Linguist (My Language Adventure Journey)

Author: Steve Kaufman (Canada), translated by Zhan Liru
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Open this book, "Language Lover," and you'll be surprised that a foreigner has written a book in English that quotes the allusion of "curved wood" from Zhuangzi's "Freedom of the Will" as its opening. As he says, the entire book imparts a sense of joy to the readers. By the time you finish reading, you'll unconsciously find that you can almost abandon the heavy burden of reading educational books in the past. Kaufman uses his own real-life experiences to tell you that language learning does not necessarily accompany boredom, frustration, and pain. Beyond language, Kaufman also presents readers with a breathtaking picture of the world's customs. The radiant Spain, romantic France, and highly charming Japan are all included. What is particularly valuable is that the author also leaves behind his impressions of China in the 1960s, as well as the changes he witnessed firsthand since the 1980s, along with the genuine feelings of an outsider as an observer at that time. Mr. Kaufman, who has mastered nine languages, describes a joyful journey of language learning accompanied by adventures through his own personal experiences. He believes that everyone has the talent to learn languages, and with the right stimulation, the potential of most people can be unlocked. In fact, language learning does not necessarily have to be boring, frustrating, or painful—just as we have both experienced. It turns out that language learning can be full of the joy and delight of exploring cultural exchange and identity. In this book, he also presents Chinese readers with a charming picture of the world's customs. Such as radiant Spain, romantic France, and highly charming Japan, where the author's traces of learning languages while experiencing a rich life are everywhere: Let us follow Mr. Kaufman and savor culture from language learning, and feel the joy from cultural exchange!