Dear Tom,

I'm glad that you want to study Chinese well. In order to realize your goal, i think there are three points you have to do your best. First of all, talking with Chinese people frequently. As you know that language is a tool of communication instead of a field of knowledge, you should seize every opportunity to practice your oral Chinese. Secondly, watching Chinese TV series of films. Those entertaining activities can inspire your interest in studying Chinese, and promote your feelings for the language as well. Lastly, reading some Chinese novels or newspaper. Culture is also a crucial part of a language. Therefore, you should master the thinking mode of Chinese by getting to know its cultural background.

To sum up, so long as you persist doing what i have suggested above, you will achieve a lot in learning CHinese.

Yours Truly,

Li Ping