How about learning Chinese

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by robatobz, Nov 5, 2008.

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    I want to learn Chinese considering from the financial crisis in the world, I think learning Chinese may offer me more choices, and I think it an amazing country with prosperous culture and many hotspots. I think taking online learning program may be best for me because I have no idea about this language, besides, I really don't have set schedule. I've searched the internet and want to take courses in Hello!Mandrin .
     
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  2. orlando2008

    orlando2008 Peon

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    I'm a native-chinese speaker
    I'm a Cantonese
     
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    freespace Well-Known Member

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    You can download programs to learn chinese. You need to search for it in Google. PM if you need more info.
     
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  4. natalie18

    natalie18 Banned

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    Well there are many ways to learn. Online, Videos, Modules or even enroll yourself in a Chinese School. :D

    Good luck! :D
     
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  5. orlando2008

    orlando2008 Peon

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    Hey! Right here is a chinese before you!
     
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    bangalore Peon

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    You can find Pimsleur or Michel Thomas programs for language learning.
     
    bangalore, Nov 5, 2008 IP
  7. nitinleew

    nitinleew Well-Known Member

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    Yup, Search for it in Google.You can find some good Chinese forum...I think this way can help you..
    Also,I know some Chinese.I can help you..:)
     
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  8. chunnumunnu

    chunnumunnu Active Member

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    use ch before everyword you speak . your languange looks like chinease [​IMG]

    :)
     
    chunnumunnu, Nov 5, 2008 IP
  9. robatobz

    robatobz Banned

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    well seems very hard to speak :eek:
     
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  10. sachin410

    sachin410 Illustrious Member

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    You will need a lot of time to learn Chinese.

    Chinese isn't only a different language, it is actually a different language system.

    English has 26 alphabets, but Chinese language has hundreds of characters.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_character
     
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    It's quite hard to study the Chinese language, I have been at it since I was in grade school, but I only know the basics.
     
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  12. EarnBestIncome

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    Yup It is not easy to learn Chinese.
    It would take much time to learn this language.
     
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  13. Project Mobius

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    you have no idea how many factories and ppl laid off in China, you don't want to go there now, but its still good to learn Chinese I guess.....

    and yes its not easy to learn Chinese.....lucky i'm one already :D
     
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  14. Allen91

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    I speak and write Cantonese and Mandarin. If you want to learn or know about the languages, I will help you to learn. But you have to take some classes and speak to real people in Mandarin, that will help you a lot.:)
     
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  15. Project Mobius

    Project Mobius Peon

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    hmmm you can only speak Cantonese and Mandarin you can't really write them. You can right chinese that's it :rolleyes:
     
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  16. locomotion

    locomotion Well-Known Member

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    The factor which deters foreigners from learning Mandarin is that they think it's hard because of how they speak. Think it this way, Chinese thought the same way when they were thinking to start picking up English. You don't have to follow their slang to speak Mandarin.

    Don't get beaten by silly replies, they said it's hard because it has a lot of words/alphabets while English only has 24 alphabets, but if we do really compare them, English has present tense, past tense, past participle and so on but Mandarin do not have it. Ask yourself, which language is simple or easy enough to get it spoken within days?

    I suggest if you wish to learn Mandarin, start picking up from hearing songs, you will eventually recognize the lyrics and how they sound.

    I'm a Chinese btw :p
     
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    good luck mate .....
    it ain't easy and i'm sure u having fun with it .....
     
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    Although Chinese has been known as one of the hardest language in the world, but if you have the determination and dedication, I'm sure you can make it! :)
     
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  19. Project Mobius

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    gee you sure look chinese in your profile pic :rolleyes: i should use a hot girl pic too
     
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    I'm wondering how Chinese people are writing on computers and keyboards, they have too many letters in their alphabet and they will can write everything with a keyboard :) Interesting :)
     
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