2025.05.07 Voices of the Wild

🐾 【Stepping into the Animal World】

Students from L.T. Brown visited the Hsinchu Zoo for a unique and engaging Chinese class experience!

They observed animals such as the sun bear, orangutan, and Bengal tiger, carefully noting their appearance, behaviors, and interactions.

This experience went beyond language learning; it connected textbook knowledge to the real world,

making learning an adventure filled with curiosity and discovery! 

 

📖 On-site observation, experiencing the weight of words

Under the guidance of their teachers, students worked in groups and entered Hsinchu Zoo

the oldest zoo in Taiwan and the first to be transformed into an eco-friendly zoo—carrying out observation tasks.

Throughout the observation process, students raised many thoughtful and engaging questions:
“Why does the Malayan sun bear keep pacing in circles?”
“Do orangutans recognize people?”      “Why are gibbons so loud?”

These questions, rooted in real-world experiences, allowed language learning to move beyond the classroom and into life itself.

Observation led to understanding, which was then transformed into writing rich with emotion and perspective.

In nature, students learned to see the world—and through words, they learned to express their own voice.

 

✍️ Writing practice—from senses to genuine emotion

We look forward to sharing their observations and written creations

showcasing how this visit to the zoo sparked both learning and creativity!