Chinese Language School in China - Are You Cut Out for This Experience?

Because so many people are choosing to learn Chinese in order to be bilingual for employment or other purposes, going to Chinese language school in China might not seem like the brightest idea to you.

Travelling abroad is not for all people, so here are a few ideas to determine if Chinese language school in China might be right for you:

-    Family - There will be times when you feel lonely or miss your friends and family, but that is something that most students get over quickly. Remember that even if you go to Hong Kong or Beijing, which are enormous cities, getting back to your country will still be a long and grueling flight, so you may go a long time without seeing your family and friends.

-    Travel – If you don’t enjoy travelling, seeing new sights, eating new foods, and meeting new people, then you might want to stay at home. Part of the wonder of learning the language in China is that you get to see the sights – not just places like Tiananmen Square and the Great Wall, but smaller towns and villages and see how people in smaller villages live, too.

-    How You Learn – Some people enjoy learning at their own pace, or taking things slowly, but if you go to Chinese language school in China, you will be totally immersed in the culture and the language, and you may go some days without ever speaking any English. In fact, some new students report that they actually begin to dream in Chinese!

If you can, it is a great idea to spread your learning across several different regions of China – enjoying the high life of Shanghai and Hong Kong, while taking time to see all of the sights. While in Beijing, taking time out to visit the Olympic center is worth the trip alone!