Can Mark Zuckerberg speak Chinese?

“Very admirable!” Said another, Justin Codero: “Mark Zuckerberg speaks Mandarin Chinese as a second language better than some Americans speak their native English.”

How good is Dashan’s Chinese?

Dashan is THE most famous foreigner in China. Pretty much anyone in China who has had a TV at home knows him. Dashan is known for his super fluent Mandarin Chinese and his crosstalk on the Chinese TV. Dashan had been doing crosstalk since 1988.

How long did Mark Zuckerberg take to learn Mandarin?

Learning for 42 years “He deserves credit for undertaking sustained study of Chinese while growing a major Internet company,” agreed Thomson. “He and his firm do not need more PR, but full access for Facebook in China would be great.”

Why did Zuckerberg learn Chinese?

Zuckerberg says he’s learning Chinese to connect with the family of his wife, Priscilla Chan. The fact that Zuckerberg is studying Chinese — a notoriously difficult language to pick up in adulthood — may be an outgrowth of his mindset. By studying the language every day, he knows that with effort he can improve.

What happened to Da Shan?

Since 2012 Dashan has largely turned away from mainstream media to focus on solo performances in live venues, helping to introduce stand-up comedy to China.

Should we all start learning Chinese?

CHINESE IS THE MOST SPOKEN LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD Yes, this is the first and the most important reason why you should study Mandarin. Chinese-speaking people live worldwide, and if you’re a professional, it’s more than likely that one of your clients, suppliers, or colleagues will speak Mandarin.

Is learning Chinese fun?

It’s enormous fun. Learning any language requires a lot of time and effort, and Chinese is no different. But mastering it shouldn’t be seen solely as a chore. Learning Mandarin — and especially using it in real situations — can be a lot of fun.

How many languages do Bill Gates speak?

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Bill Gates/Languages
Microsoft founder Bill Gates recently said he felt pretty stupid for not learning a foreign language. The former prime minister of India could speak and write Urdu, Marathi, Hindi, Telugu and English like a native language. He learnt French and Spanish too.