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Is Mandarin or Korean more useful?
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.
Should I learn Korean first or Chinese?
Originally Answered: Should I learn Korean or Mandarin? Probably Mandarin. Mandarin is one of the most widespread languages in the world, and plus, Korean is copied from Mandarin, as is the Japanese language. Korean just isn’t used enough to be important to learn, but if you have enough time, go for both.
Can you be fluent in Korean in 4 years?
It takes about three months or 90 days to learn enough Korean to have at least 3-minute conversations in Korean if you study for 7 to 10 hours per week. Moreover, after one year of looking at this pace, you will become fluent and comfortable with Korean conversation.
Is it better to learn Korean or Mandarin first?
Also, Mandarin is the foundation of which both Japanese and Korean language is based (loosely speaking), so there are overlaps in sounds and their respective meaning. You will also have easier time learning verbs with no worries on levels of speech unlike Korean.
What is the future of Mandarin language?
China’s economic and population strength puts it ahead of Japanese and Korean as a preferred language to learn. The future of Mandarin Language is full of career opportunities. On the other hand, Japan is another economic powerhouse in Asia and the world, as well.
Is learning Mandarin a must for living in China and Taiwan?
So, with all that, you would think learning Mandarin is a must for living in China and Taiwan. I would say it is most definitely good to have, but I cannot commit to the idea of someone learning Mandarin without first committing to living here.
What are your tips for someone learning Mandarin?
My tip to someone learning Mandarin is to get your story ready. “What is my story” you may ask, it is saying basically where you are from, where you learned Mandarin, for how long, what you do for a living and saying thank you a lot.