是誰在說話 -- 可愛的臺灣。（Intermediate Chinese） from Coursera

This course uses four scenic locations in Taiwan as the main topics. Besides emphasis on teaching vocabulary, grammar, and text comprehension, each lesson’s text will feature a non-human protagonist, retelling the past and present of each location. Starting from the north and heading south, each lesson combines the historical, cultural, and modern faces of these landmarks. Using fun dialogue between characters,we will string together different stories about the lovely Taiwan one by one. Students interested in Chinese will be able to not only boost their language skills, but also learn about Taiwan’s beauty and cultural life.

本課以臺灣的四個景點作為背景，除了教授詞彙、語法與課文篇章外，也結合歷史和文化，使學習者在學習中文的過程中，同時認識臺灣的自然美景及生活文化。

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Week1 Jiufen’s Lanterns（九份的燈籠）

Jiufen is small town in northern Taiwan, once a booming gold mining town, mining operations there have all closed down now. After the metropolises in the north such as Taipei sprang up, Jiufen has still maintained a rural and simple atmosphere reminiscent of the 1950’s that appeals to many tourists. Jiufen today is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the north of Taiwan. 本週要介紹的是臺灣北部的一個小鎮 -- 九份，這裡以前盛產黃金，又稱「黃金山城」，沒有了黃金以後，這裡開始發展觀光產業，如今成為臺灣十分著名的觀光景點之一。

WEEK2 The Secret of Shi Gan Dang （石敢當的秘密）

In this unit we will get to know the little town of Lugang in central Taiwan by learning the story of Shi Gan Dang stone tablets. Lugang’s temples and old streets tell a soul-stirring story, from their impressive architecture to their cultural backgrounds.The sea goddess Mazu protects people in their daily lives, giving them a comforting warmth. Chinese people have special kind of faith and feeling towards their temples. In this unit, we hope you also will feel inspired by these stories. 本週將透過「石敢當」的故事，介紹臺灣中部的一個小鎮—鹿港，從「鹿港」的傳統信仰、廟宇文化，到廟宇對當地居民所產生的影響，希望能為你帶來心靈層面的意義與啟發。

WEEK3 Romance Under the Setting Sun （安平夕陽的黃昏戀曲）

This week we will look at the earliest Chinese settlement in Taiwan. Tainan is located in southern Taiwan. Because it was settled relatively early on in Taiwan’s history, there are many old buildings left in Tainan, making it an important cultural asset. From the year 1620 there were already settlers farming and living here, some architecture built in that period still remains here today. From these historic buildings, we can understand Tainan’s bygone prosperous days and current modern face. In this town full of both nostalgia and modern life, we can recall the past and at the same time appreciate the changes that places undergo with the passage of time. 本週要介紹的是臺灣最早建立的城市 — 臺南，它位於臺灣的南部，從西元 1620 年起，就有人在這裡耕作、生活，當時建造的部分建築一直保留到現在，使今日的臺南成為一個復古又時尚的城市。

WEEK4 飛魚王與達悟族長老的約定

Orchid Island is located off the east coast of Taiwan. This little island is full of beautiful scenery and vibrant nature. The people living there maintain a rustic lifestyle very different from that in Taiwan’s modern cities. In this course, follow along with our camera and enjoy Orchid Island’s beautiful natural landscapes. 臺灣是一個海島，周邊散落著許多小島，其中一個位於臺灣東部的小島 -- 蘭嶼，就是本週介紹的主軸。這裡擁有美麗的風景和豐富的自然資源，並且保存了最原始的生活方式，和現代城市很不一樣，邀請你一起來欣賞美麗的蘭嶼。

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適合想要了解臺灣自然美景及文化生活的學習者。

提供實用的中文學習內容，幫助學習者提升語言技能。

課程內容多元，包含歷史、文化和現代生活，有助於學習者深入了解臺灣。

由竺靜華教授授課，她擁有豐富的教學經驗和深厚的中文功底。

透過生動的對話和場景，讓學習內容更加有趣且容易理解。

Reviews summary

Taiwanese beauty

This course takes students on a journey through four beautiful locations in Taiwan, teaching intermediate Chinese vocabulary, grammar and text comprehension along the way. The course is designed for intermediate learners, providing a great way to learn about this fascinating country while improving your Chinese language skills.

Gain insights into Taiwan's history, architecture, and way of life.

"The story is very cute"

"thank you. it is very helpful to understand Taiwan."

"Very useful for intermediate learner. This course design to understand culture, history and beautiful Taiwan at the same time."

Perfect for learners with a solid foundation in Chinese who are looking to improve their skills.

"It is great as supplementary course if you already know the basics of Intermediate Chinese and want to learn or chill while checking out beautiful vids."

"Very useful for intermediate learner."

"Excellent course! ... The topic is interesting and inspiring while maintaining its usefulness. The instructor is experienced and uses a modern approach to teaching the language."

Enjoy virtual tours of Taiwan's most beautiful landmarks and natural landscapes.

"This programme is the best , i learn a lot of taiwan and improve my chinese skill"

"Enjoyed brushing up on my Chinese Mandarin while taking a virtual tour of Taiwan."

"Great for people who want to improve Traditional Chinese and discover beautiful Taiwan culture."

Learn about Taiwan's history and culture through fun dialogue and storytelling.

"Using fun dialogue between characters,we will string together different stories about the lovely Taiwan one by one."

"Students interested in Chinese will be able to not only boost their language skills, but also learn about Taiwan’s beauty and cultural life."

The course is taught entirely in Chinese, which may be challenging for beginners.

"Good but still needs subtitles"

"Very informative. However, I think this is advanced, not "intermediate". ... This only appears to be intermediate if you are Chinese and the language is easy for you."

"This is a great course overall, but it's incredibly intimidating and meant for true intermediates."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in 是誰在說話 -- 可愛的臺灣。（Intermediate Chinese） with these activities:

尋找中文導師

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找一位中文導師，可以提供學習上的指導和鼓勵。

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詢問身邊的人，是否有認識的中文導師
上網搜尋中文導師的資訊
參加中文社團或活動，認識更多中文人士

觀看中文教學影片

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透過觀看中文教學影片，學習中文文法、句型和單字。

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搜尋中文教學影片
觀看影片，並做筆記
複習影片，練習影片中的文法和句型

語言交換

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找一位中文母語人士，互相練習中文和自己的母語。

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尋找一位中文母語人士
安排時間，互相練習中文和自己的母語
準備一些話題，互相交流

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參加中文工作坊

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參加中文工作坊，可以學習特定的中文主題，例如中文商務、中文旅遊等。

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查詢是否有相關的中文工作坊
報名參加工作坊
積極參與工作坊的活動

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Learners who complete 是誰在說話 -- 可愛的臺灣。（Intermediate Chinese） will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Travel Writer

As Travel Writers explore new places and share their experiences with readers, taking this course can help build a strong foundation for understanding the history and customs of the places you visit.

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Tourism Guide

Tourism Guides help travelers have a safe and enjoyable experience. As this course includes four scenic locations in Taiwan, taking the course may complement your knowledge of Taiwanese culture and help you design culturally immersive experiences for travelers.

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Historian

Historians research the past to help us understand the present and future. This course can help build a foundation for understanding Chinese history and contemporary Taiwanese society.

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Language Instructor

A Language Instructor teaches students a new language and helps them become fluent in it. By taking this course, you can refresh your Chinese and learn new vocabulary related to travel and leisure.

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Event Planner

Event Planners plan and organize events for clients. This course can help build a foundation for planning historical and cultural events.

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Community Organizer

Community Organizers work to help strengthen the bonds within a community. This course can help build a foundation for understanding local customs and traditions.

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Museum Docent

Museum Docents provide historical and cultural information to visitors. This course may be useful for developing a strong background on historical landmarks to assist you in providing engaging tours to museum guests.

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Tour Operator

Tour Operators help facilitate travel plans. This course can help build a foundation for designing tours that integrate historical and cultural knowledge.

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Cultural Anthropologist

Cultural Anthropologists research human societies and their cultures. Specific facets of culture that could be examined through the lens of this course could include travel, tourism, and the customs of a local people who maintain a rustic lifestyle.

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Curator

Curators oversee and manage collections of artifacts and works of art. Taking this course can provide you with historical background information that may be useful for contextualizing various works of art and artifacts within the field of Chinese culture.

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Teacher

Teachers help students learn and grow. Taking this course could be useful for building a foundation for teaching Mandarin Chinese as a foreign language.

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Librarian

Librarians manage and assist people in finding books and other materials. Taking this course could help you build a foundation in Chinese literature.

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Chinese Lecturer

Those who excel in Chinese Lecturer positions both teach Chinese and promote Chinese culture. Given that this course uses four scenic locations in Taiwan as the main topics, it may be useful for gaining familiarity with famous Taiwanese landmarks and ways of life around which one could build lessons to teach students about the Chinese language and culture.

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Journalist

Journalists report on current events and investigate stories of public interest. Taking this course may be useful to build the necessary background knowledge required for accurately reporting on cultural events and international affairs.

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ESL Teacher

ESL Teachers teach English to students who are not native English speakers. While taking this Intermediate Mandarin Chinese course may not directly correlate to teaching English as a second language, it will allow you to become more familiar with Chinese grammar and sentence structure, which you can then apply to your own teaching practices.

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