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laqu6444a asked: If you are planning to visit any foreign country, one important thing you should have, along with a passport, air tickets, and an international credit/debit card, is a functional knowledge of English. No other language is as widespread as English. In terms of the number of speakers, the Chinese Mandarin is the most [...]


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<div><em><strong>laqu6444a</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>If you are planning to visit any foreign country, one important thing you should have, along with a passport, air tickets, and an international credit/debit card, is a functional knowledge of English. No other language is as widespread as English. In terms of the number of speakers, the Chinese Mandarin is the most popular language in the world. However, it is rarely spoken or written outside the People&#8217;s Republic of China. On the other hand, the number of English speakers has steadily been increasing all over the world. In the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, and a host of Commonwealth countries, English is the first-choice language.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>English is also widely used and well understood in many other countries including India, South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and many former British colonies. Even in the countries where it does not have great *********** such as the Middle East, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, you can get things done if you have a working knowledge of English. It was reported recently that even the Chinese government had incorporated English education in the curriculum to pluck the benefits of outsourcing. All these indicate the necessity to learn the language.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><strong>Reasons For The Global Dominance Of English</strong><br/><br/> <br/><br/>English is the official language of correspondence in most countries by default when it comes to communication among other countries. French, Arabic, and Spanish are also used for this purpose, but none comes close to English. In addition, English is usually the official language for international business conferences, meetings and symposiums of the scientific and academic communities, film and art festivals, trade shows, and international summits. Moreover, English is by far the most popular language over the internet and other forms of electronic communication.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>There are two reasons for its omnipresence on our planet and three, if you could add the widespread popularity of the internet as well. The first is the colonization agenda of the British empire in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. During the course of the three centuries, the British Empire had expanded to large swathes of land all over the world. It was often remarked that the sun never set in the British Empire. In the process, the British rulers and missionaries established educational institutions in their colonies and laid a foundation for English teaching.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>When the power and reach of the British Empire diminished, in came the USA as a global superpower. The dominance of the USA, not just the political dominance, but the cultural dominance as well, catalyzed the spread of the English language. Pop music, Hollywood movies, and pulp fiction became available in almost every country. In all these cultural aspects, English was, and still is, the default medium of communication.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>The recent phenomena such as the spread of the internet and the growth of the outsourcing industry also provided momentum to the rise in popularity of English.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>Therefore, if you plan to visit another country, you must have a basic knowledge of English. Even if you do not, it is always beneficial to learn to speak, read, and write English.<br/><br/><br/><br/></div>


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<div><em><strong>Vikram kuamr</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>There are many people in the world that would love to be able to learn a second language. There are many different things that are considered advantages of learning a second language. For instance, by knowing a second language you can make more money in the workplace. It is common knowledge that people who know more than one language make more money. When you learn Chinese will also allow you to travel to China without having to worry about Chinese translation. There are a number of different ways that can individual can learn a second language. The method that you choose should be based on your preferences alone.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>There are a number of different ways that you can learn Chinese as a second or even third language. There are plenty of schools out there that offer Chinese translation classes. You have several options when you are trying to decide how you want to learn Chinese. You can first enroll for a standard school and attend classes regularly. There are also plenty of online schools that offer Chinese translation tutoring. There are a number of advantages to choosing online school as opposed to choosing offline schooling. You can also attempt to teach yourself Chinese using book and flash cards.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>Mando Mandarin is an online school that offers Chinese translation classes that will help you learn Chinese. There are a number of advantages to taking classes online. For instance, you will not have to worry about commuting back and forth to the school. This can save a lot of gas money while reducing the wear and tear put on your vehicle. People tend to learn stuff and memorize stuff easier when they’re being taught in a comfortable environment. What is more comfortable than your own home? You can also learn the language from your office.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>The Mando Mandarin online school offers 1-on1 lessons with certified private Chinese tutors from China. The school offers a guarantee that you will learn Chinese by using their problem. After ten hours which is usually complete in one week you should be able to use survival Chinese or basic Chinese. In thirty six hours which is normally completed in one month you should be able to speak with other Chinese speakers. After you have completed one hundred and eight hours which usually takes three months to complete you should be able to speak Mandarin fluently in many situations.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>The Mando Mandarin school uses a unique method that is fun yet effective to ensure that you learn Chinese. The school will make sure that you’ll be able to do Chinese translation with the least effort in the shortest amount of time. The teachers will focus on making it easier for the student to be able to remember their materials allowing them to do Chinese translation with ease. The good thing about the method used by the Mando Mandarin is that it does not require the student to do any self studying or any homework what so ever.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><br/><br/></div>


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<div><em><strong>Vikram kuamr</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>There are thousands of people in the world that would love to be able to learn another language.  There are many different reasons to learn another language.  For instance, it is common knowledge that people who are able to speak more than one language have more career options which lead to making money.  It is also important to know how to speak a country’s natural language whenever you visit that foreign country.  Some of the most commonly learned languages are Spanish, French, English, and Chinese. There are many different methods used to learn the Chinese language.  You can learn to speak Chinese the old fashion way or you can learn Chinese online.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>As mentioned above, there are many different ways to learn the Chinese language.  Some people will be able to teach themselves the language with ease using books, videos, and flashcards.  This is often difficult for most people though.  Other people will enroll in an old-fashioned school or university that teaches the Chinese language.  And the remaining individuals will decide to learn Chinese online.  There are many advantage and benefits available to those that wish to learn Chinese online.  First, you will not have the travel back and forth to a school or university.  This saves a lot of gas money and reduces the amount of wear and tear you put on your vehicle.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>Another benefit for those who learn Chinese online is that they get to learn at their own pace in their free time.  When taking classes online, you can learn the Chinese language at your own pace meaning you basically get to set your own schedule.  There are many online schools that you can use to learn Chinese online.  Each school will offer different methods that will help you learn Chinese online.  We are going to discuss one school in particular.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>Mando Mandarin is an online school that teaches people the Chinese language.  The online school offers live 1-on-1 lessons with certified private Chinese tutors from across China that will help you learn the Chinese language from the comfort of your home, office or school.  The school offers a free lesson guarantee which ensures that you’ll learn the Chinese language or they’ll give you free lessons until you do.  The school states that after about a week of tutoring or ten hours of tutoring you should be able to use survival Chinese or basic Chinese.  Survival Chinese is basically enough Chinese to get your through a day in China.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>After thirty six hours or approximately a month of tutoring your should be able to communicate with other Chinese speakers fairly well.  After one hundred and eight hours or three months of tutoring you should be able to speak Mandarin fluently in most situations.  The school will offer you continued lessons for free until they fulfill their guarantee.  The online school uses a unique method that is fun yet effective to help you learn the Chinese language.  By enrolling in the school you will learn Chinese with the least amount of effort in the shortest amount of time.<br/><br/><br/><br/></div>


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<div><em><strong>Jeff Lillie</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>Learning how to speak Chinese might strike you as very challenging. It can seem like an extremely different language for most people raised in a Western culture. But with a comprehensive, affordable, and downloadable learning tool called Rocket Chinese you can learn to speak Chinese easier than you think.<br/><br/>Why learn Chinese in the first place? The reasons are many. Maybe you’re thinking of travelling and want to get the most out of your trip. Possibly you’re a businessperson interesting in expanding your marketplace to the booming economy of China. Maybe you have friends or relatives that are Chinese and want to learn to communicate better with them. Whatever the reason, Rocket Chinese can help.<br/><br/>I investigated many of the language programs available on the Internet. I found Rocket Chinese to offer the best combination of price and effectiveness. In fact, you can get a downloadable version for less than $100. The program consists of audio tapes, memory excises and quizzes. I found it to be more interesting and compelling than other programs which were simply audio lessons. One of the things I liked best about Rocket Chinese that other programs didn’t offer, was the availability to a special member’s only help forum for questions, advice, and additional learning. They even offered a free 6-day trial and a money-back guarantee.<br/><br/>Over 850 million people on the planet currently speak Mandarin Chinese. And you can too. With Rocket Chinese you can learn to speak Chinese from the comfort of your own home, learning at your own pace, from what I found to be an extremely comprehensive yet fun learning tool.<br/><br/><strong></strong><br/><br/><br/><br/></div>


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John Abraham asked: Chinese is spoken by 1/5th of the population all over the world according to the revelations made by the statistics. There is no field in which the Chinese people or people of Chinese origin have not made a name for themselves. Their sincerity and hardworking nature have gotten them genuine respect.China is [...]


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<div><em><strong>John Abraham</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>Chinese is spoken by 1/5th of the population all over the world according to the revelations made by the statistics. There is no field in which the Chinese people or people of Chinese origin have not made a name for themselves. Their sincerity and hardworking nature have gotten them genuine respect.<br/><br/>China is visited by the tourists to see among other things The Great Wall of Chine which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and it is there no big surprise that it is becoming a famous destination for tourists and businessmen equally. Majority of them attend Chinese language and writing classes with the intention to speak and understand the Chinese language. Web is now offering Chinese language lessons where the Chinese can be learnt by you for free.<br/><br/>The Global Services Delivery centers of many international corporations are being moved to China because of the necessity of Chinese language translation. In order to communicate with local businessmen and also the Government of China, they require help . It is because of rising of China’s stature in the global economy that makes it a must for international majors to deal with China and the people of China . Chinese people feel respected when you speak in Chinese to the people of China when you visit China. With the growing popularity to China, Chinese Language translation is being offered by majority of institutes free to people who do business with China .<br/><br/>It is out of sheer love for the language some people want to learn Chinese. To have an idea about China’s splendid history and its crusade against the ills of the yesteryears its rich literature should be read .<br/><br/>For people of America who have studied the Chinese language, there are jobs available for Chinese language translator. Chinese has been identified as one of the four major languages for its citizens by America for its citizens. This is also one of the reasons for the growing popularity of the Chinese language. Thanks to a number of opportunities to learn Chinese online, the number of people learning Chinese has gone up. Chinese language free workbook is there to learn Chinese which will help you to understand what you have learnt.<br/><br/>With the purpose of identifying beautiful tourist places, many people from China are visiting various countries across the world. The people who know the Standard Chinese language are needed by the countries that are visited to speak to their guests from China. A demand has sprung up for Chinese lessons. There are organizations offering people how to speak Chinese lessons for free.<br/><br/>There is a renewed interest in Chinese history and Chinese civilization in parts of the world. The people who want to learn about China’s past need to learn to speak Chinese. There are chances available to learn Chinese for free and one should take it to the fullest.<br/><br/>There are Chinese Language Conferences also being held frequently as it is spoken all over the world. This proves the importance of the language.<br/><br/>Learning Chinese has also become popular because of the career opportunities available for Chinese translators and also the career opportunities available in China in this globalist world. If you need to learn a foreign language, try Chinese.<br/><br/><br/><br/></div>


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John Abraham asked: Learning Mandarin can be a enjoyable and can be a very beneficial skill. Learning Chinese language is utmost imortant in this modern world. The Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language in the world.If you study chinese language, you will have a lot of options to get the employment in several fields [...]


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<div><em><strong>John Abraham</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>Learning Mandarin can be a enjoyable and can be a very beneficial skill. Learning Chinese language is utmost imortant in this modern world. The Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language in the world.<br/><br/>If you study chinese language, you will have a lot of options to get the employment in several fields like manufacturing, teachingand travel industry. As there are a lot of chinese communities in the westren countries, the employers are giving extra priority to chinese people . With Asian economies growing considerably, learning Chinese significantly improves your chances of victory in job markets dealing with these economies. More over, learning chinese is more fun too.<br/><br/>Even if your just a casual traveler, learning it can also be beneficial since a good number of the sign boards and instructions in China are purely written in Chinese, though the appearance of English signs is increasing. It will positively help while speaking with taxi drivers and order foods  .<br/><br/>Studying Chinese is one step to joining the ranks of the businesses elite oriented toward the growing China market. Chinese is one of the eminent languages of the world. Learning Chinese is, as it is all over the western world, part of a world-class education<br/><br/>We will have numerous professional ways to learn chinese language wherein it takes more investment and time. So its important to vary your income to insure that you boost your language learning experience. English speaking people discover more difficulty in learning chinese language.<br/><br/>Choosing the right tactic is of course vital and that can make learning the language a relative cake walk or much more tough. Take supreme care about pronunciation and accent  while learning chinese language<br/><br/>Studying Chinese doesn&#8217;t require costly personal tutors. Better you take the precautions of not paying extra  money for the tutors. Learning Chinese will take more time and it is an evolving process. While you can&#8217;t learn the language overnight, you can find resources that may give you an edge time wise and easily the amount of effort you exert  .<br/><br/>A crucial challenge to bear in mind is that of vocabulary. Pimsleur method is the greatest one among all other methods to learn Chinese very hurriedly . The most valuable ones were those who made sure to present new vocabulary first. If you take the Mandarin Chinese, The script will paly key role in learning the language. Then a story using this new vocabulary in conjunction with previously learned vocabulary was presented. In terms of audio only programs, a mixture of excellent courses are available.<br/><br/><br/><br/></div>


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<div><em><strong>Vikram kuamr</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>There are millions of people in the world that would love to have the opportunity to be able to learn a second, third or even fourth language.  There are many different reasons for an individual to be interested in learning Chinese.  It is common knowledge that people who are capable of speaking more than one language tend to get paid more than people who are only capable of speaking one language.  It is also important to learn the basics of a language if you’re going to travel to a country use that language as their primary language.  This will allow you to be able to communicate with the country’s inhabitants.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>When learning Chinese, you will probably want to start off by learning the basics and Pinyin.  There are many methods that you can use to learn the basics of Chinese and Pinyin.  Some people will be able to teach themselves Chinese by using books, videos, and flashcards.  Other people will want to enroll in courses at a college, university or school.  The remaining people will decide that they’d be interesting in learning Chinese over the internet. There are many websites or online school that can teach you Chinese and Pinyin.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>Mando Mandarin is a very popular and highly recommended website that will help you learn Chinese and Pinyin.  There are many courses offered by the online school.  Learning Chinese writing and characters is possible through the website.  You can also use it to learn how to speak Chinese. Beginner courses are capable of teaching you the basics of Chinese and Pinyin.  The course lasts thirty six hours and costs around five hundred and forty dollars for all thirty six hours.  You can buy a number of different packages though such as two hours, nine hours, twelve hours, eighteen hours or the entire thirty six hour package.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>The course is perfect for individuals who are interested in learning Chinese basics.  The course focuses on teaching basic conversational vocabulary and Hanyu Pinyin pronunciation.  You will learn a number a things including greeting, personal pronouns, and simple questions.  You also learn money, dates, times and food.  You will also be able to ask for directions after finishing this course.  You should be able to small talk another Chinese speaker after the course is complete.  At the end of the course you should have learned enough Chinese to be able to understand six hundred to seven hundred words.  You should be able to understand one hundred sentences as well as basic grammar.  Once the course is complete you should be capable of having short conversations with other Chinese speakers.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>If you’re interested in learning Chinese then you should certainly check out Mando Mandarin. The school offers a guarantee that you will be able to speak survival Chinese after ten hours or tutoring. You should be able to chat with other Chinese speakers after thirty six hours of tutoring. And you should be able to speak Mandarin fluently in most situations after one hundred and eight hours of tutoring.<br/><br/><br/><br/></div>


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