yoyo09 Posted May 14, 2009 Posted May 14, 2009 Have you thought about dating someone in China. I heard the most effective way to learn language is to date or marry someone who can speak that language. I am thinking of going to China and study Chinese there. I am looking for information on good Chinese language school or language program. Does anyone has some good suggestions? Thank you..
subdued Posted May 14, 2009 Posted May 14, 2009 My ex is Chinese, and I have lived in Taiwan for 10 years. My ex and I got divorced in Taiwan. I lived there for a few years when I was married to him and for several years after I was married to him. I would say that it is easiest to learn a language when you live in that country and are immersed in that country. I used to be fluent in Chinese. I've forgotten much since moving back to the United States. But I still have a great accent. People can't tell that I'm not Chinese when I speak on the phone.
bean1 Posted May 14, 2009 Posted May 14, 2009 That's pretty impressive. I found Mandarin very difficult because of the tones, and of course, the characters. Pinyin was my friend. Yes, being married to someone makes it easier. I have learned more French from overhearing my SO on the phone or watching French TV when his family is over, than I ever have from 12 years in the Canadian school system (we learn French up to age 17, usually). It's all about immersing yourself. You might as well enjoy a trip to China or Taiwan. You won't have any problem meeting girls and they will love to practice their English with you. I think you've got about 4-500,000,000 fish in that sea.
White Flower Posted May 14, 2009 Posted May 14, 2009 Chinese is being offered more and more at the community college level. Try it for a smemster. It's cheap and very fun!
Lovelybird Posted May 15, 2009 Posted May 15, 2009 I think that if you immerge in the environment, it would be easier for you to pick up a new language. which school isn't so important I think, the left is to decide which place you want to go. The northern part of China is a bit political, the sourthern part is a bit economical.
burning 4 revenge Posted May 15, 2009 Posted May 15, 2009 I think that if you immerge in the environment, it would be easier for you to pick up a new language. which school isn't so important I think, the left is to decide which place you want to go. The northern part of China is a bit political, the sourthern part is a bit economical. Do you speak any Chinese?
Lovelybird Posted May 15, 2009 Posted May 15, 2009 Do you speak any Chinese? Mandarine is enough for me
burning 4 revenge Posted May 15, 2009 Posted May 15, 2009 Mandarine is enough for me You speak much better English than I speak Mandarin I think you must be pretty bright
Lovelybird Posted May 15, 2009 Posted May 15, 2009 You speak much better English than I speak Mandarin I think you must be pretty bright Well, thanks, but have you ever learn Chinese?
burning 4 revenge Posted May 15, 2009 Posted May 15, 2009 Well, thanks, but have you ever learn Chinese? Just some simple stir fried recipes, but nothing of the language
Sibyl Vane Posted May 15, 2009 Posted May 15, 2009 Mandarine is enough for me Mandarine is too much for me. I prefer oranges.
Lovelybird Posted May 15, 2009 Posted May 15, 2009 Mandarine is too much for me. I prefer oranges. Ok, fair enough, as long as you don't have a chinese bf, it is all good
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