2011年9月13日 星期二

Have fun with Chinese by learning among locals

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With China's economy grows at an incredible pace, who can communicate in standard Chinese (Mandarin) is set to enjoy a great advantage in the international world of business in the future. China also is a great country that offers a wealth of exciting travel experiences, and if you know some Chinese will help obtain and get more of your trip.

The Chinese language, spoken by more people than any other language in the world, is the official language of the people's Republic of China, and is one of the four official languages of Singapore.

The best way to learn any language is to have fun with him and speak in context - giving to the Chinese language students the perfect excuse for a long trip to China.

On its own immersion in the culture and the Chinese language, absorb much more than you would by studying alone or in a course of language in their country of origin.

Study options

In major universities or private schools, with courses available for all levels, from beginners to intermediate and advanced level students can study in China.

Some courses last just a few weeks, while others are much longer. Beijing language and Culture University (BLCU), for example, is the University most known in China for the teaching of Chinese language and culture to foreign students. It offers short courses for a duration of 4 weeks, 5 weeks, six weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks or 20 weeks, in addition to courses in the long term of duration of one or two academic years.

If you are interested in learning Chinese while traveling, more for communication for companies, might consider joining a study and travel program, which normally combines learning of languages with trips and cultural activities, often pairing him with a 'buddy': a student of native Chinese school which will give you many opportunities to socialize with locals and immerse yourself in Chinese life.

Immerse yourself in the language

Wherever you choose to study in China, be sure that the course incorporates immersion teaching methodologies - where most classes are taught in Chinese to completely immerse you themselves in the language from the beginning. The course should provide a balance of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills if seriously learning the language at a decent level and class sizes should not be too big or not obtain sufficient individual attention.

And after classes, when not busy doing their homework, get and visit shops and markets to put their new language skills in use in everyday life.

Before you leave

If you travel to China, need to take comprehensive travel insurance to cover you during your trip. Make sure that you take out a policy with a renowned company, well established as travelinsurance.co.uk, that has more than 10 years of experience and ensures more than two million customers each year.

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