Comments on: Using voice messaging as a stepping stone to Chinese conversations

By: Fearchar

Fearchar — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 09:30:30 +0000

Although WeChat/微信 is useful for keeping in touch with people in China, there are restrictions, making it worth mentioning LINE, which is the most widely used messenger service in Taiwan (and in other countries with speakers of Chinese languages, of course).

By: Mervyn Hem Lee

Mervyn Hem Lee — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 04:43:06 +0000

What get’s me most of the times is the structure of the sentence. I keep forgetting that in Mandarin, the subject and object most times, is the opposite to that in English.

By: Olle Linge

Olle Linge — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 19:45:51 +0000

In reply to Miyu. I meant to say "While I don't think it's actually bad to spend a lot more time listening and reading in the beginning", hope that helps! :)

By: Miyu

Miyu — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 17:47:23 +0000

In reply to Kyle @ Sensiblechinese.com – How to Learn Mandarin.

I am currently using HelloTalk and it’s an amazing app. It’s got everything WeChat has but it’s focus is on language exchange!

By: Miyu

Miyu — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 17:44:55 +0000

In reply to Olle Linge.

“While I don’t think it’s actually spend a lot more time listening and reading in the beginning,..”

sorry what were you saying here?

And ok, thanks for the advice! I will try it.

By: Olle Linge

Olle Linge — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 06:36:19 +0000

In reply to Miyu. I would never postpone using the language for communication in speaking or writing, so you should definitely not delay that. It will just delay your overall development in general and you will never be able to iron out your problems if you don't actually speak (most of the errors you make will probably only become apparent if you do speak). While I don't think it's actually bad to spend a lot more time listening and reading in the beginning, if you want reasonably quick progress towards fluency, you have to start practising speaking as soon and as much as possible.

By: Miyu

Miyu — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 19:31:48 +0000

As a self learner, how do I know when I’ve got enough vocabulary and grammar under my belt to take on speaking?
Should I force myself to start speaking if I haven’t ironed out all of my mistakes ? I don’t to start creating what you call ‘systematic errors’ from starting to speak too soon and not having enough grammar or vocabulary yet.
I’ve gone through 2 introductory textbooks already so I’m not a true beginner but perhaps a low intermediate level.

Do you have any posts on this?
Thanks,

By: Kyle @ Sensiblechinese.com - How to Learn Mandarin

Kyle @ Sensiblechinese.com - How to Learn Mandarin — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 12:00:46 +0000

In reply to Olle Linge.

HelloTalk is pretty great for this I’ve found. Any experience with this app Olle?

微信 (WeChat) is great if you already have Chinese friends but HelloTalk is better if you are just looking for people to practice with.

HelloTalk has a HUGE number of Chinese speakers looking for English speaking partners. I think it’s pretty unbalanced – good news for people learning Chinese though!

Worth checking out if don’t know where to start with voice messaging.

By: Olle Linge

Olle Linge — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 16:43:49 +0000

In reply to Muzz. "Instead of texting your messages, you push a button and record your own voice. The other person can respond in the same way. You can play both your own and the other person’s messages by clicking or tapping a button."

By: Muzz

Muzz — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 16:23:57 +0000

Yes, but what is voice messaging?