Hey Mefis! I am asking this question on behalf of my brother-in-law who recently got laid off. Does anyone here have advice to give to a guy with a degree in Chinese and minor in business who would like to work in manufacturing/ sourcing for a US company either in the US or China?
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posted by catrae
on Apr 25, 2013 -
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Hello,
I'd like some info on how to create a Chinese menmonic guide to make it easier to learn vocab.
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posted by Musashi Daryl
on Feb 4, 2013 -
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I'm moving to Hong Kong for at least two years, starting at the end of August. Help me pick a feasible strategy for
learning some Cantonese.
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posted by mdonley
on Jul 11, 2012 -
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Can someone identify the words spoken at the beginning of Ground Zero's “Revolutionary Pekinese Opera” (“Opening ~ Flying Across The J.P.Yen”)? You can here the phrase spoken on youtube
here. I'm reasonably sure the voice is speaking Chinese.
posted by nfg
on Jan 25, 2012 -
2 answers
Where can I find an evening Chinese class or teacher/mentor in Los Angeles?
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posted by xtine
on Jan 6, 2012 -
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Good, fast, and cheap way to learn basic conversational Mandarin?
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posted by kmz
on Sep 1, 2011 -
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I'm looking for resources (preferably online and free) that will allow me to practice reading and writing Chinese characters at the level of a beginner.
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posted by vogon_poet
on Jul 10, 2011 -
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I'm sorta multilingual, in Spanish and Mandarin. I don't have many other skills. How good would I need to get before I can make a living from this ability? What jobs could I get if I were to improve in one or both languages?
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posted by skewed
on Jun 24, 2011 -
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Conventional wisdom says that watching a lot of TV/Movies in another language helps with comprehension. What are some good movies/shows to help me with Mandarin? My current level is quite basic (2 semesters of college classes).
posted by joshwa
on May 18, 2011 -
9 answers
If you're Chinese or know Chinese language/culture: when you hear the phrase "Lu Shan," do you automatically think of the Lu Shan mountain range? (Are there any other common meanings that would come to mind more strongly than the mountains would?)
posted by kalapierson
on Mar 28, 2011 -
12 answers
Looking to pick up Mandarin for business people, aka with a heavy dose of how to do corporate speak.
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posted by Phire
on Mar 8, 2011 -
6 answers
How do you say/express the idea of "culture shock" in Chinese (Mandarin)?
I do speak Chinese, so if you type in pinyin that will be fine.
Thanks!
posted by hnk
on Jun 10, 2010 -
6 answers
my kids (ages 3 and 6) are beginning to learn chinese. i am looking for useful materials and strategies to get them fluent. i don't speak chinese.
one thing that helped a lot in learning spanish (their second language) was spanish language education software that targets native spanish speakers ages 3 to 5. does anyone have any recommendations both for the chinese educational software of this type and how to buy it when you don't speak chinese. there is absolutely nothing more daunting than a chinese language web site.
posted by alcahofa
on Nov 21, 2009 -
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I'd love to get tips/resources for 1) learning more about the Chinese language and culture for work travel, 2) doing graphic design for a Chinese audience and 3) learning more about working with Chinese writing (
this was helpful, for example).* Thoughts?
*Bonus points if anyone can tell me if there are any Chinese typefaces I could access that have a particularly whimsical, fun, or child-like feel. [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster
on Apr 12, 2009 -
12 answers
I'm on a Chinese-language computer and want to use Windows XP and Windows Vista in English. How can I do this?
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posted by catburger
on Jun 12, 2008 -
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Where can I buy the Japanese version and a Chinese version of Microsoft Vista Business online for use in the United States? Media and license.
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posted by schnee
on May 1, 2008 -
4 answers
What are your experiences in taking Chinese as a language in college? How difficult is it really and did you learn enough for it to be useful?
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posted by hazyspring
on Apr 25, 2008 -
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Which Chinese dialect should I learn to best survive in Shanghai, and how? Difficulty: I have 6 weeks.
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posted by 0xFCAF
on Mar 23, 2008 -
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I'm looking for a cool Kanji/Hanji nickname that I will use to identify my Kendo/Kumdo equipment bags.
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posted by forforf
on Jan 3, 2008 -
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I want to read a book in Chinese to keep myself from getting rusty. What is a good novel for doing so? It has to be modern Chinese (classical Chinese twists my brain into noodles), and preferably available online.
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posted by jasminerain
on Dec 20, 2007 -
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What Spanish-language audio materials are out there on the Internet - aimed not at English-speaking, but at Chinese students of Spanish with little English?
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posted by Holly
on Nov 15, 2007 -
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In Chinese, the meaning of a spoken word can change depending on where stress is applied. Can you think of English words which embody this characteristic? I can only think of one at the moment: invalid.
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posted by Clementines4ever
on Dec 7, 2006 -
37 answers
How do I install support for East Asian languages in Windows XP without the Windows installation disk?
posted by monsterhero
on Nov 3, 2006 -
2 answers
I'd like to learn a new language to help improve my skills in the IT field. I manage multiple teams in a support environment, both desktop and server. A foreign language seems to be a good way to improve my offerings to employers and help broaden my mind.
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posted by zymurgy
on May 18, 2006 -
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I'm thinking of enrolling in a program at Portland State University called Master's in International Management. The program has a year of five days a week Mandarin instruction. Is this really enough time to become proficient in the language?
posted by josher71
on Apr 10, 2006 -
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I've given up. I can't seem to find this anywhere. Perhaps MeFi can do it? I'm looking for an English-Chinese dictionary for my Nokia N70 phone that has pinyin pronouncations listed for the characters. I want characters, too, but the pinyin is pretty key if I'm actually going to be able to say anything. I'm running Symbian 60 OS. You would think this shouldn't be that hard to find but everything I find either doesn't have pinyin or is for the wrong Symbian OS.
posted by riverjack
on Mar 19, 2006 -
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Can anyone steer me to an image of a Chinese character suitable for expressing "Good Luck!" (as in, good luck on your exams)?
posted by Wolfdog
on Nov 30, 2005 -
10 answers
Help with basic Chinese calligraphy: I'm typesetting a book for kids that includes the "Seven Mysteries" (the basic strokes of Chinese calligraphy). and I need some help finding the characters in a computer font.
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posted by Alt F4
on Nov 17, 2005 -
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Any suggestions for a good Mandarin Chinese class in Chicago for someone with some Mandarin experience (not an absolute beginner)?
posted by rabbitsnake
on Oct 4, 2005 -
3 answers
I'm interested in going to China next summer (summer 2006), and have been looking for language school/summer programs.
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posted by jare2003
on May 2, 2005 -
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Can anyone recommend a moderately priced (i.e. less $ than an iPod) MP3 player that has BIG, EASILY-MANIPULATED CONTROLS? I have 20 CDs worth of Mandarin language instruction that I want to rip to MP3 and use as a companion on a daily walk. Because I'll be playing language instruction instead of music, I expect to need to pause, back up, and restart a given section frequently. I'd like a player that can be manipulated easily by feel without stopping to look at it. If it can be set to loop a particular track over and over that's a big plus (though I expect that's an uncommon feature because how many people want to hear the same song again and again?) Thanks very much for any and all suggestions!
posted by jfuller
on Feb 19, 2005 -
9 answers
Language programs abroad. I'm a university student, I'm Canadian, and I'm wondering if anyone could recommend a good immersive program aboard for studying French or Chinese. I doubt I can be proficient in either in one summer, and I already have a very basic grasp of both. What I'm looking for instead is a chance to go aboard to develop my french or mandarin further. Any suggestions other than commercial programs geared for Business-persons?
posted by phyrewerx
on Nov 17, 2004 -
7 answers
I'm a white guy trying to shop for food in Chinatown. Are there any resources to help me with some key vocab? [mi]
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posted by mkultra
on Oct 11, 2004 -
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