A New Approach to Mandarin Learning --- "Exploring Taipei: A Mandarin Learning Picture Book" is a groundbreaking educational project that reimagines language learning as a gateway to cultural exploration. Developed under the guidance of Taiwan's Ministry of Education and produced by Aestheticell, this project responds to the global rise in Mandarin learning, especially in the context of contemporary educational trends. Bridging the expertise of professional Mandarin educators and creative design teams, this collaborative effort between public and private sectors introduces an innovative, culturally-rooted Mandarin learning material. Unlike traditional Mandarin textbooks that are often grammar-heavy and designed for long-term study, "Exploring Taipei" adopts a lightweight, picture-book format that immerses learners in everyday language use and urban landscapes. Each volume takes readers on a journey through iconic Taipei locations such as Taipei 101, Ximending, Elephant Mountain, National Palace Museum, and Xingtian Temple. Its portable design invites learners to step outside the classroom and into the city, encouraging a self-paced, experiential learning process that blends language with local culture. More than a language textbook, "Exploring Taipei" integrates language education with urban culture, showcasing the potential of cross-disciplinary collaboration between education, illustration, and design. Widely used both in Taiwan and internationally—across Europe, North America, and East Asia—it offers first-time Mandarin learners a culturally rich, visually engaging introduction to Taiwan through the lens of its capital city.
探索臺北 華語學習繪本
Exploring Taipei : A Mandarin Learning Picture Book