#MandarinLessons Today is the 7th day of the 7th month on the lunar calendar, which is also the day of the annual meeting between the legendary Cowherd and Weaver Girl known as “#七夕(qī xì)” (#ValentinesDay)❤️. Have you heard of this romantic tale? Take a look at the comment👇

#MandarinLessons Last week, there were two great shopping opportunities, #Thanksgiving and #BlackFriday. Did you go shopping and hunt for bargains🛍️? In the modern world, "購物(gòu wù)" (#GoShopping) is part of daily life, even if it's just window shopping to relieve some stress!

#MandarinLessons Do You Want to Build a Snowman?🎶"冬天(dōng tiān)" (#winter) has arrived! It's time to stay wrapped in a blanket to keep warm~ However there are also many things to do outdoors you can only experience in winter, like skiing🏂, skating❄️, and building a snowman☃️~

#MandarinLessons "不給糖就搗蛋(bù gěi táng jiù dǎo dàn)"(#Trickortreat)👻! Today is #Halloween and on this day, many people will wear costumes, dressing up as mummies or vampires etc., then walk around the neighborhoods with pumpkin lanterns to ask for sweets🍬!

#MandarinLessons Today is the first day of the seventh month on the lunar calendar. In #Taiwan, the seventh month is commonly referred to as Ghost Month👻. One of the most important ceremonial events during this time of the year is "#搶孤 (qiǎng gū)" (grappling with the ghosts).

#MandarinLessons Mid-Autumn Festival is coming! Do you know why people eat "柚子(yòu zi)"(#pomelo) during the festival? In Mandarin, the characters 柚 (pomelo) and 佑 (blessing) are both pronounced "yòu." Hence, eating yòu zi has the auspicious meaning of receiving a blessing.🧧

#MandarinLessons The happy summertime holiday period is always too short. When September rolls around, it's time to "#開學(kāi xué)" (get #backtoschool) 🌟! Are you looking forward to the new school year? Leave a comment below and share your take on the start of the new semester!

#MandarinLessons Today is "中秋節(zhōng qiū jié)" (#MidAutumnFestival)🌕! The moon tonight is extra bright and full, which is taken as a symbol for family reunions. In Taiwan, family members will come together to gaze at the moon and enjoy barbecues celebrating the festival🌟.

#MandarinLessons “#夏天(xià tiān)” (summer) is here! In Taiwan, the obvious thing to do in summer is go to the beach. From north to south, the island of Taiwan has countless bathing beaches, each with its characteristics. Have you decided where to play by the water this summer?🏝

#MandarinLessons Overseas compatriots, guess what DAY is today! In Mandarin, “#爸爸(bà ba)”(#dad) sounds close to the number "8" said twice in succession, “88” (bā bā), which is one of the reasons why in Taiwan Father's Day is celebrated on August 8 each year!👨🏻

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#MandarinLessons Everyone likes holidays~ In Taiwan, when a national holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, sometimes the Monday or Friday of that week will become a flexible holiday to create a "連假(lián jià)" (#longweekend)! How do you spend your long weekends? Share with us!

#MandarinLessons Did you know that the third Sunday in July is #NationalIceCreamDay in the U.S.? If you missed that day, don’t worry. During the scorching heat of summer, every day is suitable for eating “#冰淇淋(bīng qí lín)”( #IceCream) !🍦

#MandarinLessons Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way🎶#MerryChristmas to everyone! “聖誕節 (shèng dàn jié)” (#Christmas) is a time for exchanging gifts and gathering with friends and family🎁 What Christmas gifts have you prepared ? Let us know in the comments below!

#MandarinLessons The Fina World Aquatics Championships are currently in full swing! Watching athletes gracefully make their way through the water with amazing speed, do you feel the urge to jump into the pool and show off your “#游泳(yóu yǒng)” (#swimming) skills as well?

#MandarinLessons #OCAC wishes everyone a Happy New Year! Today is “元旦(yuán dàn)” #NewYearsDay🎊! On New Year's Eve, large-scale parties are held around Taiwan with invited singers performing on stage and brilliant fireworks shows launched at midnight to welcome the New Year🎆!

#MandarinLessons Did you receive a "紅包(hóng bāo)" #RedEnvelope during the Lunar New Year? In #Taiwan, it's a tradition to visit friends and families; the elders will gift the young with red envelopes that symbolize wealth and the riddance of misfortune🧧.

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#MandarinLessons Winter is the best time to soak in "溫泉(wēn quán)" #Hotspring to warm your body and mind! In addition to keeping you warm, taking a hot-spring bath also helps to promote blood circulation♨️. Check the comment below to see the #map of hot springs around Taiwan!