INTRODUCTION

My experience learning has often defied description, but I will try nonetheless.  When I 
began learning the language, the most difficult aspect was making the transition from an 
alphabetic language to a language that is character-based.  In CHIN 101, there seemed to 
be times when I struggled learning some characters (particularly the more difficult ones) 
and speaking the language.  Throughout this semester, I felt that I have made great 
strides in learning and recognizing characters, yet my speaking still needs some work.  
I also feel that my listening comprehension has improved this semester.  Admittedly, I 
consider Chinese language to be my most difficult class, but it is also certainly the 
most rewarding.  Foreign languages have never been a strong point for me, but I have 
put a great deal of time into my Chinese, and have reaped the benefits in return.  
This is why I have like and appreciated Chinese language so much since I started learning 
it.

My Most Excellent Work: 1) Renting an Apartment  2) Asking Directions  3) Dating

These selections were made for several reasons.  First of all, each of these selections 
present a wide variety of content in terms of grammar points and characters.  Second, I 
earned high grades on all of these assignments.  Last, I earned praise from Tseng Laoshi 
for all of these dialogues, and I feel they were representative of my ability in Chinese.



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