I think "position writing like in Pitman shorthand" and "tones like in Mandarin" is a fair comparison in terms of learning struggle. Lucky for learners that vertical writing position reads back at your own pace, unlike speech.
I think "position writing like in Pitman shorthand" and "tones like in Mandarin" is a fair comparison in terms of learning struggle. Lucky for learners that vertical writing position reads back at your own pace, unlike speech.