Comments on: How to Choose Where to Study Mandarin in China http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/ A Hong Kong Blog Mon, 21 May 2012 11:59:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: kaylahttp://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-39796 kayla Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:39:06 +0000 http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-39796 Hello, I'm planning to go Beijing for 6 mos starting June 2012. There I will attend Peking University , an exchange program . Also I'm looking for a Mandarin program that is fast paced, more conversation than reading nor writing, with he focus of business conversation and negotiation.What other activities would you recommend to accelerate learning experience. and what program would you suggest. I speak and write English and Vietnamese.many Thanks Hello,

I’m planning to go Beijing for 6 mos starting June 2012. There I will attend Peking University , an exchange program . Also I’m looking for a Mandarin program that is fast paced, more conversation than reading nor writing, with he focus of business conversation and negotiation.What other activities would you recommend to accelerate learning experience. and what program would you suggest. I speak and write English and Vietnamese.many Thanks

]]> By: ayhamhttp://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-38412 ayham Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:13:17 +0000 http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-38412 hi my name is ayham i live in jordan(Middle East ) my age is 19 years old and a im interested in studying Chinese language.as a second language. i know no thing about Chinese language but i belief that with your support and your directing i can to be able to spread of Chinese language and culture in my country and worldwide. so will you kindly give me your recommendation how can i make it by the easyest ' cheapyest and shortest way best regard. hi my name is ayham i live in jordan(Middle East ) my age is 19 years old and a im interested in studying Chinese language.as a second language.
i know no thing about Chinese language but i belief that with your support and your directing i can to be able to spread of Chinese language and culture in my country and worldwide.
so will you kindly give me your recommendation how can i make it by the easyest ‘ cheapyest and shortest way
best regard.

]]> By: Fellyhttp://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-37389 Felly Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:10:50 +0000 http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-37389 I have chosen xiamen to study mandarin, come across one privately run school, anybody knows a good one in xiamen ? I have chosen xiamen to study mandarin, come across one privately run school, anybody knows a good one in xiamen ?

]]> By: aquiahttp://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-37314 aquia Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:04:01 +0000 http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-37314 Hi, I want to travel to Beijing, China (for a up to a year) to study Mandarin. I need help on deciding what the best schools in Beijing that teach Mandarin to foreigners. A small class size is very important to me, being able to communicate in Mandarin (speaking, reading, listening, writing) as well as being able to mingle with the locals. I was looking at Beijing Gateway Academy, is it any good? Has anyone heard anything about this school? Does any one have any suggestions? Thanks in advance! Hi,
I want to travel to Beijing, China (for a up to a year) to study Mandarin. I need help on deciding what the best schools in Beijing that teach Mandarin to foreigners. A small class size is very important to me, being able to communicate in Mandarin (speaking, reading, listening, writing) as well as being able to mingle with the locals. I was looking at Beijing Gateway Academy, is it any good? Has anyone heard anything about this school? Does any one have any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

]]> By: Derek Capohttp://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-37148 Derek Capo Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:28:14 +0000 http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-37148 Hi! My name is Derek Capo, founder of a study abroad in China program called Next Step China. I wanted to give a little more input about the programs in Beijing as the writer only mentioned one school, Beijing Language and Culture University. Beijing has many universities to choose from, the most famous being BLCU. However, if you are already an intermediate or advanced mandarin speaker we highly recommend going to Peking University or Tsinghua University as the specialize in more advanced programming. We also recommend going to a language school or choosing an Intensive Tutoring program like the one our company offers. Sincerely, Derek Capo Hi!

My name is Derek Capo, founder of a study abroad in China program called Next Step China. I wanted to give a little more input about the programs in Beijing as the writer only mentioned one school, Beijing Language and Culture University. Beijing has many universities to choose from, the most famous being BLCU. However, if you are already an intermediate or advanced mandarin speaker we highly recommend going to Peking University or Tsinghua University as the specialize in more advanced programming. We also recommend going to a language school or choosing an Intensive Tutoring program like the one our company offers.
Sincerely,

Derek Capo

]]> By: Markhttp://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-37073 Mark Sat, 11 Sep 2010 09:05:18 +0000 http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-37073 Hi there, I plan to study Chinese in Xiamen, around 6 weeks or so starting in early November. But since I will be moving from one city to another (Xiamen, Shanghai, Beijing, to name a few) for my job, i was wondering if any of you guys know if there is any good chain language school around? thanks, Mark Hi there,

I plan to study Chinese in Xiamen, around 6 weeks or so starting in early November. But since I will be moving from one city to another (Xiamen, Shanghai, Beijing, to name a few) for my job, i was wondering if any of you guys know if there is any good chain language school around?

thanks,
Mark

]]> By: Gabriellahttp://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-36964 Gabriella Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:08:25 +0000 http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-36964 Hi! I'm a swedish student thinking about going to China to study Mandarin this autumn. I've planned to study for about 20 weeks+ (a term). After a little research, I've heard that Qingdao in the south of China is a nice city with a mild climate. What do you think? Anyone with another opinion? I'd be very greatful if someone could give me some tips of a good university/languageschool in Qingdao. Cheers Gabriella Hi!
I’m a swedish student thinking about going to China to study Mandarin this autumn. I’ve planned to study for about 20 weeks+ (a term). After a little research, I’ve heard that Qingdao in the south of China is a nice city with a mild climate.

What do you think? Anyone with another opinion?
I’d be very greatful if someone could give me some tips of a good university/languageschool in Qingdao.

Cheers
Gabriella

]]> By: Andrew Ehttp://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-36405 Andrew E Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:10:15 +0000 http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-36405 Re: Beijing Gateway Academy, I have heard good things from ex-expats and it seem to be good value for money, but the people that I have spoken to has only attended this one institution, is there someone out there with experience from Gateway and another one or few that can compare BGA to another one? Preferably in Beijing, but my heart is not set on stone in being in the capital. Xie Xie Ni Men, Andew Ekdahl Re: Beijing Gateway Academy, I have heard good things from ex-expats and it seem to be good value for money, but the people that I have spoken to has only attended this one institution, is there someone out there with experience from Gateway and another one or few that can compare BGA to another one? Preferably in Beijing, but my heart is not set on stone in being in the capital.

Xie Xie Ni Men,

Andew Ekdahl

]]> By: Tristanhttp://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-36361 Tristan Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:32:31 +0000 http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-36361 Hi - I'm a US citizen seriously considering studying Mandarin and Chinese culture in China beginning this June. Since I do not know Mandarin and want to become as fluent as possible (conversing and writing), I plan on spending approximately 1+ year in China. There are so many schools in China to select. I would greatly welcome recommendations from westerners who have participated in an intensive language program in China. I’ve been researching several areas and would prefer finding a school/city with the following criteria: • Well known and established teaching programs operating for more than 10 years. • The city “has not” been greatly influenced by western culture and society. • Located in an area that pollution/air quality is good. • Temperate climate. I do not mind cold winters, but, I would very much prefer an area with mild summers and little humidity. I am interested in programs in Kunming. However, I am concerned with the HIV/AIDs epidemic as well as the rampant drug problem. Thank you Hi -

I’m a US citizen seriously considering studying Mandarin and Chinese culture in China beginning this June. Since I do not know Mandarin and want to become as fluent as possible (conversing and writing), I plan on spending approximately 1+ year in China.

There are so many schools in China to select. I would greatly welcome recommendations from westerners who have participated in an intensive language program in China.

I’ve been researching several areas and would prefer finding a school/city with the following criteria:

• Well known and established teaching programs operating for more than 10 years.
• The city “has not” been greatly influenced by western culture and society.
• Located in an area that pollution/air quality is good.
• Temperate climate. I do not mind cold winters, but, I would very much prefer an area with mild summers and little humidity.

I am interested in programs in Kunming. However, I am concerned with the HIV/AIDs epidemic as well as the rampant drug problem.

Thank you

]]> By: David Lewishttp://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-35902 David Lewis Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:58:03 +0000 http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-35902 Hi, I am considering attending the Beijing Mandarin Academy, which as I understand it, is a partner of the Beijing Language and Cultural Centre, their prices seem quite reasonable compared with other schools. I am going for 3 to 4 weeks, If anyone has any feedback on this academy, I would really appreciate your thoughts and or experiences. Xie Xie David Lewis. Hi,
I am considering attending the Beijing Mandarin Academy, which as I understand it, is a partner of the Beijing Language and Cultural Centre, their prices seem quite reasonable compared with other schools. I am going for 3 to 4 weeks, If anyone has any feedback on this academy, I would really appreciate your thoughts and or experiences.

Xie Xie

David Lewis.

]]> By: McAlisterhttp://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-35886 McAlister Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:24:46 +0000 http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-35886 BLCU (Beijing Language and Culture University) DOES offer short courses in Mandarin. I completed a four-week course there in January- February 2009. It runs 4, 5 and 6 week courses at different times throughout the year, including between semesters. The next four-week course is due to start on 1 March 2010. I note, however, that BLCU has bumped up its fees over last year's prices. There are cheaper, reputable courses at other universities, such as Dalian. BLCU (Beijing Language and Culture University) DOES offer short courses in Mandarin. I completed a four-week course there in January- February 2009. It runs 4, 5 and 6 week courses at different times throughout the year, including between semesters. The next four-week course is due to start on 1 March 2010. I note, however, that BLCU has bumped up its fees over last year’s prices. There are cheaper, reputable courses at other universities, such as Dalian.

]]> By: Natalihttp://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-35514 Natali Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:42:15 +0000 http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-35514 Hi, Was considering studying Mandarin at either Jiao Tong or Fudan Uni in Shanghai for 18 months...does anyone know how good their programmes are? Private schools seem to be very expensive. Thanks, Natali Hi,

Was considering studying Mandarin at either Jiao Tong or Fudan Uni in Shanghai for 18 months…does anyone know how good their programmes are? Private schools seem to be very expensive.

Thanks,
Natali

]]> By: Annehttp://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-33345 Anne Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:38:48 +0000 http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-33345 Hi, It's so nice to find this blog here, I run a private mandarin school in Xiamen, Fujian, would like to help you whenever you need any help here in Xiamen. Anne Hi,

It’s so nice to find this blog here, I run a private mandarin school in Xiamen, Fujian, would like to help you whenever you need any help here in Xiamen.

Anne

]]> By: Arkadiyhttp://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-31823 Arkadiy Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:53:45 +0000 http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-31823 Anna, Good Evening! I study mandarin in Taiwan since last september. But now I had to leave Taiwan for 1 year (or probably for 6 months), because my visa has had expired. So I want to continue to learn Mandarin in China. Please, help me and suggest me some good Universities. For me, it is pleasure to study in Beijing or Shanghai. On the other hand, You better know where is best place. Best regards, Arkadiy Anna, Good Evening!

I study mandarin in Taiwan since last september. But now I had to leave Taiwan for 1 year (or probably for 6 months), because my visa has had expired. So I want to continue to learn Mandarin in China. Please, help me and suggest me some good Universities. For me, it is pleasure to study in Beijing or Shanghai. On the other hand, You better know where is best place.

Best regards,
Arkadiy

]]> By: Spencerhttp://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-19261 Spencer Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:25:57 +0000 http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-19261 Anna, Thank you for the insight. I am a profesional looking for the top intensive Mandarin schools for professionals in China. While not limited by location, perfer Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou. A little research reveals many schools as you say...very difficult to differentiate...imandarin seems to be established but ?? Any updates on schools that emerging as the best? Anna, Thank you for the insight. I am a profesional looking for the top intensive Mandarin schools for professionals in China. While not limited by location, perfer Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou. A little research reveals many schools as you say…very difficult to differentiate…imandarin seems to be established but ?? Any updates on schools that emerging as the best?

]]> By: Mariehttp://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-17066 Marie Sat, 24 May 2008 22:27:50 +0000 http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-17066 Thank you so much Anna. I just don't know how to go about everything. Now im being forced to study in Xiamen instead of Beijing since you can learn both Mandarin and Fookien. Is Xiamen a really good alternative? Thank you so much Anna. I just don’t know how to go about everything. Now im being forced to study in Xiamen instead of Beijing since you can learn both Mandarin and Fookien. Is Xiamen a really good alternative?

]]> By: annahttp://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-17268 anna Sat, 24 May 2008 19:43:13 +0000 http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-17268 Marie, Learning Mandarin is hard enough, not to mention both Mandarin and Fookien. Not much use learning Fookien for a foreigner, as it is a local dialect, spoken by the people in Fujian Province. Xiamen is not bad a place to learn Mandarin in terms of not many foreigners learning Mandarin there so you are forced to speak Mandarin. Marie,

Learning Mandarin is hard enough, not to mention both Mandarin and Fookien. Not much use learning Fookien for a foreigner, as it is a local dialect, spoken by the people in Fujian Province.

Xiamen is not bad a place to learn Mandarin in terms of not many foreigners learning Mandarin there so you are forced to speak Mandarin.

]]> By: annahttp://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-16869 anna Sat, 17 May 2008 00:49:22 +0000 http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-16869 Marie, there is no need to make the booking through an agency. do some online research and go to some forums and you will find plenty of information. many chinese language schools/universities are offering chinese language courses and they welcome you eagerly. China is pretty safe. so safety shouldn't be an issue. as for insurance, just taking out travel insurance is good enough. Marie, there is no need to make the booking through an agency. do some online research and go to some forums and you will find plenty of information. many chinese language schools/universities are offering chinese language courses and they welcome you eagerly. China is pretty safe. so safety shouldn’t be an issue. as for insurance, just taking out travel insurance is good enough.

]]> By: Mariehttp://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-16715 Marie Tue, 13 May 2008 12:22:04 +0000 http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-16715 Hi, Is it really necessary to pass through a booking agency? They include everything in their package like tuition, accommodation, insurance and etc. but they are kind of expensive. Do any of you have a cheaper and safe alternative? Thank you. Hi,

Is it really necessary to pass through a booking agency? They include everything in their package like tuition, accommodation, insurance and etc. but they are kind of expensive. Do any of you have a cheaper and safe alternative?

Thank you.

]]> By: Yuvehttp://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-11861 Yuve Sat, 06 Oct 2007 11:13:53 +0000 http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/#comment-11861 Dear Anthony, Thank you for your info. Btw, I'm still doing comparison for my mandarin study plan. Does anyone can give idea of comparison between Taiwan Fu Jen Catholic Uni VS Shanghai Fudan Uni VS Shanghai East China Normal Uni? Which one is better and effective for short term course like my plan {6 months} Thank you Dear Anthony,

Thank you for your info.

Btw, I’m still doing comparison for my mandarin study plan.
Does anyone can give idea of comparison between Taiwan Fu Jen Catholic Uni VS Shanghai Fudan Uni VS Shanghai East China Normal Uni? Which one is better and effective for short term course like my plan {6 months}

Thank you

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