成人之美

03/02/2026

E私塾-迎春花藝手作課前提醒

In celebration of the upcoming Chinese New Year, I'm turning next week's class into a flower arrangement workshop. In addition to making a centerpiece that is guaranteed to set you guys ready for the holiday, I'm hoping the activity will bring you joy and encourage you to continue explore what this customized English training session is yet to offer.

Please be reminded that the work you see in the picture is for reference only. And since we are not going to create a work that looks identical to each other's, your personal inputs, namely your aesthetics and creativity, are both welcomed.

下週的春節花藝製作,
除了讓大家體驗"動手學英語", 更希望從活動中實踐舊物再利用的精神(Upcycling)

請同學事先準備以下, 並帶進教室
1. 容器(舊紙盒, 鞋盒或塑膠盒皆可; 以面紙盒23x15x10為例)
2. 包裝紙
3. 剪刀
4. 綵帶或其他小裝飾品

20/12/2025

E私塾 2025期末火鍋聚餐

Thank you all for inviting me to a hot pot dinner this time. And whoever picked the restaurant should be awarded with 10 extra points as it happens to be in such a close proximity to where I live.
感謝同學選的餐廳, 離我近, 還轉個彎就到

Indeed, the coffee shop right next door is in my opinion the best find of that evening as I was desperately in need of something sweet and creamy to put in my tummy, so I can call it a day after finishing such copious meal.
餐廳旁的咖啡廳, 當晚最驚喜-好吃, 好喝, 又好買

It's been a tradition for us a few semesters by now to have a meal together on the last day of the program. I always find the occasion like this very intimate and meaningful as I get to know you as a friend and talk to you individually.
每學期最後一天的聚餐,
我們吃得愜意, 聊的開心, 是好朋友般的相處
我很喜歡

這裡祝福班上每一位仙女學員, 期待我們新學期教室見

13/12/2025

E馬當先-大屯社大2026春季班英語課程公告

兩門課的核心, 皆以鼓勵學員增加英語輸出(output)為主;
透過做中學,
先樂與表現, 勇敢犯錯, 就能找到精修空間的概念
培養學員使用英語作為溝通工具的信心與能力

每週四
Fun學-情境式英語會話練習

*每週精選一篇國內/外要聞, 或熱門話題作為教材
*搭配課文單字集與即時造句練習, 讓每個人都有獨立口說機會
*設計對話情境, 由團體輪流演繹, 並即時給予修飾或訂正

每週五
英語表達變Easy-口說寫作練習

*每堂課皆安排遊戲或活動環節, 加深學習印象
*學員背景多元, 混齡; 鼓勵跨世代創意發想與意見交流
*有短句/短文書寫與發表機會, 給予客製化訂正與建議

上課時段: 18:30-21:30
上課堂數: 16
學期起始: 2026.03.02

早鳥/團報優惠: 2025.12.15起
上課地點: 台中市立大里高中(大里區國中路365號)
社大官網: https://tucc99.blogspot.com/
聯絡電話: 04-2407-4600

Starting early March next year, which happens to be the Year of Horse in lunar calendar, I will be teaching 2 programs in the evenings at the TUCC.

With a newly designed course format and emphasis for each, I aim to encourage prompt feedback and a free flow of ideas from the students in and outside the classroom. After all, not making enough output is a typical shortcoming of many Taiwanese students and that's exactly what the new format is to fix.

Should you have long been searching for a setting where you can learn while having fun on a weekly basis, simply choose a program that meets your needs and begin the journey with us from March. Let me put you on a right track and hopefully a head start in your pursuit of being more fluent in English.

30/11/2025

Winnie 1-on-1 Lesson 16 Reminder

I could tell from your assignment that you are having mixed feelings about the newly opened Shein's first-ever physical store in Paris, France, aka the world's fashion capital.

In addition to passages showcasing opinions or concerns from different groups, you included in your conclusion a proposal to how the issue could be resolved, which I agree but find too Utopian to achieve.

我們是兩個台灣人用英文在討論Shein開在巴黎的全球首家實體店,
但是你的文章中明確告訴我,
你有花額外的時間自己去涉獵, 了解
政府, 民間團體, 消費者, 與BHV各自在堅持與追求甚麼
很棒!

以下是作文亮點與反饋
1.Some fear that allowing Shein into a respected department store sends the message that low prices matter more than responsible production.

Revision
Some fear that having Shein to open its business in a respected department store may be sending a message to people that affordability comes before quality, standards and ethics.

2. Department stores may also appear willing to ignore ethics as long as they attract new customers.

Revision
Department stores, especially ones that struggle with declining foot traffic, may be more tempted to leasing space to controversial brands that fail to meet industry standards but do bring visible and instant results.

29/11/2025

i上香菇-霧峰菇類產學館戶外教學有獎徵答

先利用這個機會
感謝週五行銷英語班的Sandy, 推薦這個有趣的場域
讓我有一個"在地"又"親民"的主題
可以作為英語教材, 釋放給不同班的學員
與大家, 包含同學的家人, 共同參與今日活動

也因為Sandy的先生就在霧峰農會服務
一切才能如此流暢, 順利
尤其是他還貼心地為提早抵達的學員, 引導去領物調卷

我們除了享受一場專業, 充滿知識性的菇類導覽
看到展櫃中五花八門的蕈菇實體與模型
還能在農會展售中心
買到優質與特色商品;
最後, 祝福大家都有機會憑今天的購物發票, 抽中台中購物節獎金

Below is a list of questions related to both today's tour and the article released in class. You're encouraged to answer any of them if you believe you might have the correct answer.

1. What animal was used to locate truffles?
2. Does bamboo mushroom grow inside or outside a bamboo?　
3. In what part of the world is caterpillar fungus harvested?
4. Should we view Taiwanofungus camphoratus(牛樟芝) a cure to certain illness or a health supplement and why?
5. Are all colorful mushrooms poisonous?
6. What are some syndromes one can have upon consuming poisonous mushrooms?
7. What is suggested when parking the car near a tree and seeing Ganoderma lucidum(靈芝) that grow on its roots ?

21/11/2025

i上香菇-霧峰菇類產學館戶外教學行前須知

Please find below attendees from each class for the field trip scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 29th. Should you not see yours in the list or wish to take part, feel free to contact me via Line.

以下是各班登記出席11/29（週六)校外教學之名單; 如果沒看到你的名字, 或是想參加, 歡迎用Line聯繫

周一全球-4人
Jessica
Sharon
Coco
Chiu

週二長青A-7人
Jadie
JS
JS's wife
Lulu
Avery
Sofina
Bruce

週四長青B-2人
Jean
Jin

週四新聞-2人
Amy
Amy's husband

週五行銷-9人
Sandy
Stella
Stella's husband
Stella's daughter
Eric
Dora
Eric's mom
Eric's dad
Brian
Brian's wife

Please keep in mind the guided tour will begin at 10 a.m.. You are advised to arrive at least 10 minutes early.

導覽將於10點鐘開始, 請盡量提早十分鐘抵達現場, 或搭乘電梯至6樓與我們會合

There is a parking lot available for visitors right behind the museum; nevertheless, a token is required for leaving the premise, which can be obtained from the reception desk.

訪客專用停車場位於霧峰農會建物之正後方(振德街上)
與嘟嘟房收費停車場比鄰, 務必注意!
車輛先靠左行駛, 取票入場;
離場時再至櫃台換代幣

24/07/2025

Despite the fact that we can only send our teams abroad to take part in most international sports events under the name of Chinese Taipei, that does not mean anyone, especially the Chinese, gets to deny our existence or steal our identity. In fact, it's this kind of savage behavior recorded on tape that shows to the world the real difference between Taiwan and China.

中國大陸從來沒有停止過在各種國際場合打壓台灣

台灣桌球男子團體7/21擊敗中國隊贏得金牌之後，中國就開始不斷挑釁我國代表團，先是抗議我們在桌球賽事加油時喊台灣加油違反規定，又在羽球團體賽事結束後搶我們的賀電，昨晚(7/23)我國男子跆拳道團體獲銀牌，中國隊又.....

15/07/2025

E私塾 金大元便當會

Thank you all for the bento dinner last night. It's so much fun and definitely a refreshing way to start a class. Indeed, if the savory rice dish wasn't fulfilling enough, the cheese cake with seasonal fruits on top is in my opinion, the best ending ever to a night of feast, not to mention Kalen's presence being the icing on the cake.

I feel very blessed to have met each single one of you and more often than not, I see you as my role models, friends, and sisters rather than just students.

May you all find joy and a sense of accomplishment in every Monday evening that we spend together.

你們儘管平日有各自忙碌的事情
卻樂意每週撥出一個時段共同進修;
最特別的是
你們具備慷慨, 善良, 真誠與敏銳等特質

我不知道這是否跟"女生班"有關係
但是我清楚你們獨立, 思想活躍, 有鮮明個人色彩

10/07/2025

2025下半年度 大屯社大開課公告

我想分享的,是各班的學員組成
除了來自各行各業, 還跨不同年齡層
是真的像"社會縮影"般, 每個人都在自由表達, 彼此激盪出更多火花
最難能可貴的,
是班上所有人都隨和, 大方
而這樣的英語學習及使用環境
會讓我們放心, 開心的把英語說出口, 然後才有機會被修飾
可以說得更道地, 更貼近自己的本意

歡迎你來交朋友, 也把英語當朋友!

1. E起聊新聞-強化英語口說
開學日: 9/04(共16週)
時段:18:30-21:30
特色: 從生活大小事, 增加新單字; 從國際/國內及時發生的重要事件, 培養如何用英語表達及與他人交換想法

2. 強化英語表達-E起行銷台灣
開學日: 9/05(共16週)
時段:18:30-21:30
特色: 從創意發想及共同討論中, 改變呆板或制式的英語反應; 讓簡單的描述具故事性及渲染力, 能把英語學習轉變成實用工具

早鳥9折優惠：即日起到7/26(六)為止
報名地點：
市立大里高中 / 社大辦公室
洽詢電話：(04)2407-4600
報名時間：
週一至週五 14:00-21:00
週六 09:00-16:00

07/07/2025

E起行銷台灣 期末分享

我注意到Stella這學期的突破
特別撰文跟大家分享她成功的方式

有沒有注意到她每次進教室
都已事先列印出該週的教材, 並做註記

另外針對課堂英語簡報及小組活動
她把我的題目與她的日常工作融合在一起
產出一個在上課中表現, 未來公司教育訓練有機會發揮的項目

她很聰明地在上我的課!

每個人都有優異的地方, 也有進步的空間
我唯一要請你們慎重
在還無法辨析內容時, 不要過度依賴或完全交由AI及翻譯軟體

你們目前做得最好的
是透過智慧型手機, 按照你們下的指令, 完成課堂活動

因為你們的天馬行空
時不時會出現驚喜的內容
例如我們進行過的媽祖繞境品牌聯名, 泡麵新口味發布等

但是一直拿著手機"讀"
它沒有人味, 無法觀察聽眾反應做出及時調整
變成是機器在利用你的喉嚨發聲

班上很多在校學生
我要鼓勵你們使用工具來提升自己的英語力
可以參考, 能當借鏡;
但要意識到, "英語"作為考試項目及溝通工具時
不能使用手機, 或無網路連線時
你還能不能言之有物?
有沒有信心或能力, 無礙的表達?

暑假已到,
這裡祝福大家有個愉快的假期
願望下次我們見面時
每個人都更有成長, 可以帶著新的心意進教室

30/06/2025

E起聊新聞 期末餐會

Though the tradition of having a potluck means our 4-month English training program has come to an end, it shall only mean that we are ready for a summer break before we meet again in class when the new semester kicks off in September. For the time being, please keep yourself away from the scorching heat and spend your leisure time indoors either improving your cooking skill or studying English as your ability in both will soon be tested again.

謝謝大家實現我開手搖飲店的夢想
對我的愛玉那麼捧場
也在此感謝全體"呷班"同學, 精心準備的各式好料
利用本學期最後一天
祝福大家有滿滿收穫及可貴的友誼

最後, 鼓勵各位同學利用暑假期間
在家精進廚藝, 或是自修英語
因為新學期將於9月開學, 我們還要繼續互相切磋^^

29/06/2025

Although the likelihood of having a meal turn into a pet is low, it ain't impossible, especially when commercial eggs are not fertilized. However, it's the story similar to the news featured that's being aired from time to time that has caused me to always crack the egg into a separate bowl just in case.

這類新聞時不時出現,
導致我後來煮菜要煎蛋時, 很怕突然蹦出一隻家禽

【民視即時新聞】台南有一位民眾將買來的鴨蛋放在家中，長達大半個月，不過卻在某一天聽見小鴨子的叫聲，仔細一看，原本要買來吃的鴨蛋居然殼破了孵出小鴨來，讓目睹的潘小姐覺得又驚又喜。 #台灣新聞 #民視新...