What is the best term to describe the Chinese writing system?

Chinese writing, basically logographic writing system, one of the world’s great writing systems.

What is the hardest writing system?

The Japanese language probably has the most complicated writing system in the world. (If you know of a more complicated one, I want to hear about it!) Japanese uses three scripts in concert. The first system is called kanji, and is comprised of the logographic characters borrowed from Chinese.

Is learning a language worth it?

The many cognitive benefits of learning languages are undeniable. People who speak more than one language have improved memory, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, enhanced concentration, ability to multitask, and better listening skills.

Which writing system is better?

Logan (2004) notes that, of all writing systems, the phonetic alphabet is regarded as the most efficient and economical transcription of speech into written codes, because it takes only 20 or so letters to create syllables that are enough to represent spoken language in text through a systematic blending of letters.

Is it possible to learn Arabic just by writing the words?

Yes, you could start learning to speak Arabic by using the phonetic sounds in the alphabet you already know. However, if you really want to start embracing the language, learning to write the words in Arabic as you learn a new vocabulary can be very beneficial.

Did you learn the alphabet in your native language?

We all learned it. In fact, most of us can barely even remember learning the alphabet in our native languages. We were likely around the age of 5 sitting on the floor singing “a b c d e f g … next time won’t you sing with me!” or whatever that song sounds like in your native language if it’s not English.

Why is it important to learn the alphabet?

When we start to think in the language, we can communicate a lot quicker. We no longer need to translate back and forth between the two. We can also start to speak more like a native speaker this way. Really knowing the alphabet is one way to get yourself to that point.

How difficult is it to learn Chinese?

Learning to read and write Chinese and Japanese is certainly challenging, and Chinese tones can be difficult to master. However, Chinese grammar is relatively straightforward, compared to European languages.