[Captain.Remy]

It looks like I'm going to learn (another) new language. Let me explain: I'm filing the application form to have a spot for my final year at University. (International transportation, shipping and air plane logistics degree)
Well, I could have taken Italian (Russian isn't available and English is obviously compulsory) but as I have taken Customs Formalities instead of Italian for the last 2 years, well, I can't take Italian for the final year.
So they're asking me to pick a new language but the only ones available are Japanese and Chinese but I don't give a damn about these 2. I'm fine with being (almost) fluent in 4 languages.

Anyway, moaning won't get me anywhere and I'm stuck. What's the best ? Japanese or Chinese ? Why would you take if you had the choice, and why ?

Thanks guys.

[Harry!]

I would pick Japanese as I have always wanted to learn that but Chinese is more spoken in the world - most spoken language.

[Novo]

Japanese

Final Fantasy.

Enough said

[Sophii3x]

Japanese! I've been learning it for a bit, quite easy when you get the hang of it! I've heared that they're both quite similar though.

And you can speak 4 languages fluently? wow!

[Jessica.]

Japanese definitely!

[Tom4784]

Chinese would be the sensible option, but I'd personally go for Japanese meself.

[CaraRawr]

Japanese!

[Captain.Remy]

Originally Posted by Sophii3x

Japanese! I've been learning it for a bit, quite easy when you get the hang of it! I've heared that they're both quite similar though.

And you can speak 4 languages fluently? wow!

It's not the fact that's it's easy that bothers me because trust me, Russian is complicated (but it's like a mother tongue to me so I guess it doesn't count properly)

And yes I can. French is my mother tongue, Italian and Russian are the native languages of my parents and I've been learning English since I was 6.

[GypsyGoth]

I love the sound of chinese.

[setanta]

My cousin is studying Mandarin as part of her degree course and seems to be enjoying it. The writing is a pain in the tits though, but yeah, still very interesting. Plus, it's probably the more logical one to be learning at the moment.

[Ninastar]

Chinese food is nicer, so Chinese

[Raph]

Japanese! And if you do, I could help you with the work anytime

[BB_Eye]

I'd be slightly torn. Japanese would come in very handy for travelling there (and I'd far rather travel to Japan than that police state China... not ot mention Japanese food is much better) and playing imported video games, but Mandarin Chinese is far more widely spoken and I find it more pleasing to the ear than the weird staccato of Japanese.

If pushed, I'd say Japanese.

[Firewire]

Originally Posted by Ninastar

Chinese food is nicer, so Chinese

pml Caitlin.

[arista]

It depends with Industry you go for
Although much is made in China orders and Offices
are in Japan.
Electronics.

Also China
is not like Japan
you can trade with Japan
but China can be harder unless you have a connection.

[Beastie]

Go for both..... or really go for Chinese. Like Harry said.. it is the most spoken language in the world so you would get more career opportunities through it!! But a man of your knowledge in linguistics Captain Remy.. you should try and do both!! One language this year and one the following year?

Or you could just go for Jap? Either way just follow your heart!

[Beastie]

Originally Posted by arista

It depends with Industry you go for
Although much is made in China orders and Offices
are in Japan.
Electronics.

Also China
is not like Japan
you can trade with Japan
but China can be harder unless you have a connection.

Oh. Japan is also ahead in it's time isn't it? Well from your explanation Arista Japanese sounds a good option too!! lol

[arista]

R & D is Japan and UK and USA


China is bland Factory
that makes what Japan tells them
if China lets Japan down in Quality
Japan then contacts South Korea and Veitnam
who can also under cut China.

[Captain.Remy]

Originally Posted by thebeast

Go for both..... or really go for Chinese. Like Harry said.. it is the most spoken language in the world so you would get more career opportunities through it!! But a man of your knowledge in linguistics Captain Remy.. you should try and do both!! One language this year and one the following year?

Or you could just go for Jap? Either way just follow your heart!

It's my final year at Uni, I've already done 2 years now.

I think I will go with Chinese. I mean, the shipping industry is so focussed on Asia right now, it's insane. I'm a bit worried tho. I mean, I haven't properly learned a new language in ages but I think I'll be okay, these things tend to go natural for me.

Thanks guys.

edit: oh wait, Japan is in Asia too so I'm still stuck lmao

[sooty]

Chinese.

I am Japanese I should say Japanese but definitely Chinese is the future language.

If you are only interested in culture, you could choose Japanese, but China is rapidly becoming influential one in business and industries.
Economically Japan has already become has-been country I am afraid.

[arista]

Originally Posted by sooty

Chinese.

I am Japanese I should say Japanese but definitely Chinese is the future language.

If you are only interested in culture, you could choose Japanese, but China is rapidly becoming influential one in business and industries.
Economically Japan has already become has-been country I am afraid.

You must be aware that HQ
remains in Japan.

China is a Bland Factory
it is not a safe nation like Japan.


Japan in the WW2 and before took over much of China.

[BB_Eye]

Originally Posted by arista

You must be aware that HQ
remains in Japan.

China is a Bland Factory
it is not a safe nation like Japan.


Japan in the WW2 and before took over much of China.

China was a desperately poor, weak country in the midst of a civil war when the Japanese invaded.

Now Japan is entirely dependent on the US for military support and China is a highly militarised economic powerhouse making all of its neighbours s**t themselves. Look at the way Japan and South Korea didn't take any action when their citizens were being kidnapped by North Korean spies, for fear of upsetting China.

[Princess]

My brother is learning Mandarin as part of his Business and Chinese course and he loves it.

[arista]

Originally Posted by BB_Eye

China was a desperately poor, weak country in the midst of a civil war when the Japanese invaded.

Now Japan is entirely dependent on the US for military support and China is a highly militarised economic powerhouse making all of its neighbours s**t themselves. Look at the way Japan and South Korea didn't take any action when their citizens were being kidnapped by North Korean spies, for fear of upsetting China.

Sure Military,
but in Business
China is a massive Factory,
not R&D.

[Shasown]

Go for Chinese, regardless if its Cantonese or Mandarin, the languages of the future.