
Hi! This is Mr.Peng again, We really enjoy writing you and helping you improve Chinese.
Today is the most important rule. Most schools ignore it.
**RULE 3: The Most Important Rule– Listen First
Listening, listening, listening.
You must listen to UNDERSTANDABLE Chinese. You must listen to
Chinese EVERY DAY. Don’t read textbooks. Listen to Chinese.
It’s simple. This is the key to your Chinese success. Stop reading textbooks. Start listening every day.
**Learn With Your Ears, Not Your Eyes
In most schools, you learn Chinese with your eyes. You read textbooks. You study grammar rules.
TPRS Chinese is a listening system. You learn Chinese with your ears, not your eyes. You listen 1 to 3 hours every day.
Your speaking improves quickly. You speak Chinese easily. Spend most of your study time listening- that is the key to great speaking.
Good luck. We know you can do it.
Have a great day. Enjoy your Chinese learning!
Take Care,
Mr.Peng
你好,我是彭老师,愿你过的开心快乐。今天说说学汉语的第三个规则,就是听,听,听。
规则三:听、听、听,听简单的汉语故事
这是大部分老师和学校都不知道的规律,在学校,老师只告诉你看课本学习,大部分的课本内容都是很无聊的,枯燥的,研究语法的,学起来一点兴趣都没有。
为什么要听呢,而不是看呢?
因为听是输入信息进入大脑,只有输入足够的信息,你才能反应过来,如果你的大脑是空白的,是说不出任何汉语的。所以,只有重复听,把信息存入大脑,才能说出来。
同时,要听简单的汉语,能听懂大部分的内容,如果太难你会浪费时间,只有听简单的汉语,才能记住。
你每天要做的工作就是,重复听简单的汉语,不要听太难的汉语。
祝你学习进步!
彭老师
PPS: Today’s Homework:
1. Read this article 5 times.Do this 5 times.
2. visit our website http://www.tprsc.com
A Story of Ryan
Ryan is from India. He moved to China a few years ago. He studied Chinese in India for many years– mostly grammar.
In fact, Ryan learned Chinese with his eyes- by reading textbooks, by studying grammar books, by remembering word lists.
She thought his Chinese was good. But when he came to Guangzhou (a city of china), he was surprised and shocked– he couldn’t understand anyone!
He joined an Chinese school in China. He went to school every day. What did they teach him? More textbooks, more grammar books, more word lists!
After 12 months of school, Ryan was angry and frustrated. The school cost over $10,000 for one year– but he still could not speak Chinese. He didn’t know what to do.
He said:
“I couldn’t believe it. After one year, I still couldn’t speak Chinese. I told the teacher, ‘this is a waste of time’. I was very upset.
Thank God I found a better way. Now I can speak Chinese. I understand native speakers. I talk to Chinese every day. I feel confident. I can’t believe I wasted so much time with schools… and so much money too!“
