Comments on: Why not to study Chinese at university http://www.ryan-mclaughlin.com/blog/farrago/why-not-to-study-chinese-at-university/ I'm a dad, designer, China expat and blogger Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:41:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: leto http://www.ryan-mclaughlin.com/blog/farrago/why-not-to-study-chinese-at-university/#comment-35658 leto Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:44:00 +0000 http://www.thehumanaught.com/blog/2007/11/02/why-not-to-study-chinese-at-university/#comment-35658 I think here different factors should be taken into consideration: 1. if you work somewhere then it will be hard for you to go to the universuty to study, 2. if you have children, then you again can not go to the university everyday to study that much (like 3-4 hours a day). So in this case you'd better go to the classes at a private school. I think here different factors should be taken into consideration: 1. if you work somewhere then it will be hard for you to go to the universuty to study, 2. if you have children, then you again can not go to the university everyday to study that much (like 3-4 hours a day). So in this case you’d better go to the classes at a private school.

]]> By: Sean http://www.ryan-mclaughlin.com/blog/farrago/why-not-to-study-chinese-at-university/#comment-35637 Sean Sun, 25 Dec 2011 03:29:00 +0000 http://www.thehumanaught.com/blog/2007/11/02/why-not-to-study-chinese-at-university/#comment-35637 This is my two-cents for what it's worth. I took of semester of Chinese in an American University. It was a complete waste of time. So,I decided to take classes at Nanjing University. The school was great, but I do not feel I got the attention I needed. The teachers continually moved forward, even though many students did not understand.They also never seemed to have the time to help students that were struggling; even though, we asked for help.  In any case, I decided to try a small language school (Fearless Panda) in Xuzhou (not much use to those whom don't live in Xuzhou). The classes are small and the teachers continually move students around to ensure they are at the appropriate level. I feel that I am finally making progress. I have a long way to go, but I am very pleased with the choice I made. In short, I think all of the above choices (foreign university, Chinese University, and private school) are good opportunities to learn Chinese; however, the better choice will vary. We all have different needs, abilities, and goals.     This is my two-cents for what it’s worth. I took of semester of Chinese in an American University. It was a complete waste of time. So,I decided to take classes at Nanjing University. The school was great, but I do not feel I got the attention I needed. The teachers continually moved forward, even though many students did not understand.They also never seemed to have the time to help students that were struggling; even though, we asked for help.  In any case, I decided to try a small language school (Fearless Panda) in Xuzhou (not much use to those whom don’t live in Xuzhou). The classes are small and the teachers continually move students around to ensure they are at the appropriate level. I feel that I am finally making progress. I have a long way to go, but I am very pleased with the choice I made. In short, I think all of the above choices (foreign university, Chinese University, and private school) are good opportunities to learn Chinese; however, the better choice will vary. We all have different needs, abilities, and goals.    

]]> By: Chineseschool12 http://www.ryan-mclaughlin.com/blog/farrago/why-not-to-study-chinese-at-university/#comment-35580 Chineseschool12 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:38:00 +0000 http://www.thehumanaught.com/blog/2007/11/02/why-not-to-study-chinese-at-university/#comment-35580 Hey all, thanks so much for all your input on this. I'm not a whole lot closer to deciding whether I'll continue with the <a href="http://loloishere.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Learn Chinese</a> come next term, but it's nice to know I'm not alone in my struggles to master (or at least manage) this language.  <a href="http://loloishere.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Learn Chinese</a> Hey all, thanks so much for all your input on this. I’m not a whole lot
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]]> By: Andrewhui http://www.ryan-mclaughlin.com/blog/farrago/why-not-to-study-chinese-at-university/#comment-35579 Andrewhui Sat, 08 Oct 2011 08:35:00 +0000 http://www.thehumanaught.com/blog/2007/11/02/why-not-to-study-chinese-at-university/#comment-35579 Anyone wants to learn chinese in Suzhou please you may contact me at 139 1313 2052 or andrewhui@henis.cn. I graduated from Chinese Language and Literrature Department at Soochaw University. Looking forward to haring from you. Anyone wants to learn chinese in Suzhou please you may contact me at 139 1313 2052 or andrewhui@henis.cn. I graduated from Chinese Language and Literrature Department at Soochaw University. Looking forward to haring from you.

]]> By: iPervertedxCupcake http://www.ryan-mclaughlin.com/blog/farrago/why-not-to-study-chinese-at-university/#comment-35353 iPervertedxCupcake Sun, 23 Jan 2011 12:15:00 +0000 http://www.thehumanaught.com/blog/2007/11/02/why-not-to-study-chinese-at-university/#comment-35353 Hello Westerner... I am a American-Chinese learning and living the life in California. Quick question/comment: McLaughlin? Is that [i]really[/i] ur real name? -raise eyebrow- anywayz... I found this blog through another website... forgot what it's called. Hi Ryan, I'm in 8th grade, apparently studying Chinese at a college level. (That's what I get for have ASIAN parents and being Chinese. xP But I'm proud. To be yello!) It's easy, considering I have been speaking Chinese ever since I can talk. It's getting harder though. High school is starting next year, and my Chinese teacher is spewing out essays and midterms test. -sigh- I would agree. DON'T study Chinese in China. Take a class in the states (ack! it feels weird saying that...) preferably in California. It's like invaded with Chinese here! Yet, we are too comfortable with each other. If you're looking for hardcore Chinese learning, stay with China. There's more competition and- OMG! You're a DAD?!?!?! O.o I shall read ur other blogs later!!! After I get like 2 hours of sleep. (4:14am... damn, I'm such a bad girl.) Yeah... there's more competition. (Did you post this like 8/9 years ago? If so, I'm too late.) ~iPerv nightie night! Hello Westerner… I am a American-Chinese learning and living the life in California.
Quick question/comment: McLaughlin? Is that [i]really[/i] ur real name? -raise eyebrow-
anywayz… I found this blog through another website… forgot what it’s called.
Hi Ryan, I’m in 8th grade, apparently studying Chinese at a college level. (That’s what I get for have ASIAN parents and being Chinese. xP But I’m proud. To be yello!) It’s easy, considering I have been speaking Chinese ever since I can talk. It’s getting harder though. High school is starting next year, and my Chinese teacher is spewing out essays and midterms test. -sigh-
I would agree. DON’T study Chinese in China. Take a class in the states (ack! it feels weird saying that…) preferably in California. It’s like invaded with Chinese here!
Yet, we are too comfortable with each other. If you’re looking for hardcore Chinese learning, stay with China. There’s more competition and-
OMG! You’re a DAD?!?!?! O.o I shall read ur other blogs later!!! After I get like 2 hours of sleep. (4:14am… damn, I’m such a bad girl.)
Yeah… there’s more competition. (Did you post this like 8/9 years ago? If so, I’m too late.)
~iPerv
nightie night!

]]> By: patricia http://www.ryan-mclaughlin.com/blog/farrago/why-not-to-study-chinese-at-university/#comment-28807 patricia Thu, 16 Sep 2010 05:19:35 +0000 http://www.thehumanaught.com/blog/2007/11/02/why-not-to-study-chinese-at-university/#comment-28807 OH MY GOSH!! i was just planning on enrolling in a chinese language class at a university as i thought it might be more relevant. I just moved to Suzhou and am finding it very hard to do anything as not alot of people speak english, so i though maybe i could enroll in Soochow and study the language. I studied Japanese in High School and we pretty much did everything you just described for Chinese, which means that i know afew of the characters already (as Kanji in Japanese are Chinese characters) but that was a while back. I would have to start from scratch. Does anyone know how i can meet more people in Suzhou around my age? i am currently limited to my mums workmates and my younger (13 year old) sisters friends. Not much of a stay in Suzhou for a 22 year old. OH MY GOSH!! i was just planning on enrolling in a chinese language class at a university as i thought it might be more relevant. I just moved to Suzhou and am finding it very hard to do anything as not alot of people speak english, so i though maybe i could enroll in Soochow and study the language. I studied Japanese in High School and we pretty much did everything you just described for Chinese, which means that i know afew of the characters already (as Kanji in Japanese are Chinese characters) but that was a while back. I would have to start from scratch.

Does anyone know how i can meet more people in Suzhou around my age? i am currently limited to my mums workmates and my younger (13 year old) sisters friends. Not much of a stay in Suzhou for a 22 year old.

]]> By: sabrina http://www.ryan-mclaughlin.com/blog/farrago/why-not-to-study-chinese-at-university/#comment-28470 sabrina Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:52:52 +0000 http://www.thehumanaught.com/blog/2007/11/02/why-not-to-study-chinese-at-university/#comment-28470 ohh..my msn is heysabrina@hotmail.com ohh..my msn is heysabrina@hotmail.com

]]> By: sabrina http://www.ryan-mclaughlin.com/blog/farrago/why-not-to-study-chinese-at-university/#comment-28469 sabrina Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:51:31 +0000 http://www.thehumanaught.com/blog/2007/11/02/why-not-to-study-chinese-at-university/#comment-28469 wow..its been three years..anyway.hey..guys.i am in suzhou now..and i'd like to help you learn chinese..i have a lot experience...cuz i have many foreign friends right here..and if you feel free you can contact me..i am in suzhou university..oh.btw.i am a chinese girl..of cuz. wow..its been three years..anyway.hey..guys.i am in suzhou now..and i’d like to help you learn chinese..i have a lot experience…cuz i have many foreign friends right here..and if you feel free you can contact me..i am in suzhou university..oh.btw.i am a chinese girl..of cuz.

]]> By: Lawal http://www.ryan-mclaughlin.com/blog/farrago/why-not-to-study-chinese-at-university/#comment-27973 Lawal Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:11:43 +0000 http://www.thehumanaught.com/blog/2007/11/02/why-not-to-study-chinese-at-university/#comment-27973 Hey - just catchin up 3 years later... after the post i mean. I'm in the process of applying to Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Hoping to start in March. I'm thinking of doing 4 extra hours private tuition a week, have any idea the going rate per hour? Just a years worth of studying for me and then slow but steady, self learn to improve. Cant wait to go to Suzhou. So its nice to come across your site for a peek and an insight into the soon to be home for the entirety of 2010. By the way, howz your level of Chinese after all these years? Hey – just catchin up 3 years later… after the post i mean. I’m in the process of applying to Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Hoping to start in March. I’m thinking of doing 4 extra hours private tuition a week, have any idea the going rate per hour? Just a years worth of studying for me and then slow but steady, self learn to improve. Cant wait to go to Suzhou. So its nice to come across your site for a peek and an insight into the soon to be home for the entirety of 2010. By the way, howz your level of Chinese after all these years?

]]> By: Frightend Foreigner http://www.ryan-mclaughlin.com/blog/farrago/why-not-to-study-chinese-at-university/#comment-27261 Frightend Foreigner Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:17:39 +0000 http://www.thehumanaught.com/blog/2007/11/02/why-not-to-study-chinese-at-university/#comment-27261 Oh God! I had hoped for soemthing remotely positive when I found this blog, then we Americans are known for being spoilt at home and complaining if things dont suit us when we go abroad. But yo bro. You're the bomb. How brave , how bold, how great art thou for hanging in there like a tru trooper. This makes me proud to be American. Good luck to you man. The world needs more of ya. Dont punish youre self no longer. You done your time, get out and have some fun. How crazy are those babes for American men? Gimme five , gimme me a ni hen mei that's all you need to say buddy. Love ya all. Oh God! I had hoped for soemthing remotely positive when I found this blog, then we Americans are known for being spoilt at home and complaining if things dont suit us when we go abroad. But yo bro. You’re the bomb. How brave , how bold, how great art thou for hanging in there like a tru trooper. This makes me proud to be American. Good luck to you man. The world needs more of ya. Dont punish youre self no longer. You done your time, get out and have some fun. How crazy are those babes for American men? Gimme five , gimme me a ni hen mei that’s all you need to say buddy. Love ya all.

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