LTL BLOG

Bopomofo Keyboard 🤔 What Is It & How Do I Use It

Pinyin is used throughout mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. But have you ever heard of Zhuyin input or bopomofo? We reveal all in this…

Why Learn Mandarin in 2026? The Investment Your Career Needs

Why Learn Mandarin || Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, or preparing to pivot... taking time out to learn a new language can be the…

Traditional Chinese Characters List 🀄 The 100 Most Common (WITH FREE QUIZ)

There are literally thousands of characters so today we're going to start off with a list of the 100 most common Traditional Chinese characters.

Taiwanese Mandarin vs. Mainland Mandarin || KEY DIFFERENCES

Speak Like a Local Taiwanese by Using this List of Must-Know Taiwanese Mandarin Vocabulary  Taiwan’s official language is Mandarin Chinese. However, if you’ve ever learnt…

What to Do in Kaohsiung || Your Ultimate 2025 Guide

Discover the best things to do in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. From island parties to night markets to art piers, we've got you covered with our detailed…

Why Should I Learn Chinese in Taipei in 2025 // 7 Top Reasons

Why Learn Chinese in Taiwan? Chinese is becoming THE language to study with mainland China and Taiwan's economic growth expanding rapidly.

From Ancona to Taipei || An LTL School Trip to Remember

In March 2023, we were lucky enough to welcome 19 fresh faced students from the coastal city of Ancona in Italy. See how they got…

Things You Have To Know About Taiwanese Mandarin

What is the difference between Taiwanese Mandarin and Standard Mandarin? What language do they speak in Taiwan? Your questions are all answered here.

Ghost Month and Zhong Yuan Festival | Discover Taipei Traditions

Ghost Month & Zhong Yuan Festival takes place in the entirety of the July of the lunar calendar. Find out what it is and when…

Bubble Tea || What Exactly is Boba? Your Complete Guide

Bubble tea, Boba, bubble milk tea, bubble pearl tea, tapioca ball tea, boba nai cha, tapioca pearl drink, Taiwan bubble tea... Call it what you…

Dragon Boat Festival in Taipei || The Complete Guide 🐉

The Dragon Boat Festival 端午节 (duān wǔ jié), also called Double Fifth Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of May of the lunar calendar.

Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival || The Most Dangerous Festival in the World? 

Your Ultimate Guide to the Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival in Taiwan: Expect the Unexpected The Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival has been given the title of…

Taipei Night Markets || The Best Markets, Snacks & Stalls To Discover

Some of the best, oldest, and largest night markets in Taiwan are those night markets in Taipei. We delve into these night markets to give…

Choosing a Chinese Name Like a PRO, Tips from Native Speakers // How I Discovered My New Name!

Choosing a Chinese Name | After receiving half-amused, half-bemused looks at my old name it was time to act. Check out my adventure for finding…

Moving to Taipei || A Guide By Those Who Made The Move

Moving anywhere in the world can be a big task. Depending on where you come from, moving to Taiwan may create a big distance between…

6 Top Taipei Breakfast Foods To Start Your Morning Right 🤤

Taipei Breakfast Food Worth Getting Up For (Thank Us Later) Breakfast food is a big part of Taipei food culture, and definitely something that is…

小吃 (Xiǎochī) The Best Taipei Snacks🤤 Vegan & Veggie Included!

Taiwan is certainly well-known for its abundance of yummy foods. But what are the best Taiwan snacks? We reveal all (for vegans and veggies too).

Vegan Food in Taipei || Discover The Best Vegan Eats

Finding vegan food in Taiwan is easier than you think, and the great thing? It's only getting easier. Here is our complete guide to being…

Witnessing a 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake in Taipei

Earthquakes in Taiwan aren't uncommon but a strong earthquake is quite a surprise for Taiwanese population. Today we give our account of a recent earthquake.

The Ultimate Taipei Street Food To Try: 8 You Can't Miss

Taiwanese street food is world famous. Its day and night street food markets are a popular attraction both for tourists and locals.

Weird and Fun Things to do in Taipei (for 2024)

If you’re looking for the quirkier side of Taiwan’s capital, we’ve got you covered with our top 10 guide of alternate and fun things to…

11 Steps to Pass the Scooter License in Taipei [2025 Guide] | Taipei Scooter License Test

Getting a scooter license in Taiwan was not an easy journey. Both in terms of the bureaucracy, you have to deal with, as well as…

Summer Camp in Taipei || A Complete Rundown Of Our Best Camp Yet

In this post, we give you a complete rundown on what we did, what our students thought and include plenty of pictures and videos along…

Things to Do in Taipei (2025 Update) | The Complete Guide

This is a must-visit city. Taipei is incredibly relaxed, very friendly, and boasts some rather incredible food across the city.

Everything You Need to Know to Prepare for Climbing Yushan in 2025 || PLUS How to Get the Yushan Permit

Reaching New Heights: Conquering Yushan, the Island’s Tallest Summit Yushan is also known as Mt. Yushan, Yushan Mountain, Yu Shan, Yu Mountain, Jade Mountain, or…

Taiwan Cherry Blossoms 🌸 The Best Places to Catch the Flowers in Taiwan

Taiwan Cherry Blossoms | In recent years more and more tourists have been visiting Taiwan as well as mainland China to see the pink spotted…