Taiwan: primary language is Mandarin — English gets you by in tourist areas, but is inconsistent elsewhere.
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The primary language in Taiwan is Mandarin.
English gets you by in tourist areas, but is inconsistent elsewhere. Common in Taipei and among younger people, less consistent elsewhere.
Learning "hello," "please," "thank you," "excuse me," and "the check please" in the local language goes a long way anywhere, including Taiwan — locals consistently appreciate the effort.
Yes — an offline translation app is genuinely useful in Taiwan, especially outside major tourist areas.