• Search
Speaking Mandarin
How to Speak Mandarin
Skip to content
  • Search
Month: August 2011

Month: August 2011

I have a question about learning Mandarin Chinese?

I had to take a foreign language and my only options were German or (Mandarin)Chinese so I signed up for Chinese. All of my friends are telling me that I am crazy and that learning Chinese is too hard. English is my main language. I know conversational Spanish, a little …

Read more "I have a question about learning Mandarin Chinese?" 6 Comments

Would Japanese guys consider dating a girl who doesn't speak, or speaks minimal Japanese?

I’m asking in the case of if: 1. He likes her/finds her cute 2. He does not speak, or speaks minimally, the language of the girl Eg Japanese guy to Chinese girl (she speaks mandarin and English and SOME Japanese whereas he only speaks Japanese; and maybe SOME English) This …

Read more "Would Japanese guys consider dating a girl who doesn't speak, or speaks minimal Japanese?" 7 Comments

What does an Air Force Intelligence officer do?

Basically I would like to know as much information about the career field as possible. I am doing research but nothing compares to talking to someone who has done it. Or someone in the military who is familiar with it practically and not just theoretically (eg: by googling it). Also, …

Read more "What does an Air Force Intelligence officer do?" One Comment

where do i learn mandarin via internet?

Read more "where do i learn mandarin via internet?" 3 Comments

Are there any studies on the affects of exposing infants/toddlers to two languages simultaneously?

Hypothetically speaking, let’s say that my wife was Chinese and I’m White and we wanted to expose our children to both Mandarin and English. So my wife would speak Mandarin to our children starting from birth while I will speak English to them. Would this work?

Read more "Are there any studies on the affects of exposing infants/toddlers to two languages simultaneously?" 5 Comments

what would you recommend to learn mandarin? listening to mandarin or studying it by the book?

Read more "what would you recommend to learn mandarin? listening to mandarin or studying it by the book?" 2 Comments

Translation of Chinese (Mandarin) sentence?

Hi, I’m taking Chinese III and I’m wondering how to translate the following sentence from Chinese to English: 一英镑换十一块五毛七分人民币。 yì yīngbàng huàn shíyī kuài wǔ máo qī fēn rénmínbì. I know that… yi=1 yingbang=pound sterling huan=to exchange; to change shiyi=11 kuai=lump, piece (of money?) wu=5 mao=? qi=7 fen=1/100 of a …

Read more "Translation of Chinese (Mandarin) sentence?" 4 Comments

Are there any studies on the affects of exposing infants/toddlers to two languages simultaneously?

Hypothetically speaking, let’s say that my wife was Chinese and I’m White and we wanted to expose our children to both Mandarin and English. So my wife would speak Mandarin to our children starting from birth while I would speak English to them. Would this work?

Read more "Are there any studies on the affects of exposing infants/toddlers to two languages simultaneously?" 5 Comments

Where is the best place to go to learn Modern Standard Arabic?

As the saying goes for Chinese– if you want to learn Mandarin, go to China. If you want to learn Standard Mandarin, go to Harbin. Is there something similar for Arabic? Also, what is the most widely-understood form of Arabic? Is is MSA, Egyptian, Saudi…?

Read more "Where is the best place to go to learn Modern Standard Arabic?" 3 Comments

Capital Mandarin Language Camp in Bejiing for kids -.anyone have a review?

I am looking for a Mandarin Language Camp for my 12 yr. in Bejiing. We will travel together and stay together. It must be reputable, honorable and not only teaches appropriate way to learn Mandarin but also has some sports, art activities, and excursions. Thank you.

Read more "Capital Mandarin Language Camp in Bejiing for kids -.anyone have a review?" 3 Comments

Posts navigation

1 … 3 4 5 6 7 … 10
  • Home
  • Mandarin Language

Recent Posts

  • need to double check my mandarin translation?
  • Anyone wants to exchange languages? English or Portuguese~~ I want to learn Chinese Mandarin?
  • Which is closer to Mandarin pronunciation: Pinyin or Wade-Giles?
  • need help for a presentation idea on a mandarin character?
  • Where is a place to Learn Mandarin Chinese in Sherwsbury MA or towns surrounding it?
  • Mandarin Help? translation easy?
  • Why are most Mandarin speakers confused when they encounter–and talk to–Cantonese speakers?
  • Help with a short translation to Mandarin, please?
  • How hard will it be for me to learn Korean and/or Mandarin?
  • Could someone please read over my Mandarin translation?
  • I need a mandarin pronunciation for a chinese song. The song is called Live A Dashing Life By: Yip Sin Man?
  • can you give the pinyin/ mandarin-pronunciation of this english sentence?
  • My friend is starting a Translation company translating Mandarin, English, and Spanish. What is a clever name?
  • Are Cantonese and Mandarin written the same, or are the written forms different also?
  • Software to write in Mandarin?
  • How do you write "have" in Mandarin Pinyin NO CHARACTERS PLEASE!?
  • Mandarin Chinese Question: How do you write "I wish I shared the same confidence as you" in Chinese?
  • Learning Mandarin in 4 years?
  • What jobs can I get if i study language in university?
  • Trying to learn how to speak Chinese (Mandarin dialect)…..?
  • I'm an english speaker who wants to learn traditional mandarin chinese, where can i find free lessons of?
  • How to handle noisy neighbor in the morning?
  • What do you think of my name Yongpeng Sun? A crafty combination of two completely different languages Mandarin?
  • What is a good action movie in Mandarin Chinese?. Not translated or dubbed and spoken by native speakers.?
  • How did you learn Chinese (Mandarin)? SELF STUDY?

Recent Comments

  • Chloe P. Atkins on What languages does the Dalai Lama speak?
  • Adam on Why are most Mandarin speakers confused when they encounter–and talk to–Cantonese speakers?
  • Adam on is "I speak little Chinese" in Mandarin Chinese "hui yidian zhongwen" or "wo hui shuo yi dian zhong guo hua"?
  • Isaac on Anyone wants to exchange languages? English or Portuguese~~ I want to learn Chinese Mandarin?

Archives

  • March 2012
  • January 2012
  • December 2011
  • October 2011
  • September 2011
  • August 2011
  • July 2011
  • June 2011
  • May 2011
  • April 2011
  • March 2011
  • February 2011
  • January 2011
  • December 2010
  • November 2010
  • October 2010
  • September 2010
  • August 2010
  • July 2010
  • June 2010
  • May 2010
  • November 2009
  • October 2009
  • September 2009
  • Home-
  • Mandarin Language-
Back to Top
©2009-2020 Speaking Mandarin
Powered by Anima & WordPress.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT