Speaking the language

Jooolie New member

Member since 04 November 2009

JooolieNew member11 January 2010 07:27:38

So...we just started useing a famous software (not sure if I can mention product names here) for learning languages..we used it for learning German too...We have Mandrin...I have only just started..and I'm thinking this is going to be very challengeing!!
We aren't looking to become totally literate..LOL..just so we can get around and not be totally frustrated.
Is it really helpful to speak Mandrin and how bad of a mistake are they willing to forgive??聽 I don't want to start and international incident or insult anyone....

Julie

mistcovered Active member

Member since 03 January 2010

mistcoveredActive member11 January 2010 12:53:40

What exactly is the software?

Jooolie New member

Member since 04 November 2009

JooolieNew member12 January 2010 12:04:49

Its Rosetta Stone...Its pretty good, if you use it!! LOL聽 I have a issue of not making time to do it...

Julie

somewhereinchina Member

Member since 20 October 2009

somewhereinchinaMember19 January 2010 10:00:46

from experience I know that if you get the tones right, but may mispronounce the word, people can still figure out what you're trying to say. Tones are important! The great thing is, Chinese people know that their language is hard to learn and they are very helpful and friendly. I've had too many instances to count where someone has helped when if I was lost or couldn't find something in the store...no need to worry about starting an international incident!