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.
FIVE WAYS HOW STUDYING ABROAD HELPS YOUR CAREER
You’ve heard it before…. studying abroad will help you and your career. While some people believe that education stops after you have your degree, you know that’s not true. Furthering your education and continuing to broaden your horizons by studying abroad will, in fact, help grow your career further.
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About studying Chinese here, I think the living condition is very convenient because the dorm is very close to the classroom. Our teachers really enjoy teaching Chinese. They are also very passionate. Compared with other cities in China, Kunming has really good weather.
I decided to learn Chinese in Kunming because I like smaller cities and I like the climate here. We had four hours a day study here and my dear teacher taught me very much and never lost her patience with me. It was a really wonderful experience to be here and I recommend Keats school and the teachers here to everyone who likes to learn Chinese in China.
My name is Sarah Fish. I am 81. I knew very little Chinese when I arrived. How was I going to survive 2 weeks of intensive Chinese course? I have to laugh when I think of that now. What a positive experience this has been! I really wish we could be here a little longer. The teachers are extremely encouraging, evaluating first how much someone knows, and then starting from there.
The place is very cool. I am with a great group of people in my class, so coming to classes is very enjoyable. It is fun, we have a lot of discussions, games, activities. Our teachers are also very good, very supportive. Learning Chinese is intimidating at the start because you have so many questions. But I would advise coming to Keats because the atmosphere for learning is great. It is very relaxing. I would recommend the school.
I come to Kunming because I think the environment in Kunming is better and I heard that Keats School is better. I like the small group Chinese class because my classmates study hard and our teachers are very good. I like the teaching method of Keats because I like the activities at Keats. I think Yunnan is a particularly beautiful Chinese province.
The visa application was really straightforward, because Keats School helps us a lot with that. Keats has a big emphasis on conversational practice, so we learn a lot of vocabulary and daily life plans which is very convenient for us to go around town and speak with Chinese people which is the whole point of learning Chinese in China.
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.
The teachers at Keats know how to read the students and how to help students learn Chinese language easily. They know the level of the students. I am a slow learner, but they managed to adapt to my learning. They made the class very fun, very exciting. I am pleased that not only I got to learn the culture and the language, but I also got to make amazing friends, really unbelievable, Chinese friends and European friends, American friends, from all over the world.