When foreign learners study Chinese, they should learn the compound words of the structure”verb + adjective”. The morphemes before such kind of words are usually verbal, indicating a certain motion. And the morphemes after it supply and illustrate the result of the motion. Foreigners who study Chinese should know the words of this structure can be used to […]
Reading comprehension is an effective method to check the knowledge you have learned and the language skill you have acquired after you study in Mandarin learning courses. In the following part, the reading exercise with two questions will be provided for you to find the proper answers after reading the paragraph. 睡眠质量好坏与环境因素息息相关。首先，环境绿化要做好。因为绿化好有利于提高空气中得氧气含量，而充足的氧气可使人心情舒畅，从而提高睡眠质量。其次，噪音污染要少。噪音除了影响睡眠质量外，对神经系统等其他系统也有不良影响。最后一点是居室通风要合适。否则，空气中二氧化碳浓度过高，会影响人的大脑功能，从而使睡眠质量下降。 1. 可以对人的神经系统产生不良影响的是： A． 室内绿化 […]
There are two types of directional complement, the simple one and the compound one. You will learn the position of the object in this free Chinese lesson. When the simple directional complement is 来or去, the object of location should be placed after the verb and before 来or 去. If it is not 来or 去, the object […]
Seen from the literal meaning, Putonghua (Mandarin) is the language which is commonly and popularly spoken by the general public. From this level of meaning, this language has existed in ancient China. The students who study in China can learn from the teachers that it was called Ya Yan in the ages that Confucius lived, Tong Yu […]
In Chinese language, only one different character in the words may cause big difference in meaning. For example, the group of words及时、按时and 准时are all related to time but have various meanings. First of all, as an adjective, the word及时carries the same meaning with “in time” in English, meanings to catch up with the proper time or […]
If the foreign learners want to study Chinese language better, they should understand some grammar points. When you learn in free Chinese lesson, you may learn the structure 是…的, the part between it is the verb phrase. For instance, 这麻烦是十年前开始的. When learning free Chinese lesson, you should know this structure is used to illustrate the time, place and way […]
It is important for the students who study in Mandarin language courses in China to know that it is incorrect to say 一个人走了. Firstly, let’s see some comparative examples like 你姐姐找你，一个人找你 and 有个人找你. After the comparison, you can find that the subject is needed in Chinese language no matter it is the doer of the action in the sentence […]
Generally speaking, the similar Chinese words are difficult for Chinese language learners distinguish. Several groups of such words will be illustrated to show the learners how to tell them apart. The first group of words that the foreigners who learn Mandarin in China should know are机动and灵活. As an adjective, the former one indicates to make proper changes according to […]
Generally speaking, the main purpose of reading is for the understanding of the meaning of the sentences or texts. However, sometimes, the grammar errors in the reading materials may mislead you. Therefore, you need to learn some frequently seen mistakes when learning Mandarin Chinese. For example, 今天村长格外高兴，他已经被委任拥有至高荣誉的证婚人. This sentence intends to indicate that the village head […]
In ancient times, there were no punctuation marks in Chinese language and people read books with stops according to the meanings. In modern Chinese language, all kinds of punctuation marks are used. In the process of studying in one-on-one Chinese learning program, students may find that the marks in different places will produce various meanings in the same sentence. […]
One thing I really liked was that I was able to work with my teacher to make an individual plan of study. Another really nice thing is that you live at the school, you feel completely safe. You always have a group of people who are willing to do things with you on the weekends or in the evenings. They are serving you all the 3 meals a day, the food was excellent.
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 decided to learn Chinese in Kunming because I like smaller cities and I like the climate here. We had four hours a day study here and my dear teacher taught me very much and never lost her patience with me. It was a really wonderful experience to be here and I recommend Keats school and the teachers here to everyone who likes to learn Chinese in China.
It is very comfortable studying at Keats. The teachers are very friendly. I welcome you to come to study Chinese in China at Keats.
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.
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I’ve been at Keats school and Kunming now for one month doing the one-on-one Chinese lessons with two different teachers. I really enjoy it. Both of my teachers are very friendly and patient. They really helped me to improve my Chinese, both of my reading and speaking. I really enjoy studying Chinese in Kunming as well. This city is really beautiful and the weather is nice, the air is clean. It’s one of the best cities in China to study Chinese.
I really enjoy coming here because it is like kind of a home for me. It is a great environment to learn Mandarin Chinese in China and meet great people from all over the world. Everyone here is extremely friendly. Kunming has a really nice climate. It is a very good mix of the modern city and also a lot of historic Chinese culture. Probably got the cleanest air in China and possibly the cleanest water too. I invite you to come to study Chinese in Kunming.