Why you should Learn Chinese

WHAT YOU MIGHT ALREADY KNOW China is one of the world’s oldest and richest continuous cultures, over 5000 years old. China is the most populous nation in the world, with 1.28 billion people. One fifth of the planet speaks Chinese. Mandarin Chinese is the mother tongue of over 873 million people, making it the most widely spoken first language in the world. In addition to the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan, Mandarin Chinese is also spoken in the important and influential Chinese communities of Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, the Philippines, and Mongolia. China is the second largest economy...

Mandarin is “too hard” to learn, right? Despite this widely-held belief, millions of people are studying Mandarin Chinese as a second language. But if it’s so hard, why bother to learn Mandarin? Is Mandarin Difficult? There is no doubt that written Chinese is difficult to learn – even for the Chinese! But the spoken language is a different kettle of fish. In many ways, Mandarin Chinese is much easier to learn than European languages. Here are some features which make Mandarin easy: no subject/verb agreement no plurals no conjugations no tenses simple numbering system which is applied to dates and time expressions simple conditional...

Based on the latest report of Focus Economics, China's economy continues to rise. Domestic and international demand for its products remains strong, and its currency has gained strength. It has the world's second largest economy. Moreover, China is one of the larger trading partners of the U.S. Many companies in the United States do business in China and have offshore offices in the country. Given the scenario, it is advisable for people, students and professionals alike, to study Chinese, particularly Mandarin Chinese, which is the dominant form of Chinese language used in the mainland. However, the language has a reputation...

Chinese is a fast-growing language with up to 1.2 billion native speakers, and 848 million of them speak Mandarin Chinese. If asked, many would say that English or even Spanish are some of the most common languages. You would be surprised to find out that they are not. Those who speak both English and Spanish cannot match up to the number of Mandarin Chinese speakers. Mandarin Chinese is an official language in Singapore. The skill of speaking foreign languages is no longer trendy. With globalization and development, it is a necessity. The advantages that come with the mastery of a...

1. Ignore the Haters: Chinese Isn’t as Hard as You Think One of the most common reactions people have when you suggest they learn Chinese is to complain that it’s incredibly difficult. Luckily for Chinese learners, this is completely wrong.While there are probably easier languages to learn than Chinese, it is by no means the most difficult, and far from the insurmountable object many make it out to be!Why do people think Chinese is so difficult?For a number of reasons, Chinese has developed a misconceived reputation for difficulty. Among the most common reasons is the alien nature of its writing...