Was at dinner @ aiwo Raffles City last night with my classmates from the SCCIOB translation class. We graduated with Dip in Translation Skills from the super siong 6-module course in Oct 05 (one of the highlights of life last year), and some, their appetites perhaps whetted by the Dip, have gone on to take short courses on Chinese Lit. Appreciation, Chinese Masterpieces and Creative Chinese Writing. One is contemplating doing the Advanced Dip in Translation and has gone so far as to sit for the accreditation exams set by Australia so she can become a certified professional translator Down Under!
The Govt should be proud of such fierce dedication to the Chinese language and culture.
Me? I'm happy enough if I have the energy and patience to homeschool Beth when we reach Melb, as we may not have direct access to Chinese lang classes where we plan to settle (western suburbs). Hubby suggested half in jest that maybe I should start a class while we're there. Another biz idea to mull over on the 7-hr plane ride...which is like 11 days away!
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