TCML-MN Welcomes Nearly 100 Students for Fall 2026
TCML-MN 開學了！明州臺灣華語文中心TCML-MN於九月五號假聖保羅市Hubbs Center 正式迎來2026年秋季學期。註冊學生再創新高。近百位學生一同走入教室，展開新一季的華語學習與文化探索。舊生回到中心，與老師、同學、行政人員互相問候。TCML-MN學校秋季學期共有5位行政人員、10位老師及助教們一起迎來更多的新生，藉由學習華語文為起點，創造一個連結文化與社區的終生學習大家庭。
這學期學校將繼續推廣華語文教育與台灣文化分享，讓學生在【食衣住行】的主題上親自體驗台灣文化，建立學生對台灣文化理解的里程碑。我們衷心感謝舊生與新生對學校的信任與支持，期待在新學期中大家一起收穫紮實的學習成果，豐富的文化交流與社區共同成長。
創新課程與學習亮點：AI 教學、文化體驗與成果展現
今年學校開設不同語言程度的六個班級，更新增了兩個文化活動課程！一個是歌唱班 Sing and Learn Mandarin: Discover Taiwan Through Music 讓學生透過音樂與歌唱學習華語，並從歌曲中發掘台灣的文化與生活；另一門文化班是針對14-18歲的青少年，Mandarin in Action: Language, Culture, and Connection 帶領青少年接觸並討論台灣與華語圈的文化、日常情境與社會議題，培養更深層的理解與跨文化思考能力。中心的教學也持續創新。
二年級以上開始導入AI工具，依學生程度設計客製化 AI 對話練習，讓學生增加華語口語練習機會。
學習不只在教室裡。開學當天，中心也特別向學生介紹9月24日在Minnetonka Theatre演出的台灣舞鈴劇場《生命之光》鼓勵大家一起欣賞台灣精彩表演，共同慶祝2026年中華民國國慶。10月10日將舉辦的全中心文化活動，以【遇見台灣：茶香、手作、童趣、人情】為主題讓學生透過泡茶、打麻將、編織、童玩和用書法寫感恩卡的活動，一起沈浸在豐富多元的台灣文化之中！11月、12月也陸續舉行全中心華測和演講大會，讓學生在學期末有機會展現學習成果，並更加有信心地使用華語與他人交流。
三年級學生Christine開心地說：「我好像回家，又可以繼續和這群好朋友們一起學習華語了。」方沛文主任表示：「成立TCML-MN的三大宗旨就是在地扎根、文化深耕和連結世界。讓學生在這裏找到更多成長的可能性。」從在地資源的運用、台灣文化的深入學習，到與台灣及全球華語學習社群的連結，TCML-MN持續為明州的華語學習者提供多元而有意義的學習機會。
新學期，新旅程，在此熱烈歡迎所有學生，感謝全體老師與助教在學期開始前不辭辛勞地準備教材，感謝行政團隊招生、辛勤付出與持續奉獻，打造一個真正的終身學習大家庭。
A new semester, a new journey! TCML-MN Welcomes Nearly 100 Students for Fall 2026
The Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning–Minnesota (TCML-MN) officially opened its Fall 2026 semester on 9/5 in St. Paul. With enrollment reaching a new high, nearly 100 new and returning students came to begin another semester of Mandarin learning and cultural exploration.
Course Highlights: AI, Culture, and Learning in Action
This semester, TCML-MN offers six Mandarin classes at different levels and two new cultural courses. Sing and Learn Mandarin: Discover Taiwan Through Music uses music to explore Mandarin and Taiwanese culture, while Mandarin in Action: Language, Culture, and Connection introduces students ages 14–18 to Taiwanese culture, everyday life, and social issues.
For Level 2 through Level 5 students, AI tools are introduced, with customized AI conversation practice designed according to each student’s proficiency level, giving students more opportunities to practice spoken Mandarin.
Learning goes beyond the classroom. Students were invited to attend Taiwan’s renowned Diabolo Dance Theatre’s Light of Life on September 24 at Minnetonka Theatre in celebration of Taiwan’s National Day. In addition, on October 10, TCML-MN will host its cultural event, Discover Taiwan: Tea, Crafts, Childhood Fun, and Human Connection featuring tea, mahjong, traditional games, weaving, and Chinese calligraphy. Mandarin assessments TECFL and a speech showcase in November and December will give students opportunities to demonstrate their learning.
Third-year student Christine shared “It feels like coming home”. I get to continue learning Mandarin with this wonderful group of friends.”
TCML-MN Director Pei-Wen Fang said: “The center’s three core principles are taking root locally, deepening cultural understanding, and connecting with the world.” Through Mandarin, Taiwanese culture, and community connection, TCML-MN continues to build a welcoming lifelong learning family.
Welcoming the new semester 明州臺灣華語文中心教師與行政團隊熱情迎接新學期，陪伴學生一起學習華語、探索台灣文化。TCML-MN teachers and staff warmly welcome students to a new semester of Mandarin learning and Taiwanese cultural exploration.
Administrative team serving students 明州臺灣華語文中心行政團隊（活動組、財務組、行政組）竭誠為學生辦理註冊，迎接新舊生加入TCML-MN大家庭。The TCML-MN administrative team welcomes new and returning students and assists with registration for the new semester.
Connecting students with Taiwan 行政人員張家瑞，同時擔任明州中華文化中心（Minnesota Chinese Cultural Services Center）理事長，向學生介紹台灣舞鈴劇場在明州的演出，鼓勵大家一起欣賞精彩表演、慶祝2026年中華民國國慶。TCML-MN staff member Jerry Chang, who also serves as president of the Minnesota Chinese Cultural Services Center, introduces students to Taiwan’s Diabolo Dance Theatre performance in Minnesota and invites everyone to join the celebration of Taiwan’s National Day.
Learning beyond the classroom 高階班的學生Graham 安子浩 在班上與老師跟同學分享今年在台灣的旅程與見聞，鼓勵大家到臺灣遊學！Advanced-level student Graham shares his experiences and highlights from his trip to Taiwan with his teacher and classmates, inspiring others to visit Taiwan and experience its culture firsthand.
TCML-MN is growing 三十多位初級班學生聚精會神地跟著老師學習聲調與拼音，在課堂中勇敢開口，一起練習華語詞彙。Beginning-level students focus on learning Mandarin tones and Pinyin, putting their new vocabulary into practice and speaking Mandarin from the very first class.
Level 1 group discussion： Community and Communication 一年級學生在課堂上熱絡互動，透過「兩真一假」活動用華語彼此認識，新舊生一起練習開口說華語。First-year students get to know one another through “Two Truths and a Lie,” using Mandarin to connect with classmates and practice speaking.
