Which is easier Japanese or Mandarin?

Other varieties of Chinese share many characteristics with Mandarin, though have different pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar. So for English speakers, Chinese is easier than Japanese from this aspect. Chinese grammar is generally considered a lot easier to learn than Japanese.

Should I learn Chinese before Japanese?

Definitely Japanese first, and then Chinese. Because Japanese is actually easier. Yes, its grammar is more difficult than Chinese grammar, but still way easier than English. It’s also easier in terms of difficulty to pronounce sounds.

What is the future of Mandarin language?

China’s economic and population strength puts it ahead of Japanese and Korean as a preferred language to learn. The future of Mandarin Language is full of career opportunities. On the other hand, Japan is another economic powerhouse in Asia and the world, as well.

Is it easier to learn Japanese or Mandarin first?

On the one hand, I agree that Mandarin is easier to start learning. The grammar is more similar to English, so you will be able to say more quickly, and learning the fundamentals behind Chinese characters can give you a leg up when you start Japanese. However, there is one big flaw with this.

What is the difference between Chinese and Mandarin?

Chinese is a group of languages spoken by over 1.3 billion native speakers worldwide. Mandarin is considered a native language by about two-thirds of China’s inhabitants, and it is the single most commonly spoken language on the planet.

Is it easier to learn Chinese without knowing the characters?

Chinese is easier to learn because you could speak the language without knowing the Chinese character, though you need to learn the PinYin and tones. In addition, the grammar is similar to English grammar. For example, SVO ( I drink coffee – 我喝咖啡 wǒ hē kā fēi).