Tips for easing into Chinese-don't worry, keep talking

[Francis Hult]

China Daily

 

Tips for easing into Chinese-don't worry, keep talking

 

It's easy to be daunted by Mandarin, so heed the words of Summer Xiang and Ben Johnson. They each offer excellent advice for first-time students.

 

Xiang teaches Mandarin to several of us at China Daily and encourages even full-time workers with little spare time to have a go. "If you don't have much time, don't worry," she says.

 

"Concentrate on simple sentences and you will still find it very rewarding when you communicate with the locals.

 

"Learning the language is important because you are living in China. This country has a long history and a different culture - if you can speak the language it will make your life much more interesting."

 

Full story:

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/life/2008-09/05/content_7002239.htm

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