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85Fascinating Topiary
The ancient art of topiary goes back to the time of Julius Caesar. Over the centuries it has gone in and out of fashion and has evolved in many countries around the world. With the advent of topiary frames more and more exotic shapes can be used to make interesting foci in the garden.
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69Learning a Chinese Dialect: Experience in Acquiring Taiwanese
Acquiring Taiwanese was a fantastic experience for me. It made me more aware of the varieties of spoken Chinese, and, most importantly, gave me an insight into the thoughts and lives of native Taiwanese. This hub is an account of my experience in acquiring Taiwanese and later maintaining proficiency.
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76Teresa Teng, the iconic Asian singer
Teresa Teng, the all-time greatest Asian singing icon and pop diva, with a voice so sweet that melts every heart. Read about her life and view her videos. Surprised "Climax" at the end of this article.
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73Chinese Characters: The Solution (or what to do when you know too little)
In this article, I give an overview of how to deal with the Chinese Characters, specially when one has to visit a country where Chinese Characters play an important role in daily life.
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65Taiwan Free and Easy Travel Tips
Recently in these few years, Taiwan free and easy vacations has been on the rise especially for the Asians. One the main reasons is many people are learning Mandarin more readily than before and Mandarin happen to be the main language spoken in...
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70Early Experiences Teaching EFL in Taiwan in the 1970s
Teaching EFL in Taiwan in the early 1970s was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. It was a rewarding an enjoyable time. This hub gives an account of my first EFL job in Taipei teaching Chinese newspaper reporters.
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73The People of Orchid Island and Links and Similarities to Pacific Islanders
Travel correspondent Joseph Rosendo traveled to Orchid Island to meet and study the Tao people for a PBS television special filmed in 2011.He began his journey and filming on Green Island just southeast of Taiwan and proceeded to Orchid Island,...
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58Jeremy Lin, Not Just Another "Chink" In The Armor - ESPN's Error In Judgement
The New York Knicks Asian born point guard has become an overnight sensation, his rise to stardom coming after just his first few games as a starter in the NBA. Much of the hype has been related to his play, averaging well over 20 points per game in...
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72Chinese Mandarin Immersion Study Experiences in Taiwan
Language immersion study in a foreign country is the best and quickest way to improve listening and speaking and reading and writing skills. My immersion study in Taiwan from 1984 to 1985 upgraded my intermediate proficiency in Chinese Mandarin to more advanced minimum professional proficiency. It also heightened my cultural awareness.
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65Top China Mountains- Yushan Mountain
Yushan Mountain Yushan Mountain, or Jade Mountain, is situated at the center part of Taiwan, on the border of Nantou and Jiayi counties. Yushan, the highest mountain in Taiwan with the height of 3,997 meters, is praised as the “roof of Taiwan”....
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