Diane has a goal of becoming fluent in Chinese by the time she graduates with a degree in linguistics. She has been taking Chinese classes and reading Chinese news websites for two years in preparation for a study abroad program in Beijing. However, the semester before she is scheduled to start her study abroad program, the program’s funding is cut, resulting in the program’s cancellation. Which of the following is the best way for Diane to deal with this setback?

Question

Diane has a goal of becoming fluent in Chinese by the time she graduates with a degree in linguistics. She has been taking Chinese classes and reading Chinese news websites for two years in preparation for a study abroad program in Beijing. However, the semester before she is scheduled to start her study abroad program, the program’s funding is cut, resulting in the program’s cancellation. Which of the following is the best way for Diane to deal with this setback?

a. She should find a native Chinese speaker to tutor her or possibly even be her roommate.
b. She should go on a study abroad program to Japan instead.
c. She should continue her Chinese classes and reading Chinese news sites.

Answer 1

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The best way for Diane to deal with this setback is:

a. She should find a native Chinese speaker to tutor her or possibly even be her roommate.

This option allows Diane to continue to immerse herself in the language and culture, which is crucial for developing fluency. Engaging with a native speaker provides her with the opportunity to practice conversational skills, gain insights into the language nuances, and maintain her motivation to learn Chinese. While continuing her classes and reading news sites is also beneficial, personal interaction with a native speaker can greatly enhance her language skills.