First Day in Taiwan: Asking for Directions in Mandarin - Mandarin on the Go Ep1

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Learn simple Mandarin phrases for your first day in Taiwan! **Vocabulary list below!** Bertie arrives in Taipei and is greeted by his new Taiwanese Mandarin teacher, Peggy. Peggy teaches Bertie basic phrases he can use to start interacting with people he meets during his visit to Taiwan. In this video, you'll learn how to say hello, ask for directions, and say thank you in Mandarin. Mandarin on the Go teaches Taiwanese Mandarin in easy-to-digest segments that are both practical and reflect how Taiwanese people use the Mandarin language in daily life. We incorporate real-life scenarios and elements of local culture to provide a fun learning environment while encouraging authentic connection. **Vocabulary and Phrases** 你好 nǐ hǎo Hello. 不好意思 bù hǎo yì si Excuse me. 要去 _____. yào qù I want to go to _____. 台北車站 tái běi chē zhàn Taipei Main Station 搭捷運 dā jié yùn Take the MRT 謝謝 xiè xiè Thank you. Bonus Phrases: 那邊直走 nà biān zhí zǒu Go straight that way. 下樓搭捷運 xià lóu dā jié yùn Go downstairs and take the MRT.

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