very interesting blog post about language

[Neil]

I read a very interesting blog post about learning Chinese (Mandarin).  It includes some good resources and it was a good read.  It's worth checking out:

http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/07/why-every-maker-should-learn-chinese.html

[Sylvain D]

Many thanks for that thread, Neil, it will be useful for me

[Axiom]

A very, very good read. Thanks for sharing it.

[Neil]

I stumbled across an internet sensation I think you guys might like (or at least your wives).  We've all heard of Dashan, the Canadian guy that can speak Mandarin like a native.  Well, check this lady out:  http://www.wjla.com/articles/2011/11/how-do-you-say-internet-sensation-in-chinese--68850.html  It's a shame Youtube isn't available in China - I'd love to hear what my wife thinks of her videos.

[Pineau]

your chinese friends can find her here:
OMG! 美语 10倍速记忆法 - 视频 - 优酷视频 - 在线观看

http://www.soku.com/search_video/q_omg