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YZU Mandarin Center
The Mandarin Learning Center, a division of the School of Lifelong Education at Yuan Ze University, was established in 2023 to provide Mandarin language education for international residents and learners. Located in Taoyuan City, the center welcomes students from around the globe to study Mandarin Chinese in a supportive and comfortable environment. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of diverse learners, offering not only effective language instruction but also opportunities to explore traditional Chinese culture and customs, thereby enhancing students’ multicultural understanding and global competence.
Chinese Learning Resource
✨ Learn some Chinese before you arrive in Taiwan!
GAO has selected useful YouTube channels to help you get started. Begin your campus life with Chinese and make every day in Taiwan easier and more fun!
Learn Chinese step by step:
- What to learn:
PINYIN & Traditional Character
- PINYIN & pronunciation
- Daily phrases & sentences
- Read character
- Type Chinese through PINYIN
Taiwanese Chinese Youtube Channel:
Discover more vocabulary in various contexts — and get to know YZU along the way!
Chinese Activity
Global Affairs Office holds a variety of Chinese activities, courses, and scholarships to support foreign students in learning Chinese. In order to increase interaction between local and foreign students, these Chinese activities are conducted by local teaching assistants and professional instructors. We are committed to ensuring that foreign students have a fulfilling and culturally enriching experience during their studies.
Chinese Chatting Room
(1151semester topic will be renewed before Sep 21st)
12:00-13:00
on Mondays & Wednesdays
at R3310 & R70301
**Please check the venue and date as below**
Global Affairs Office regularly hosts over 20 Chinese Chatting Room each semester, where local students teach everyday vocabulary and introduce cultural customs while engaging in relevant discussions with international students. These 2 times per week conversation sessions serve as an effective means of maintaining Mandarin language proficiency and improving language skills.
No need to register, just come and join us!
DATE | TOPIC |
|---|---|
Oct. 5 / R3310 | Describe the color of the item |
Oct. 7 / R70301 | Online shopping |
Oct. 12 / R3310 | Buying drinks in drink shop |
Oct. 14 / R3310 | Group Project Language (school) |
Oct. 19 / R3310 | Dining at a Restaurant |
Oct. 21 / R3310 | Shopping in the market |
Nov. 4 / R3310 | Hair salon service |
Nov. 9 / R3310 | Describing the weather |
Nov. 11 / R3310 | Seeing a Doctor/ Being Sick |
Nov. 16 / R3310 | Chinese for charts and graphs |
Nov. 18 / R70301 | Leisure activities |
Nov. 23 / R3310 | Clothing and accessories |
Nov. 25 / R70301 | Expressing Feeling and Emotions |
Nov. 30 / R3310 | Social Etiquette Across Cultures |
Dec. 2 / R70301 | Take public transportation |
Dec. 7 / R3310 | Job titles terms |
Dec. 9 / R3310 | How to take a day off in work |
Dec. 14 / R3310 | Checking In at a Hotel |
Dec. 16 / R3310 | Pick up lines |
Dec. 28 / R3310 | Housing rentals and living skills |
Dec. 30 / R3310 | Gaming Slang |
Jan. 4 / R3310 | Choosing Souvenirs |
Jan. 6 / R3310 | Common expressions related to electronic products |

Topic: How to speak like a local?
Local students talking about the Taiwanese liaison

Conversation Exercise:
How to buy breakfast

Chatting Time
Groups divides by Chinese levels
Cultural Workshop
In addition to the Chinese chatting room, we also organize five to seven cultural workshops each semester, covering a range of topics including traditional handmade cuisine, DIY crafts of traditional artworks, and experiences of Chinese culture. Examples of these workshops include creating handmade pearl milk tea, DIYing traditional red brick houses, learning the art of Chinese tea, and practicing Chinese yo-yo exercises. These workshops offer students the opportunity to experience Chinese culture firsthand.
Follow YZUGAO Instagram to know the activity information immediately!

Red Brick House DIY Workshop

Tangyuan Workshop

Ink Blowing Painting Workshop
Resume Check-up Workshop
To help international students enhance the quality of their Chinese resumes, we are organizing a workshop where native teaching assistants will help you revise your Chinese resumes.
This workshop is designed to assist you in effectively showcasing your experiences and professional skills, thereby supporting your career development. We welcome all interested students to join us!
💡 What to Expect:
✅ One-on-one Chinese resume review and feedback
✅ Professional guidance on grammar, word choice, and formatting
✅ Strengthen resume expression and enhance career opportunities
💼 Who Should Join?
📌 International students who need to write or refine a Chinese resume
📌 Students planning to seek job opportunities in a Chinese-speaking environment
⚠️ Important Notice:
Participants must upload their Chinese resume one week before the event for TA review.
⚠️Register Now!

Clovia HSU
R70207
xfh@saturn.yzu.edu.tw
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