Tag: Language Learning
Reflections on a US-based Chinese Language Journey (1)
A life-long language learner shares insights from his journey towards mastering Chinese.
A Dictionary for Learning Theological Chinese
Mandarin students spend years learning the basics of daily language and only scratch the surface when it comes to spiritual and theological vocabulary. Here's a resource to help.
No Language Requirement
China has offered me the most experiences for worshiping outside of my culture and this morning my mind wandered back to my first Sunday morning there.
In Exile—Still Learning
Our teachers were absolute heroes. . . . They kept us learning as much as we could in the middle of strict quarantine for them and exile for us.
Cultivating Chinese Missionaries Faithfully and Realistically
There is a Chinese saying 《十年树木，百年树人》 which means, “It takes ten years to grow a tree but a hundred to cultivate a person.”
Social Distance
Is it "social distance" or "physical distance?" What's the difference and why does it matter to language and culture learners?
We Live in Different Worlds
How does a student of language enter another culture? It takes more than classroom experience.
How to Learn a Language, Part 2
How to Work Hard
Working hard is vital to effective language learning—but you have to know how to work hard.
How to Learn a Language, Part 1
Criteria for Success
What is essential for successful language learning?