Perhaps you already know that China is now experiencing a revolutionary change. They are now economically going up and this has triggered both cultural and social changes upon which the whole world is a witness.
There is now a surge of businesses all over China and numerous immigrants have set their foot on Chinese soil. These are reasons enough to start learning the Chinese language.
While some Chinese who are abroad are still improving their own brand of English called Chinglish (a mix of English and Chinese), there are now new generations of pure English speaking immigrants. The novelty of the Chinese slang or tone is slowly disappearing and now it's the Westerners turn to prove that they can speak this widely spoken language.
So why speak Chinese?
One-fourth of the World's Population Speaks the Language
If that's not reason enough to speak Chinese, then nothing else is. With more and more businesses now being based in this great nation, it is now the role of the entrepreneurs to adopt the Chinese language and start speaking with this widely spoken language.
There are More Work Opportunities for Those Who Can Speak Chinese
Again, with so many businesses being set up in Chinese-speaking nations, it's about time to pay attention and start learning the Chinese language. If not, there's an extra need to hire an interpreter just to do business with a Chinese national.
To be Able to Bridge the Gap Between Different Nationalities
If you're in a Chinese nation, wouldn't it be fitting to speak as they do? You would be better able to transact businesses if you can fluently interact with the Chinese peoples.
You Can Bring Your Services or Products to the Global Market
If you're a Westerner who is looking into bringing your business to the Asian nations, then it would pay to learn Chinese and start transacting with Asian businessmen. For how could you introduce a Western product - one that hasn't been seen or heard of among Asian nations - if you can't even explain this to your market? Rather than use the services of an interpreter, it would be much more impressive to introduce your new business all on your own!
There is an Ever-Growing Need for Chinese Interpreters/Translators
With so many immigrants going to places such as England, Australia and the U.S., there is now a demand for translators or interpreters. And in order for Chinese academics to bring their research to the Westerners' part of the world, the need for interpreters is also a must.
People Are Becoming Interested in the Language and Not Just the Culture
Nowadays, a great part of studying a nation's culture and traditions is to understand their native language as well. If you don't, then you would be having a hard time immersing yourself in a unique nation such as China. Rather than just read about the Moon Festival, wouldn't it be great to translate it in the Chinese tongue and participate in the festivities by speaking among the natives?
Now that you know the advantages and reasons for learning the Chinese language, shouldn't you be studying it soon?
Gabrielz Lim has been speaking,reading and writing the Chinese language for over 20 years.
With his bilingual background, he is in a unique position to understand and convey the subtleties of the Chinese language to foreign students.
Combined with his unconventional approach to learning, he is currently teaching beginners how to absorb the Chinese language effectively and have fun in the process.