Why learn Chinese in a Chinese Language School?
Study Chinese in China!!
Are you considering learning the Chinese language or improving your Chinese language skills? The optimal way to improve your Chinese language is to travel to China and cram yourself with Chinese culture and characters while you learn to speak Chinese. It’s a well known fact that one in five people in the world speak the Chinese language, so why not jump on the bandwagon and learn Chinese in China. Also, with China becoming more important on the global and economic markets it’s a definite time to learn to speak Chinese. Because of this, all major cities in china are crammed with Chinese language schools that accommodate superb facilities, normally including native Chinese speaking teachers, or individuals with a degree or masters in teaching Chinese as a foreign language.
Many languages and dialects co-exist in China; however the most popular form to learn is Mandarin Chinese, which is the official language of the people’s republic of China. Mandarin, or Beifanghua (literally "Northern Dialect(s)"), or Guanhua (literally "official speech") is a category of related Chinese dialects spoken across most of northern and southwestern China. When taken as a separate language, as is often done in academic literature, the Mandarin dialects of the Chinese language has more speakers than any other language.
China is a vast country that takes time and patience to discover, it is estimated that it would take almost a lifetime to discover this uniquely captivating country. Why not learn the diverse Chinese language while becoming engrossed in the captivating Chinese culture, creative characters of Chinese literature and most importantly surround yourself with the most amicable people, possibly in the world? Quiz any traveller or Chinese language learner that has experienced China, they will praise the Chinese people for their courteous, good-natured manners. Travelling in China and practicing you Chinese language skills will broaden your mind while captivating your heart, the poverty of country can be depressing, however with your wide eyes and clear mind you will appreciate how fortunate you are to experience this compelling country and learn the Chinese language.
Prepare yourself for a culture shock, China is a densely populated country, with a dark communist history lurking in its past. The majestic landscape of China combined with its curious culture and history is a hair-rising adventure to undertake while learning the Chinese language. Visit Xi’an the heart of China’s history, close your eyes at Emperor Qinshihuang’s Terracotta Warriors, listen attentively, and you will hear the men preparing themselves for battle – spine tingling. Stroll trough the Beijing metropolis in awe at the contrast of modern and ancient. Of course, Tiananmen Square at the entrance of the Forbidden City, (the imperial palace during the Mung and Qing dynasties) is an essential experience to the Chinese language learner. Track the Silk Road by camel, which was a major trade route in the past joining East and West, and practice your Chinese language skills while doing so.
Why learn Chinese in China?
- Every fifth person in the world is Chinese.
- China is the third largest country in the world.
- With the increasing global and economic importance of China, it is important to understand the Chinese language in order to gain access to information available only in Chinese, to increase the level of understanding and gain a deeper knowledge of China.
- With the increasing number of Chinese tourists in Europe, it is important to know more about their background and their culture, these goals can be achieved by spending some time in China and learning the language.
- In the job market it will become more and more of an asset to be able to speak and understand Chinese.
