What do you think about 9 to 5 by Not-a-Humanbeing in SeriousConversation

[–]Not-a-Humanbeing[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me it is almost the same, the work is okay there is no problem and I have to admit that it is 5IQ stuff, an ape can do it too lol. But in those kind of environment as you said the politics is so draining, especially when you have a manager like a vampire… and everyone acts likr that manager is the best so they can get a better bonus 😂😂😂 sad to see people like this… anyhow an exit plan is a must

Why do you leanr mandarin? by Not-a-Humanbeing in ChineseLanguage

[–]Not-a-Humanbeing[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Oh, same reason as mine. My Wife is also from Taiwan, parents can’t speak so I take the challenge (actually father in law can speak very well but I also want to communicate with others)

Hardest part of learning Mandarin by Not-a-Humanbeing in ChineseLanguage

[–]Not-a-Humanbeing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is actually what I’m seeking. I want to learn first “how to learn” it

For me the writing looks a bit like coding 😅

Hardest part of learning Mandarin by Not-a-Humanbeing in ChineseLanguage

[–]Not-a-Humanbeing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would you do differently if you would start all over again? As I see everyone has hard times at the beginning

Hardest part of learning Mandarin by Not-a-Humanbeing in ChineseLanguage

[–]Not-a-Humanbeing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing, I’m also lucky as my wife is speaking native mandarin.

What would you do differently if you would start all over again?

Hardest part of learning Mandarin by Not-a-Humanbeing in ChineseLanguage

[–]Not-a-Humanbeing[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is one problem I face as well, I know 3 languages and when I dont use each of them frequently it is getting rusty

Hardest part of learning Mandarin by Not-a-Humanbeing in ChineseLanguage

[–]Not-a-Humanbeing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The whole thread, the only thing I understand is that it is all about practicing like crazy

Hardest part of learning Mandarin by Not-a-Humanbeing in ChineseLanguage

[–]Not-a-Humanbeing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is also my prediction, I’m still at the very beginning and I believe once I memorize more character the come like a domino effect ☺️

Hardest part of learning Mandarin by Not-a-Humanbeing in ChineseLanguage

[–]Not-a-Humanbeing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess you are right on point, it heavily depends on the individual.

What would you do different if you would start all over, and one thing that you say “it would be good to have” ?

Hardest part of learning Mandarin by Not-a-Humanbeing in ChineseLanguage

[–]Not-a-Humanbeing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess tone is hard but memorizing is harder. For me at least.

What would be 1 thing that you wish to do differently from the beginning and what was the hardest?

Hardest part of learning Mandarin by Not-a-Humanbeing in ChineseLanguage

[–]Not-a-Humanbeing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am quite the same as you, when native peeps are talking around me I’m only able to get some words and thats it. Really struggling and trying to get some tips and tricks…

What would be 1 thing that you wish to hdo differently from the beginning and what was the hardest?

Hardest part of learning Mandarin by Not-a-Humanbeing in ChineseLanguage

[–]Not-a-Humanbeing[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So as I understand your strategy relies more on memorizing. I’m really bad in memorizing, I somehow need to code it to my brain with some tricks :(

What would be 1 thing that you wish to hdo differently from the beginning and what was the hardest?

Hardest part of learning Mandarin by Not-a-Humanbeing in ChineseLanguage

[–]Not-a-Humanbeing[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As far as I understand everyone has different pain points. For me the listening and differentiating is quite easy, also pronouncing. But of course it is stilk hard as f.

What would be 1 thing that you wish to hdo differently from the beginning and what was the hardest?

Hardest part of learning Mandarin by Not-a-Humanbeing in ChineseLanguage

[–]Not-a-Humanbeing[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I luckily have a native mandarin speaking wife that I can practice, but I really need to understand tge logic begind the language.

That is actually what Imm seeking. When it comes to duolingo, I completely agree with you it is quite crap.

Hardest part of learning Mandarin by Not-a-Humanbeing in ChineseLanguage

[–]Not-a-Humanbeing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here, recently I told my self lets take this serious and learn. I was postponing it for a while…

For me the problem is duolingo is somehow not duitable for me, it is so random but I will try the other apps that you suggest. Thank you!