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What main languages are spoken here?:

The main language in Taiwan is Mandarin Chinese and then Taiwanese Hokkien.

What type of money is used here?:

Taiwan uses the New Taiwan dollar.

1 New Taiwan dollar is equal to 0.033 United States dollars.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

One large bottle of water costs about 80 cents USD.

What was the best meal this week?:

My friend recently opened a ramen stand near my school. So I went to visit his shop and ordered some really good ramen.

What music did I listen to this week?:

I am trying to learn more about popular music in Taiwan. So I have been listening to Jolin Tsai, a very famous singer in Taiwan. She also graduated from my school.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

On Saturday, I gave a presentation in Chinese for my Fulbright program. I was very nervous, but my Taiwanese friends helped me practice and made it very fun for me.

What did I read this week?:

This week, I read some articles about Taiwanese cultural identity. I am writing my master's thesis on the cultural identity of Taiwan's fashion industry, so I am trying to learn more about the culture.

What games or sports did I play this week?:

I didn't play any sports this week, but I did play a Taiwanese video game.

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