i just found out that chinese is being let into the school systems soon. i mean really, who would take chinese?? and it is too hard. for chinese people-its a snap. do u think it should be let in??
2006-07-12 11:30:01 · 13 answers · asked by desigirl64 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
With persistence and determination, one can learn any language. Plus, how can you say it's "too hard" without whole-heartedly trying to learn it for a while?
2006-07-12 11:35:42 · answer #1 · answered by Lao Polyglot 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chinese is not exactly that difficult. The only problem I find it is that is to recognise the characters. It's no biggy if you can't read as speaking and understanding it is sufficient.
With today's globalisation, Mandarin (the Chinese language) has become a powerful communication tool. Since China declared an open door policy, many are taking up Mandarin in order to start a deal with China. Even CPA is going into the China market, having their courses done in Mandarin!
Oh yeah. I'm a Chinese myself and I don't really find it a snap. I can speak fluently and converse easily but I can only read limited characters. Haha...talk about embarassment being a Chinese. But it's pretty common in Malaysia. Not only we speak Mandarin, we have other dialects too like Cantonese, Hakka, Hokkien and so on.
So, why not let it in? If there are people interested, then the knowledge should be shared. Languages, after all, its a medium for people to communicate. Why limit ourselves to only a few when there's so much to learn? Hope those who take up Mandarin enjoy the language!
2006-07-13 02:22:17 · answer #2 · answered by michelletym85 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm studying Translation and Interpreting in 4 languages but know 5 in total. I'm now learning Italian. I guess it's really interesting to have Chinese in the school systems. The more the better. Less language barriers.
2006-07-12 18:35:24 · answer #3 · answered by MDQ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, since Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language in the world, then why not?
English is probably the most difficult language to learn. Yeah, for us, it's a snap! But for others, it's not so easy.
I'd enroll in it, if it was offered. You gotta open your mind!
2006-07-12 18:37:04 · answer #4 · answered by Chreap 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sweetie chinese is being taught in colleges. plus there are so many chinese people that can;t speak chinese that would love to learn how. plus easy A on top of all that Japanese has been taught in school for centuries now
2006-07-12 18:34:18 · answer #5 · answered by devilskitten2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think we need to take chinese or hindi because they are the people we're doing bussiness and commerce with and more Indians and Chinese are coming to America.
2006-07-12 18:33:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you CAN'T deal with Chinese, it doesn't mean it shouldn't be taught. Not many will be interested anyway. It is great that they have the oportunity to learn.
2006-07-12 22:57:49 · answer #7 · answered by kamelåså 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the people who no chinese will say it's not hard
but for the pple who doesnt will say it's hard
u should cuz china is getting better and lots of pple r asian
u shouldnt cuz it'll be hard in the begging
but i would take it cuz i no the basics......
2006-07-13 16:11:58 · answer #8 · answered by wjlkh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! We live in a global economy, and a huge amount of business is done with China.
2006-07-12 22:52:50 · answer #9 · answered by Brigid O' Somebody 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be optional... except for the chinese.
2006-07-12 19:26:31 · answer #10 · answered by optimistic_pessimist1985 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋