You Can Learn to Speak Chinese on the Web
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:35 pm
The Olympics are just about to start, every day we hear more about the preparations China is making for that great event. I can tell you from personal experience that attending such an event will not only change the way you think, but also it will also give you an unforgettable experience. Of course, going to China is just one part of the experience while the other part is learning Chinese. For any foreigner that is used to the Latin alphabet and never had an actual encounter with a Chinese community, the Chinese language is an intriguing thing. Learning a new language means more than simply knowing how to speak it – and when it comes to Chinese there is a whole experience involved. You see, since Chinese involves a new alphabet type, and discovering a new part of the world, you can actually feel like combining language classes with history and sociology classes.
If you would want to learn Chinese, then you should know that Mandarin Chinese is the main language in China and it is used in a proportion of about 50%. The rest of the country is filled with dialects that are very difficult to master because of their variations in meanings, and small variations in speech. Recently, Mandarin has been recognized as the official language in China. The reasons based on which you may want to learn Chinese can vary from new employment opportunities, easier negotiations, but you may simply want to learn Chinese to improve your language skills. No matter the reason because of which you want to start learning Chinese you will find it truly fascinating and interesting to study it. Probably one of the most amazing things about Chinese is that it is easier to learn than a Germanic language for example. Learning Chinese at a fundamental level can be done in a matter of weeks, because the language and character structure is rather simple, making it easy to be assimilated. Rocket Chinese also makes things easier – learning a new language – no matter which language can be terrible if you pick the wrong course. Moreover, learning Chinese does not only mean learning a new language, it means you will understand bits and pieces of Chinese culture.
Now that we narrowed down a few things about the Chinese language, it is time to discuss why picking Rocket Chinese is such a good option. Mainly, picking the right course may mean the difference between learning the new language in a few weeks, or getting bored of it and never wanting to learn it. The thing that makes Rocket Chinese so different from all the other courses is that it actually interacts with you in the same way a personal teacher would, and gives you more than that. Aside from the fact you will be combining written lessons with audio lessons, you will be able to play games regarding language issues, where you will have to test your knowledge in a fun manner, rather than through a boring test. Any Rocket Chinese pack contains the following components:
• Rocket Chinese Interactive Audio Course – Learning a new language just through reading about it can be rather dull, and not at all constructive. The use of Interactive Audio Courses will teach you the basics of the language, and the basics of any Chinese dialogue. This component has 31 tracks – about 14 hours of audio courses. Each course lasts about 25 minutes.
• Grammar and Culture Lessons – Learning only the language itself does not get you anywhere. This is where culture lessons become in handy – you learn why people speak in a certain manner, why do they do so, and other cultural facts about China and Chinese. The Grammar lessons are split in such a way everyone can easily assimilate the data, and use it right away.
• MegaVocab Software Learning Game – Having fun while learning vocabulary lessons is probably the best way to learn. I remember my vocabulary lessons back in High School and I remember how bored I was of listing unknown words on the blackboard and afterwards searching for them in the dictionary. With this Learning Game, things are truly different.
• MegaAudio Software Learning Game – Speaking Chinese can be difficult, especially if you do not hear every word clearly enough. In order to mix business with pleasure, the makers of Rocket Chinese thought of this Audio Learning Game that will help everybody learn how to speak Chinese.
• Interactive Rocket Chinese Forum – The course itself may be sufficient in some cases, but in many cases people have further questions, and since there is not an actual teacher around, the makers of Rocket Chinese thought of building a forum, where questions regarding the course or Chinese in general can be asked. This is probably what makes the course so different from all the other courses – the assistance.
Learning Chinese is probably easier in China, but when that it is not possible, Rocket Chinese is the best option. Rocket Chinese is a fast and easy alternative to all those old-fashioned course you can find on the market. No matter if you need to learn Chinese for your business meetings or just because you want to go to the Olympics, Rocket Chinese offers you an interactive and fun way to learn Chinese.
If you would want to learn Chinese, then you should know that Mandarin Chinese is the main language in China and it is used in a proportion of about 50%. The rest of the country is filled with dialects that are very difficult to master because of their variations in meanings, and small variations in speech. Recently, Mandarin has been recognized as the official language in China. The reasons based on which you may want to learn Chinese can vary from new employment opportunities, easier negotiations, but you may simply want to learn Chinese to improve your language skills. No matter the reason because of which you want to start learning Chinese you will find it truly fascinating and interesting to study it. Probably one of the most amazing things about Chinese is that it is easier to learn than a Germanic language for example. Learning Chinese at a fundamental level can be done in a matter of weeks, because the language and character structure is rather simple, making it easy to be assimilated. Rocket Chinese also makes things easier – learning a new language – no matter which language can be terrible if you pick the wrong course. Moreover, learning Chinese does not only mean learning a new language, it means you will understand bits and pieces of Chinese culture.
Now that we narrowed down a few things about the Chinese language, it is time to discuss why picking Rocket Chinese is such a good option. Mainly, picking the right course may mean the difference between learning the new language in a few weeks, or getting bored of it and never wanting to learn it. The thing that makes Rocket Chinese so different from all the other courses is that it actually interacts with you in the same way a personal teacher would, and gives you more than that. Aside from the fact you will be combining written lessons with audio lessons, you will be able to play games regarding language issues, where you will have to test your knowledge in a fun manner, rather than through a boring test. Any Rocket Chinese pack contains the following components:
• Rocket Chinese Interactive Audio Course – Learning a new language just through reading about it can be rather dull, and not at all constructive. The use of Interactive Audio Courses will teach you the basics of the language, and the basics of any Chinese dialogue. This component has 31 tracks – about 14 hours of audio courses. Each course lasts about 25 minutes.
• Grammar and Culture Lessons – Learning only the language itself does not get you anywhere. This is where culture lessons become in handy – you learn why people speak in a certain manner, why do they do so, and other cultural facts about China and Chinese. The Grammar lessons are split in such a way everyone can easily assimilate the data, and use it right away.
• MegaVocab Software Learning Game – Having fun while learning vocabulary lessons is probably the best way to learn. I remember my vocabulary lessons back in High School and I remember how bored I was of listing unknown words on the blackboard and afterwards searching for them in the dictionary. With this Learning Game, things are truly different.
• MegaAudio Software Learning Game – Speaking Chinese can be difficult, especially if you do not hear every word clearly enough. In order to mix business with pleasure, the makers of Rocket Chinese thought of this Audio Learning Game that will help everybody learn how to speak Chinese.
• Interactive Rocket Chinese Forum – The course itself may be sufficient in some cases, but in many cases people have further questions, and since there is not an actual teacher around, the makers of Rocket Chinese thought of building a forum, where questions regarding the course or Chinese in general can be asked. This is probably what makes the course so different from all the other courses – the assistance.
Learning Chinese is probably easier in China, but when that it is not possible, Rocket Chinese is the best option. Rocket Chinese is a fast and easy alternative to all those old-fashioned course you can find on the market. No matter if you need to learn Chinese for your business meetings or just because you want to go to the Olympics, Rocket Chinese offers you an interactive and fun way to learn Chinese.