The most difficult thing to adjust to in Taiwan is the language barrier. Mandarin is the official language, while Taiwanese, Hakka and indigenous Formosan languages are also spoken.
The most important thing a person can do to acclimatize is to start learning Chinese as soon as possible. In Mandarin, vowel sounds can be said in four tones, each with a different meaning. While it is challenging, learning Chinese can help expats feel less isolated.
• Finally what strategies you could use to lessen or stop the effects of culture shock. Minimum of 3 strategies (about 1-2 paragraphs)