語言與文化網誌 Language & Culture Blog
Language and culture are inseparable.
Understanding Taiwanese culture will not only help you communicate with Taiwanese people more naturally, but also connect with our hearts.
Have a deeper conversation- choosing your words precisely「用詞精確」(for heritager learners and intermediate learners)
(Transcript) If You Can Play, You Can Volunteer: Wendy's Volunteer Journey from the U.S. to Taiwan (Cake, Magician) 當志工要「會玩」: Wendy 從美國到臺灣的志工心路歷程
Can you feel the weight behind words ? ( why we switch from 精神科 to 身心科?) 你能感受到語言背後的重量嗎?
🎧I made a wish to Tokyo disneyland while hospitalized (ft. 喜願協會志工 Make-A-Wish Taiwan Volunteer)
球是圓的: The Taiwanese Expression That Will Level Up Your Conversations With Locals
球是圓的 is a common Taiwanese Mandarin expression used during sports games. It means anything can happen until the very end — no matter how strong or weak a team is. Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and how to use it naturally in conversation.
Learn to Speak Taiwanese Mandarin Through a Real Hiking Conversation in Taipei
🎧 🇺🇸 🇹🇼紐約行 NYC Trip (Taiwanese Tourist's eyes 臺灣觀光客視角)
紐約行 NYC Trip (Taiwanese Tourist’s Eyes 臺灣觀光客視角)
As a Taiwanese, I explore New York City from a Taiwanese tourist’s perspective! From Broadway shows, NBA games, and iconic sightseeing spots, to local tips on restaurants, bookstores, and navigating NYC life, I share my stories (talking with american locals), cultural insights, and practical advice for Taiwanese travelers. Discover NYC like a local and experience the city through the eyes of a visitor from Taiwan.
Language Learning Tip: Don’t Forget to “Play the Language” 不忘記「玩語言」
“Spring Has a Stepmother’s Heart” 春天後母心: A Taiwanese Phrase for Unpredictable Spring Weather. But Is It Still Appropriate Today?
Why are Taiwanese fans shout「臺灣尚勇 siōng-ióng 」& Team 挺 Taiwan (Taiwanese Identity & spirit)
🐎馬年 Year of Horse: wishing you 馬上有錢 become rich immediately
Expression 平常心 (Inner Peace) — Life Wisdom from my dad | Real Taiwanese Mandarin Conversation
Be kind to myself 對自己好一點｜Mental Health & New Year Resolutions｜Taiwanese Mandarin Listening Practice
What is 假日夫妻 weekend couple?
Family Culture in Taiwan: 親子關係 (Parents–Child Relationship) :Love or Pressure?
🇹🇼 4 expressions for you if your phone ran out of battery:)
usse these real taiwanese mandarin expressions when your phone is dying and you need to borrow phone cable or need a power bank:)
Pay first or pay after eating? (2 real-life Taiwanese Mandarin expression)
“要先結帳嗎?” and “吃完再付就好” they’re real-life Taiwanese Mandarin expressions, but for some reason, they’re not taught in textbooks. :( I guess that’s part of the reason why many learners struggle to understand Taiwanese clerks.
Q: 「您 nin ㄋㄧㄣˊ」: Polite or Strange? If I say it in Taiwan, will people think I’m strange ?
How to Pronounce "和"? ㄏㄢˋ (hàn) Fourth Tone or ㄏㄜˊ (hé) Second Tone? 「和」怎麼發音? 四聲還是二聲?
Q:「和」怎麼發音?
ㄏㄢˋ (hàn)四聲還是ㄏㄜˊ (hé)二聲?
How to Pronounce "和"? ㄏㄢˋ (hàn) Fourth Tone
or ㄏㄜˊ (hé) Second Tone?
你覺得呢?
What do you think?
I often get asked this by my course students,
and I'm surprised that many learners tend to pronounce 和 ㄏㄜˊ hé.
While that’s understandable, it’s not common in everyday spoken Mandarin, at least not in Taiwan.
A:「和」這個音，口語我們通常說ㄏㄢˋ
In speaking, we almost always pronounce 和
as ㄏㄢˋ hàn.
If you’re speaking with Taiwanese locals, friends, or family, just stick with ㄏㄢˋ hàn.
臺灣租房 Renting in Taiwan: Scam Warnings; 591 & My Sister’s Experience
Renting apartment in taiwan