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Knowing a Second Language is Fun
Growing up in Texas, I have been around spanish speaking people all my life. I know a fairly good amount of spanish words. I had three years of spanish in High School and then four more classes in College. I read spanish much better than I understand the actual speaking of the language. I have had friends help me with my spanish language skills by refusing to talk to me in English, and making me respond in Spanish as well. It is difficult for me to understand very rapid speech, but I do understand much more than people think I do. Which brings me to the fun part of knowing a second language that people don’t think you know. The opportunity for fun doesn’t come up very often, but often enough it happens that I am in a position to overhear conversations that might not have been quite the same if the speakers knew I could understand their comments. Like the teenage boy behind me in the line at the grocery store, talking big about what he was going to that night. As I was paying out, I told him in spanish that I heard what his plans were and I knew his mother and would be calling her to let her know also.
English to Chinese: Businessmen’s Way of Communication
As we all know Chinese are good businessmen and english to chinese is necessary. I know that it is said that we can communicate through English but sometimes it is not applicable. In business transactions, we also need to adapt with our partners mind, language and way of dealing with the business. It is said that it will be easier to communicate to Chinese people if we understand them. It will also be our weapon in case of some scam. What I mean is that by doing so you will know and understand what they are thinking. We will also determine their plans in terms of their facial expressions and gestures. That is why it is good to learn the Chinese language for us to be equipped of knowledge on how to deal with them. Lastly, you don’t need to worry, no need to have formal studies. Just log in online and search for it and you’re done.