Emmanuel Yuan

WLC212
04/18/17
Developing Language Maintenance
TV/Radio
TVBS: http://www.tvbs.com.tw
TVBS is one of the more famous media networks in Taiwan. It focuses
on news, but it has recently developed and aired television series and
entertainment shows. There is an English synopsis at the site, but no
English information.
ETTV: http://www.ebc.net.tw
ETTV, also called DongSen, is one of the largest media companies in
Taiwan. They do everything, from news to shows and entertainment.
They also operate real estate and other commercial businesses.
Mandarin only.
Newspapers
Apple Daily: http://www.appledaily.com.tw
Arguably the most popular newspaper in Taiwan, it offers free daily
copies of condensed news at public transportation stations. It mostly
does entertainment news, but also handles international and local
news. Mandarin only.
Liberty Times: http://www.ltn.com.tw
One of the most prestigious newspapers in Taiwan. Focuses on serious
news, mostly local and news regarding Chinese relations. Largely
biased towards an independent Taiwan. Mandarin only.
Daily News Site
UDN: http://udn.com/news/index
UDN handles a variety of news, including local, business, and
entertainment. International news is also reported if enough attention
is garnered. It also offers panels and tips from various article writers.
Mandarin only.
ETToday: http://www.ettoday.net
The online extension of ETTV, ETToday handles all matter of news.
Arguably a more comprehensive site than UDN, and focuses on news
more than entertainment. Mandarin only.
Transportation
MRT: http://www.metro.taipei
 A form of high speed metro transport that is stationed in Taipei. The
most convenient and quickest way to get around the city. Priced at no
more than two dollars based on distance traveled, you are guaranteed
to arrive at your location in no more than two hours. Trains come every
three to five minutes, and are one of the things I miss most. The MRT
covers the majority of Taipei, and discounts on bus services are offered
for a duration after getting off an MRT. Available in English, Japanese,
and Korean in addition to Mandarin.
TaiwanBus: http://www.taiwanbus.tw/
Bus services are available throughout Taiwan. Buses literally go
everywhere. In rural area, buses are less frequent, but in urban areas
buses arrive every five to ten minutes. The fare is 50 cents for adults
and 25 cents for children. The punctuality and price makes this the
most used form of public transport in Taiwan. Available in English.
Museums (Art or Cultural Sites)
National Palace Museum: http://www.npm.gov.tw
One of, if not the most, famous museum of Chinese history in the
world. It has over 700,000 permanent collections of ancient Chinese
artifacts, and displays a rotation of them. Its worth setting an entire
day aside to view this museum. It also displays non-Asian artwork in
seasonal displays. The fare is around $8.50 per person. Available in
English, Japanese, Korean, French, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, and Arabic.
National Taiwan Museum: http://www.ntm.gov.tw
This is the oldest museum in Taiwan. Located in the 228 Peace
Memorial Park, this museum showcases the natural history and
biodiversity of Taiwan. A joint exhibit is also housed in the Land Bank
Exhibition Hall across the street, which showcases paleo-organisms of
Taiwan. It costs merely a dollar to visit both places. Available in English
and Japanese.
Dictionaries
Ministry of Education Revised Dictionary:
http://dict.revised.moe.edu.tw/cbdic
The official dictionary of Taiwanese Mandarin as compiled by Taiwans
Ministry of Education. Its just an online dictionary that updates
seasonally. Mandarin only.
Tradict.net: http://www.tradict.net
One of the most used online dictionaries by the Taiwanese public. Its
often used for translations as well as searching up definitions. It
updates pretty often, allowing users to files issues and suggest edits,
which are then processed by moderators and updated based on
schedule. Mandarin only.
Books/Journals/Library or Extended Reading Resources
 Books.com.tw: http://www.books.com.tw
One of the most popular ways to buy books online in Taiwan. It ships
either directly or to the nearest convenient store. It offers books on
many subjects, both fiction and nonfiction. It has also recently started
selling tickets to events and other commercial products. Mandarin only.
Taipei Public Library: http://www.tpml.edu.tw
Taipeis public library system. It allows for anyone with a library card,
which can be easily applied for with an ID, to check out up to ten books
and up to three media files at once. It offers an extensive collection of
books and media, including references, fiction, and nonfiction. The
library near my house also offers an extensive manga and comic
collection. Books can be reserved and borrowed from other branches
online, and can be picked up at your local branch. Available in English
and Japanese.

Discipline Specific: Game Design

Bahamut: http://www.gamer.com.tw
One of the most integrated forums between the gaming industry and
gamers. Most game companies have direct links to Bahamut to
advertise and answer questions, and in-depth discussions occur daily.
There are also aspects for just public chatting and game discussions.
Gamebase: http://www.gamebase.com.tw
Gamebase offers the newest information on games of all genres. It also
offers news from the industry, and focuses on game-orientated
discussion. Unlike Bahamut, where it is practically a forum, Gamebase
is more an informational site.
Apps
Taiwan Tourist Attractions:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?
id=air.com.frankytw.TWResorts&hl=zh_TW
This app shows over 2700 tourist attractions through the entirety of
Taiwan. This can be used to find interesting places to visit, showing the
address, phone numbers, and websites of all the locations. The
interface is pretty intuitive.
ShiZaiFanBien: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?
id=com.orangefish.app.delicacy&hl=zh_TW
This app is pretty much the Yelp! Of Taiwanese food, showing all the
best places to get different xiao tsi, which are between snacks and
meals. The name is a pun on food and convenience.