Chinese is now the hottest foreign language to learn. Why not learn Chinese and make some money teaching at the same time?!

There are different ways you can go about receiving Chinese lessons. The teaching materials used are basically the same. However, please note that the status of your visa can be different.

IF you are interested in Learning Chinese, there are 4 different ways:

a. University programs

b. Non-university programs

c. Language exchange

d. Study by your self with books and tapes

a. University programs

In such programs you are in a classroom setting. You will have a teacher and about 10 classmates per class. This is just like going to a real school. You will have lessons everyday, along with homework, quizzes and tests.

In a university program, you can apply for a student visa after four months of studying. With a student visa, you will be allowed to stay in Taiwan indefinitely as long as you are taking classes.

Find the Chinese programs here:
Chinese Language Centers in Universities

Center for Chinese Language and Culture Studies - Mandarin Training Center, National Taiwan Normal University

Center of International Education & Exchange - National Chengchi University

College of Continuing Education, Chinese Language Program - Tamkang University

Mandarin Learning Center - Chinese Culture University

International Chinese Language Program (ICLP) - National Taiwan University

Chinese Language Division Language Center - National Taiwan University

Language Center - Fu Jen Catholic University

Chinese Language Instruction Center - Fo Guang College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Language Center - National Central University

Mandarin Studies and Culture Center - Ming Chuan University

Language Center, Chinese Division - Feng Chia University

Chinese Language Center - Tung Hai University

Mandarin Studies and Culture Center - Providence University

College of Liberal Arts, Chinese Language Center - National Cheng Kung University

Chinese Language Center - National Sun Yet-Sun University

Center of Chinese Language - Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages

Chinese Language Teaching Center - Tsu Chi University

b. Non-university programs

There are many private institutions throughout the island which are licensed by the government to teach foreigners Mandarin.

In a non-university program, you will still be able to obtain a student visa.

c. Language Exchange

This is more flexible and not formal study. Your language exchange partner teaches you Chinese for free, and you teach him/her English, or another language. You can obtain language exchange partners almost anywhere. However, beware that Taiwanese people will be more eager to learn English rather than to teach Chinese.

d. Study by your self with books and tapes

If you have studied Chinese before you can simply further your knowledge by using books and tapes. There are abundant resources at different levels, from basic, middle and to advanced level. However, please note that studying by yourself will be more difficult if you only have very basic Chinese level.