Looking for ways to keep your Mandarin learning going outside the classroom?
Here are some of our favorite Taiwanese cultural picks — from TV shows and films to podcasts and fun videos.
Explore Taiwan through food, dance, and culture in this beautifully filmed travel series.
▶️ Watch:
https://www.pbs.org/video/taiwan-past-present-aO2Am6/
A Taiwanese-American family drama about identity, relationships, and starting over in Taipei.
A great way to explore cultural themes through storytelling.
📺 Available on Netflix
A fun and light video featuring Taiwanese snacks — with Chinese subtitles for extra practice!
▶️ Video:
https://youtu.be/iLz2U0NZuMU
▶️ Article:
https://life.tw/?app=view&no=2894868
Discover Taiwanese American artists and small businesses.
👉 https://www.taiwaneseamerican.org/2025/11/2025-gift-guide/
Learn Taiwanese Mandarin Podcast
Perfect for intermediate to advanced learners.
👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learn-taiwanese-mandarin/id1502494666
Watch videos with bilingual subtitles (English + Chinese) to boost comprehension.
👉 https://www.languagereactor.com/
Whether you’re watching a show, listening to a podcast, or exploring Taiwanese culture, every moment is a chance to practice Mandarin.
👉 Explore our Mandarin programs:
https://nytaiwancenter.org/courses/