September 1st, 2012 ChinesePod Profile Update

 This was posted to Blogger on September 15th 2012 at around 600 Beijing time, but I backdated it to when I wrote this.

Updated on September 1st, 2012 -- I started learning Chinese on November 23rd 2008. I have been diligently studying Chinese everyday, haven't missed a day in over a year. Lately, I've been using three means to study: 1. Using Chinesepod, studying lessons in a somewhat haphazard way. If I see a lesson I want to study, I study it. 2.I use Anki, an online flashcard program that I may download for free. With Anki, I focus on pronunciation, Hanzi writing, and intensive vocabulary and sentence reading review. During the academic year, I work with a tutor to improve conversational skills. I also occasionally review my grammar textbook and other resources. In addition to Chinesepod, I also use Nciku, which is a pretty good resource. I think these measures are helping me greatly. I hope to continue to progress. 

 You can keep track of my progress at;

(http://amesbury georgechinesestudy.blogspot.com/) without the spaces or paranthesis. If you do go to that page, I would be interested to know that people are reading it. Feel free to follow the blog, or comment so I know of your presence.

February 26th, 2012 ChinesePod Profile Update

Updated on Febuary 26th, 2012 -- I started learning Chinese on November 23rd 2008. I have been diligently studying Chinese everyday. I am using three means to study: 1. Using Chinesepod, studying roughly two Upper-Intermediate lessons per week. Using a computer program (Anki) to do review, and I work with a tutor to help with Grammar. I think these measures are helping me greatly. I hope to continue to progress. 

 You can keep track of my progress at;

(http://amesbury georgechinesestudy .blogspot.com/) without the spaces or paranthesis. I must confess, I have not updated this page in quite a while because I cannot log onto this site while I am in China. If you do go to that page, I would be interested to know that people are reading it. Feel free to follow the blog, or comment so I know of your presence.

November 11th, 2011 ChinesePod Profile Update

Updated on November 11th, 2011 -- I started learning Chinese on November 23rd 2008. I have been diligently studying Chinese everyday. I am using three means to study: 1. Using Chinesepod, studying roughly one Upper-Intermediate and one Intermediate lesson every week. Using a computer program to do review, and I work with a tutor to help with Grammar. I think these measures are helping me greatly. I hope to continue to progress.

You can keep track of my progress at;

(http://amesbury georgechinesestudy .blogspot.com/) without the spaces or paranthesis. I must confess, I have not updated this page in quite a while because I cannot log onto this site while I am in China. If you do go to that page, I would be interested to know that people are reading it. Feel free to follow the blog, or comment so I know of your presence.

February 14th, 2011 ChinesePod Profile Update

Updated on February 14th, 2011 -- I started learning Chinese on November 23rd 2008. I am still studying Chinese. I do notice some improvement, especially with my speaking and listening. In recent months, I haven't been focusing on reading and writing as much as I was before. I plan on getting back into my reading and writing practice. I will continue to keep working at it.
You can keep track of my progress at;
(http://amesbury georgechinesestudy .blogspot.com/) without the spaces or paranthesis. I must confess, I have not updated this page in quite a while because I cannot log onto this site while I am in China. If you do go to that page, I would be interested to know that people are reading it. Feel free to follow the blog, or comment so I know of your presence.

October 4th, 2010 ChinesePod Profile Update

Updated on October 4th, 2010 -- I started learning Chinese on November 23rd 2008. During the past few months, my Chinese learning has been really poor. I study a lot, but seem not to make much progress. Nevertheless, I will continue to work at it.

May 2nd, 2010 ChinesePod Profile Update

Updated on May 2nd, 2010 -- I started learning Chinese on November 23rd 2008. I am able to spend more time studying Chinese. Between what I use here at Chinesepod, and other resources that I use, and the practice with native speakers, I have noticed improvement. As always, the improvement is slow, but it is happening.