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I have heard of that. I hear that the Taiwanese elderly (Ethnic Han Chinese) can speak Japanese quite well. Same with the Korean old people in Korea. I am actually more interested in Taiwan than Japan, for reasons that it could be cheaper and also that I want to improve my Mandarin Chinese. Aside from Japan and Taiwan, which of the other 3 places I mentioned sound interesting to you? Mexico, Spain or Morocco?
I wouldn't want to live in a predominately Muslim country. Spain doesn't spark too much of my interests and neither does Mexico.
Taiwan, no contest. BEST FOOD! Fascinating culture. BEAUTIFUL scenery! The Taiwanese can be a little difficult to make friends with, but the aboriginal people (living in the mountains and on Orchid Island, a must-see, especially over the Chinese New Year holiday, when all the college students go home to visit their families) are very friendly. You might be able to search some out at the university you attend.
Warm, tropical, affordable, gorgeous.
I was asking the other user, not you...Also what about Japan and Taiwan burgler09? WHat about those countries??
I'd pick Spain. I don't know why you included Mexico. Isn't that the country of your birth? Well, did you ever spend any significant time there? But yeah, based on your posts, I'd say the list is narrowed down to Taiwan and Spain. I'd pick Taiwan
I was going to say Spain before reading that you speak Chinese. Go to Taiwan and become proficient in Chinese. This will help you a ton in your future career. Just writing that on your resume will be helpful.
Also, I already know Japanese and Mandarin Chinese. I'm an intermediate at both. I at least the basics of both languages and I know enough of the basic and necessary things to get around...(eg. ask for directions, order food, ask where x is, etc). Pretty much I'm interested in Taiwan to learn Mandarin Chinese...even though most people speak Taiwanese there lol...That's like going to India or the Phillipines to learn English haha Who does that!?
Before the US gave diplomatic recognition to the PRC, TONS of students went to Taiwan to gain proficiency in Mandarin. Mandarin and Taiwanese aren't that different. If you already speak Chinese, it seems the most logical choice would be Taiwan. You won't come home speaking with a Taiwanese accent, I promise. Plus it's a beautiful country, as previously noted.
Before the US gave diplomatic recognition to the PRC, TONS of students went to Taiwan to gain proficiency in Mandarin. Mandarin and Taiwanese aren't that different. If you already speak Chinese, it seems the most logical choice would be Taiwan. You won't come home speaking with a Taiwanese accent, I promise. Plus it's a beautiful country, as previously noted.
There is no Taiwanese language as you are saying it. It's all Mandarin. Few people actually speak Taiwanese. The only difference between Mainland Mandarin and Taiwan Mandarin is that Taiwan uses the traditional character set, whereas the PRC uses simplified.
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