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[quote=DANO,361033]I totally understand, this is a similiar point where I am. Here are some ideas to help. Practice by developing you ear, listen to Voice of America Mei Gou Zhi Yin, I listen everyday hoping that one day it will kick in and I'll be gradually understand more Mandarin as it is spoken. You can listen to Mei Guo Zhi Yin on the internet and it is considered public domain. I have no problem speaking but listening is where I encounter the biggest headache. Next practice on buses every chance you get. Buses are great because once a person is on they are not going anywhere til the next stop, so basically you are an avoidable nuisence and they will have to speak with you as you ask questions. Actually this is really fun and a great way to meet people and to share laughs. Another good place is laundry mats, once a person is there, they can be an impromptu teacher til there laundry is done.The last  two methods were given to me by one of my Mandarin teachers who is a bit of a joker, but  they have worked out quite well. OK good luck, but to let you know a lot of us are in the same boat experiencing the same problems trying to learn this language.[/quote]

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