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Mandarin Chinese is a vast and unique language with a long history. Many consider it to be one of the most difficult languages in the world to learn. However, once equipped with the right mindset, action plan, and study strategies, anyone can learn to speak Chinese in a relatively short amount of time while enjoying the process. Here, you will find a series of articles related to the topic of studying Mandarin Chinese successfully. Chinese differs from other commonly studied languages in several important ways and so requires a unique approach. If you have already studied other foreign languages, you may still want to pay attention to the places where Chinese’s unique characteristics are addressed. We hope you benefit from these articles and wish you success on your journey to learn one of the most fascinating, culturally rich, and rewarding foreign languages in the world! |
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Simplified vs. traditional
Should you learn simplified or traditional characters? Anyone who wants to learn Chinese will have to take into consideration the question of whether to learn simplified characters or traditional characters. Unfortunately, because the “simplified or traditional” dilemma usually arises at the earliest stages of a new Chinese learner’s journey into learning Chinese language, decisions are often made hastily and without full awareness of the pros and cons of both systems. |
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