In Chinese language, there are no exact foreign language words exactly relevant with certain Chinese words. Therefore, it is difficult for teachers in Mandarin learning courses to translate them properly. It is caused by the different knowledge about the objective things possessed by different nationalities developed in different histories. Therefore, there are various classifications and summarizations, causing different […]
With the introduction of sentence patterns teaching in 1970s, the flow of speech teaching was proposed. The flow of speech teaching emphasizes to learn speech sounds in the flow of speech. Ten years later, it was widely used to teach Mandarin language because it can correct the foreigners’ accent. The components of Chinese language should coordinate with each other. […]
The purpose of learning a language is to put it into use to the daily conversation. To study Chinese better, this reading lesson is aimed at teaching students to learn some common expressions. Let’s take a look at the following text named “我学汉语（wǒ xué xí hàn yǔ）” 麦克(mài kè)：请问，您贵姓？（qǐnɡ wèn, nín ɡuì xìnɡ?） 张东(zhānɡ dōnɡ)：我姓张。(wǒ xìnɡ zhānɡ.) […]
Analysis about 帮，帮助，帮忙 for learning Chinese words cí yǔ biàn xī bāng bāng zhù bāng máng 词语辨析： 帮 帮助 帮忙 In order to enrich learning Chinese words, words analysis about帮，帮助，帮忙 will be introduce in the free Chinese lesson to you. Here are the words for learning Chinese words. 1. 帮、帮助 ＶＳ 帮忙 S. 帮、帮助 O. = S. help object (object 常常是人或组织、国家等名词代词the object often relates […]
The usage of the structural pattern“的”is always a difficult language point for students who are studying Chinese. When it should be used and when it can’t be used confuse many students until they reach the intermediate level. So this free Chinese lesson will simply conclude the usage of the structural pattern “的”. 1、the situations that “的” must be […]
When you are talking with the overseas students who are studying in Mandarin language courses in China, you may hear they say the sentence like这件衣服值得500块, which is as a matter of fact incorrect. The overseas students make such mistake because they didn’t know clearly the differences between 值and值得in meanings. At the same time, they also […]
Reading comprehension is the best way to check whether overseas students master the Chinese languageor not. Therefore, reading is an essential practice for students who learn Chinese in China to improve theirChinese language skills. There are many kinds of questioning ways in reading comprehension. The following one is popular in HSKPreparation Program in China. We will take some examples to […]
In the process of Chinese language teaching, we can find that the learners come from different countries have various problems in pronunciation. But we can summarize the features of the foreigners’ pronunciation with a Chinese adjective “yang qiang yang diao”. It means the learners who study in China articulate is not standard so that we can tell it is […]
Today our free Chinese lesson will give people who are going to pass HSK exam a lesson of words discrimination. These two words are quite common in HSK exam: 时间、时候（“时间”can be拥有，can be浪费，can be节省 while“时候”can’t；“时候”is always connected with specific situation.）To pass HSK exam successfully, you should pay attention to the use of the two words. HSK exam is not that difficult. If you can learn […]
Classroom teaching is a main effective method to teach Mandarin language in China. However, the teachers should know how to use the teaching language properly so that they can help students learn effectively. The following are three features and requirements of the teaching language that teachers should know in classroom teaching. The first one is the conditionality, […]
So during my first week at Keats, I didn’t dare to speak any Chinese words. I found out that my Chinese level quickly improved since then. Although I have many options to study in China, for example, some other schools have homestay, I found I could immerse myself and fully focus on learning Chinese by staying at Keats.
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 have been to Keats School to learn Chinese for 4 times now. The reason for coming back to this school is pretty much that the teachers I did work with were very good Chinese teachers. I make it a 5-year plan or even a 10-year plan to come back to this school. All the teachers have methods of looking at what your skills are. They are aware of at what level you are. I think it is worth for everyone.
The teachers at Keats know how to read the students and how to help students learn Chinese language easily. They know the level of the students. I am a slow learner, but they managed to adapt to my learning. They made the class very fun, very exciting. I am pleased that not only I got to learn the culture and the language, but I also got to make amazing friends, really unbelievable, Chinese friends and European friends, American friends, from all over the world.
About studying Chinese here, I think the living condition is very convenient because the dorm is very close to the classroom. Our teachers really enjoy teaching Chinese. They are also very passionate. Compared with other cities in China, Kunming has really good weather.
Listening and speaking in the classroom every day has improved my communication skills. After three weeks, my new words and sentences became more and more natural and fluent. Now I am used to thinking in Chinese, and I understand better what other people say, to be able to have real conversations with other people.
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.
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 .