To Get the Best Photos of Local Scenery, Ask a Local! - Mandarin on the Go

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When visiting scenic areas in Taiwan, make sure you get the best photos by asking a local guide for directions. **Vocabulary list below!** With its high mountains and long coastline, Taiwan offers a wealth of amazing natural scenery for visitors to enjoy. In this episode, Bertie experiences Taiwan’s natural wonders as he joins his Taiwanese Mandarin teacher Peggy for a trip to one of Taiwan’s popular scenic viewpoints. To find the best spot to snap some photos, Peggy teaches Bertie how to ask a local guide for directions to the lookout point. Follow along with Bertie to learn how to ask where to go for the best view, as well as some useful Mandarin terms for top sightseeing areas in Taiwan, including Alishan, Taroko Gorge and Yushan (Jade Mountain). Mandarin on the Go teaches Taiwanese Mandarin (aka Mandarin Chinese) 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 connections. **Vocabulary & Phrases** 請問 qǐng wèn Excuse me. 哪裡 nǎ lǐ Where 看得見 kàn dé jiàn Can see 風景 fēng jǐng The view 請問哪裡看得見風景 qǐng wèn nǎ lǐ kàn dé jiàn fēng jǐng Where can I see the view? 可以到觀景台 kě yǐ dào guān jǐng tái You can go to the viewing platform. 到 dào To go 觀景台 guān jǐng tái Viewing platform 景 jǐng View 台 tái Platform 請問怎麼去 qǐng wèn zěn me qù How do I get there? 怎麼 zěn me How 去 qù Go 只要直走就可以看得見 zhǐ yào zhí zǒu jiù kě yǐ kàn dé jiàn Just keep going straight and you'll see it. 直走 zhí zǒu Go straight 就會 jiù huì and you'll 看得到 kàn dé dào see it. 太棒了 tài bàng le Awesome. 請問哪裡看得到 qǐng wèn nǎ lǐ kàn dé dào Where can I see it? 只要問 zhǐ yào wèn Just ask 就會得到答案 jiù huì dé dào dá àn and you'll get the answer. 只要直走 zhǐ yào zhí zǒu Just keep going straight 就會... jiù huì and you'll... 只要... zhǐ yào Just... 太魯閣 tài lǔ gé Taroko Gorge 阿里山 ā lǐ shān Alishan 玉山 yù shān Yushan/Jade Mountain

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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 authent