Take advantage of the enemy’s internecine fight and make use of its weakness and lack of judgment. Sui: At nightfall, return home to rest. A regular element in offensive operations, surprise can be effected by the deception of the enemy as well as the mobility of one’ own troops. A cautious commander understands that, in […]
Maintain the original shape and play out the original pose, so that the ally does not doubt and the enemy does not move. Submission and stillness lead to decay. From a distance, the newly sloughed skin of a cicada looks like the cicada itself. One who wants to catch the cicada may be distracted by […]
Force the small enemy into a quagmire. Bo: It is not favorable to set forth. It is disadvantageous to pursue a weak, tottering enemy for long distance. When you return home to discover that a thief has broken into your house, you may either step aside to let him go before calling for help, or […]
When circumscribed in situation and restricted in disposition, seek profit from nearby and keep peril at distance. Fire above the lake. In the late Warring States period, Qin emerged as the most powerful state and proceeded to destroy its rivals to gain control of all China. Though superior to any other single state, Qin was […]
A small state is sandwiched between two great powers. If one of them attempts to bring it to submission, the other will be able to take control under the pretext of aiding it. Kun: when one utters words, one is not believed. The battle from which this idiom originated took place in the Spring and […]
Change the enemy’s formation frequently, dislocate its main force and deal the blow when it tends towards defeat. Stop the wheel. Battle formations are a common feature in early military history of China. A typical formation has a central axle (heavenly beam)extending from the front to the rear and a horizontal axle(earthly pillar)connecting the left […]
Feign ignorance and make no move rather than feign knowledge and make rash moves. Stay motionless and hide one’s intention. Clouds and thunder symbolize Tun. In warfare, suddenness can be achieved either by secrecy, concealing one’s open maneuvers. Secrecy is the normal method and is widely applicable. One who is not ready to take action […]
Provide the army with an apparent chance, entice it to advance, cut it off from coordination or reinforcement, and place it in an impasse. One gets poisoned at an improper position. This strategy underscores the employment of a “ladder” in an ambush planned to annihilate the enemy. Ladders refer to the means by which the […]
Exploit external forces to create favorable conditions, so that a small army acquires great energy. The wild goose gradually approaches the cloudy paths. Its feathers can be used in ritual decoration. Attach lifelike silk flowers to a flowerless tree, and any but the most discerning people will think the tree capable of bearing flowers. In […]
Take the opportunity to put in your foot and seize the heart of the enemy, proceed step by step. When a host is so awkward that he does not know how to accommodate a guest, the guest may dictate the necessary proceedings on the host’s behalf. Thus the roles of the host an guest are […]
I really had a wonderful experience at the school. The teachers are very very friendly. In my class, we practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing. We play games and other fun activities. We have trips around town. The staff at Keats is phenomenal. My teacher is one of the best teachers I have ever had in my educational experience. She comes in with a smile every day.
Kunming is a fantastic city. The weather here is great. The school is excellent. The instructors are very helpful, very friendly. I strongly recommend that anybody who is looking for a Chinese language school in China come here to study. Kunming and Keats school are much better than any other place.
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!
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.
I think the Chinese learning environment here is great. The teaching methods are also very interactive and fun. What I particularly enjoy here is the fact that my teacher does not stick to the textbook. We spend a lot of time discussing general topics, such as Chinese culture, world news, typical expressions used by local people. We also discuss social and economic topics.
I think Kunming is a great city, the weather is really good. I really like Keats school and found it is very organized. The teachers here are very good. They have a coffee shop and new classrooms, a new lounge area here now, so you can chill out with your friends and practice your spoken Chinese with natives. If you’re considering coming to Keats to study, I would really recommend it. It’s the best place to learn Mandarin and I think it will be a great experience for you.
I think Keats is one of the best language schools I have ever been to. My teacher is such an amazing person. She is so good at teaching. She makes classes fun. I have learned a lot of vocabulary during my time here. I would really recommend coming to learn Mandarin Chinese at Keats School.
This is my second time coming. Last year, I also came for about 12 weeks. This time I came for 13 weeks of a summer program in China. The reason why I particularly want to come to this school was because of the one-on-one classes. I was able to increase my level and learn Chinese more quickly than in group classes. If I have a chance again to come next year, I certainly will.