Am I allowed to write english? I am studying Chinese, but think I will take a break and write in English. I really love to study Chinese but it is frustrating right now! Because I am studying full time in a business program, working, volunteering.. So for the past eight months my Chinese has been low on the priority list. Right now I am letting other things be more important. Currently I study Chinese a few ways.. I listen to www.chinesepod.com, write Italki entries, and practice speaking with my boyfriend on skype! All of these are great, but probably only amount to a few hours a week, so I consider this fun rather than serious studies. My long term goals and plans are in line with learning this language! First of all I have applied for the Chinese Government Scholarship to receive funding to study in China for a few years. Secondly, I have applied to Oceans University in Qingdao, Shandong. Also I have a Chinese-english dictionary, a writing techniques book, and currently listen to only Mandarin music! Only six months until I move to Qingdao to study, until then I am staying focused on what is important to me here in Canada, receiving my business diploma and saving money to move. In September I hope my life will revolve around my Chinese language classes - I am so excited!!