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kw wrote at 2008-04-24 04:38:17
There is no convenient way to learn chinese.  There are only a few 'decent' sites for beginners but I haven't found any others. Even those who speak both Eng and Chn are often not good teachers because of the complex differences between the 2 languages. But think of learning chinese like learning english but without the alphabet. You just have to learn each new word in/out of context creating frustration, confusion and lack of motivation.

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Terry Thatcher Waltz

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I specialize in Chinese technical translation and conference interpretation, and terminology. I can answer questions about these topics, Chinese language pedagogy and learning issues, Chinese grammar for learners, and general issue related to Taiwan.

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Full-time translator and conference interpreter since 1987; long-time resident of Taiwan. Qualified State Dept. language contractor (interpreter and translator) with extensive government and private sector experience.

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American Translators Association; The Translators' and Interpreters' Guild; ATA Interpreters' Division; ATA Chinese Division.

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AIIC (International Association of Conference Interpreters) website

Education/Credentials
Ph.D., Chinese; MA, Conference Interpreting

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