Japanese Student Studying Chinese in Taiwan
Nishiki, Japan
1
How did first become interested in learning Chinese?
為什麼對學中文有興趣？
I am interested in people who speak Chinese, I want to know their thinking and culture.
2
When did you first think of coming to Taiwan?
第一次想來台灣的想法是什麼時候發生的？
When I decided to study abroad, I checked online and found Taiwan had a safe environment. And I heard about lifestyle in Taiwan is similar to Japan. With those two qualities it was easy to choose Taiwan!
3
When you first arrived did you speak Chinese at all?
剛到台灣的時候，會說中文嗎？
Not at all.
4
Is it easy to live in Taiwan?
在台灣生活容易嗎？
It is easy. Much easier than I thought.
5
How many hours per week do you have class?
一周上幾小時華語課？
It was 15 hours a week when I first came, now 10 hours as I am in the advanced courses.
6
Would you say your university has a welcoming environment for overseas students?
文化大學的學習環境對外國學生好不好，為什麼?
Good, everyone pays attention on studying Chinese, and we all love Taiwan.
7
What’s the best thing about Taiwan?
認為台灣最好的事物為何？
The people in Taiwan are very kind!! This is the enduring characteristic of Taiwanese people.
8
How long will you stay?
預計在台灣待多久？
One year.
9
How will studying Chinese further your goals?
你要怎麼使用中文來幫助你實現或達到你的目標?
I want to find a job requires using Chinese, hopefully in the area of international trade.
10
How would you respond to people who say it’s too expensive to study overseas?
有些外國學生覺得學費太貴，對於這件事你的想法是什麼嗎？
I consider the cost very low comparatively speaking.
11
What three reasons would you give to other people in your country for coming to study Chinese in Taiwan?
請說出三大理由，推薦給您母國的其他想來台學華語的人？
1. Taiwanese are all good people. If you meet with difficulty, they are willing to help you.
2. The food in Taiwan is delicious! Especially fruit - sweet and fresh.
3. Taiwan’s culture is similar to Japanese culture. There are also many people in Taiwan who study Japanese. So it’s easier to find language exchanges and to make Taiwanese friends.
2. The food in Taiwan is delicious! Especially fruit - sweet and fresh.
3. Taiwan’s culture is similar to Japanese culture. There are also many people in Taiwan who study Japanese. So it’s easier to find language exchanges and to make Taiwanese friends.