Comments on: How to Choose Where to Study Mandarin in China http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/ A Hong Kong Blog Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:29:16 +0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Gabriella http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/comment-page-2/#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 E http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/comment-page-2/#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: Tristan http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/comment-page-2/#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 Lewis http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/comment-page-2/#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: McAlister http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/comment-page-2/#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: Natali http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/comment-page-1/#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: Anne http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/comment-page-1/#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: Arkadiy http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/comment-page-1/#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: Spencer http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/comment-page-1/#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: Marie http://annatam.com/chinese-language-schools-in-china/comment-page-1/#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?

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