這些都是專為幫助學習者快速提升英語能力而設計的優質內容。「這就是給我們VIP的Bonus Content，最主要是因為加入了VIP以後，我們就會提供更多篇的國際時事新聞稿，還有我們的英語咖啡館的學習筆記給大家。」無論你是想了解更多關於英國口音的奧秘，還是想提升自己辨識不同口音的能力，VIP bonus的「多元口音單元」都會是你英語學習旅程中的寶貴資源。趕快加入VIP會員計畫，讓John老師和阿鍵老師帶你一同探索英語口音的多彩世界！…

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