User talk:Yshander1

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Welcome also to the Wikipedia:WikiProject International development. Great to have you on board.

I notice you're interested in languages, as am I, though I only really speak two languages, so far. I might talk to you about your language learning techniques one day. I learnt a little Mandarin, but have cancelled my plans to work in China so didn't continue. But I found that mnemonic techniques (esp. image linking) were effective for initial memorization of Mandarin words, in groups of four (e.g. yi is one, aunt, chair or a hundred million, depending on tone - I find the linked images reinforce each other). People think I'm crazy when I tell them how I learn vocab. Anyway, if you ever want more detail, you ask me or can email me and I'll forward a brief email that gives some examples in Mandarin.

Anyhow, pardon my rambling, and I look forward to collaborating. --Singkong2005 03:55, 27 April 2006 (UTC)

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