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In just five years, Ireland has quickly become one of the most popular countries to work and study in among Taiwanese students. This is no time to miss out on such a great opportunity.
短短5年期間,愛爾蘭居然躍升國人最愛的遊學國家之一,這股風潮,你跟上了嗎?
among(prep.)在…之間miss out on sth.錯過、失去
Ireland is one of the few English-speaking countries in Europe. It is twice the size of Taiwan, yet its population is only 4 million. Ireland is one of Europe’s main commercial and tech centers. International companies such as Apple, Google, Paypal and Airbnb have offices located in Ireland.
愛爾蘭是歐洲少數的英語系國家,國土比台灣大2兩倍,全國只有4百萬的人口,卻是歐洲科技與商業重鎮,舉凡Apple、Google、Paypal、Airbnb等耳熟能詳的國際企業,都將歐洲總部設在愛爾蘭,
yet(conj.)然而population(n.)人口despite(prep.)(that are) located in…位於
Around 750,000 Irish citizens work for US companies, making Ireland the country with the highest proportion of citizens working for foreign corporations. Thus, Ireland’s median salary is second only to that of Luxembourg in the EU.
而且該國有75萬的人口都在美商或是其相關企業工作,是國民在外商工作比例最高的國家,因此愛爾蘭的薪資水平是歐盟第二,僅次於盧森堡。
proportion(n.)比例percentage(n.)百分比corporation(n.)公司;企業thus(adv.)因此=thereforesecond to~僅次於that=the median salary 中位數薪水
Better yet, this small, vibrant European country is extremely friendly towards Taiwanese looking to visit, study and work there.
不過,這個充滿熱情與活力的歐洲小國,卻提供了台灣最友善的簽證!
better yet更棒的是vibrant(adj.)充滿活力的=energetic
A Taiwanese citizen can enter the country directly with just their passport – no visa required. Taiwanese are also allowed to stay for up to 8 months on a half-year student visa. This visa also allows Taiwanese citizens to work during their stay.
台灣人只需持護照即可入境,而且申請半年的學籍就能停留8個月的時間,簽證同時也允許工作,
visa(n.)簽證student visa學生簽證
What’s more, Ireland’s visa validity is separate from that of the UK and other European countries, meaning that Taiwanese students can travel through Europe on an affordable visa with ideal flexibility.
且簽證效期跟英國與其他歐洲國家都是分開的,也就是說,台灣同學可以利用非常優惠的價格與方便的簽證暢遊歐洲。
validity(n.)效期valid(adj.)有效的;在效期內的separate(adj.)分開的that=the validity 效期affordable(adj.)便宜的;可負擔得起的flexibility(n.)彈性
The affordability of transportation in Ireland is also second to none. A round-trip ticket from Ireland to the UK (even on Fridays) can be bought for about NT$1,000. That’s cheaper than a round-trip ticket for the high-speed train from Taipei to Taichung!
舉交通為例,即使是週五時段、從愛爾蘭到英國的來回機票,僅需花費約新台幣1千元左右就能買到,比坐高鐵來回台北、台中都還便宜呢!
affordability(n.)便宜;可負擔=inexpensivenesssecond to none首屈一指a round-trip ticket來回票= a return ticket
Ireland has truly become an ideal country for those looking to experience what it’s like to live abroad. With its high salaries, good social order, relatively low cost of living, and inexpensive tuition fees (similar to the Philippines), it is among the top destinations in all of Europe for those looking to work and study in a foreign country. For a relatively small amount of money, you can experience both European culture and English immersion in Ireland.
不僅如此,愛爾蘭還具備高薪、治安良好、物價友善,以及學費平價(跟菲律賓差不多),這些優勢都位列歐洲前段班。換句話說,只需花小錢,就可以獲得歐美國家的生活經驗。
with(prep.)有了;憑藉著destination(n.)目的地top destinations 最佳目的地immersion(n.)沈浸、專心、陷入
Are you ready to enjoy life, master English and begin to make your mark financially in this fascinating country?
準備好了嗎?趕緊到這個充滿魅力的國家,拼語言也拼經濟吧!
make your mark打出名號;嶄露頭角;揚名立外financially(adv.)在金錢或財富方面fascinating(adj.)迷人的、極吸引人的=charming=attractive