These are some useful Chinese language tools:

• Mandarin Tools - A great place to practice reading Chinese
  http://www.mandarintools.com
• Mandarin to Pinyin Converter (type here)

These are some useful links for foreigners living in Kaohsiung:

• Tealit - A multipurpose site for English teachers living in Taiwan
  http://www.tealit.com
• The "new" Connect Kaohsiung - A community site for foreigners and locals living in Kaohsiung
  http://www.kaohsiungliving.com