New User Group - Tales with Tal
Tal
May 08, 2010, 08:55 AM posted in General DiscussionHi folks, I've created a new user group for sharing stories written in Chinese. I've no idea if people will have any idea of its existence under this new system recently introduced here, so I'm just making a post in General Discussion to spread the word.
Recently I've been trying to do more reading, but I need stuff that isn't too difficult, stuff that's good for reinforcing language you already know, adding a smattering of new vocabulary, and giving essential practice in understanding the recurring language patterns we see in Chinese. Others have expressed this desire also, and the result is this new group which I hope can become an interesting and lively place for us to share, learn, and enjoy.
So far there's just one story here from another post I made recently, but watch out for Snow White in Chinese, coming soon!
Tal
May 08, 2010, 02:27 PMGreat to hear it mate! OK I've posted the Snow White story now, all finished bar a word list which I'll add later. Everyone is welcome to join and participate!
Tal
May 11, 2010, 04:39 AMHi folks, don't miss RJ's great Chinese version of The Three Little Pigs!
xiaophil
May 13, 2010, 04:30 AMI just joined up, mate. I too think this is a good idea. I actually bought a book with Chinese versions of Aesop's Tales about a year ago, and I pick it up from time to time for the very reasons you mentioned above. When I get a chance, I will surf around and see if online has them anywhere. I have to admit, though, somehow these stories feel a little unnatural to me when read on a computer. Well anyway, that's something I'm sure I can get around.
Tal
I'm so glad to see you on board xiaophil! Actually I agree that reading such tales on a computer is a bit unnatural, but after all we're doing this for study, right? Because so many of us use pop-up/rollover style aids to help us with Chinese learning, getting the text online is worthwhile I think. 
xiaophil
True dat.
zhenlijiang
May 15, 2010, 10:12 AMWe now also have a Chinese translation of this Dr. Seuss classic.
We're discussing it here, if anyone has any questions or comments.
欢迎大家来看看！
Tal
May 20, 2010, 01:25 PMIf you think you're tough, come and read the story of a real ancient Chinese hard man, we're all just wimps compared to him.
Tal
May 26, 2010, 03:06 AMHi folks, I thought 华佗 (Huà Tuó) who appeared in my last contribution deserved a little more attention, so check out the latest story which gives a basic account of his life for intermediate learners.
Tal
June 25, 2010, 03:22 AMHi folks
The latest addition to this group is a Chinese folk tale which I have called A Blessing in Disguise.
It tells the story of an old man living on China's northern frontier in the ancient days. He loses his horse, but chooses to see it as good luck rather than bad, and this turns out to be true!
Come check it out, and do join the group , where a collection of fine tales is steadily growing!
bababardwan
May 08, 2010, 09:08 AMExcellent mate...been hanging out for this and great idea for announcing it in general discussions.I'm in ..thanks :)