There is a big question out there in Taiwan about why the struggle is so great for Taiwanese to succeed in a foreign language; especially, English. This phenomenon isn't unique to Taiwan. In fact, countries like Korea, Japan, and China also experience these same barriers.

My guest today is a linguist AND foreign language polyglot, who despite growing up in Taiwan's education system has overcome the foreign language obstacle and has spread his knowledge and opportunities all across Taiwan and has started a very successful group, Polyglot.tw's. His name is Thierry Hsieh and I am very grateful for him to be here. Let's all give Thierry love and appreciation for joining Taiwanica.

Whether you’re Taiwanese or not, I think you’ll get a lot of insight from my conversation with Thierry that can help you realize a bit more about Taiwan overall. If you’re ready to learn how to cultivate others’ well-being without sacrificing your own, then let's tune into Episode 16 of Taiwanica!

SOME QUESTIONS I ASK:

• What is language to you, Thierry?
• What opportunities have you been given because of your language ability?
• As a Taiwanese living in the USA, what was the biggest culture shock that you experienced? And what did you learn from it?
• After being exposed to multiple cultures what are some suggestions that you have for people to be more willing to step out of their comfort zone?

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

• Culture shock and its impact on a person.
• How Taiwan's cultural changes over the years affect each generation differently.
• Why do most Taiwanese people struggle to learn a foreign language?
• What are some of the problems that exist in Taiwan's current society?
• Plus much more…

**NOTES, SPONSOR, SUPPORT

To learn more about Polyglot.tw, check out their website at:**polyglots.twIf you’re looking for a tutor for English you can find both Anita and Eric on Amazing

Talker (links below)

https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/eric-mathews

https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/nita-wu

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