China has a very impressive history and now stands to be one of the major players in the world. It is projected to be the economic giant in a few years time. What better timing is there to learn the language being spoken by more than a billion people than now? If you are interested in learning Chinese, you've made the right choice.
There are several options available when it comes to learning Mandarin Chinese. One is by attending a foreign language classes in your neighborhood. Another is by asking a friend who speaks Mandarin to give you one-on-one lessons. Nowadays, there are more convenient ways to study Chinese without going out of the comforts of your home, sitting in a large class, or budging your polyglot friend to teach you how. Yes, you can easily teach yourself Chinese.
There may be some limitations when you study on your own. First, you have to be dedicated to your goal. Set a time frame. Would you want to speak common phrases and simple sentences in a month's time? Be fluent in three months? This will guide you on the reasonable time allotment you have to set per day in order to achieve your goal.
Are you an audio or a visual person? Would you rather read a Chinese language manual or hear how the syllables are pronounced? In a technologically advanced setting, it is an advantage that there are various interactive Chinese language tutorial applications available for download on your smartphone, iPod, iPad, or iPhone. Literally, it's like having with you a personal Chinese tutor who can review you anytime, anywhere. These applications have visual texts and audio samples to acquaint you with Mandarin.
If you find difficulty in your self-study, why not invite a friend to learn with you? They say a new language is best learned when shared. Grab a friend and study together. This will make the study sessions enjoyable and more engaging. Practice the learned conversational Chinese phrases with your friend and see if you can carry out a decent exchange of lines without peeking on your manual. Enrich your vocabulary by playing a naming game. Check who can name more objects in Chinese. The winner gets a fortune cookie.
To enrich your study, discover more about the land where the language originated. Bask in the rich heritage that is contained in the Chinese language. Explore Chinese cuisine. Read on Confucius. With your friend, enjoy an afternoon of Chinese movies and TV series. To add challenge, try explaining to each other the plot of the story as you understood based on their lines and actions.
Learning Chinese is not as hard as others think. It only needs a little patience, practice, and fun. Make the most out of your Chinese lessons. When you find yourself in a rut, think of the many possibilities that may come out of learning Mandarin. Who knows, your next trip may be a trip in the Great Wall of China.
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