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Kiwi English Booster

Kiwi English Booster

Kiwi English Booster 11 Episodes Oct 3, 2026

《Kiwi English Booster》是一档专注于新西兰英语的播客,帮助听众适应新西兰口音和当地文化。节目内容基于博主在新西兰的亲身经历,涵盖超市购物、银行开户、租房等真实场景。每期包含慢速和快速两种语速的练习,并讲解地道俚语。适合打工度假者、留学生和新移民提升英语听力与口语能力。

Episodes

Ep. 30: Returning a Faulty Product
Ep. 30: Returning a Faulty Product Oct 3, 2026 00:03:12 在本期节目中,我们将模拟购买的商品出现故障去商店退货的场景。学习如何向店员提出退换货要求,并掌握 faulty、refund、store credit 以及新西兰的消费者保障法(CGA)等地道表达![00:09] IntroKia ora! Welcome back to the 'Kiwi English Booster'. This is Episode 30, and today we are looking at consumer rights. You bought a kettle or a toaster, and it stops working after just a few days. How do you return it? Let's listen to this conversation between a customer and a retail assi
Ep. 29: Buying Medicine at the Chemist
Ep. 29: Buying Medicine at the Chemist Oct 1, 2026 00:03:12 Episode 29: Buying Medicine at the Chemist在本期节目中,我们将模拟由于感冒喉咙痛去新西兰药房(Chemist)买药的真实对话。学习如何向药剂师描述症状(如 blocked nose 鼻塞、sore throat 喉咙痛),并了解 Panadol、over-the-counter 等常用药房英语![00:09] IntroKia ora! Welcome back to the 'Kiwi English Booster'. This is Episode 29, and today we are visiting a local chemist. In New Zealand, you don't always need to see a doctor for minor illnesses like a cold. A quick chat wi
Ep. 28: Car Breakdown and Roadside Assistance
Ep. 28: Car Breakdown and Roadside Assistance Sep 26, 2026 00:03:07 在本期节目中,我们将模拟在公路上遇到车辆故障(如轮胎没气、电瓶没电)时的真实求助场景。学习如何向新西兰汽车协会(AA)拨打道路救援电话,并掌握 flat tyre、rego、hard shoulder 等实用车辆词汇,让你安全出行![00:09] IntroKia ora! Welcome back to the 'Kiwi English Booster'. This is Episode 28, and today we are dealing with an unexpected road emergency. Your car breaks down on the highway. Who do you call, and what do you say? Let's listen to this conversation between a driver and the AA r
Ep. 27: Rubbish Day and Recycling
Ep. 27: Rubbish Day and Recycling Sep 9, 2026 00:03:02 在本期节目中,我们将带大家了解新西兰独特的垃圾分类和收集系统。通过新租客与热心邻居的对话,学习如何区分“红色生活垃圾桶”、“黄色回收桶”和“蓝色玻璃回收箱”,并掌握 wheelie bin、put the bins out、recycling crate 等地道词汇,让你快速融入当地社区生活![00:09] IntroKia ora! Welcome back to the 'Kiwi English Booster'. This is Episode 27, and today we are looking at something every newcomer to New Zealand needs to learn—rubbish and recycling. New Zealand has strict rules about waste management, and gett
Ep. 25: Self-Introduction in a Job Interview
Ep. 25: Self-Introduction in a Job Interview Aug 30, 2026 00:03:16 在本期节目中,我们将带大家走进新西兰的职场面试(Job Interview)。你将学会如何应对最经典的面试开场问题:“请介绍一下你自己”(Tell us a little bit about yourself)。我们会深入解析自我介绍的核心——如何用“My background is in”和“I specialize in”等句型,专业、精炼地展示你的职业背景,并用“A great fit”表达你的自信。掌握这些地道又专业的表达,让你在下次面试时脱颖而出![00:09] IntroKia ora! Welcome back to the Kiwi English Booster. This is Episode 25, and today we are preparing for a job interview. The first question is almost always '
Ep.24:Getting a Haircut at the Barber
Ep.24:Getting a Haircut at the Barber Aug 28, 2026 00:03:22 在本期节目中,我们将带大家走进新西兰的理发店(Barber/Salon)。你将学会如何告诉理发师你想要的发型,比如“修剪一下”(a trim)、“稍微打理”(a tidy up)、“两边和后面剪短”(short back and sides),以及如何提到“刘海”(fringe)和“打薄”(thin it out)。掌握这些地道表达,让你下次去剪头发时不再发愁![00:07] IntroKia ora! Welcome back to the Kiwi English Booster. This is Episode 24, and today we're off to the barber for a haircut. Explaining what you want can be tricky in another language, but with a few simple Kiw
Ep.23: Seeing a Doctor for Bug Bites
Ep.23: Seeing a Doctor for Bug Bites Aug 23, 2026 00:05:36 在本期节目中,我们将继续新西兰急诊中心(Urgent Care)的场景。这次是关于在户外被虫子咬了(bitten by a bug)或者被蜜蜂蛰了(stung by a bee)该怎么说。你会学到如何描述过敏反应(allergic reaction),比如严重的肿胀(swelling)、皮疹(rash)和发痒(itchy),以及如何向医生获取抗过敏药(antihistamine)或药膏(cream)。当然,也会复习到一些新西兰的用语习惯。掌握这些,让你在享受新西兰户外时光时更加安心![00:09] IntroKia ora! Welcome back to the Kiwi English Booster. This is Episode 23, and we're back at the Urgent Care clinic. Spending time outdoors in New
Ep.22:Seeing a Doctor for an Injury
Ep.22:Seeing a Doctor for an Injury Aug 17, 2026 00:03:45 在本期节目中,我们将模拟在意外受伤后去新西兰急诊中心(Urgent Care)看医生的场景。比如周末去徒步(tramping)不小心摔倒扭伤了脚踝(sprained ankle)。你会学到如何向医生描述伤情(如 swollen 肿胀,throbbing 阵痛),如何获取止痛药(pain relief)和拐杖(crutches),以及了解新西兰独有的意外伤害赔偿局(ACC)如何帮你支付医药费。当然,还少不了一些地道的新西兰俚语:she'll be right(一切都会好起来的)、give it a rest(让它休息一下)。掌握这些,让你在新西兰遇到意外受伤时也能从容应对![00:09] IntroKia ora! Welcome back to the Kiwi English Booster. This is Episode 22, and today we're visiting an
Ep.21:Nailing a Phone Screening
Ep.21:Nailing a Phone Screening Aug 10, 2026 00:04:05 在本期节目中,我们将模拟一次求职电话初筛(phone screening)——面试前招聘顾问打来的那通简短电话。你会学到如何表现出积极的态度、如何谈论离职通知期(notice period)和期望薪资,以及一堆地道的新西兰口语:give you a buzz(打电话给你)、touch base(联系确认一下)、keen / keen as(很有兴趣)、up my alley(正合我意)、suss out(弄清楚、搞明白)、reckon(我觉得)、chuffed(很开心)和 choice(太棒了)。掌握这些,让你在新西兰求职时电话应对自如![00:09] IntroKia ora! Welcome back to the Kiwi English Booster. This is Episode 21, and today we're taking a phone screening — t
Ep.20: Setting Up Power and Internet
Ep.20: Setting Up Power and Internet Aug 3, 2026 00:04:08 Key Vocabulary (本期核心词汇)• Power company 电力公司(新西兰 power 即指"电")• Connection fee 接通费(开通新服务的一次性费用)• Prompt paymentdiscount准时付款折扣(按时缴费可享折扣)• Fibre 光纤(最快的网络,适合看视频、在家办公)• Broadband 宽带(高速网络的统称)• Meter reading 电表读数(告诉电力公司你用了多少电)• Sorted 搞定、安排妥当(超地道的Kiwi常用词)Dialogue Transcript (情景对话原声)Rep (客服)Kia ora, thanks for calling. How can I help today?(你好,感谢致电。今天有什么可以帮你?)Customer (顾客)Hi, I've just moved into a new pla
Ep.19: Reporting a Stolen Bike to the Police
Ep.19: Reporting a Stolen Bike to the Police Jul 30, 2026 00:04:15 东西被偷了但又不是紧急情况,在新西兰该打 111 还是 105?🚓 这期 Kiwi English Booster,带你沉浸式体验向警方报案的真实场景。在本期节目中,我们将带大家了解在新西兰如何向警方报案。你将学会区分紧急电话 111 和非紧急电话 105,以及非紧急情况(Non-emergency)的概念。同时,我们还会讲解地道俚语:nicked(被偷)、dodgy(可疑的)、keep an eye out(留意)和 no dramas(没问题)。掌握这些必备对话,让你在新西兰遇到突发状况时也能冷静应对!本期依然保留新西兰原汁原味的口音与环境音,建议一边听音频一边跟读。💡 本期核心词汇 (Vocabulary)111 vs 105: 111 是紧急电话(有危险/犯罪正在发生);105 是非紧急报案电话Non-emergency: 非紧急情况(不危急、无人有即时危险)Nicked: 被偷(
Ep.18:Sending a Parcel at the Post Shop
Ep.18:Sending a Parcel at the Post Shop Jul 27, 2026 00:04:08 在新西兰面试,怎么展现 "get stuck in" 的好态度,让雇主眼前一亮?💼 这期 Kiwi English Booster,带你沉浸式体验一场地道的Kiwi求职面试。在本期节目中,我们将带大家走进新西兰的求职面试现场。你将学习到简历(CV)、推荐人(Reference)等求职核心词汇,以及最能打动Kiwi雇主的地道表达:get stuck in(积极投入)和 give it a crack(大胆尝试)。同时,我们还会讲解工间休息 Smoko 和常用词 Heaps。掌握这些必备对话,让你在新西兰求职面试中脱颖而出!本期依然保留新西兰原汁原味的口音与环境音,建议一边听音频一边跟读。💡 本期核心词汇 (Vocabulary)CV: 简历(Curriculum Vitae,新西兰几乎不说 resume)Heaps: 大量、很多("heaps of experience" = 经验丰富)Ge

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