I knew learning Chinese would not be easy, I knew it'd be one of the biggest challenges of my life. But boy, this is even harder than I expected. After two hours of 'b' & 'p' & 'iao' & 'ueng' & 'Mei guanxi' & 'yi' & 'er' & 'jiu' ... I am completely fried.
I've spent the last two lessons trying to master the initials, finals & tones in PINYIN. I've practiced some in between lessons. I more or less have the pronunciation down, now it's just a matter of implanting it into my head so I remember. Today I did some numbers, they weren't too bad, I was surprised. I can now easily say my apartment # ... shiba (sounds like... sheerba) B -> 18B.
We started surnames, names, how to ask and respond to questions about names, the proper grammar when asking. It's tough.
I have to hit the tapes, books & ipod a little harder. And, this Chinese girlfriend that I'm looking for can't come soon enough. Without daily, even hourly practice, it will escape my mind.
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Mike,
Haven't you been speaking Chinese for years... around 4am?
Keep at it and before you know it you'll be able to tell the non-English speaking cab drivers to take the most direct route to work.
Good Luck!
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