Language Programs in China

我第一个印象是：哇，That’s Mandarin 成都真的很关心我。很快回复我的电子邮件，回答我所有的问题。我来的时候，也是这样。老师们都很认真。下课的时候他们跟学生去吃饭，帮你用汉语，不只是在上课的时候帮你。 My first impression of That’s Mandarin was, “wow they really care about answering all my emails quickly, and answering every question.” I would ask them lists of questions, and each question was answered clearly and often with accompanying pictures! When I came here it was the same feeling. The teachers all work very hard to help students both in and out of class, giving me real world application of the language. Life outside of class is very important to me, and the teachers here helped put me in contact with a volunteer organization. Since the students do not live in dorms in the same building as where classes are held, students explore Chengdu on their own. That’s Mandarin’s monthly events consist of bilingual corners and opportunities to meet locals, which has been great for me to make friends to explore Chengdu with. The NiHaoCafe progression system works in a way that helps me feel as if I am progressing in day-to-day situations as well as textbook situations, and the content is engaging to where I stay motivated to study. Overall, That’s Mandarin’s environment has pushed me to be more independent by exploring and using Chinese outside of the classroom, and has given me fun textbook exercises so I can better measure my Mandarin progress.

I spend 20 weeks studying at Schönberg Education this year and I had a great time! My Chinese improved very quickly and I gained confidence in my language skills. I took 1-on-1 lessons and my teacher, Ana, was excellent. She was attentive, friendly and flexible, and would also teach me a lot about China culture. The staff were also quite friendly and they would help you if you had any problem. Everyone, from teachers to administrative staff, was so easy to talk to. They also organized group lunches daily and other fun activities every other week. I highly recommend Schönberg Education and will definitely attend again!