Let’s look at the 10 best reasons to learn Chinese.  

Many westerners think that Chinese (Mandarin) is a very difficult language to learn.  Accordingly, they approach the study of Chinese (Mandarin) with fear and trepidation.

I don’t really classify languages as easy or difficult. 

Some languages may be quite different from your native language, but with the proper desire and motivation, you can learn any language.  After all, children learn how to speak whichever language they hear.  You don’t hear Chinese children (in China) say, “I can’t learn this language. It’s too hard!”  So let’s presume that you can learn any language.

Chinese (Mandarin) is widely spoken by people who live in China and Taiwan.

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1.    Chinese is incredibly popular. The language is so popular, in fact, which almost one quarter of the world’s population speaks it. Mandarin Chinese is spoken by more than 1 billion people throughout the world.

2.    China has had the world’s fastest growing major economy in recent years.  If you want to conduct international business on any level, you need to think about learning Chinese (Mandarin) today.

3.    One of the best reasons to learn Chinese (Mandarin) is that it can definitely increase your career options.  Employers actively seek to hire workers who know a second language.  They recognize the dedication it took for you to learn Chinese. They may speculate that you will employ the same work ethic and can-do attitude to the workplace.

4.    China has a long and illustrious history.  Many people decide to learn a language based on an interest in learning about the heritage, culture, and arts of the people who speak that language. You might want to learn Chinese because you are enthralled with Chinese martial arts or Chinese calligraphy.  When you learn a language, you get increased insight into how a people think.

5.    You are attracted to the sound of the language.  Some languages just sound beautiful. 

6.    Perhaps you have met a native Chinese speaker who is now a friend or a love interest.  Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be able to communicate directly with one another in Chinese (Mandarin)?

7.    One of the 10 best reasons to learn Chinese (Mandarin) is that you love to travel. You’ve saved your money and at last you are prepared to embark upon the voyage of a lifetime – your sojourn in China. You look forward to communicating at least a few meaningful words in Chinese (Mandarin).  It will make your journey so much more enjoyable.

8.    Learning a second language which is quite different from your mother tongue can definitely improve your mental agility and thinking power. 

9.    Maybe you plan to relocate. You might want to work abroad in China because you expect China to continue to be a dominant economic and political power.  You want to be where the action is. 

10.    Your son or daughter has married a Chinese person.  You are preparing to welcome your new in-laws, and you want to be able to greet them in their own language.  

There are many more reasons why you might want to learn Chinese (Mandarin).  It could be to study abroad in China, for a business trip, or to relocate to China. But, I have given you some of the best reasons to learn Chinese.

Well, there you have it. Embrace the 10 best reasons to learn Chinese (Mandarin), and they will help you significantly as you study. 

Just give it a good, old-fashioned try.  Best wishes and good luck.