If loss is inevitable, decrease yin to increase yang. War, as a contest of strength, leads to losses on the part of the winner as well as the loser. The different lies in that the loss is inflicted upon the lose but is expected and accepted by the winner. It therefore follows that loss is […]
Take advantage of the smallest flaw; seize the smallest profit. Make use of a minor mistake of the enemy to gain a minor victory. To lead away a goat one should choose an opportune time, a point at which there is the least chance of any intervention from a third party. If, for example, one […]
Ascertain the doubtful; find out about the enemy before taking action. Return and bring the enemy’s secrets to light. This expression comes from a story in a Tang Dynasty sketchbook. The magistrate of Dangtu District, as the story goes, was a greedy man who accpeted as many bribes as he was offered. Once, some locals […]
The useful declines to be used, whereas the useless asks to be used. Make use of the useless. It is not I who seek help from the callow youth but the callow youth who seeks help from me. According to popular Chinese myth, the spirit of a deceased, except for extreme cases when it is […]
Wait for Heaven to encumber the enemy and make plots to allure it. When going leads to obstruction, come back. In military context, a tiger in the mountain symbolizes a strong enemy who enjoys the protection of a walled city, a fortified camp, a strategic mountain pass, or a wide, rushing water. One who commands […]
Close in upon the defeated enemy and it will strike back; let it go and its position will weaken. Follow it closely but do not press too hard. Fritter away its strength and sap its will. After it has scattered, subdue it without staining the swords with blood. Waiting. Sincerity brings glory. War is an […]
Lure the enemy with counterfeits. Punish the callow youth. The expression comes from a story about two poets in the Tang Dynasty. Once, a celebrated poet named Zhao Xia was about to visit Suzhou, the city of gardens in south China. When the poet Chang Jian heard about this, he knew that Zhao was sure […]
Crush the enemy’s main force and capture its chief to disintegrate its body. A dragon compelled to fight on land is faced with an impasse. This expression is taken from a poem by the Tang poet Du Fu: To draw a bow, draw one that is powerful; To pick arrows, take those that are long; […]
Avoid a contest of strength with the enemy but seek to weaken its position in accordance with the image of Dui underneath Qian. The man must be completely foolish who attempts to cook water in a caldron on the stove by scooping it up and pouring it back repeatedly. A military leader who confronts a […]
Avoid a contest of strength with the enemy but seek to weaken its position in accordance with the image of Dui underneath Qian. The man must be completely foolish who attempts to cook water in a caldron on the stove by scooping it up and pouring it back repeatedly. A military leader who confronts a […]
At Keats, I have a lot of opportunities to practice what I have learned. I really like this school, because I can learn Chinese in one-on-one style, so I think this is the best immersion program in China and my teacher is the best teacher. I feel that without my teacher, my Chinese will definitely not improve so much. I’m very happy because, at Keats, I have improved my Chinese significantly.
In the one-to-one intensive Chinese course, you can choose the learning method you like. The small group Chinese class in China at Keats follows the HSK textbook. Teachers often collect feedback from the students, teachers listen to our requirements and opinions. I felt that my oral level is better than before .
My teachers are all excellent. They trained the teachers so professionally. I feel like I learn very quickly with my teacher. They are very serious about their students and I know every teacher is like this. I would highly recommend that you come to Keats if you are looking for the best Chinese school in China.
I can’t tell you how much I liked it. The thing I liked about the teachers and the teaching method is that there is so much flexibility. The other thing I liked about the teaching is the combination of classic textbook learning and going outside. I loved it! I like getting to know other students. Everybody shared the same goal and that’s making their Chinese better. Kunming is a big city, but it is very safe to live here. Another thing I liked about Keats is the idea that people here help you. I can’t recommend it enough. I think it was a valuable experience. Looking forward to coming back!
I have really enjoyed the Chinese course in China at Keats and meeting the teachers here and the students. We have a lot of fun in class. It is a really great school to learn with good teaching methods and a really good textbook, examples and games, and everything.
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.
Before I came to Keats School, I had no confidence in my Chinese proficiency. I did not have the confidence to speak Mandarin Chinese and chat with Chinese people. However, after 4 months of study at Keats, I become more and more confident in speaking Chinese now. Studying Chinese in China at Keats School has been the best decision I have ever made. There are many games in the class, and my teacher’s teaching methods are also very interesting. My experience at Keats School has changed my view of China and Chinese people.
I’ve had an amazing time at Keats. I am amazed at how much I’ve learned over the last 3 weeks and I will be really sad to go. We are already planning on our next trip of coming back because we had such a fantastic time here. They really tailor the Chinese language course to you and your individual needs.