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EPISODE · May 20, 2025 · 12 MIN

From Student to Teacher: Eva Tsao’s Mission To Keep Matsu Alive | #InTaiwanWeSpeak

from In Taiwan We Speak · host Oleksandr Shyn

The unique dialect of the Matsu Islands became a national language of Taiwan in 2019. Eva Tsao (曹辰瑩), its first government-certified teacher, is on a mission to help it survive in a Mandarin-dominated world.In the final part of our interview, Eva reflects on teaching Matsu in schools — from curriculum reform to daily classroom challenges. Can this language bridge generations and thrive into the future?Find #InTaiwanWeSpeak on: 🎧 Your podcasts 🎙️ YouTubeFor engaging updates and video snippets, follow us on: 📸 Social channelsCome back for new episodes every Tuesday at 21:00 (Taipei, GMT+8). Please give us feedback and share the podcast with others to help mainstream the conversation.

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