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Date: January 1, 2006 - Still seeking?

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Name:

odocoil

Language to learn:

Chinese, Mandarin

City:

Oregon City

State, province or region:

Country:

United States

Age:

Native language:

English

Lessons delivery:

Live in person

Description

Dear Prospective Teacher,

I am interested in learning Mandarin Chinese for several reasons. First, I enjoy learning a language for its own sake; my wife is from the Netherlands and I have slowly learned some Dutch over the years. I derive pleasure from speaking it.

Anothe r reason is that I believe that--after reading The Chinese Century--Mand arin will be a helpful language to know in the coming decades. I work for an international company and although the chances of my being sent abroad are quite small, you just never know what opportunities may arise.

Fii nally, I believe that I have some basic, intrinsic ability to pick up foreign language sounds. My wife's family has complimented me on my pronunciation .

During my enlistment in the US Marines I was sent to Vietnamese language school where again, I had no problem with pronunciation . I enjoyed learning Vietnamese and was fascinated with the use of tones. I was disappointed that I was subsequently not sent to Vietnam--all for the best as it turned out!

At this time I have had no experience with Mandarin but I am strongly considering purchasing a set of Pimsleur language tapes. I like the efficiency of interacting with the lessons as I commute to and from work.

I imagine that for me, attending a Mandarin class in a small group, no more than once a week, would work best for my schedule. I am interested primarily in developing skill in conversationa l Mandarin; however, I would also want to eventually learn to read and write it.

I am looking forward to contact from prospective instructors.
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