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
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