Why learning for Serge is great
I was extremely skeptical learning from a non-native speaker. The title even implies skepticism! Serge? He ain't Chinese. Since it's free (at least the podcast), it was worth a try after I had bought two other cheap Chinese language material. Serge makes learning fun because he completely understands what a non-native speaker is experiencing to learn a difficult language. His pronunciation is over-emphasized, but necessary to pick up on the nuances. Once you practice the tones repeatedly in the over-emphasized manner, then you listen carefully to his assistant to further fine tune the pronunciations. This is the same process in which I learned Spanish. You'll have to buy the transcripts to really learn but the price is very reasonable for what I consider a superb course.Read full review »
Jamultoad via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/05/08
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No, Serge is not a native speaker, but his Chinese is excellent and he's a good teacher of the language. I've been studying Chinese for about 5 years now, on and off. I think we can learn a lot from non-native speakers because they've been through the learning process and can help...Read full review »
Jeffromather via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 09/05/06
I stumbled upon Serge's Podcast after hearing about the existence of free language learning aids on ITunes. His voice is even, pleasant and since he speaks Chinese as a 2nd language I feel he is easier for my American ears to follow. I listen to his lessons every day in the car on the way...Read full review »
MissJayde via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/06/08
REVIEWER PLEASE NOTE: I DID NOT SUBMIT THIS ARTICLE WITH THE TITLE: DON'T GIVE ME ANY CRAP. MY TITLE IS EXCELLENT PODCAST: ITUNES ADMIN HAS BEEN INFORMED OF MY CONCERN. PLEASE REVIEW SOFTWARE AND PERHAPS FIND THE PERPETRATOR OF THIS. EITHER ITUNES HAS BEEN HACKED OR THERE IS SOMEONE ON...Read full review »
Albert Wingate via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/19/08
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