angelmama1209 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 my 9yo dd is very interested in languages right now. she did greek this year and has decided she wants to learn mandarin/chinese next year. any recommendations for curriculum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I would very much recommend starting with a native speaker. It's crucial to get the tones correct at the beginning: they are not optional, like tones of voice in English, rather they make the meaning of the word. 'Ma' can mean a handful of different things (mother, horse, to scold, hemp) depending on the tone. When you start, you can't hear whether you are saying the tones correctly, because English-speakers brains are not attuned to them. You need drilling. See if there is a Chinese student locally who would be willing to take it on. There are also lesson-by-Skype options. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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