THE MANDARIN LANGUAGE: A BRIEF HISTORY
The Mandarin language is the most widely spoken form of Chinese. Not only is it spoken in all of China, but it’s also spoken across the whole globe. We wanted to give you a brief history of the language.
WHY YOU NEED TO LEARN MANDARIN AS A PROFESSIONAL
The idea of learning Mandarin as a professional is great. Mandarin is the most spoken language in the world and it’s also the language of business, tourism and education. But, while the idea is great, you might be wondering how the Chinese language will help in your company.
OUR TOP 5 TIPS ON BECOMING FLUENT IN MANDARIN
Learning a new language may seem extremely daunting before you actually start studying. The idea of being fluent in Mandarin, speaking with locals, ordering food from an authentic restaurant and traveling in China using the new-to-you language may seem just out of reach. Truthfully, it is for now.
4 ADVANTAGES OF LEARNING A NEW LANGUAGE AS AN ADULT
Have you ever used the excuse that you’re too old to do something before? Well, you’re not going to be able to use that excuse when it comes to learning a new language. I’m here to tell you that it’s entirely possible to learn a new language later in life.
GETTING STARTED: HOW TO STUDY ABROAD
You’re thinking of studying abroad but aren’t sure where to start or if it’s really right for you. Deciding if, where and how to study abroad is easier than you may think.
HOW TO REQUEST TIME OFF WORK TO STUDY IN CHINA
Asking for time off work isn’t always an easy conversation to have with a manager. Each office is a little different, with different rules when it comes to taking time off to study, travel abroad or another type of leave.
WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE?
There are a lot of options for studying a new language.You can stay at home and learn it through an app or you can travel across the globe and learn it from the locals.
PLACES TO VISIT IN KUNMING CHINA WHEN YOU’RE NOT STUDYING
You’ve decided that Kunming, China is the best place for you to study Mandarin, but now you’re thinking “what can I do when I’m not studying?” It’s a very serious question.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING: HOW TO LIVE IN A COUNTRY WHEN YOU’RE NOT FLUENT
People who are choosing to study abroad in a new country often question how it’s possible to live in a city when you don’t know the language. It’s not uncommon for people to move to a country in hopes of learning a foreign language, but we have to remember that it takes awhile to fully become fluent.
5 REASONS YOU NEED TO LEARN A SECOND LANGUAGE LATER IN LIFE
One of the biggest myths, we believe, is that people over a certain age are unable to learn a new language. People over the age of 50 are interested in participating in social study groups and attending overseas study classes.
NOW YOU KNOW: 6 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE MANDARIN LANGUAGE
China is becoming a force to reckon with. Mandarin is becoming a fast approaching global superpower. With over a billion native speakers, about 15% of the world’s population speaks Chinese as their primary language.
4 BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING WHILE STUDYING ABROAD
Deciding to study abroad does not mean you’re simply going to travel overseas to study another language. It’s a dynamic experience that includes studying, traveling and it can even involve volunteering to fortify your trip.
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I found Keats School and I am so glad that I did. When you learn Chinese in China at Keats, you are fully being taken care of. My teacher is really great and we become lovely friends.
I have studied at Keats for 2 semesters. I highly recommend Keats School. If you are very interested in taking a Mandarin course in China, I would suggest you come to Kunming. Kunming people are very friendly. The weather in Kunming is great. So I recommend that you study Chinese at Keats in Kunming.
All my classmates stay together for one year and we improved so much! The teachers at Keats are all very great. They like to organize a lot of activities to help us learn Chinese. I like Keats! I like Kunming!
One thing I really liked was that I was able to work with my teacher to make an individual plan of study. Another really nice thing is that you live at the school, you feel completely safe. You always have a group of people who are willing to do things with you on the weekends or in the evenings. They are serving you all the 3 meals a day, the food was excellent.
I think Kunming is a great city, the weather is really good. I really like Keats school and found it is very organized. The teachers here are very good. They have a coffee shop and new classrooms, a new lounge area here now, so you can chill out with your friends and practice your spoken Chinese with natives. If you’re considering coming to Keats to study, I would really recommend it. It’s the best place to learn Mandarin and I think it will be a great experience for you.
Listening and speaking in the classroom every day has improved my communication skills. After three weeks, my new words and sentences became more and more natural and fluent. Now I am used to thinking in Chinese, and I understand better what other people say, to be able to have real conversations with other people.
We use a lot of games to learn grammar and new words. We have really good teachers, really patient. She helps us a lot. Our class is really nice and we have people from all over the world, different countries. We often discuss topics in Chinese in our class. I live in the dorm of Keats. It is very convenient. I don’t have to spend time traveling. You can just focus on learning Chinese.
I really enjoy studying Chinese in Kunming at Keats. The teachers are great and my classmates are awesome. It is an unforgettable experience for me. I also got the chance to travel to other places in Yunnan. Those places are amazing and you definitely need to visit these places when you study Chinese in China at Keats.