Deadline: Oct 30 – “2026 High Schools, Vocational Schools, and Colleges/Universities English & Japanese Presentation Competition on Hidden Gems in Taiwan”
Objective: Organized by the Department of Applied Foreign Languages at Ling Tung University, this competition aims to enhance students’ English and Japanese expression skills and foster core competencies such as data collection, analysis, presentation design, teamwork, and foreign language communication. Students are encouraged to introduce unique hidden gems in Taiwan using a foreign language to showcase Taiwan’s local highlights and diverse cultural charms through creative presentations.
Target Audience: Enrolled R.O.C. (Taiwan) citizens in high schools, vocational schools, and 7-year continuous programs (Years 1–3), as well as college and university students.
Team Composition: Each team consists of 4 to 6 students and 1 to 2 faculty advisors. Cross-departmental team formation is allowed.
Categories: “High School/Vocational School English Group,” “High School/Vocational School Japanese Group,” “College/University English Group,” and “College/University Japanese Group.”
Submission Guidelines: Participating teams must create a presentation on Taiwan’s hidden gems in English or Japanese, record a 4- to 5-minute presentation video, upload it to YouTube (set as “Unlisted”), complete the online registration, and submit the video link.
Important Timeline:
Registration & Video Submission Deadline: October 30, 2026 (Friday) at 5:00 PM.
Winner Announcement: November 20, 2026 (Friday) at 5:00 PM.
Awards Ceremony: November 27, 2026 (Friday) from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Awards: Each group will feature First Place, Second Place, Third Place, and Honorable Mention awards. An additional “Potential Award” will be offered for the high school/vocational school groups. All participants in the high school/vocational school groups will receive a certificate of participation. For detailed prize structures and regulations, please refer to the competition guidelines in the attachment.
Contact Information: For questions, please contact Mr. Kang Che-Chang or Ms. Peng Yen-Chen of the Department of Applied Foreign Languages at (04) 2389-2088 ext. 3562, or email ltucontest@gmail.com.
