Learning Chinese and Hanging Out

[NA]

Hello,

I just moved to Chengdu from New York this week. Can any recommend where to learn Chinese? I’m thinking between Chinese Corner and Mandarin Club.

Also, looking to meet new people! If anyone is free on weekdays/weekends let me know 🙂

Nicole

[Federico]

Hello Nicole,

nice to meet you! I’m learning chinese in Mandarin Club, they have a nice and friendly staff!

You’re welcome to come.

[Eric]

You should look for the couch surfing or toastmasters clubs here.

[NA]

Hey Federico,

Nice to meet you! Thanks for your reply. Cool, I’ll check out Mandarin Club. Are you studying for your HSK exam by any chance?

Nicole

[Charlie]

Welcome to Chengdu Nicole. Where in NY are you from? I spent a week in Sunnyside Queens this summer and had a great time.

[NA]

Cool I’ll check out those two sites!

[NA]

Hi Charlie,

Thanks. Nice, there’s a lot to do in NY. I’ve been living in Manhattan for 8 yrs but originally from Japan. Where are you from?

[Valerie]

Hey Nicole,

I just started at the Mandarin Club. I think I am gonna try for Tuesdays and Thursdays every week. I’m super beginner, but you are welcome to join me as well!

[kale]

Hi, you wanna learn Chinese, i wanna learn English, we could learn each other, what do you think?

[NA]

Hey Valerie,

I’m super beginner too.. literally don’t speak any chinese. i’ll give them a call and hopefully I’ll see u there!

[Charlie]

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Where are you from?

I’m from Washington DC / Northern VA

[Brendan]

Just had my first lesson on Tuesday. Made my brain hurt.

[NA]

I know the feeling!! Must be the hardest language..ugh

[Charlie]

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I know the feeling!! Must be the hardest language..ugh

It’s not that bad compared to something like Portugese or Cantonese which have far fewer learning options available. There’s a mountain of resources available for learning Mandarin. These might help:

4 Proven Tips to Master Basic Chinese

A Sichuan Restaurant Menu Translated: Stir Fry Dishes

Five Must-See Websites to Advance Your Chinese

[NA]

Interesting! That’s helpful thanks for the links 🙂

[Rick in China]

Rosetta Stone is a great app for any language IMO 😀

[Vincent NL]

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Rosetta Stone

Did you meet her in the bar too 😉

[Federico]

Well, I’m beginner too! Next week I’ll start lessons at Mandarin Club…

[Chris Ziich]

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Did you meet her in the bar too 😉

A+

Mandarin Club is definitely a good place to start for learning Chinese. I’m friends with the owner, Su, who is possibly the most bubbly and friendly Chinese girl I’ve met here.

@Nicole: Come out to the CD Living dinner get together next week!

[Valerie]

Good to know that I’m not the only beginner! Yes, very difficult. As I am learning, my brain keeps interjecting Spanish words as well! Haha, I said ” Yo de ming ze llamo Valeria” the other day, it was awful, but my friends died laughing. Look forward to seeing ya’ll there!

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