First things first: Which Chinese to Learn?
Mandarin is the official language of China and Taiwan. It is the dialect of the majority in Mainland China and the Chinese overseas. Cantonese is not as commonly used since Britain’s turnover of Hong Kong to China. It may become a dialect that is used among family and friends.or business purposes, Mandarin is more practical to learn.
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Native Speakers for Teaching Chinese
One method for those households that don’t have a native speaker is the hiring of a nanny who speaks Chinese. The NY Times had an article noting the increase in au pairs from China. It is also possible to arrange play dates with other children who are learning Chinese as well as finding a Chinese speaking babysitter. Local universities will often have spouses of Chinese working on Masters and PhD’s who are looking for extra income. Another option is finding a local nanny, and there are a number around. If you are in public service, please remember Zoe Baird on the requirements for legally hiring a nanny. Truth to be told, there is a large population of people in the US from China who don’t have papers who work as nannies, so be careful. Nannies are also taking care of your children, so picking the right person is extremely important, especially if they live with you. Friends of ours have gone through multiple nannies and it was not a good experience.
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Why Learn Chinese?
Schools across the country and around the globe are now eagerly embracing Chinese programs, and not without reason! Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world. An understanding of the Chinese language and culture is an invaluable asset, especially for students preparing to enter a rapidly changing global marketplace. China currently supports the second largest economy in the world, and learning to speak Chinese is a great way to give you and your children an advantage in the increasingly competitive business world.
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