2007-11-10 08:15:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
No, but it will give you a good start. You'll have the grammatical concepts and basic vocabulary down. However, to be really fluent (or "native-like"), you need to be exposed to the language on a daily basis. You need to be immersed in a setting, because a lot of what you are taught in books is different than what people will actually say. Also, by being immersed in the language, you will learn more idiomatic expressions, the nuances and register of the language, and also about the culture.
In other words, go to China, or meet a Chinese person or family or group and spend as much time with them as possible.
2007-11-10 08:25:51 · answer #1 · answered by Big John Studd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be, but it totally depends on the person. Some people can become "fluent" in a much shorter period of time, while for others it will take longer. Nothing really compares to spending a few months in the country where they speak the language you are trying to learn. Hanging out with people who are native speakers of the language and listening to news and tv shows in your language of choice also help. And I say this from first hand experience, I speak Mandarin Chinese myself.
2007-11-10 16:26:18 · answer #2 · answered by Kristina J 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Define fluent. Each person has a different definition. It depends on what a person does with those 4 years.
2007-11-10 17:21:49 · answer #3 · answered by Fred 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Fluency in Chinese takes longer than many other languages. Studying in China is probably the best thing you can do do improve proficiency, however.
2007-11-10 16:24:29 · answer #4 · answered by Steven 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋