There are infinite numbers of reasons to learn Chinese. As one of the world's oldest languages, Chinese is incredibly compelling and increasingly useful in the ever-changing global world we live in. There are many more than 10 reasons to learn this fascinating and increasingly useful language, but here are our top ten!
1. Business opportunities abound!
- Learning to speak Chinese is a great way to give yourself an advantage in the increasingly competitive business world. From manufacturing to technology to exports, China has become the "factory of the world". Learning Chinese gives you a foothold into working in and doing business with China.
- China is currently the fastest growing economy in the world and only second in size to the US with no signs of stopping. Other than being the "factory of the world", China is also home to over 1 billion consumers and will continue to be an increasingly important part of the world economy.
- One out of five people worldwide is a native Chinese speaker and Mandarin is currently the fastest growing foreign language taught in schools around the world! Each day, more and more are learning to speak Chinese, making it an increasingly important facet in all aspects of life.
- Chinese skills are an instant resume builder, many international companies look for employees who can speak more than one language, and China is widely regarded as the potentially largest consumer market in the 21st century. These and many other reasons are great ways to get ahead in this progressively connected world!
- China is and will continue to be a major political, economic and cultural force for a long time. It's position in the world economy has cemented it's place among the top-tier of countries and learning Mandarin has become increasingly important for political reasons and advancements.
- Many new Chinese language learners come from countries and cultures that are vastly different from China's. Learning Chinese gives insight into a different way of seeing and thinking about everything, from buying groceries to major international affairs.
