Want to Discuss Chinese Culture and Practice English?

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A Chinese university freshman expresses a desire to engage in discussions about Chinese culture and improve their English speaking skills. They invite others to connect via MSN, emphasizing they do not wish to impose. A non-Chinese participant, who speaks Mandarin, inquires about the freshman's background and challenges the notion of China as a "mysterious" place, suggesting that the internet has dispelled many myths. The conversation touches on the perception of China in the West, highlighting a sense of curiosity and acknowledging the secrecy surrounding the Chinese government. The tone remains light-hearted, with participants sharing humor while discussing cultural differences and communication.
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I am a chinese university freshman.
Having joined here for several months I discovered that there are many intelligent ones here.
We can talk about the mysterious chinese culture(as western always reckon) and I yearn for a chance to practice my oral english in return if I can understand what you say.
my msn passport is czufo@msn.com
But the prerequisite is you are free I am not intend to trouble you!

REGARDS
 
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Hi there. I'm not Chinese but I can speak Mandarin. What part of China are you from? What university do you attend?
 
Nihow!

Mystery? What mystery? What do you want to know about China?:wink: This whole "mysterious orient" thing went the way of the dodo with the advent of the internet. it's the year 2003, I'm not Marco Polo, and you're not selling me silk, so if you have questions, pose away and we'll answer them I speak a few mandarin words here and there, and I have some chinese friends.
 
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Nihow!

Mystery? What mystery? What do you want to know about China?:wink: This whole "mysterious orient" thing went the way of the dodo with the advent of the internet. it's the year 2003, I'm not Marco Polo, and you're not selling me silk, so if you have questions, pose away and we'll answer them I speak a few mandarin words here and there, and I have some chinese friends.

In another Topic, Chaoszen asked what westerners think about China, and I told him that China is largely a big question-mark to many of us. I was refferring to the current comunist government's policy of secrecy.
 
Oh ok. Now it makes more sense in that context. I agree that there is a great degree of secrecy there.

Don't take my odd sense of humor as offensive. Just messin with you Chaoszen:wink:
 
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