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Alien abductee
Joined: 08 Jun 2014 Posts: 527 Location: Kuala Lumpur
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Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2014 3:24 pm Post subject: |
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There is about a 0% chance Mandarin will replace English as the international language. Probably a half dozen good reasons why, I was going to try listing them but I think most people can imagine what they are. |
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fpshangzhou
Joined: 13 Mar 2012 Posts: 280
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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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I've been attempting the language for some time now. I really enjoy the writing script part because it looks so elegant. The speaking part is very choppy with the combination of tones and pronunciation. I highly doubt Mandarin will be an international competitor with English ever, regardless of the growing economy (Similar to Japan in 1980s). I also believe the language is only useful if one is either doing business, living/touring in China or just love of languages.
For those potential polyglots, good luck in your Chinese language journey!
Cheers,
Aaron |
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