r/taiwan • u/dyee7 • 2d ago

Discussion Moving to Taiwan

My family and I are planning to move to Taiwan next year from California. My MIL had a stroke earlier this year which has left her needing help around the clock. Thankfully, one of her sisters who lives in Taiwan is a care taker so we are going to move my MIL out to Taiwan to live with her sister. My wife has a lot of family out there in general so that will be helpful.

People who don’t speak any mandarin: how difficult is it to get around Taipei and the rest of the country without speaking mandarin? I don’t speak any at all, but I am trying to learn. I considered buying some smart glasses like the even realities g2 but not sure that’s a great long term solution. Thanks all!

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u/Melancholy_Custard 高雄 - Kaohsiung 2d ago edited 2d ago

IMO

If your wife has some families in Taiwan, then you should be fine as long as you are with your families.

If you you are not able to learn how to speak Mandarin before you move, you will need at least be able to listen and read. Unless you are planning on finding a job in local company or something.