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Do you speak Chinese or Mandarin?
In English-speaking countries, “Mandarin” is usually preferred for the spoken language. “Chinese” or “written Chinese” are correct for the written language. Of course, there are other dialects, including Cantonese, which are no less “Chinese” than the one we also call Standard Chinese or putonghua.
Is Korean easy to learn for Chinese speakers?
Relatively, Korean would be an easier language to learn. Thanks to its phonetic alphabet and more simplistic grammar rules, Korean is not the most challenging Asian language to learn. Chinese on the other hand is much more widely spoken. This means that finding study materials and practice partners would be easier.
Why is Chinese not a language?
Since many Chinese “dialects” are in fact mutually unintelligible—meaning, two speakers of two different dialects can’t understand one another—they should be considered languages. However, since Mandarin is the official language, the others are classified as “dialects.”
Who speaks Japanese?
Japanese speaking countries
Country | Region | Distribution |
---|---|---|
Japan | East Asia | 99.1 \% |
United States | North America | 0.2 \% |
Brazil | South America | 0.2 \% |
Guam | Micronesia | 2.0 \% |
What happens when you don’t speak a foreign language?
When you’re not used to speaking in a foreign language, your brain needs time to process incoming words, translate them, think of a response and translate that. Of course this is more difficult than speaking your own language! Are you struggling more with putting your sentences together or understanding what’s being said to you in response?
Why does my brain shut down when I learn a new language?
With the added complexity of using a new vocabulary and grammar, you may feel your brain shutting down. To relax, take a deep breath, gather your thoughts and remember that no one expects you to speak perfectly when it’s not your native language!
Can you speak a language fluently without speaking a broken version?
You’ll never speak a language fluently without speaking a broken version of it first! The sooner you start talking, the sooner you’ll reach a conversational level. It may be frustrating to feel like you’re making mistakes, but this will ultimately be outweighed by the reward of using the language long-term. So embrace your mistakes!
How to improve your communication skills when speaking in foreign languages?
To relax, take a deep breath, gather your thoughts and remember that no one expects you to speak perfectly when it’s not your native language! When you’re not used to speaking in a foreign language, your brain needs time to process incoming words, translate them, think of a response and translate that.