Finding local language partners - im-f'n-possible?! So I was and still am looking for a local language partner for Mandarin. While I understand that there aren't THAT many Chinese people in Cologne I actually thought there might be a pretty good chance to get in contact with SOMEBODY. After all there are enough students and other Chinese people around here. I think I must have checked every message board, mailing list and every other goddamn possible way to find someone. This is really depressing. Software like Rosetta Stone, podcasts, all that kinda stuff can only get you so far. I just can't seem to get the real grip on Mandarin this way. Oh btw...in case anyone cares...I'd like to write this in Mandarin, but no chance.