I've been taking Mandarin Chinese classes every Sunday. Since our daughter will be a toddler, I figure if I start now, by the time we get the call I will know enough words to communicate the basics and comfort her. In addition to my language classes at the Language Door in LA, I came across ChinesePod.com. They are based in Shanghai and teach everyday "real" phases, not just the ones from a textbook. They also have special lessons on "baby talk" to teach phrases like "baby don't cry" and " mommy and daddy are here." You can upload the audio lesson to your ipod. How cool is that!

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