Is Chinese worth learning in 2022? Five brutally honest things to know before you start

Is Chinese still worth learning? Should you start learning Chinese in 2022? Here are 5 brutally honest warnings you need to hear before you start your Chinese classes or self-study.

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00:45 If you want to learn Chinese to improve your career prospects, you might wanna consider that a Chinese company now would rather prefer a Chinese person who returned home after studying or living abroad to a foreigner who speaks Chinese.

02:43 You no longer need to speak Chinese to have business with a Chinese company, they all have at least one Chinese-speaking employee.

03:00 Chinese language is hard. You probably know that, but do you realize how long it will take you to reach proficiency from zero? An English-native will need on average 2200 hours, or 88 weeks of full-time studies, which is three times more that needed to learn French or Spanish. The sheer differences of writing systems and grammar will require a huge deal of commitment.

05:04 To learn Chinese fast and effectively you need proper environment, probably more than with any other language. It's vital that you learn not just grammar and vocabulary of the language, but also more subtle and authentic aspects of communication: gestures, hidden meanings etc. Make sure you can create effective environment in addition to textbooks and learning apps.

06:00 The habit of saving face is such a deep part of the Chinese culture that people will never correct your mistakes even if they understand it's the only way for a learner to make progress. However frustrating it may be, you are unlikely to know when you mispronounce a tone or use a wrong word. It may become an obstacle to improving your language to a more advanced level.

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