Learn Chinese with the DS ...
by JC Fletcher 
{ May 14th 2008 at 9:30AM }
If you already read Japanese really well, that is -- because Touch de Nihao is a Chinese language-learning program for Japan. Touch de Nihao is a utility program designed to help Japanese people get around in Chinese (Mandarin, we assume). It features a translation function that translates words written on the screen, as well as subway maps of Shanghai and Beijing.
The screenshots seem to show some sort of lessons, as well, or a dictionary organized by subject. The screen here, with the, uh, thing enjoying a beverage, is titled Nomimono (drinks) -- indicating some kind of subject page.
We probably won't see an English-Chinese version of Touch de Nihao, but we'd like to. We're fans of DS language learning.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jamar @ May 14th 2008 10:28AM
I wonder how useful the translation function will be the other way. I'd want something like that to get around Japanese.
ejamer @ May 14th 2008 11:16AM
A homebrew program already exists that can be used to learn some basic Chinese on your DS - google DSZhongWen if you are interested.
As someone who has been trying to pick up the language, I can confirm that it is a good study aid and definitely did help my progress. That said, I'd buy a "real" game that did the same thing!
C02M0 @ May 14th 2008 11:38AM
i whould have love lerning japanse for all the japanse games , mangas and animes and stuff .
but its too much work , i barley remember one language .
and i know two , and lerning arabic if thets isnt enough .
iruka @ May 14th 2008 7:45PM
That looks cool. But I'm still waiting for a Japanese learning game. Japanese seem to love English tutorial games but seems like the vice versa isn't happening...
danny @ Jun 8th 2008 10:58PM
I suggest you visit Hello! Mandarin' s Live Class, http://www.hellomandarin.com/, you will be able to learn Chinese face to face with Beijing teachers. You still can join online live class directly from Beijing and practice with volunteers.
I hope this information is helpful to you.
chengjw @ May 24th 2008 1:19AM
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Hello Mandarin is the largest Chinese school in the world. You can find its branch school and partner school in many cities of US. You still can join online live class directly from Beijing and practice with volunteers. Online Course is much cheaper than classroom training if your budget is limited.