Thank you C-pod!!
urbandweller
March 31, 2008, 01:18 AM posted in General DiscussionI'm going on my 2nd week here in Shanghai, China...
because of C-pod i have been able to go about daily activities with great ease. I can take taxis, go shopping, and order at restaurants. Just knowing simple words like Fuwuyuan and Shifu have really helped. It's all basic stuff but for me its a big accomplishment...i speak chinese and people actually understand me!! This whole expereience has been a sobering experience. it has made me realize how much I DONT KNOW too!! After spending some time here, i now recognize where i am weak in this language. I now plan on studying much harder so that i can speak even better the next time I'm here. But again i must thank C-pod for all the useful lessons and vocab. It really has helped make my trip more enjoyable here.
-Adam (urbandweller)
wei1xiao4
March 31, 2008, 12:12 PMWe are so proud of you! Many times I say something that I think is Chinese and someone responds at mach speed and I have no idea what to say back. The fact that you are "getting around" is really something. Congratulations!
sebire
April 03, 2008, 12:22 PMHey Adam, I'm glad you're having fun. Seriously, I don't know how I would have coped without my Cpod vocab, it's been so unbelievably useful. My speaking is rubbish, but it's certainly better than nothing, and I've had so many people attempting to teach me stuff, it's great (though I can't remember any of it, there's too much). Anyway, coming here has made me really tempted just to come to China to study once I've finished my trip, as I have nothing else to do!
auntie68
April 03, 2008, 01:47 PMAdam/ urbandweller, this is wonderful. I think you can tell that a lot of us are cheering for you!
azerdocmom
March 31, 2008, 03:59 AMAdam That's great. It's always encouraging to hear other students experiences in Mandarin acquisition. Nice to hear you're getting along fine there in Shanghai, and you have CPod to thank for it! Jia1 you2, jia1 you2!