If you had 6 months and no money constraints, what would your dream 6 month Chinese language program look like?
Here is mine:
– Start with 2 months of learning Chinese in Chengdu. I went there recently for the first time and loved the pace of the city. The people were super nice and the food great. I think 2 months here would be a perfect start.
– 2 months of learning Chinese in Beijing. A place to me I can call home having lived there for 3 years. The food, the people and the accent are all super familiar to me and it’s a place I attribute to making great progress.
– 2 months of learning Chinese in Chengde. The two times I’ve been to Chengde before were the two moments I truly push my Chinese to the next level. Immersive environments don’t get much better. I feel after 2 more months here I could push to new heights.
I’d start in June and finish at the end of November just in time for Christmas back in the UK
For me, my dream would absolutely be to study Chinese in Shanghai for 4 months (definitely during the summer!) and then 2 months of studying Chinese in Chengdu so I can experience the pandas, the city and of course - the hotpot
I actually previously studied in Shanghai and stayed with a homestay for one month, but it wasn’t nearly long enough! So I’d love to study in China for a few months and really get settled into local life.
Here’s what my previous homestay experience looked like if anyone is curious
I would love to go study Chinese in Beijing again! My last time there was a blast and made lots of progress with my speaking skills, I also like that in Beijing they have a standard accent so it was easier to understand people.
My ideal program would be:
2 months of learning Chinese in Beijing
2 months of learning Chinese in Shanghai because I’ve only been there for a few days and would love to see what life looks life in such a big city
2 months of learning Chinese in Beihai for the language immersion and also the proximity to the beach
The beach in Beihai is definitely a strong point in favour! Also a nice, relaxing atmosphere after a couple of months putting your brain through intensive Chinese