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Meursault
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Will somebody speak Mandarin to me?

Post by Meursault » Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:46 pm

It's tough being a Chinese speaking Ang Moh. I think many Asians have a psychological block which just prevents them from entertaining the possibility that a pasty white guy could speak Mandarin.

So, is there anyone out there willing to converse with me in Mandarin and not just pretend that they didn't hear what I said? I used to speak really well and lived in China for years (went to university in Beijing) but have got rusty from living back in the UK over the last three years. I'm keen to get my ability back. In return you will have the pleasure of conversing with me also in my dulcet northern English tones on a subject of your choice as long at it isn't shoes.
I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.

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Post by Meursault » Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:48 pm

... and World of Warcraft too. I'm sorry, but I just don't "do" orcs.
I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.

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Re: Will somebody speak Mandarin to me?

Post by louisaleee » Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:15 pm

Quite surprised that you mentioned Asians don't entertain white guy. :)

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Re: Will somebody speak Mandarin to me?

Post by tomyin » Thu, 10 Feb 2011 9:34 pm

Meursault wrote:It's tough being a Chinese speaking Ang Moh. I think many Asians have a psychological block which just prevents them from entertaining the possibility that a pasty white guy could speak Mandarin.

So, is there anyone out there willing to converse with me in Mandarin and not just pretend that they didn't hear what I said? I used to speak really well and lived in China for years (went to university in Beijing) but have got rusty from living back in the UK over the last three years. I'm keen to get my ability back. In return you will have the pleasure of conversing with me also in my dulcet northern English tones on a subject of your choice as long at it isn't shoes.
If you have studied in Beijing, you should know a bunch of westerners who can speak fluent Chinese gained huge popularities with local audiences.Actually chinese people like Ang Mo speaking chinese it's more than fun to them.

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Post by Meursault » Wed, 16 Feb 2011 4:26 pm

So nobody out there wanna do English/Mandarin language exchange? :?
I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.

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Post by accumulator » Wed, 16 Feb 2011 5:59 pm

hey, I am interested to exchange Mandarin for your Engish.

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Post by kulasa999 » Thu, 17 Feb 2011 1:33 am

Accumulator and Meursault,

Can i join you? I'm currently learning conversational mandarin and looking for real conversation out of the classroom :-)

When is a good time to meet up?

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Post by kulasa999 » Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:24 am

Accumulator and Meursault,

Can i join you? I'm currently learning conversational mandarin and looking for real conversation out of the classroom :-)

When is a good time to meet up?

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Post by accumulator » Thu, 17 Feb 2011 1:30 pm

Hey,

I am free at any time, weekend or after work hour.

but can you pls intro yourself a bit?

why you wanna pick up mandarin? For working purpose?

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Post by kulasa999 » Thu, 17 Feb 2011 3:19 pm

you havent touched and make your mark in Asian market if you dont know its language.

I need an upgrade :?

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Re: Will somebody speak Mandarin to me?

Post by savage garden » Sat, 19 Feb 2011 12:15 am

Meursault wrote:It's tough being a Chinese speaking Ang Moh. I think many Asians have a psychological block which just prevents them from entertaining the possibility that a pasty white guy could speak Mandarin.

So, is there anyone out there willing to converse with me in Mandarin and not just pretend that they didn't hear what I said? I used to speak really well and lived in China for years (went to university in Beijing) but have got rusty from living back in the UK over the last three years. I'm keen to get my ability back. In return you will have the pleasure of conversing with me also in my dulcet northern English tones on a subject of your choice as long at it isn't shoes.
hi, i would like to be your language exchanger. i can speak chinese and actually i am a full time chinese teacher. want to improve my oral english. contact me at [email protected] if you are interested. thx and hope to hear from you soon.

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