If you’re a student — welcome back to school! The semester has just started in Taiwan in September. In today’s episode, we’ll get to know some fun and useful Taiwanese phrases related to campus life and learning. Whether you’re meeting new friends or talking about homework, these expressions will help you get ready for the new semester. 

●Words to Know:

1. 開學 khai-ha̍k (n.) the start of school

2. 讀冊 tha̍k-tsheh (v.) to study

3. 老師 lāu-su (n.) teacher

4. 同學 tông-o̍h (n.) classmate

5. 智識 tì-sik (n.) knowledge

●Idiom of the week:

讀冊，讀佇尻脊骿。Tha̍k-tsheh, tha̍k tī kha-tsiah-phiann.

(Studying mechanically without real understanding.)