Many people in the West who desire to learn Chinese take study lessons from some of the best language teaching classes online. However, the fact is, few students really achieve any level of proficiency in the Chinese language through online courses. In most cases, with the kind of language proficiency they have, these students may never get past the International airport if they were to land in China on their own! The system of study in European countries is one that focuses on a single language. After all, it seems like all the world wants to learn English, while very few people want to learn languages like Chinese. But, given the sheer size and potential for growth in China, it is foolish to ignore the Chinese language. Besides, learning a new language is a cerebral challenge. It challenges established habits formed by the native language. It is even believed that learning a new language build new pathways in the brain delaying age related conditions like Parkinson Disease and Alzheimer's. Now that we have established the importance of studying the Chinese language, let us discuss why it is beneficial to study Chinese in China. * China is where Chinese is spoken in all its native glory. This makes China the best place to learn Chinese. * It is important to understand the basic nature of the Chinese language. The common perception that the Chinese language is a single language is somewhat skewed. Once you land in China, you will immediately see that there are a variety of dialects that lend richness and music to the Chinese language. Wouldn't you rather learn Chinese from its native environment than in a plastic environment sitting in America or Spain? * Many people make the mistake of learning a new language from inside out, that is, they try and learn to write and speak the language simultaneously. However, if you look back at how you learnt your native language, you will see that you learnt to speak the language first. Writing followed much later. * When you learn a language like Chinese, you must concentrate on communication, instead of grammar. If you stay in China to study the Chinese language, you will have no choice but to communicate in Chinese, bad grammar and all - and that is the best way to learn a language. * If you are dedicated to learning Chinese, you can easily find native speakers in a place like Beijing. You could pick up constant exposure to the language by talking to drivers and shopkeepers who are blissfully ignorant of your native tongue. When you are forced to communicate in a particular language, learning is much faster and more authentic. Besides, Beijing is exploding with new business activities and growing by leaps and bounds.
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