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Tony:Have you made much progress with your Chinese, Dad?

Dad:Yes, I have. I've practised it every day.  My level is better than it was last year, even though I haven't been to classes. But my handwriting still isn't very good. I've still got some work to do on that. And I still find reading Chinese quite difficult.

Tony:Do you think you have to be really smart to be good at a foreign language?

Dad:No, I don't. Whatever you do, you have to make an effort. I think Chinese is simpler than English, anyway.

Tony:I wish I spoke Chinese as well as you do.

Dad:I think your Chinese is quite good already. Im really proud of you.