How do you help a foreign student in english when he tends to think in two different languages?
I tutor a kid who just immigrated from Taiwan, and he's having trouble learning the language. It took me about six months to realize that it's not that he doesn't understand what he's reading, but rather he's thinking in two different languages, and he's getting confused as to how to answer me. Just wondering if there are any tricks so that I can help him a little better.
Teaching - 3 Answers
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get one of those talking translaters or the book and when you guys want to talk just use it to clear things up
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The student has to sort it out for himself... Many interpret english in to their home tongue and try to distiinguish the results... Keep working with him. English is spoken in Taiwan and Korea as second language...
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It's called first language interference. Since you are tutoring him, take some time to let him use his first language to his benefit. This code switching can help him figure things out, and might help him with acquisition. If you can share (have him tell you what things mean in Taiwanese, or how the structure varies), it might help him sort things out on his own. It's a natural part of second language acquisition, and it will work its way out on its own. I wouldn't try and suppress it.
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Friday, October 14, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
What is the disposition of Taiwan under the San Francisco Peace Treaty of 1952?
What is the disposition of Taiwan under the San Francisco Peace Treaty of 1952?
I am a student in International Relations, and need to have an exact determination of Taiwan's international legal position according to the terms of the post-war San Francisco Peace Treaty of 1952.
Other - Politics & Government - 4 Answers
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According to the SFPT of 1952, japan has to give up all the rights and legal authority on taiwan and its related islands. that's all its about, the treaty did not mention any other things about taiwan
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Japan renounced the territorial sovereignty of Taiwan in the peace treaty, but no recipient was designated. According to authoritative research on international treaty law and the laws of war, under such circumstances the title to Taiwan territory escheats to "the conqueror," which in the post-Napoleonic period is "the principal occupying power." Article 23 of the peace treaty confirms that the United States is the principal occupying power.
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huh?
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Washington B 's answer sounds pretty good, but how does Mainland Communist China have any claim to it. When the Communists came in to China, they murdered all the Christians, intellectuals, and businessmen and persons of any wealth who would not "Convert" to communism and give all their possessions to the state. A few fled and went to Taiwan and began their own democratic republic. They have been totally loyal to the United States, giving us military bases there and open trade. Now, Wal*Mart has kissed up to Communist China big time, and our balance of trade is in their favor, our President is about to give over our friend Taiwan to the Communists. I don't understand that at all and feel that they are an independent country, why should we give up our free friend to the communists. Something here really stinks.
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Saturday, October 1, 2011
Where can I rent film equipment or hire actors in Taiwan?
Where can I rent film equipment or hire actors in Taiwan?
I'm looking to film a short Super 16mm film and am looking for the most affordable equipment (lights, cameras, tripods, etc) as this is a student production. I will be shooting in the Southern part of Taiwan around Linbian or Pingtong.
Photography - 1 Answers
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Now a day, there wasn't Super 16mm Film for Movies,this was a high techniques world,we used DVD/CDW or CD Disk to make a Movies.Don't worries for that matters,there are many TV Stations in Taiwan,any time you could find them any TV Stations in Taiwan.
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I'm looking to film a short Super 16mm film and am looking for the most affordable equipment (lights, cameras, tripods, etc) as this is a student production. I will be shooting in the Southern part of Taiwan around Linbian or Pingtong.
Photography - 1 Answers
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Now a day, there wasn't Super 16mm Film for Movies,this was a high techniques world,we used DVD/CDW or CD Disk to make a Movies.Don't worries for that matters,there are many TV Stations in Taiwan,any time you could find them any TV Stations in Taiwan.
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
where can i study mandarin in taiwan for the months of april and may only?
where can i study mandarin in taiwan for the months of april and may only?
i serached for schools in taiwan that offers mandarin courses but everything that's being offered is for the month of march till may but the problem is i'm a college student here in the philippines and our vacation is on april and may only.i really want to study in taiwan and learn to speak in mandarin.help please..
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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ask them to tailor-make one for u. or try singapore, they have courses all year round. or china - xiamen, kwangchow all the best.
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i serached for schools in taiwan that offers mandarin courses but everything that's being offered is for the month of march till may but the problem is i'm a college student here in the philippines and our vacation is on april and may only.i really want to study in taiwan and learn to speak in mandarin.help please..
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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ask them to tailor-make one for u. or try singapore, they have courses all year round. or china - xiamen, kwangchow all the best.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Would you recommend moving to Taiwan to teach ESL?
Would you recommend moving to Taiwan to teach ESL?
Just turned 30 and have been laid off twice in 3 years. I have a degree in Mechanical Engineering from a decent school. I am single and don't really have much debt besides 20k in student loans. I am kinda concerned about my future and feeling like this would be a stable gig for awhile. Realistically, would I be able to make enough to get married and retire in Taiwan?
Taiwan - 3 Answers
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you can certainly make a living...but would you really want to teach English for the rest of your life? because once you head down that career path, you really can't do much in terms of turning back to mechanical engineering. i have a frd who did chemical engineering, now i dont' know if this is any similar to your field...but what i do know is that once he started teaching ESL, he basically never could go back to his old field. he lost the momentum u no? lag behind compared to the new graduates in the field. it's a competitive world out there, as i'm sure u know. if you lost the edge, i'ts hard to regain.
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No, I do not recommend it. You should try to get a job in your Mechanical Engineering field. I do not think you will get pay enough by teaching ESL in Taiwan.
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I don't "recommend" it; it's a matter of personal choice, and you should gain as much information as you can before choosing to come here. Mengmeng and jjohnny are correct about the downside. Although you might be able to make a fair living here, find a wife, and settle down for the rest of your life, I'm not sure that, in the long run, you'd be content with the lower pay scale and more humble lifestyle here. Your student loans are huge liability; they equate to an ESL teacher's entire annual salary. Many foreigners come here with the idea of making a few bucks for a year or two, and then returning home to the Western lifestyle they actually prefer. Some succeed, some don't. It's a risky proposition; surely it's possible, but you'd really have to ask yourself, "Why would I go running off to some foreign country to teach ESL and stretch my budget to the limit in order to pay off the student loans I took out to pay for a degree I won't ever use?" I suggest you begin your investigation of life in Taiwan by making a few online friends from here. There are plenty of weblogs you can join. I also recommend you try out teaching ESL where you are, or volunteer through an elementary school's PTA to help out at one of their activities, so as to offer you a better idea of what it's like to face 100 or more children every day, and then think about doing that day after day for the rest of your life. As for me, I had fallen in love with a Taiwanese lady, and I did not come here for the ESL teaching (though I have found it enjoyable at most times) or because I had a "get rich quick" scheme. It was because we jointly decided that Taiwan would be a good place to get married and raise a family. So far, so good!
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Can I use UK student Visa to travel EU countries?
Can I use UK student Visa to travel EU countries?
I have a student visa, and Im holding a Taiwan passport, which is crap, i need visa to go everywhere, anyways, i do have a student visa here in uk and with to travel Paris or somewhere else in EU, do i still need to apple a EU visa or Schinigan visa for it even i have a valid UK student visa? thanks!
Other - Europe - 3 Answers
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maybe i'm not that sure u shoud ask!
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You will need the Schengen visa yes. Visa dependency is based on your nationality (passport) and not on whatever other visa's you hold. Sorry but you will have to apply for a visa to visit elsewhere in Europe
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You are holder of a visa subject to study in UK, not for tourist purposes. If you want to travel instead of studying, you have to apply for a tourist visa for the country of your desire.
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I have a student visa, and Im holding a Taiwan passport, which is crap, i need visa to go everywhere, anyways, i do have a student visa here in uk and with to travel Paris or somewhere else in EU, do i still need to apple a EU visa or Schinigan visa for it even i have a valid UK student visa? thanks!
Other - Europe - 3 Answers
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maybe i'm not that sure u shoud ask!
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You will need the Schengen visa yes. Visa dependency is based on your nationality (passport) and not on whatever other visa's you hold. Sorry but you will have to apply for a visa to visit elsewhere in Europe
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You are holder of a visa subject to study in UK, not for tourist purposes. If you want to travel instead of studying, you have to apply for a tourist visa for the country of your desire.
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
Can a foreigner study law and become a lawyer in taiwan?
Can a foreigner study law and become a lawyer in taiwan?
Im a Filipino and i want to study in Taiwan. First, I want to master mandarin language and reading chinese characters. I also want to try attending law school there if im proficient enough with their language and writing. Do I have to change citizenship if that is the case? and is Taiwan a good place for foreign students? I studied in Beijing China before and i liked it there, except for the weather so I thought of Taiwan- a nation of Chinese people but more westernized and humid climate.
Taiwan - 1 Answers
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I'm sure you could. But you have to be able to take the test in Chinese. It might help if your spouse is Taiwanese then you have more rights in Taiwan with employment. International Law would be a good career in Taiwan. Taiwan is a friendly place. The only way you can become Taiwanese is invest a lot of money, get married or live here for twenty years. The government changes these citizenship policies about every five years or so. From what I hear from friends is it's cool to be a foreign student in Taiwan. If this is your dream work hard and it could happen. Good luck. Regards,
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Im a Filipino and i want to study in Taiwan. First, I want to master mandarin language and reading chinese characters. I also want to try attending law school there if im proficient enough with their language and writing. Do I have to change citizenship if that is the case? and is Taiwan a good place for foreign students? I studied in Beijing China before and i liked it there, except for the weather so I thought of Taiwan- a nation of Chinese people but more westernized and humid climate.
Taiwan - 1 Answers
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I'm sure you could. But you have to be able to take the test in Chinese. It might help if your spouse is Taiwanese then you have more rights in Taiwan with employment. International Law would be a good career in Taiwan. Taiwan is a friendly place. The only way you can become Taiwanese is invest a lot of money, get married or live here for twenty years. The government changes these citizenship policies about every five years or so. From what I hear from friends is it's cool to be a foreign student in Taiwan. If this is your dream work hard and it could happen. Good luck. Regards,
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