Dear All: Do you wish to learn some simple Chinese before go to China? Such as ¡°good morning¡±or ¡°what is it¡±. I think it is very useful when you travel in China. But maybe you don¡¯t have enough time to go to school and the expense also could be high. I don¡¯t have too¡*¡*.Some Chinese teachers in China told me they could teach me by Skype and MSN. I could listen, speak, read and write with them when I¡¯m free. The only difference between school and this way just is ,you are in London and this teacher in Shanghai. Do you think it is a good idea? Could you tell me your suggestions? Thank you
Maybe for basics. But remember you're still illiterate unless you learn how to recognize if not write also, some characters. Above all, keep having that interaction with them. It is very easy to forget a new language without practice.