What really bugs me is the disappearance of Taiwanese language speaking ability in the younger generation of Taiwanese. They themselves are at fault, their unwillingness to try to speak a language other than the dry, boring, Mandarin that they learn anyway in school. Their parents are also at fault - despite their ability to speak Taiwanese, they don't bother teaching or conversing with their kids in Taiwanese.
Taiwanese is a language in danger! Perhaps in two generations, it will disappear - what a shame that would be.
Besides, Taiwanese is much cooler language than Mandarin, and the subtleties of Taiwanese just cannot be expressed in Mandarin.
Here are some websites to help for those who want a reference for learning Taiwanese:
Tailingua
Intermediate Taiwanese Grammar
台灣字
And remember, when you are in Taiwan: speak Taiwanese!!!
