At GoEast Mandarin, most of our Chinese classes are taught at the official system for Mandarin: HSK (汉语水平考试 Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì, translated as the Chinese Proficiency Test. For offline we often use the HSK books, and our own online courses are loosely based on the HSK system, and equally prepare you for the HSK tests. […]
At GoEast, we know people learn differently, so we choose the right style fits you. Obviously, there’s no right or wrong! To learn Mandarin is a fantastic thing, whichever way you learn. For amusement’s sake, here are four types of learners we often see. Which one fits you best? The traveler: Language is meant to […]
During our years of being Chinese teachers, many Mandarin learners have asked us the same question: “I learn really hard. I use flashcards, dictionaries. Every day I recite 20 words, I came to China, my vocabulary is 1000, 2000, or even 5000 words by now, but why do I still talk like a baby? Why […]
There are four principles which help you learn Chinese (or any language) effectively: Learn Chinese in context Comprehensible input Repetition of Chinese words Persistence in learning Chinese 1: Learn Chinese in Context Learning language in context, with a connection to real-world experiences, helps you remember what you learn. Scientifically, learning in context stimulates our neurons […]
In the past month, we interviewed 10 students at GoEast’s Shanghai campuses, asking them their top 3 reasons to learn Mandarin. Their backgrounds spanned the globe and included a broad range of ages. These were the top 3 answers. Why learn Chinese reason #3: Communicate Better with the World Living in China can be simpler […]