What are the uses of learning Mandarin Chinese?

[dauden6]

I'm on my way to college in the Fall and I am planning on taking a language course over the summer. I'm at a toss up of a few languages but Chinese stands out the most. It's growing popularity seems to be a sign of the importance of it. I'm wondering whether I should take it because I'm not sure my career choice would really get any use out of it. I plan on majoring in Physics, Astronomy, or something of the sort. Would learning Chinese be of ANY benefit to if I did go into that field?

[pirategal69]

Considering China is or is on its way to being one of the next super powers, it couldn't hurt. Also, being bilingual makes you more viable in the business world. Not only that, learning a new language is excellent for exercising your brain. Asian languages are challenging, but extremely fun and interesting to learn. Totally go for it.

[Max0812]

youd be able to communicate with my family! XD lol nobut there are lots of chinese people in america right now and the chinese speaking population has gone up immensely. for example, kevin rudd, the australian political figure, speaks better chinese than me. its a very useful language especially if you want to go into business like that.Asian languages are great and asian countries cover a very large part of the world. also, if you want to major in a scientific field, try german as well. it will help.

[MrPeabody]

If you live on the west coast, you'll be able to carry on a conversation with your future supervisors, loan officers, landlords and city councillors.

[EllaMcAvoy4092]

Learning Mandarin is very beneficial nowadays which is why it's so popular and why many people are taking Mandarin courses.The reason is, China is rising to the top fast and will be doing business with the US for a long time and also have ties with the US.I am also learning Mandarin right now because of that very reason.Knowing another language asides from English is very useful and will help you when you are looking for jobs. Many employers like it when employees are bilingual, trilingual, etc.

[WenjieZ]

Considering China's huge populace and rapid growth, choosing Mandarin will by no means be a bad choice no matter what your major is.If you have no particular interest in other languages and plan to start to learn one, try Mandarin.

[echineselearning]

Considering the international situation, you will find China's influence on the world is more and more now.There are a lot of the cultural heritage of humanity in China.And there are also lots of beautiful and useful things in China.I'm a native Chinese and I am proud for my country.Do you want to know China more?I think you can learn some Chinese culture first.You will find the charm of China.Of course ,you should at least know a little mandarin.You can make some Chinese friends or take some free courses on line.There is a good site which I know can help you.Visit http://www.echineselearning.comYou will find a surprise!

[RobC1401]

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