Mandarin Chinese

[superkartracer]

Anyone here tried learning this wonderful madness?

SKR

[rsv gone!]

For about 10 minutes! Don't buy the Berlize course.

[Robatr0n]

No chance, it all sounds far too complicated.

[anonymous-user]

Just shout in English at the little buggers!

[mybrainhurts]

Brunch of brorrocks...

[Bing o]

Some of my colleagues are on a course for this at the moment.

They only keep going because the trainer is super fit apparently.

Cantonese is even worse if that's any consolation?

[metro lover]

El stovey said:

Just shout in English at the little buggers!

BEST post ever!!

[A8VIP]

superkartracer said:

Anyone here tried learning this wonderful madness?

SKR

Lived in China for three years, and learnt some basics of MC via Pimsleur.

It's very hard work, but rewarding when you master it.

Edited by A8VIP on Friday 3rd October 12:50

[A8VIP]

Bing o said:

Cantonese is even worse if that's any consolation?

Not really much worse, although there are 5 tones per word instead of the 4 in Mandarin.

[scorp]

After 6 weeks, I can ask for a receipt, request the bill and ask for an orange juice, that's about it

It's a lot easier than Cantonese to learn imho.

Edited by scorp on Friday 3rd October 12:52