3 Suggestions for Learning Chinese
The decision to learn Chinese is a brave one, as this is a very complex language and very different from English and other Western tongues. We will talk about a couple of the ways available to make learning Chinese easier for you. Above all, be patient with yourself, and be satisfied to make slow, gradual progress. Becoming fluent will take time and practice.
Watching movies in Chinese is a great way to increase your exposure to the language. There are many quality Chinese films to choose from, as well as the silly but fun kung fu movies many people love. Just be careful to make sure that the movies you watch use the dialect you want to learn; for example, if you want to learn Mandarin, skip most of the kung fu stuff because most of that is in Cantonese.
Locating a Chinese tutor can be very helpful. While you can learn the language from programs, books and classes, there is nothing better than having one person to work with you. A tutor can help you progress more quickly correcting the mistakes you will make naturally as you begin studying. The assignments and suggested material this tutor may offer you can be another motivational tool for you to use. If you are near a university you can ask around there for a good tutor.
If you are able to plan a trip, try to find a language school or a tour that focuses on the language, because otherwise you may find that many people there speak English, and are anxious to practice it on you, and you won’t have enough chances to speak Chinese. Even though Hong Kong is a popular tourist destination it isn’t good for practicing Chinese because most people here speak English well (it was ruled by the British for a long time) and the Chinese they use is Cantonese. If you have chosen to learn Mandarin, the best location to visit is the mainland of China.
Mastering the Chinese language may not occur overnight but it will happen over time with these fast track ideas. With the use of many different techniques you’ll have access to Chinese learning materials wherever you are. The guidelines above can be used to put you on the fast track to learning Chinese in a fascinating and enriching manner.
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