How easy is it to learn Chinese?

When it comes to the issue of grammatical complexity, Chinese is really one of the easiest languages there is to learn. Unlike most European languages, it does not feature complicated constructs like cases and genders. It also treats tenses in a very simplistic way.

What challenges do we face in language learning?

The problems and limitations that students face can be summarized as having unqualified teachers, a limited learning environment, classmates not taking classes seriously, overuse of native language in the classroom, students becoming too dependent on teachers and strong students dominating the class.

What makes language learning difficult?

But, why is it so hard to learn a foreign language, anyway? Put simply, it’s hard because it challenges both your mind (your brain has to construct new cognitive frameworks) and time (it requires sustained, consistent practice).

Is it difficult for foreigners to learn Mandarin?

While the fact that relatively few foreigners have learned Mandarin means those who do win easy praise, it also brings difficulties as Chinese people are not used to speaking with non-Chinese people in their own language.

What language do most Chinese learners learn in Shanghai?

Most Chinese learners (including me) learn 普通话 (pǔ tōng huà) – Mandarin Chinese (literally “common language”). But, I live in Shanghai, where the local language is 上海话 (shàng hǎi huà) – Shanghainese, not Mandarin.

Is Chinese a really tough language to learn?

As Yangyang wrote in a recent blog post, Chinese has a reputation as a really tough language for Westerners. But does Chinese deserve its super-difficult reputation?

Is it easier to learn Chinese characters or alphabet?

While it’s true that Chinese characters have basic building blocks (radicals) that can make them easier to learn, there’s no way around the fact that writing Chinese is a lot harder than writing using an alphabet! The good news is that writing using a computer or mobile phone is much, much easier.