Thursday, December 6, 2007

Chinese impossibility

The article states that if we look at the "bottom of your shoes, tags on your shirt and pants, and even the towel you use everyday, and you may see the words 'Made in China.' " It claims that we cannot deny the increasing power and presence of China in our world, and it because of this power that motivates many people to learn Chinese. To help combat this, BYU offers a Chinese(Mandarin) bachelor and master programs to assist students. Studying Chinese is difficult, because of the lack of alphabets, and
Christensen said he strongly encourages Chinese major students to have a strong minor such as business, double majors, or go to graduate school. The thing with Chinese is that it is very difficult to learn. I have friends who are taking Mandarin Chinese right now and when I walk into their room the only thing they are doing is studying Chinese, as it takes that much time. All their other homework's assignments seem to be invalid, or not as difficult. And sometimes I sit in their rooms and feel sorry for them. As they try to pronounce the words/symbols so many times that it almost seems like a lost cause. And sometimes they fail at trying to do it so many times that a forlorn expression appears across their faces and I know it is my cue to leave their rooms and let them mourn in peace and quiet. So for those out their interested ins studying Chinese it is very difficult, but one has to remember the benefits. To learn Chinese will put you in good stead for the future. Because currently the Chinese economy is booming and down the line it could be thee Super Power in the world. With that premise and assumption, Chinese could certainly be a very beneficial economical asset. So pick up your Lord Confucious works, and start learning Chinese.

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