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Learning Chinese- Mandarin will take time and dedication. What can be the reasons why you may want to learn a foreign language

1.  Emigration. Moving to a different country or region will require you to learn the local language. This will help you to communicate and integrate with the local community.
2. Family and friends. If your spouse, in-laws, relatives or friends speak a different language, learning that language will help you to communicate with them. It will also give you a better understanding of their culture and way of thinking.
3.  Work. If you can communicate with Chinese speakers ,it may also help you to make sales and to negotiate and secure contracts. It can also increase your chances of finding a new job, getting a promotion or a transfer overseas, or of going on foreign business trips.
4. Travel. Many English speakers especially tourists believe that wherever you go on holiday you must learn the local language to get by. A basic knowledge in a foreign language will help you to ‘get by’like ordering food and drink, finding your way around, buying tickets, etc. 
5.  Studying abroad. Some students study overseas. If you plan to study at a foreign university, college or school, you’ll need an good knowledge of the local language.

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