I took an examination of the university in Qingdao and asked about the dialect there.

The language in Qingdao is easy to understand. Most of the words used are those used in Putonghua. There are not many dialects in different places, but their tones are different. As long as the other party slows down the language a little, people who can understand Mandarin will certainly understand Qingdao dialect. You don't have to worry about that. But after entering the school, because the students come from all corners of the country and there are various dialects in their hometown, I'm afraid you will have to communicate in Mandarin.

Seeing your concern, I think it is necessary to introduce Qingdao to you. Qingdao is an immigrant city with a short history. 100 years ago, it was just a small fishing village, with only a few fishing villages such as Fushansuo and Hudao Village. When the Germans occupied Qingdao, they carved up the coastal concession. The area is very small, only one-fifth of the present Shinan District. Qingdao people call it "border". The border is the urban area of Qingdao, and other places are mountains and farmland. Later, because of economic development, many foreigners came here to seek gold and live around the "border". When they are stable, they will make a living with their relatives and friends in their hometown. Among these people, there are Pingdu, Laixi, Jimo and Jiaozhou recently. Further away are Rizhao, Yexian, Yantai and so on. They occupy their own side, take this area as the region, and gradually form a district (shanty town). They communicate with each other in making a living, * * * live * * *; Gradually found a balance in the competition. Similarly, language and living habits have also merged and changed. Finally, Qingdao's unique language model was formed, and the most famous languages are Xizhen and Cangkou. Xizhen dialect is the language result of hybridization between local residents and Rizhao accent; Cangkou cavity has a strong Laoshan accent. With the deepening of regional communication, you can't hear the nuances of export sounds now, unless you are an old Qingdao. It is also the history of Qingdao's development that has created the good quality of Qingdao people's hospitality and helpfulness. Qingdao people never exclude foreigners like Beijing and Shanghai, because Qingdao is an immigrant city and has been a foreigner for more than three generations. Who laughs at who?

It should be said that your choice is far-sighted. When you really integrate into Qingdao life, you will sincerely admire your original wisdom.