Originally Posted by Taiwaned
In light of the great suggestions to learn Japanese on the Japan forum, any suggestions to learn to read Chinese painlessly?
So far, it has been a very PAINFUL experience. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
I think the best way to learn is to fully immerse yourself in the environment and forget your own launguage.
If you just want to get by whilst travelling or doing business, many of my clients buy a very cheap audiobook from eBay when they come to China. Covers all the basis. I searched on ebay and found the item number - 170028266225.
Have a look, i think its well worth it.
Failing that, you can do what many expats do in China - find a girlfriend/boyfriend and take it from there...