I'm on a Chinese-language computer and want to use Windows XP and Windows Vista in English. How can I do this? [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2008 - 1 answers
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. [more inside]
posted 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? [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2008 - 19 answers
Which Chinese dialect should I learn to best survive in Shanghai, and how? Difficulty: I have 6 weeks. [more inside]
posted on Mar 23, 2008 - 10 answers
Can anyone recommend some good Mandarin programs in China? [more inside]
posted on Feb 9, 2008 - 5 answers
Could you help me reach out to the predominantly Chinese elderly voters in my neighborhood? [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2008 - 3 answers
I'm looking for a cool Kanji/Hanji nickname that I will use to identify my Kendo/Kumdo equipment bags. [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2008 - 8 answers
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. [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2007 - 11 answers
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? [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2007 - 1 answers
Help me find college-level Chinese language programs in China. [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2007 - 9 answers
What language should I study? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2007 - 25 answers
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. [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2006 - 37 answers
How do I pick a good university and course to learn Mandarin in China? [more inside]
posted on Nov 9, 2006 - 7 answers
How do I install support for East Asian languages in Windows XP without the Windows installation disk?
posted on Nov 3, 2006 - 2 answers
Need help pronouncing some Cantonese (preferably audio) [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2006 - 10 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. [more inside]
posted on May 18, 2006 - 18 answers
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 on Apr 10, 2006 - 6 answers
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 on Mar 19, 2006 - 0 answers
Can anyone steer me to an image of a Chinese character suitable for expressing "Good Luck!" (as in, good luck on your exams)?
posted 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. [more inside]
posted on Nov 17, 2005 - 4 answers
Any suggestions for a good Mandarin Chinese class in Chicago for someone with some Mandarin experience (not an absolute beginner)?
posted on Oct 4, 2005 - 3 answers
What are the best software (Windows XP) and books for learning Chinese? [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2005 - 6 answers
I'm interested in going to China next summer (summer 2006), and have been looking for language school/summer programs. [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2005 - 6 answers
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 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 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]
posted on Oct 11, 2004 - 15 answers
How do you sing in Chinese and other tonal languages? Does the music follow the notes as usual but deviate a little bit to express tones (which could explain the sort of warbly psychedelic sound of the Chinese singing I've heard), or does the music itself dictate what tones are used - in which case I'd guess lyrics are mostly limited to flat tones since singing is mostly level notes.
posted on Sep 4, 2004 - 18 answers
