Wednesday, August 28, 2013
What's life like in Taiwan?
What's life like in Taiwan?
I am teaching a student who will be moving to Taiwan soon. I'm teaching basic life skills in English but I'm American and have never been there. Do they write checks in there? What kind of appliances does the average home have? When does school start and end (times of day and times of year)? What holidays are important in Taiwan and when are they? If something costs 1.50, how would you say that in words (in the U.S. we would say "a dollar fifty")? What kind of public transportation is available? Do you have to separate trash? Do most people understand and speak English? How about Japanese? What are some things you might find in a supermarket that would be different from what you would find in other countries? Which side of the road do you drive on? What kind of bank accounts do you have? Do you get paid by check or is it mostly direct deposit? How often is payday? What are some typical dishes there? Can you bargain everywhere? Any and all ANSWERS (answers ONLY) appreciated!
Other - Destinations - 3 Answers
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they probaly know atleast some english and also hates China
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I don't know but I think just about everything is made there!!
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Ok,I'm a Taiwanese,and I'll try my best to answer your questions! First,they do write checks in here.Because my mom does that. What kind of appliances does the average home have?It's an odd question.I think Taiwan isn't different from The States so much. When does the school start and end?Generally speaking,it starts in November and ends in June. Holidays in Taiwan: Jan. 1 New Year`s Day Jan Chinese (Lunar) New Year`s Eve Jan Chinese (Lunar) New Year Feb Lantern Festival Mar. 29 Youth Day Apr. 5 Tomb Sweeping Day May 8 Women`s Day May Mother`s Day May 19 Dragon Boat Festival Jul. Harvest Festival Jul. 7 the Seventh Evening of July Jul. 15 Ghosts` Festival Aug. 8 Father`s Day Aug. 15 Moon Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival Sep. 9 Double Ninth Festival Sep. 28 Teacher`s Day, Confucius` Birthday Oct. 10 Double Tenth Day Oct. 21 Overseas Chinese Day Oct. 25 Taiwan Retroration Day Oct. 31 Birthday of President Chiang Kai-shek Nov. 12 Dr. Sun Yat-sen`s Birthday Dec. 22 the winter solstice, midwinter Dec. 25 Constitution Day If something costs 1.50, how would you say that in words?You have to know that we seldom have somethin' costs less than 1.00 Taiwan New Dollars.Quite a few years ago we didn't use the"cent'.So if you want to say something costs 25,you can just say twenty five dollars or this thing costs 25 dollars. What kind of public transportation is available? If you are in Taipei,MRT(like New York's subway) is the best way to go around the city.If you want to go to another county or city,Taiwan High Speed Rail(THSR) or Taiwan railway administration(TRA) is a good choice.Of coures THSR is more expensive and faster than TRA.In the other hand,taking an airplane is OK but it costs the most expensive.Taking a bus is a way to go other places,too.It's up to u to choose one of them. Do you have to separate trash?Yes!But many people didn't even follow it.We still have to improve it. Do most people understand and speak English? How about Japanese? It's hard to say.But I think most Taiwanese can understand the simplest sentences like "How are you?","What's your name?",etc.It may not help you a lot but they would be enthusiastic to help you by gesture.Sometimes you can figure out what they want to tell you.By the way,the number of people who can speak Eng is increasing. So you don't have to worried about the problem of communication.Ask as more people as you can,you'll find the one who is able to communicate with you.As to Japanese,I dont think it is more popular than English.Eng is more useful and common. What are some things you might find in a supermarket that would be different from what you would find in other countries? There is no different from other countries I think.The only one thing which is not alike is that most convenience stores work 24hr a day.It is convenient to those who wants to eat for a (night) snack. Which side of the road do you drive on? The right side. What kind of bank accounts do you have? I'm still a high school student so I don't have one.Sorry I can't answer you. How often is payday? Mostly once a month.It depends on which company or foundation you stay. What are some typical dishes there? Too many to say.When you come to Taiwan,you can come to Tainan,the 4th biggest city in Taiwan.Most Taiwan's famous food are here.Go down the street or night market you can find a lot of food to eat.Taipei's Shilin night market is a good choice,too. Can you bargain everywhere? Yeah,I think you can.By the way,my mom and her friends often do that and she often get the lower price. If you have any questions,welcome to ask me. I'll be glad to answer it.Hope I have helped you with the answers I gave. BTW,my Eng is OK or bad?
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
is taiwan an independant country?
is taiwan an independant country?
hey guys, im a grade 7 student and on facebook, my "taiwaniese" friends always insist that taiwan is not part of China, i disagree, because though Taiwan has enough resources and its own governement to become an independant country china has not let it entre the united nations. and if tiawan did try to become and independant country, china would invade taiwan. please, if you are Taiwanese dont take it out on me, no opinions, please! tell me what is actually happening! im totally lost
Taiwan - 5 Answers
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Plain and simply Taiwan isn't a country. Taiwan is the name of the Island group, more specifically the main island also know as Formosa. The country is the Republic of China, which was founded in 1911. It is true that China prevents the ROC from entering the UN because of their own selfish desires, but that does not stop the ROC from being a legitimate country. Taiwan was never apart of the PRC at any point in its history. A portion of the island came under control of the Qing dynasty after defeating Kaoxinga who attempted to restore the Ming Dynasty, then after the first Sino-Japanese war Taiwan became apart of the Empire of Japan, after Japan's defeat at the end of WW2, the Republic of China was the representative of the Allies who accepted the Japanese surrender of Taiwan. Establishing a provincial government on the island it came under control of the Republic of China, after Mao Zedong's rebellion the ROC government retreated to southern China and then into Taiwan. Along with ROC government around 3 million other ROC citizens followed them into Taiwan. Mao's communist forces attempted to retake the island a few times but were never successful. Thus ROC-Taiwan and PRC-China are at a constant state of civil war, however, since 1958 they have been in a state of undeclared cease fire and the relations between the two countries normalized after the 1971 change in the UN of China being the ROC to the PRC.
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Taiwan is not a part of the PRC. Plain and simple. I would think it is rather rude of you to argue with your "Taiwanese friends" over what country they think THEY are from. Do they argue with you about yours?
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ROC is conveniently known as Taiwan. ROC is independent. Why is this section infested with arse ho.... hmmm ... donkey dohnuts?
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What they don't tell you in Chinese text books is this: 300 million to 700 million Chinese died from 1949 to 1976 under the same mainland Chinese government that still rules today. Sorry to break it to ya, kid.
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Asking a question like that, in this forum, will get you opinions and not facts. Taiwan, while not internationally recognized as such, is a county. It has its own armed forces, passports, responsible government, currency, and de facto sovereignty over a territory. If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it's a duck.
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hey guys, im a grade 7 student and on facebook, my "taiwaniese" friends always insist that taiwan is not part of China, i disagree, because though Taiwan has enough resources and its own governement to become an independant country china has not let it entre the united nations. and if tiawan did try to become and independant country, china would invade taiwan. please, if you are Taiwanese dont take it out on me, no opinions, please! tell me what is actually happening! im totally lost
Taiwan - 5 Answers
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Plain and simply Taiwan isn't a country. Taiwan is the name of the Island group, more specifically the main island also know as Formosa. The country is the Republic of China, which was founded in 1911. It is true that China prevents the ROC from entering the UN because of their own selfish desires, but that does not stop the ROC from being a legitimate country. Taiwan was never apart of the PRC at any point in its history. A portion of the island came under control of the Qing dynasty after defeating Kaoxinga who attempted to restore the Ming Dynasty, then after the first Sino-Japanese war Taiwan became apart of the Empire of Japan, after Japan's defeat at the end of WW2, the Republic of China was the representative of the Allies who accepted the Japanese surrender of Taiwan. Establishing a provincial government on the island it came under control of the Republic of China, after Mao Zedong's rebellion the ROC government retreated to southern China and then into Taiwan. Along with ROC government around 3 million other ROC citizens followed them into Taiwan. Mao's communist forces attempted to retake the island a few times but were never successful. Thus ROC-Taiwan and PRC-China are at a constant state of civil war, however, since 1958 they have been in a state of undeclared cease fire and the relations between the two countries normalized after the 1971 change in the UN of China being the ROC to the PRC.
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Taiwan is not a part of the PRC. Plain and simple. I would think it is rather rude of you to argue with your "Taiwanese friends" over what country they think THEY are from. Do they argue with you about yours?
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ROC is conveniently known as Taiwan. ROC is independent. Why is this section infested with arse ho.... hmmm ... donkey dohnuts?
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What they don't tell you in Chinese text books is this: 300 million to 700 million Chinese died from 1949 to 1976 under the same mainland Chinese government that still rules today. Sorry to break it to ya, kid.
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Asking a question like that, in this forum, will get you opinions and not facts. Taiwan, while not internationally recognized as such, is a county. It has its own armed forces, passports, responsible government, currency, and de facto sovereignty over a territory. If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it's a duck.
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Wednesday, August 7, 2013
What are the other ways to educate students?
What are the other ways to educate students?
In my country (Taiwan), teachers were allowed to hit students as a punishment. They were also allowed to give any other pysical punishments,and were allowed to insult and humiliate students. But not anymore, now there are laws against pysical punishments and insulting students. And this make the students much more disrespectful toward the teachers, they curse and slap the teachers, but the teachers can't call the cops either (for the sake of the child's future). This is a problem, becasue there are many students whose parents are too busy at work and have no time to educate or discipline their kids. And those kids in school are a nightmare! They threaten other kids, slap teachers...... etc. and if you expel them from the school, all they have to do is to build another gang in their new school. There are simply no punishments that can make them behave! Can anyone think of any other ways that teachers can make those students behave?
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unfortunately, teachers are now finding themselves as parental figures to many of their students. Corporal punishment has a certain affect, but we all know that no one can replace a parent. If teachers were allowed to physically punish or ridicule students, think of the outlash this may cause. Many of the current teachers tdon't take their students into consideration. They think of it as a paycheck and wish they could've moved on in their field (science, math, etc.). Many students fall through the cracks of the educational system because of those teachers. The teachers that care and pay attention to the attitude a student carries are the teachers that are less likely to get cussed out or beaten. those tht take on the responsibility of parent in the classroom may have a better shot than those that use force.
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in our classroom(in USA) we have instilled a "rewards" program. They have "things" that they work towards obtaining for example-free time.If they do a good job at one task, they are allowed to do another fun/good thing. I think expelling them is almost a reward to them and a punishment to us. It's usually at home or on the street that they have picked up that behavior to begin with.Putting them in a separate room(monitered of course) where they can't DO much of anything makes for a long day to sit and evaluate their conduct. Role play kindness situations and view lesson building videos together. Sit in a circle and have snack time or meal time so they can share own experiences and see one another in a different light as well as learning how to socialize. This planet has become one of such utter disrespect, it saddens and sickens me. It seems many parents have just given the reigns over to someone else and that someone else is teachers,aids,specialists in the classroom/educational field. I myself would like to make the parents held accountable for their children at young ages.Good luck. Hang in there, what you are doing WILL make a difference(I keep telling myself that anyway)
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Talk to them and tell them that what they're doing is wrong.It's what future gang leaders too.Plus,they should focus more on their studies,and tell them if you call the cops,it will ruin their chances of a better life/appear on transcript. =p.In my high school our disciplinarian was effective.We were too embarrased to be reprimanded.
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Thursday, August 1, 2013
I want to be a foreign exchange student?
I want to be a foreign exchange student?
Okay, so yesterday, our school was hosting the Rotary International Festival for our county. There were about 43 students from all around the world. There were countries like, France, Germany, Ireland, Denmark, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, Haiti, Czech Republic, Poland, Mexico, India, Australia... and a couple more. There was a guy who told me that, for people to wanted to be exchange students, there were about 18 different countries you could choose from. I'm interested in going to Scotland, Italy, France, or Great Britain... I know that Italy is available, but I really want to go to Scotland. I forgot to ask the guy what countries were actually available. Does anyone know if Scotland is available to visit for my region? I live in Tompkins County in central New York (it's where Cornell University is) P.S.- I am 13, and I can do this program when I become a sophomore or a junior. I know the pricing, I know nothing free. It's a little expensive. But I asked my parents, and they really encourage me to do this.
Other - Europe - 3 Answers
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Maybe you should be asking, how much does it cost? Nothing is free?
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I was looking for a kid to host. Im 15, and im Italian.( in Bari, the southern part of Italy ) I would so much like to take part of an exchange program :) If you would like to know more, lemme know, add me up on fb on my public profile Amministratrice Twilighters ( then im going to give ya my email, if you want to ^^ ) <3
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Hello! I am currently a Rotary International Exchange Student! I'm 16, and I'm American. 1st of all, Rotary is the cheapest option you will be able to find. Hopefully you'll be wanting to do a full-year exchange, as I am, because a lot of districts don't even offer half year exchanges. And in my personal opinion, half-year exchanges are totally NOT worth it. if that's you're only option, you'd be better to just stay home. 2nd, it's good you're getting started this early. I was 15 when i decided to go on exchange, and applied not even knowing if this was what i really should do. but even if you're just considering it, APPLY! 3rd, you will probably not get your 1st country. I don't know anyone that got their 1st country. I got my 4th, Denmark. My good friend is in Italy, her second choice, and she is one of the very few Americans living in Italy (it's a very sought after country, very few RYE students get it!) I don't know any Americans living in other english-speaking countries, and I know A LOT of exchange students. If you'd really like to go to just ONE country, you should look into another program, because nothing is written in stone with Rotary. I didn't even know who was picking me up in the airport when i flew out! You just have to kind of learn to trust them, because they're the best international program ever! 4th, go to a non-english speaking country! don't limit yourself. learning Danish has been such an adventure, and if you choose a Northern European country, then a lot of people will speak english anyways. i may be biased, but i think that you should choose DENMARK! best country in the world. love it here, never want to go home. 5th, Danish Rotary offers a Europe Tour for 3 weeks in May. i'll be going to France, Italy, Austria, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, and The Netherlands, for a very decent price! 6th, i would recommend being a RYE student your Junior year. Sophomore is too early, most countries won't even let you come if you're under 16. There are some very flexible countries, like Turkey, Denmark, and Brazil (brazil will take anybody!), but most have very strict rules about who comes into their country, some even require you to have learned their language (France, you must have 2 years of French, same with Belgium. You must have 2 years of German to go to Germany) okay, i've written a lot. but i love exchange students. and if you're parents are even being that supportive, DO IT! you'll never regret it. don't count on Scotland or GB being available- you will probably not go there. France or Italy are more likely, but i would really recommend taking a chance, going to a country that you know nothing about. That's even more impressive than doing something safe and well-known. And even if the USA is accepting students from those countries, they probably aren't sending any kids out to those countries. so just keep an open-mind when choosing countries. if you ever hear from that Danish exchange student again, tell them that I live on Bornholm, and that i love their country :D
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