节目简介 在本期节目中，我们将带大家了解在新西兰开始工作后必须搞懂的税务基础。你将学习到税号（IRD number）、税码（Tax code）和工资预扣税系统（PAYE）等核心概念，以及新西兰的职场退休储蓄计划 KiwiSaver。同时，我们还会讲解商品及服务税（GST）和地道短语 Heads up（提前告知、温馨提示）。掌握这些表达，让你在新西兰处理税务和工资问题时更加从容！ 🎬 短视频预热 (Short Video Intro) Kia ora! Just started a job in New Zealand? Before you get paid, you'll need an 'IRD number' and a 'tax code'. Want to understand the Kiwi tax basics? If you like this show, please follow, like, or save this video! Let's listen to the conversation. 🎙️ 节目开场白 (Intro) Kia ora! Welcome back to the 'Kiwi English Booster'. This is Episode 14, and today we are calling Inland Revenue to sort out our tax. When you start working in New Zealand, there are a few essential tax words you must know. Let's listen to the conversation. 💬 情景对话 (Conversations) * Speaker 1 : Kia ora, you've reached Inland Revenue, how can I help? * Speaker 2 : Hi, I've just moved to New Zealand and started a job. I think I need an IRD number? * Speaker 1 : Yes, you'll need an IRD number so you're taxed correctly. Have you applied for one yet? * Speaker 2 : Not yet. What's it for exactly? * Speaker 1 : It's your personal tax number. Your employer uses it, along with your tax code, to take the right amount of tax from your pay. That system is called PAYE. * Speaker 2 : PAYE? So the tax comes out automatically? * Speaker 1 : That's right, Pay As You Earn. The tax is taken out before you even get your wages. Did your employer mention KiwiSaver? * Speaker 2 : A little. Is that a retirement savings thing? * Speaker 1 : Exactly, KiwiSaver is our work-based savings scheme for retirement. Just a heads up, if you start a business later, you may also need to register for GST. * Speaker 2 (checking): GST being the tax on goods and services? * Speaker 1 (confirming): Spot on. It's 15 percent on most things. But for now, let's just get your IRD number sorted. * Speaker 2 (grateful): Sounds good, thanks so much for your help. 💡 词汇与表达解析 That was a helpful chat about tax! Let's break down these important words. First, IRD number. IRD stands for Inland Revenue Department, the tax office. Your IRD number is your unique personal tax number, and you need it to work and pay tax in New Zealand. Second, Tax code. This is a short code, like a letter combination, that tells your employer how much tax to take out of your pay. Third, PAYE. P-A-Y-E. This stands for 'Pay As You Earn'. It means your tax is automatically taken out of your wages before you receive them. Fourth, KiwiSaver. K-I-W-I-S-A-V-E-R. This is New Zealand's work-based savings scheme to help you save for retirement. Both you and your employer put money in. Fifth, GST. G-S-T. This stands for Goods and Services Tax. It's a 15 percent tax included in the price of most things you buy. Finally, Heads up. To 'give someone a heads up' means to give them an early warning or a useful piece of information in advance. Now let's hear how it sounds in a real environment with a natural, faster pace. 🏁 节目结语 (End) Ka pai! Now you know your IRD number from your tax code, and how PAYE and KiwiSaver work. Just a heads up, getting these sorted early makes life so much easier! Thanks for tuning in to the Kiwi English Booster. Catch you later!

家里漏水、电路坏了，在新西兰要找 "tradie"？🔧 这期 Kiwi English Booster，带你沉浸式体验打电话叫师傅上门维修的真实场景。 在本期节目中，我们将带大家学习在新西兰如何打电话叫师傅上门修东西。你将学习到新西兰对各类技工的地道称呼，比如 Tradie（技工统称）、Sparky（电工）和 Chippie（木工/建筑工）。同时，我们还会讲解报价（Quote）和上门费（Call-out fee）这两个关键费用词汇，以及经典短语 She'll be right。 掌握这些必备对话，让你在新西兰处理家居维修时也能从容沟通！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) * Tradie: 技工的统称（水管工、电工、建筑工等） * Sparky: 电工（专修电路） * Chippie: 木工 / 建筑工 * Quote: 报价（确定好的固定价格，无额外惊喜） * Call-out fee: 上门费（师傅出门上门就要收的费用） * She'll be right: 没事的、会好的（最能代表Kiwi乐天性格的口头禅） 📜 情景对话原声词（Transcript） Plumber (水管工): Gidday, ABC Plumbing, Dave speaking. （你好，ABC管道公司，我是Dave。） Homeowner (房主): Hi Dave. I've got a leak under my kitchen sink. Are you able to come have a look? （你好Dave。我厨房水槽下面漏水了，你能过来看看吗？） Plumber (水管工): Yeah, no worries. I'm a plumber, but if it's electrical too, you'll want a sparky. （可以，没问题。我是水管工，不过如果还涉及电路，你得另找个电工。） Homeowner (房主): It's just water for now. I'm new here and need a few tradies for this place. How much will it cost? （目前只是漏水。我刚搬来，这房子需要找几位师傅。要多少钱呢？） Plumber (水管工): There's a call-out fee of 90 dollars just to come out, then I'll give you a quote before I start any work. （上门费是90纽币，然后动工前我会先给你一个报价。） Homeowner (房主): Okay, so the quote tells me the full price upfront? （好的，所以报价会提前告诉我总价对吧？） Plumber (水管工): That's right. A quote is a fixed price, so no nasty surprises. I'll have a squiz and let you know. （没错。报价是固定价格，不会有什么坑。我先瞧一眼再告诉你。） Homeowner (房主): Great. Actually, while you're here, do you know a good chippie? I need some shelves built. （太好了。对了，你认识靠谱的木工吗？我想打几个架子。） Plumber (水管工): Yeah, I know a top chippie, a real good builder. I'll flick you his number. （认识，我有个特别棒的木工朋友，手艺很好。我把他号码发给你。） Homeowner (房主): Perfect. So when can you come round? （太好了。那你什么时候能来？） Plumber (水管工): I can pop over tomorrow morning. Don't stress, she'll be right. （我明天早上就能过来。别担心，会搞定的。） Homeowner (房主): Thanks Dave, see you then. （谢谢Dave，到时见。） 欢迎订阅「Kiwi English Booster」，带你听懂最真实的新西兰！🇳🇿

节目简介 在本期节目中，我们将带大家体验一场地道的新西兰烧烤派对（BBQ）。你将学习到让无数新移民闹笑话的经典短语 Bring a plate（带一道菜来分享，而不是带空盘子！），以及香肠（Snags）、冰桶（Chilly bin）等烧烤必备词汇。同时，我们还会讲解泳衣（Togs）、人字拖（Jandals）和朋友（Mate）等夏日常用语。掌握这些表达，让你轻松融入Kiwi的社交生活！ 🎬 短视频预热 (Short Video Intro) 🎤 朗读风格：Podcast Interview Style Kia ora! If a Kiwi invites you to a BBQ and says 'bring a plate', do NOT show up with an empty plate! Want to know what it really means? If you like this show, please follow, like, or save this video! Let's listen to the conversation. 🎙️ 节目开场白 (Intro) 🎤 朗读风格：Podcast Interview Style Kia ora! Welcome back to the 'Kiwi English Booster'. This is Episode 12, and today we are getting invited to a classic Kiwi BBQ. There are some fun local words and one famous phrase that confuses almost every newcomer. Let's listen to the conversation. 💬 情景对话 (Conversations) Speaker 1 (friendly): Gidday neighbour! We're having a BBQ on Saturday. You should come along. Speaker 2 (pleased): Oh, that's so kind, thanks! Should I bring anything? Speaker 1 (casual): Yeah, just bring a plate, eh. Speaker 2 (confused): Bring a plate? You mean an empty plate? Speaker 1 (laughing): Ha, nah! It means bring some food to share. A salad or some snags would be mean. Speaker 2 (understanding): Oh I see! I'll bring some sausages then. Anything else? Speaker 1 (helpful): If you've got a chilly bin, chuck some drinks in it. And don't forget your togs, we've got a pool. Speaker 2 (puzzled): Togs? Sorry, I'm still learning the lingo. Speaker 1 (explaining): Your swimming gear, mate! Togs and jandals, classic Kiwi summer. Speaker 2 (amused): Got it, swimsuit and flip-flops. What time should I come? Speaker 1 (relaxed): Anytime after midday is good as gold. Just rock up. Speaker 2 (grateful): Awesome, see you Saturday then. Cheers, mate! 💡 词汇与表达解析 (Explains) 🎤 朗读风格：Podcast Interview Style That was a friendly BBQ invite with some essential summer slang! Let's break it down. First, the big one, Bring a plate. This does NOT mean bring an empty plate! It means bring a dish of food to share with everyone. It's a classic Kiwi potluck tradition. Second, Snags. S-N-A-G-S. This is Kiwi and Aussie slang for sausages, the star of any BBQ. Third, Chilly bin. C-H-I-L-L-Y, space, B-I-N. This is what Kiwis call a cooler box, the insulated box you fill with ice to keep your drinks and food cold. Fourth, Togs. T-O-G-S. This is the Kiwi word for your swimsuit or swimming costume. Fifth, Jandals. J-A-N-D-A-L-S. These are flip-flops or thongs, the open summer sandals everyone wears here. Sixth, Mate. M-A-T-E. A super common, friendly word for a friend, used all the time in New Zealand. Finally, Good as gold. This means everything is fine, perfect, or no problem at all. Now let's hear how it sounds in a real environment with a natural, faster pace. 🏁 节目结语 (End) 🎤 朗读风格：Podcast Interview Style Sweet as! Now you know that 'bring a plate' means food to share, not an empty one. Grab your snags, fill the chilly bin, and don't forget your togs and jandals! Thanks for tuning in to the Kiwi English Booster. Catch you later, mate!

节目简介 在本期节目中，我们将带大家走进新西兰的超市，学习如何顺利通过结账通道。你将学习到购物车（Trolley）、会员卡（Clubcard）、特价商品（Specials）等日常词汇，以及新西兰随处可见的刷卡支付系统 Eftpos。同时，我们还会讲解自带购物袋（BYO bags）的习惯，以及超地道的口头禅 Chur（谢谢/好的）。掌握这些表达，让你在新西兰逛超市更加得心应手！ 🎙️ 节目开场白 (Intro) Kia ora! Welcome back to the 'Kiwi English Booster'. This is Episode 11, and today we are going through the checkout at a New Zealand supermarket. There are some handy local words you'll hear every single time you shop. Let's listen to the conversation. 💬 情景对话 (Conversations) * Speaker 1 : Kia ora! Did you find everything alright today? * Speaker 2: Yeah, all good thanks. Just pushing this big trolley around took a while! * Speaker 1: Ha, no worries. Have you got a clubcard with us? * Speaker 2: I'm not sure. How do I know if I'm getting the specials? * Speaker 1: If you've got the clubcard, you scan it and you get all the discounted specials automatically. Want to sign up? It's free. * Speaker 2: Yeah, that'd be great, sign me up. Oh, and I brought my own bags. * Speaker 1: Good on you for the BYO bags. I'll pack them for you. That's 85 dollars after your specials. * Speaker 2: Choice. Can I pay by eftpos? * Speaker 1: Yep, eftpos is fine. Just pop your card in the machine there, or you can use paywave. * Speaker 2: Done. Did it go through? * Speaker 1: All good, payment's gone through. Here's your receipt. * Speaker 2: Chur, have a good one! 💡 词汇与表达解析 (Explains) That was a quick trip through the checkout! Let's break down the vocabulary. First, Trolley. Spelled T-R-O-L-L-E-Y. This is what Kiwis call a shopping cart, the big metal one you push around the supermarket. Second, Clubcard. C-L-U-B-C-A-R-D. This is a free loyalty card. You scan it at the checkout to get discounts and collect points. Different supermarkets have different names for it. Third, Specials. S-P-E-C-I-A-L-S. These are the items on sale or discount. Kiwis say 'it's on special' instead of 'it's on sale'. Fourth, BYO bags. BYO stands for 'Bring Your Own'. Supermarkets here don't give out free plastic bags, so you bring your own reusable ones. Fifth, Eftpos. E-F-T-P-O-S. This is the card payment system used everywhere in New Zealand, for paying directly from your bank account. Finally, Chur. C-H-U-R. This is casual Kiwi slang that can mean 'thanks', 'cheers', or 'sweet'. It's very relaxed and friendly. Now let's hear how it sounds in a real environment with a natural, faster pace.

在新西兰生病看医生，不知道怎么形容自己的状况？🤒 这期 Kiwi English Booster，带你沉浸式体验新西兰看家庭医生（GP）的真实场景。 在本期节目中，我们将带大家去新西兰看医生。当你不舒服时，如何用地道的方式描述病情非常关键。你将学习到新西兰人形容生病的特色词汇，比如 crook（生病）、under the weather（身体不适）和 munted（难受极了）。同时，我们还会讲解处方（Script）、药房（Chemist）以及急诊（A and E）等看病必备词汇。 掌握这些必备对话，让你在新西兰看病时也能从容沟通，把症状说清楚！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) * Crook: 生病、不舒服（"I'm feeling crook" 我病了） * Under the weather: 身体微恙、有点不舒服 * Munted: 累垮了、难受极了（也指东西坏掉、报废） * Script: 处方（prescription 的口语缩写） * Chemist: 药房（新西兰对 pharmacy 的常用说法） * A and E: 急诊（Accident and Emergency 的缩写） 📜 情景对话原声词（Transcript） Doctor (医生): Kia ora, come on in and take a seat. So, what brings you in today? （你好，请进，坐吧。今天哪里不舒服？） Patient (病人): Morning, doctor. I've been feeling pretty crook for the last few days. （早上好，医生。我这几天一直很难受。） Doctor (医生): Oh no, sorry to hear that. Can you tell me what's been going on? （哎呀，真遗憾。能告诉我具体什么情况吗？） Patient (病人): I've been a bit under the weather. Sore throat, headache, and my whole body feels munted. （我有点不舒服。喉咙痛、头痛，而且浑身像散架了一样。） Doctor (医生): Right, let's have a look. Sounds like you've picked up a nasty flu. Have you taken anything for it? （好，我看看。听起来你是得了重感冒。吃过什么药吗？） Patient (病人): Just some paracetamol from home, but nothing's really helping. （就吃了点家里的扑热息痛，但没什么用。） Doctor (医生): No worries. I'll write you a script for something a bit stronger. You can take it to the chemist just down the road. （没问题。我给你开张处方，药效强一点。你拿到街尾的药房就能取药。） Patient (病人): Thanks heaps. How long until I'm back to normal? （太感谢了。多久能恢复正常？） Doctor (医生): Give it about a week. Rest up, drink plenty of water, and you should come right. （大概一周。好好休息，多喝水，应该就会好起来。） Patient (病人): And what if it gets worse over the weekend? （那如果周末病情加重怎么办？） Doctor (医生): If you can't get in to see us, or you're really struggling to breathe, head straight to A and E at the hospital. （如果你预约不上我们，或者真的呼吸困难，就直接去医院急诊。） Patient (病人): Good as gold. Cheers, doctor. （太好了。谢谢医生。） 欢迎订阅「Kiwi English Booster」，带你听懂最真实的新西兰！🇳🇿

在新西兰看房租房，听到一堆 open home、bond、letting fee 一脸懵？🏡 这期 Kiwi English Booster，带你沉浸式体验新西兰看房租房的真实场景。 在本期节目中，我们将带大家去新西兰看一套出租房。你将学习到看房日（Open home）的流程，如何询问房子是否带家具，以及押金（Bond）、中介费（Letting fee）等关键费用。同时，我们还会讲解新西兰房屋最常见的取暖设备热泵（Heat pump），以及看房时一定要留意的潮湿问题（Damp）。 掌握这些必备对话，让你在新西兰找房时也能从容沟通，顺利租到理想的家！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) * Open home: 开放看房日（无需预约即可入内参观的时段） * Unfurnished: 不带家具的（空房出租） * Heat pump: 热泵（新西兰最常见的墙挂式冷暖空调） * Damp: 潮湿（新西兰看房必问的关键问题） * Bond: 押金（通常为四周房租，退租时符合条件可退还） * Letting fee: 中介费（已在新西兰被立法禁止收取） * Flatting: 合租、租房住（不限公寓或独栋） 📜 情景对话原声词（Transcript） Property Manager (物业经理): Kia ora! Are you here for the open home? Come on in. （你好！你是来看房的吗？请进。） Viewer (看房人): Yeah, thanks. It looks great. Is the place coming furnished? （是的，谢谢。看起来很不错。这房子带家具吗？） Property Manager (物业经理): Nah, it's unfurnished, so you'll need to bring your own furniture. But all the whiteware stays. （不带，是空房出租，所以你得自己买家具。不过所有的大家电都留下。） Viewer (看房人): Good to know. How's the heating? I've heard some places can get pretty cold over winter. （了解了。取暖怎么样？我听说有些房子冬天会很冷。） Property Manager (物业经理): Good question. There's a heat pump in the lounge, so it warms up fast. And it's a sunny spot, so it doesn't get damp. （问得好。客厅有个热泵，所以升温很快。而且采光好，不会潮湿。） Viewer (看房人): That's a relief. What's the rent, and how much bond do I need to pay? （那就放心了。租金多少，押金需要付多少？） Property Manager (物业经理): Rent is 600 a week, and the bond is four weeks' rent, paid upfront. That bond goes to Tenancy Services, not to us. （租金每周600纽币，押金是四周房租，需预先支付。押金会交给租赁服务局，不归我们。） Viewer (看房人): Right. Is there a letting fee on top of that? （明白了。除此之外还有中介费吗？） Property Manager (物业经理): Nope, letting fees were banned a few years back, so you won't pay one. Are you flatting on your own, or with others? （没有，中介费几年前就被禁止了，所以你不用付。你是自己租，还是和别人合租？） Viewer (看房人): Just me and my partner. How do we apply? （就我和我伴侣两个人。我们怎么申请？） Property Manager (物业经理): Easy as. Just fill in the application form online, and we'll get back to you in a couple of days. （很简单。在网上填一下申请表，我们过几天就会回复你。） Viewer (看房人): Choice, thanks heaps for that. （太好了，非常感谢。） 欢迎订阅「Kiwi English Booster」，带你听懂最真实的新西兰！🇳🇿

在新西兰咖啡馆不知道怎么点单？别只知道说 Latte 啦！☕️ 这期 Kiwi English Booster，带你沉浸式体验新西兰地道咖啡点单的真实场景。 在本期节目中，我们将带大家走进新西兰的咖啡馆（Cafe），学习如何像当地人一样地道地“点咖啡”。你将了解到新西兰特色的“小白咖啡”（Flat white）、脱脂牛奶（Trim milk）以及专门为小朋友准备的“宝宝奇诺”（Fluffy）。同时，我们还会学习堂食和外带（Have here or takeaway）等地道表达。 掌握这些词汇，让你在新西兰轻松享受咖啡时光！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) - Flat white: 小白咖啡（新西兰最著名的咖啡品种，比拿铁奶泡更少，咖啡味更浓郁） - Trim milk: 脱脂牛奶 - Fluffy: 宝宝奇诺（专为儿童准备的打发牛奶，通常配有棉花糖和巧克力粉） - Have here or takeaway: 堂食或外带（新西兰地道说法，不常说 for here or to go） --- 📜 情景对话原声词（Transcript） Barista (咖啡师): Kia ora! What can I get for you today? （你好！今天想喝点什么？） Customer (顾客): Hi there. Could I please get a regular flat white with trim milk? （你好。能给我来一杯常规大小、加脱脂牛奶的小白咖啡吗？） Barista (咖啡师): Sure thing. And anything else with that? （没问题。还需要点别的吗？） Customer (顾客): Oh, actually, could I also grab a fluffy for my daughter? （哦，实际上，能再给我女儿来一杯宝宝奇诺吗？） Barista (咖啡师): Yep, no worries. One regular flat white on trim, and one fluffy. Is that to have here or takeaway? （好的，没问题。一杯脱脂小白咖啡，一杯宝宝奇诺。堂食还是外带？） Customer (顾客): Takeaway, please. （外带，谢谢。） Barista (咖啡师): Sweet as. That’ll be 7 dollars 50, please. Paywave or Eftpos? （没问题。一共7块5。闪付还是刷卡/插卡？） Customer (顾客): Paywave, thanks. （闪付，谢谢。） Barista (咖啡师): Cheers, your coffees will be ready down the end. （谢谢，你的咖啡会在那边（吧台尽头）做好。） --- 欢迎订阅「Kiwi English Booster」，带你听懂最真实的新西兰！🇳🇿

在新西兰开车超速被警察拦下（Pulled over）怎么办？千万别慌！🚓 这期 Kiwi English Booster，带你沉浸式体验新西兰交警查车的真实场景。 在本期节目中，我们将带大家了解在新西兰如果因为超速被交警拦下（pulled over）该如何应对。你将学习到警察查车时的常用开场白，以及如何礼貌地回应并出示驾照。同时，我们还会讲解新西兰交通违章中的一些重要核心词汇，比如罚单（infringement notice）和扣分（demerit points）。 掌握这些必备对话，让你在遇到突发状况时也能从容沟通，安全驾驶！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) - Pulled over: 靠边停车（警察查车常用语） - Infringement notice: 交通违章罚单 - Demerit points: 驾照违章扣分 --- 📜 情景对话原声词（Transcript） Officer (警官): Hi there. I'm Officer Aspen. I've pulled you over because you were clocked doing 65 in a 50 K zone back there. （你好，我是阿斯彭警官。我让你靠边停车是因为刚才在50公里的限速区，你被测到时速65公里。） Driver (司机): Oh, sorry about that, officer. I completely missed the speed limit sign. （哦，抱歉警官。我完全没注意到限速标志。） Officer (警官): I'll need to see your driver licence, please. （麻烦出示一下你的驾照。） Driver (司机): Of course, here is my licence. （好的，这是我的驾照。） Officer (警官): Thanks. Just to let you know, going 15 Ks over the limit will result in an infringement notice. That’s a 120 dollar fine and 20 demerit points. （谢谢。顺便告知你一下，超速15公里会收到一张违章罚单。也就是120纽币的罚款和扣20分。） Driver (司机): Right, I understand. How do I pay the fine? （好的，我明白了。我该怎么交罚款呢？） Officer (警官): The ticket will be posted to the address on your licence. You'll have 28 days to pay it online or at the bank. （罚单会邮寄到你驾照上的地址。你有28天的时间可以在网上或去银行缴纳。） Driver (司机): Okay, thank you officer. I'll make sure to watch my speed from now on. （好的，谢谢警官。我以后一定会注意车速的。） Officer (警官): Please do. Drive safely. You can head off now. （请务必注意。安全驾驶，你现在可以走了。） --- 欢迎订阅「Kiwi English Booster」，带你听懂最真实的新西兰！🇳🇿

单集介绍： 在本期节目中，我们将带大家走进新西兰的二手车行，学习在购车时如何地道地询问车辆的安全检查（WOF）、路税（Rego），以及如何就加装车顶行李架、后备箱（Boot）空间等家庭实用需求与车商自然地沟通。掌握这些新西兰特有的表达，帮你顺利买到一辆完美的家庭用车！ 字幕 Kia ora! Welcome back to the 'Kiwi English Booster'. This is Episode 6, and today we are talking about buying a used car. It's a good choice, but you need to ask the right questions to avoid any hidden problems. Let's listen to the conversation. Speaker 1: Kia ora. I’m after a reliable SUV for the family. Need a decent-sized boot as well for the pram and luggage. Speaker 2: Yeah mate, this one should do the job. Plenty of space in the back, and it’s been well looked after. Speaker 1: Sweet. Does it come with a new WOF and rego? Speaker 2: Yep. WOF was just done last week, and it’s got six months rego on it. Speaker 1: Nice. Any major work been done recently? Cambelt and servicing all up to date? Speaker 2: Yep, servicing’s all up to date. Cambelt was done not long ago as well. Speaker 1: Good stuff. I noticed there aren’t any roof racks on it though. We do a few road trips now and then, so they’d be pretty handy. Speaker 2: Ah yeah, shouldn’t be a problem. If we can sort out a deal, we can get some fitted for you. Speaker 1: Sounds good. Mind if I take it for a test drive? Speaker 2: Yeah of course, keys are here mate. That was a great chat with some crucial car-buying vocabulary! First, Boot. Spelled B-O-O-T. In New Zealand, this is what we call the trunk of the car. Second, Pram. P-R-A-M. This is the Kiwi word for a baby stroller or pushchair. Third, WOF. Spelled W-O-F. It stands for Warrant of Fitness, which is a mandatory safety check for vehicles. Lastly, Rego. R-E-G-O. This is short for vehicle registration. Now let's hear how it sounds in a busy environment with a natural, faster pace. (Repeat Conversation at a natural pace) Awesome! Now you know exactly what to ask when you are checking out vehicles at a car yard, from negotiating roof racks to checking the WOF and boot space. Thanks for tuning in to the Kiwi English Booster. Catch you later!

在本期节目中，我们将学习在新西兰尚未注册家庭医生（GP）的情况下，如何通过电话以临时患者（Casual Patient）的身份为3岁以下儿童预约流感疫苗，以及相关的注册和海外疫苗记录转换等实用流程。 Transcript: Kia ora! Welcome back to the 'Kiwi English Booster'. This is Episode 06, and today we are getting ready for the winter season by sorting out a flu jab for the kids. Winter is coming, and getting a flu vaccine is a great way to stay healthy. But what if you are new to New Zealand, haven't found a regular GP yet, and want to know if your child under three can get vaccinated? It involves a few more steps like registering as a casual patient and updating overseas records. Let's listen to the conversation between a clinic receptionist and a parent. Receptionist: Kia ora! City Medical Centre, how can I help you today? Parent: Kia ora! I'm calling to see if I can get a flu jab for my two-year-old. We aren't enrolled with a GP here yet. Can kids under three get it as a casual patient? Receptionist: Yep, no worries at all. Toddlers can definitely get the flu vaccine. Since you're not enrolled, we'll need to set you up as a casual patient first, and the wee one needs to be registered under your name. Parent: Sweet as. What documents do I need to bring in? Receptionist: You'll need to bring passports and visa details for both you and your child. Also, before we do the jab, we'll need to book a quick consultation to get their overseas vaccination records sorted in our system. Parent: Good on ya, mate. I'll pop in tomorrow with the paperwork. Cheers! There were some very helpful details in there! Let's look at some Kiwi terms. First, Flu jab. F-L-U space J-A-B. In New Zealand, people usually say 'jab' instead of 'shot' or 'injection'. Second, Wee one. W-E-E space O-N-E. 'Wee' means small, so this is an affectionate way to say little child. Third, No worries. N-O space W-O-R-R-I-E-S. This is a very common way of saying 'it's fine' or 'not a problem'. Lastly, Pop in. P-O-P space I-N. This means to visit a place quickly or drop by. Now let's hear how it sounds in a busy environment with a natural, faster pace. Receptionist: Kia ora! City Medical Centre, how can I help you today? Parent: Kia ora! I'm calling to see if I can get a flu jab for my two-year-old. We aren't enrolled with a GP here yet. Can kids under three get it as a casual patient? Receptionist: Yep, no worries at all. Toddlers can definitely get the flu vaccine. Since you're not enrolled, we'll need to set you up as a casual patient first, and the wee one needs to be registered under your name.

In Episode 4, we hit the gym! Alex visits Jetts for a free trial. Learn how to check in for an appointment, follow a gym tour, and ask about membership fees, all while picking up essential Kiwi slang like 'yarn', 'fortnightly', and 'cheap as chips'. Transcript: Alex: Kia ora, mate. I'm Alex. I booked a free trial session online for today. GymStaff: Gidday Alex! Sweet as, I've got your name right here on the system. Welcome to Jetts. Have you brought your gym gear and a towel? Alex: Yep, all sorted in my bag. Could you show me around a bit? GymStaff: No worries at all. Over there is the cardio zone, and out the back is the free weights area. The changing rooms and water cooler are just down the hall. Feel free to have a good yarn with the personal trainers if you need a hand. Alex: Choice, the place looks great. Just quickly, what are the membership fees like if I decide to sign up? GymStaff: It's pretty cheap as chips, mate. It is normally a fortnightly direct debit, and we have no lock-in contracts. I will grab you a pricing brochure while you go have your workout.

In Episode 3, we tackle a common shopping frustration: finding an item that is 'in stock' online but missing from the shelf. Learn how to communicate with floor staff and the service desk using SKUs, and master phrases like 'out the back' and 'hang tight'.

当你走进新西兰的Subway（赛百味）时，面对店员语速极快的一连串问题：“要什么面包？加什么芝士？要烤吗？加什么蔬菜？”，你是否感到紧张？本期节目将带你实战演练！我们将学习如何像当地人一样点一份经典的“炸鸡排三吉治 (Chicken Schnitzel)”，掌握像“Capsicum”（青椒/红椒）和“Too easy”（没问题）这样的地道新西兰词汇。听完这一期，让你自信满满地拿下一顿美味午餐！

【Kiwi English Booster】第1期：搞定ASB银行开户预约 简介： 欢迎来到《Kiwi English Booster》的首播集！如果你刚落地新西兰，或者正计划开启“纽村”生活，那么“搞定钱袋子”绝对是你的头等大事。 在新西兰，去银行开户（Open a bank account）往往不能直接冲进网点，而是需要提前打电话预约（Make an appointment）。面对带着浓重口音的银行职员，你是否担心听不懂、答不上？ 本期亮点： * 真实场景模拟：还原给ASB银行打电话预约开户的全过程。 * 关键术语解析：教你听懂什么是“Proof of address”（地址证明），以及如何确认预约时间。 * 地道Kiwi俚语：深入讲解新西兰人挂在嘴边的 "Sweet as"（太棒了/没问题）、"Sorted"（搞定了）以及毛利语问候 "Kia ora"。 系好安全带，让我们一起用最地道的英语，自信迈出新西兰生活的第一步！