Yes. Most English educated Chinese can speak Chinese but not read. You have to put in a lot of afford before you can do so.
Like what I said previously, you have to know hanyu pinyin, then only you can look for pronunciation and meanings in dictionaries. Hanyu pinyin is sort of linguistic, but is easier to understand.
I would start with Chinese communications. You can then learn and use it. Don't afraid someone would laugh at you or shy to ask someone who know.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
L5: Can I Learn Through Primary Text Books? 从小学课本学起
Yes. But it is quite a boring process and time consuming. You have to look for short cut. For the Chinese, though English educated, they would catch up much easier than the other races. I recommend them to sing karaOK, view Chinese movie, news or any Chinese programs. It would be fun.
For those parents who have kids in Chinese school, may listen when their children read the text or any reading materials.
But for the non-Chinese who has totally no basic, you have to follow all the lessons here. You will see the different after a few months.
For those parents who have kids in Chinese school, may listen when their children read the text or any reading materials.
But for the non-Chinese who has totally no basic, you have to follow all the lessons here. You will see the different after a few months.
L4: 4 tones and light tone 四声与轻声
One special characteristic of pronunciation of Chinese Language is 4 tones. Quote an example:
ō ó ǒ ò
Words are pronounce according to the vowels, combination of consonants and vowels and tones. The symbols of the 4 tones place on top of the vowels. Rules later.
The Chinese may not have problem pronounce the 4 tones, but not the other races. You need more practice.
Light tone will only teach in later stage.
ō ó ǒ ò
ˉ1st tone: flat
ˊ2nd tone: up
ˇ3rd tone: dip then up
Words are pronounce according to the vowels, combination of consonants and vowels and tones. The symbols of the 4 tones place on top of the vowels. Rules later.
The Chinese may not have problem pronounce the 4 tones, but not the other races. You need more practice.
Light tone will only teach in later stage.
L3: Why Hanyu Pinyin？汉语拼音
You learn hanyu pinyin, then you can use Chinese dictionaries(not to mention the old dictionaries), 现代汉语词典（商务出版)、现代汉语规范词典（李行健主编）. You know how to pronounce if you know hanyu pinyin.
Hanyu pinyin has vowels and consonants too. It is easy to learn, but you need a teacher to guide you. You may pronounce the words wrongly or in a funny tone.
The Chinese Language vowels and consonants use alphabet a-z too, just for convenience, esp. typing, invented about 30 years ago. Symbols were used before that.
vowels: a e i o u
consonants:
b p m f
d t n l
g k h
j q x
c z s
ch zh sh
Why the consonants arrange in such manner？In 拼音符号, it was such, they belong to the same groups.
If you can pronounce the vowels and consonants correctly, then you can leap to 2nd chapter. Usually not. I can't teach you here. As I said, you need a CD or VCD on hanyu pinyin. Or I create one, maybe just a power point clip. It takes me time to prepare the materials, sure it will charge but at a reasonable price.
Hanyu pinyin has vowels and consonants too. It is easy to learn, but you need a teacher to guide you. You may pronounce the words wrongly or in a funny tone.
The Chinese Language vowels and consonants use alphabet a-z too, just for convenience, esp. typing, invented about 30 years ago. Symbols were used before that.
vowels: a e i o u
consonants:
b p m f
d t n l
g k h
j q x
c z s
ch zh sh
Why the consonants arrange in such manner？In 拼音符号, it was such, they belong to the same groups.
If you can pronounce the vowels and consonants correctly, then you can leap to 2nd chapter. Usually not. I can't teach you here. As I said, you need a CD or VCD on hanyu pinyin. Or I create one, maybe just a power point clip. It takes me time to prepare the materials, sure it will charge but at a reasonable price.
L2: Where to Buy the Dictionaries? 哪里买词典
Popular Book Store. Buy one of these dictionary 现代汉语词典（商务出版)、现代汉语规范词典（李行健主编）. Price around RM60, thick cover, near 2000 pages. Just buy one is enough.
There are dictionaries that you may not know.
1. English-Chinese Dictionary: search English words, Chinese word provided, ex. I 我.
2. Chinese-English Dictionary: search Chinese words, English words provided, ex. 你 you
The above mentioned dictionaries may not provide explanation, just the translation.
*For CD and VCD, you may visit Popular Book Store too. If you are not sure which one suit you, I may do the searching, you pay the service including postage.
There are dictionaries that you may not know.
1. English-Chinese Dictionary: search English words, Chinese word provided, ex. I 我.
2. Chinese-English Dictionary: search Chinese words, English words provided, ex. 你 you
The above mentioned dictionaries may not provide explanation, just the translation.
*For CD and VCD, you may visit Popular Book Store too. If you are not sure which one suit you, I may do the searching, you pay the service including postage.
L1: How You Start? 如何开始
1. Dictionaries 词典：现代汉语词典（商务出版)、现代汉语规范词典（李行健主编）, Chinese-English Dictionary
2. A Hand phone that has Chinese-English dictionary.
3. Pronunciation Book, CD or VCD 汉语拼音学习书本、录音光碟或录影光碟。*note: you need a teacher to correct your mistakes.
4. You need to mix with Chinese-speaking people to learn to speak and practice.
5. Learn from viewing Chinese movies (best with Chinese subtitle), sing Chinese songs with karaOK，view and listen Chinese TV news.
6. Start reading Chinese newspapers if you gain some basic.
Please note that you must learn hanyu pinyin then you can catch up faster. Grammar in Chinese is not that important as in English. It is all common usage.
Now, are you ready to start?
2. A Hand phone that has Chinese-English dictionary.
3. Pronunciation Book, CD or VCD 汉语拼音学习书本、录音光碟或录影光碟。*note: you need a teacher to correct your mistakes.
4. You need to mix with Chinese-speaking people to learn to speak and practice.
5. Learn from viewing Chinese movies (best with Chinese subtitle), sing Chinese songs with karaOK，view and listen Chinese TV news.
6. Start reading Chinese newspapers if you gain some basic.
Please note that you must learn hanyu pinyin then you can catch up faster. Grammar in Chinese is not that important as in English. It is all common usage.
Now, are you ready to start?
Introduction 引言
I have been asked by someone for Chinese Language tuition. Well, for children, they may need to attend the formal tuitions. But adults should learn in different ways. Different approaches should be used to let them master (or rather able to use) the language in a short time.
I will try my best to give some hints or ideas for those who really interested to learn the language. No matter you are Chinese or not, there is a will there is a way.
The contents in this blog are for free viewing but personal guidance and study materials may cost some money.
I hope those who follow this blog can eventually know how to talk and read in Chinese Language.
To introduce myself, Cliff, a teacher, journalist and writer. I always put a lot of afford to write in better Chinese Language.
I will try my best to give some hints or ideas for those who really interested to learn the language. No matter you are Chinese or not, there is a will there is a way.
The contents in this blog are for free viewing but personal guidance and study materials may cost some money.
I hope those who follow this blog can eventually know how to talk and read in Chinese Language.
To introduce myself, Cliff, a teacher, journalist and writer. I always put a lot of afford to write in better Chinese Language.
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