Is Mandarin hard to learn? Yes, written Mandarin is hard to learn, but
the spoken language is equally easy.
Is Mandarin hard to learn? Yes, written Mandarin is hard to learn, but the spoken language is equally easy, as Mandarin Chinese has no gender, no tenses, no plurals, no prepositions? and conjugations. Mandarin has less complicated grammar compared to other European languages. Mandarin is widely spoken worldwide.
China is the world’s largest growing manufacturing economy and also a leader in export. Many multinationals have their business connections with China.
The CEOs and other officials of these companies learn Mandarin Chinese as their second language. Tourism is growing industry in China since the beginning of reform. So the foreign students with knowledge Mandarin Chinese have additional qualification, which can open doors of success in business or jobs.
China has many good universities. Though living cost in China is going up, cost of education is most reasonable comparing American or European universities.
| Level | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| HSK 1 | It is the counterpart of the A1 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF). The ability to understand and use very simple Chinese phrases, meet basic needs for communication is developed. |
| HSK 2 | It is the counterpart of the A2 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF). One would have an excellent grasp of basic Chinese and can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. |
| HSK 3 | It is the counterpart of the B1 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF). Ability to communicate in Chinese at a basic level in their daily, academic and professional lives. They can manage most communication in Chinese when travelling in China. |