Month: August 2011

… tutor, language schools classes??? i know a little mandarin… i used to study in a chinese school when i was in grade school,but only that.

Modern Mandarin or Classic Mandarin? Hi there, I want to learn Mandarin with Rosetta Stone. And I work in a Chinese restaurant where they always seem to talk Chinese to me… But I have 2 options: Modern or Classic. I know the difference, but what will be easier for me …

I am currently debating as to whether I should learn (Mandarin) Chinese or Japanese. Both seem interesting, but I want to know which will be most useful in the business field and also which is the easiest to learn.

For a gradualt-level course, I must learn the basics of either French, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese or Spanish. Which language is considered easier to learn and speak?

I don’t want to be ignorant and offend people by saying that they are the ‘same thing’ just how people say that hispanics and mexicans are the ‘same thing’ which they aren’t. So with the Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese what are their differences and similarities? Is the language and the …

I am wanting to learn another language, because I want to work for the government when I am older and knowing another language will help me in whatever field I plan on being in when I’m older. I am debating on russian or mandarin but can’t decide. My dad wants …

Hi all, Another confirmation of translation needed: To say "they attempt to use it as an excuse to do (something)" I don’t know if it’s relevant, but it needs to have a slightly negative connotation. The best I’ve come up with is: Ta1men shi4tu2 yi3ci3wei2 jie4kou3, dao4 shi2jian4 … Make …

"Dharma Picture" planning on giving it as a gift to my Buddhist landlord, but she doesn’t really speak English..or I’d like to tell her what it is..how do you pronounce this?

Background: I am Filipino. English is my second language I studied it since nursery. I have been learning French for 4 years now and I think that’s it’s about time to start learning another one. I like all these languages. Mandarin I think will be a strong point for me …