1. Learning word of separation and reunion is one of difficulties in learning Chinese. Comparatively adequate words of separation and reunion are used frequently. On one hand, it is necessary to learn in primary phase. On the other hand, these words have their particularity in grammatical function. Therefore students often make mistakes in using them. Words […]
“Princeton in Beijing” is a teaching project cooperatively held by Princeton University USA and Beijing Normal University for enhancing Chinese language skills in Summer in China. It aims to improve students’ Chinese level in every aspect through reinforcing teaching in the two months. At the middle and the end of the summer Chinese courses, there will be an […]
Conversional lesson is more interesting to the foreigners when they learn Chinese at first. Here I want to share some tips about the way of mastering the theme design of the conversation, distributing roles, controlling the speed and making comment. The theme design in role play The theme must be clear, and the content must be close […]
We also get confused that if we need to study Chinese characters. Many Chinese teachers said it is necessary to study Chinese characters, otherwise, students will fall behind for you cannot recognize the Chinese characters as soon as other students. The students who come from Japan, Korean and so on, are very good at studying Chinese characters. And they also could take the […]
One of the most outstanding examples is the change of the title meaning. In the past of China, the titles of “小姐，太太(xiáo jiě ， tài tɑi)” represented dignity, while they became derogatory terms after the establishment of the new China. Talking about the response for compliments, it also changed a lot. For example, in the […]
by Zhejiang Normal University, Li Liang I believe every teacher has own secret tips to make the class atmosphere easy in Mandarin language school. I’d be glad to share these stories and games with you. And all of these are test by the practice and favorite ways to learn for students. Tips A games: how to […]
So far, new Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi has been implemented smoothly and “orbit” gradually. It also caused a great reflection among the groups esp the students who study in China. That come into contact with the new HSK. Those scholars, experts and examiners who know about new HSK think that the new HSK is in keeping with the actual situation of Chinese […]
“刚” and “刚才” are a pair of confusing words for the students who study Chinese in China. This thesis is established in the different semantic category of “刚” and “刚才” to analyze their semantic basis firstly, considering the errors of overseas students. It points out that “刚才” has fixed referential point and expresses the absolute time […]
By Jingye Yu, Keats teacher How to make polysemous words interesting and practical for students who learn Chinese in China is the topic which is going to discuss with you today. Generally I would like to use the method of mixture for the students who learn Chinese in China. The so-called knitting method does not mean that giving […]
During the organizing process of implementing HSK, examination points and examiners continuously have the feedback that the HSK is too difficult. Examiners who study Chinese in China can’t pass the HSK(primary), although they have studied Chinese for two years or longer. They will have the feeling of frustration after they are examined and feel afraid of learning Chinese, which will influence their […]
All teachers are really lovely. The teaching level at Keats is so much higher. I really love the city. It is very comfortable to get around. I fully recommend Keats. It is a great place to study Chinese in China. We are looking forward to coming back again later this year.
I have to say it’s tons of fun. I have been here for 2 weeks. Not knowing what it was gonna be like, I was more than surprised at how great it is. The teachers are great, they are understanding. They do a Chinese language program that suits just you. The location is perfect for learning Chinese in China.
I am a graduate student working on my doctorate degree at Columbia University. We were able to really focus on speaking especially interview-style speaking and we are able to really up my Chinese reading and writing skills, so when I go back to Columbia, I can take formal Chinese classes. It has been a really good experience and I really love my teacher.
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.
The place is very cool. I am with a great group of people in my class, so coming to classes is very enjoyable. It is fun, we have a lot of discussions, games, activities. Our teachers are also very good, very supportive. Learning Chinese is intimidating at the start because you have so many questions. But I would advise coming to Keats because the atmosphere for learning is great. It is very relaxing. I would recommend the school.
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.
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 come to Kunming because I think the environment in Kunming is better and I heard that Keats School is better. I like the small group Chinese class because my classmates study hard and our teachers are very good. I like the teaching method of Keats because I like the activities at Keats. I think Yunnan is a particularly beautiful Chinese province.