Foreigners are not very common in Taiwan, definitely not like Hong Kong which is a lot more international. But those who do like Taiwan and live in Taiwan do manage to speak Mandarin effectively, and some very well. One of the TV shows I enjoy watching is called "Foreign brides". Every week the show features women who are new residents of Taiwan whose spouses are local Taiwanese. It amazes me that after only a few short years, some of these ladies speak almost perfect Mandarin. This show invites other women newcomers to appear on TV and there is a number to call. I wonder when they will have a same program for "Foreign husbands"?
The show itself is very interesting. Each week they talk about the nuances, pet peeves, likes and dislikes, and their overall experiences in their new chosen homes. I can relate to that.
If you think they speak effectively, wait until you hear them sing......
You had better send an email to WTO sisters.
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RICHARD CHANG
WTO SISTERS ANSWERED:感謝您在花蓮的朋友提供的意見!我們會認真研究兄弟會的可能性!也希望屆時有機會邀請他來節目中一起分享有趣的台灣經驗!
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Thanks Richard, perhaps soon I'll give my friend Mark Chao a run for the money....haha.
ReplyDeleteBtw, how did you come to my blog?
I came to your blog via Rebecca Lo's facebook.
ReplyDeletewe are fine this time...
you can check out Jack's new blog, you will see just about everything of our life in Hualien..
http://hualien-jc.blogspot.com/
8月19日 20:42
Hi Richard,
ReplyDeleteOK, I remember you now. We met in your parents' house in Chiayi during the storm. It was a pleasant gathering, we all enjoyed it. Looking forward to seeing you again soon...
best,
JC.
Hi Jack.
ReplyDeleteTreated t a lunch at Johnathan's for lunch last week and impressed. Took Jacquie there last Wednesday and learned of your previous involvement there. Was given your blog address and pleased to "see" you again.
Look forward to your return this summer at Henderson. We have re-booked indoors at Cedar Hill through the end of June.
Des