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EPISODE · May 13, 2025 · 10 MIN

‘Matsu Language Is a Key to My Grandmother’s Memories’ (ft. Eva Tsao) | #InTaiwanWeSpeak

from In Taiwan We Speak · host Oleksandr Shyn

Why do many people mistake the Matsu language for Hakka? Matsu teacher and YouTuber Eva Tsao (曹辰瑩) explores what makes this lesser known national language of Taiwan so distinct — and unfamiliar, even to Taiwanese ears.She also shares how the language connects her to the past, why it varies across the islands, and the one must-know phrase every visitor should learn before stepping foot on Matsu.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.

Why do many people mistake the Matsu language for Hakka? Matsu teacher and YouTuber Eva Tsao (曹辰瑩) explores what makes this lesser known national language of Taiwan so distinct — and unfamiliar, even to Taiwanese ears.She also shares how the language connects her to the past, why it varies across the islands, and the one must-know phrase every visitor should learn before stepping foot on Matsu.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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