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Traveling China and need to know which language to learn?
Jul 30, 2007 20:09
Hi all,

I am about to embark on a journy from Beijing to West China then back to Hong Kong (or something like that?!). I would like to learn the basic communication so that I can make an effort with locals. What is the most promonent language spoken? I am concerned that I leave in 9 weeks and have not really put enough effort in to communication! I know I cannot learn it all but which one to try?

Hope you can help!?

Traveling Aunty Sindy
Jul 30, 2007 20:17
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in so short a time you can practise from some phrase books for travellers, Mandarin preferable
Jul 30, 2007 20:58
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I was sure Mandarin was the most preferable. Many thanks Faeriequeene
Jul 31, 2007 03:34
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Yes, most places of China, people communicate with each other in Mandarin.

9 weeks is just enough for you to learn some basic phrases and words for communication.

Perhaps you can review other threads here in this board, I remember May001 have posted many helpful and useful threads for chinese learning.
Aug 1, 2007 11:29
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Yes, best to follow, "Learn Chinese" thread by May001.
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