Mandarin Chinese in Motion: Chinese Culture on TV

Learn Mandarin with the National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Learning a second language through daily life experiences can be an effective way to improve your language skills.

On this four-week course, you’ll develop your Mandarin Chinese through the engaging Taiwanese TV series, ‘Gold Leaf (茶金)’.

The series, set in the 1950s, is based on a novel written by Huang Kuo-hua and is about the tea industry in Taiwan. It provides an immersive way to help you master Mandarin Chinese and learn more about the fascinating culture.

Expand your Mandarin vocabulary

Throughout the course, you’ll develop your Mandarin vocabulary, refine your listening skills, and enhance comprehension.

You’ll have many opportunities to practise what you learn to help hone your language abilities further.

Delve into Taiwanese and Chinese culture

Beyond language, you’ll gain profound insights into Taiwanese culture and uncover the uniqueness of Taiwan’s tea culture.

You’ll explore tradition alongside language acquisition to help you develop your knowledge of both Chinese language and culture.

Gain career-enhancing language skills

By immersing yourself in this unique language course, you’re not merely learning a language; you’re equipping yourself with valuable skills that can open doors in your career and enrich your understanding of the world.

This course is designed for anyone interested in learning Mandarin Chinese.

You’ll not only develop your language skills but also your understanding of Taiwanese culture.

This course is designed for anyone interested in learning Mandarin Chinese.

You’ll not only develop your language skills but also your understanding of Taiwanese culture.

• features in Mandarin Chinese when tasting tea
• a brief idea of the traditional and modern ways of drinking tea
• a brief idea of traditional marriage in Taiwan
• how to make tea cuisine which was taught in the course