| Hey there - this blog has been a great find. Loads of really helpful information.
I'm in a bit of a dilema. I've got gap year in which I want to live in a foreign country and learn a new language - the problem is I don't know which one. Part of me wants to learn Mandarin in Beijing/Shanghai because I'm interested in the culture, career-wise it will be good for me and I'm from that part of the world ethnically. I'm hesitant, however, because I fear that I'll spend 6 months out there and come home with only a basic grasp of the language. How true is this? Is Mandarin really as difficult as it seems? The other part of me wants to learn Spanish in Beunos Airies because it's an easier language and South America interests me as well. My only hesitation with this option is that Spanish will not be as useful to me in the long-run as Mandarin; although I can expect to gain a better command of it. If anyone has any advice for me, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Jack |
Where to Study Chinese, Beijing or Shanghai?