Actually like it or not, Mandarin education is rising up and we can't just do without it these days. Okay English is the universal language BUT Mandarin is a fast approaching phenomenon which can be seen how not only Chinese culture manages to influence non-Chinese entertainment but also, people of Chinese ethicity are widespread throughout the world. Take a look at how the Chinese people compose not only the American people but almost every nationality in the world. Eventually a lot of Chinese have begun to team up with other races and also some have managed to influence commerce. Think of Filipino businessmen of Chinese ethnicity like Tony Tancaktiong (who owns Jollibee) or John Gokongwei (who owns Robinsons). They have managed to influence businesses in the Philippines without them, the economy could have gone that bad.
Now China has emerged as a major economic power since the late 90s up to the present not ever since the gates of the country were opened to world trade. America began to use Chinese labor which slowly but surely, Chinese entrepreneurs took charge as well. Eventually China as an economic power begins to spread itself to the Philippines, America, Europe and Indonesia to name a few spots. So how to cope up with China's investment? What else- learn the LANGUAGE!
Conversational Chinese would be needed more than just merely memorizing sets of characters. Before, nobody really thought of how important Chinese language was until the emerging population came. I would really propose that Chinese schools should avoid too much memorization and teach REAL conversational Chinese because of local residents are way too unfamiliar with the language so they can catch up with Chinese as part of globalization. And yeah, Chinese DVDs subbed in English would be necessary for listening skills enhancement but NEVER forget the conversation. Chie Tanaka after all learned Mandarin through conversational Chinese and she also learned to read Chinese characters via Chinese tutorial courses too.
Now China has emerged as a major economic power since the late 90s up to the present not ever since the gates of the country were opened to world trade. America began to use Chinese labor which slowly but surely, Chinese entrepreneurs took charge as well. Eventually China as an economic power begins to spread itself to the Philippines, America, Europe and Indonesia to name a few spots. So how to cope up with China's investment? What else- learn the LANGUAGE!
Conversational Chinese would be needed more than just merely memorizing sets of characters. Before, nobody really thought of how important Chinese language was until the emerging population came. I would really propose that Chinese schools should avoid too much memorization and teach REAL conversational Chinese because of local residents are way too unfamiliar with the language so they can catch up with Chinese as part of globalization. And yeah, Chinese DVDs subbed in English would be necessary for listening skills enhancement but NEVER forget the conversation. Chie Tanaka after all learned Mandarin through conversational Chinese and she also learned to read Chinese characters via Chinese tutorial courses too.
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Hi welcome to this blog. Thanks for posting your concerns on learning Mandarin. It's a sad fact I found it boring in High School but now I find the language very beautiful. :)
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