Study Abroad & Learning Mandarin In China, Chinese Learning Institution Beijing (CLIB)

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Oleg enjoys Roast Duck Dinner on one of the outings another students.	Name: Oleg Rezabe, 22 Occupation: IT Networking Nationality: Belgium The Chinese courses were perfect (I had my own teacher too), the Ving Tsun courses were exactly what I was looking for. Every persons working in the school are so friendly. Excursions and weekly outside dinners were really nice. So my global appreciation is really good.
	Name: Jessica Pan, 22 Brown University Nationality: USA As a recent college graduate who didn't know a word of Mandarin before arriving in Beijing, I sought a program that would create almost immediate and steady progress--and to my surprise, 1MonthMandarin provided this type of program. The people were really supportive and nice--the ease of living in Beijing increased exponentially after just a few days in the program. Suddenly, I had significantly improved in directing taxi drivers and ordering food, a feat that the teachers made so simple. I met other people studying Mandarin at larger universities in Beijing, but their progress was stilted and slower due to their large classes and outdated learning techniques. In my program, I had personal attention, small classes and a personal tutor who tailored our sessions to my teaching needs. The heavy emphasis on correct pronunciation places students of this program at a great advantage--students in other programs rarely get the opportunity to have a tutor help them so thoroughly. The teachers were professional, friendly and genuinely cared about our progress. I never dreaded going to class--it was an opportunity to learn in a comfortable atmosphere. As soon as I walked outside, I could immediately practice my new words on the streets of Beijing. People consistently are surprised that I knew so many words although I only studied for one month. I began another Mandarin program and was placed on the same level as a student who had been studying for six months--in fact, I would say we are pretty equally matched conversationally, although I may actually know more words. Also, Matthew has done extensive research on ways to improve your Mandarin after the program ends. He provides several software programs that he has personally tested. I definitely recommend the program for anyone who wants to dive in and learn intensely for a month so they can get the speaking basics down. It's perfect to take the edge off of the intimidation Mandarin usually provokes in people and provides a solid base for speaking.
	Name: Scott Maddock Nationality: USA I have now studied Chinese at two different colleges and at CLIB, and CLIB was by far the best. After forgetting most of my Mandarin from a college course in 2001, I attended CLIB in 2007. The instructor’s attention to detail and hands on approach made sure that my pronunciation was accurate and gave me an excellent foundation to continue learning in the United States where I am now studying Chinese at another university. I really wanted to experience China by myself without the filter of a tour guide, and I expected that CLIB would get me somewhat proficient. While in Beijing the staff at CLIB helped me use public transportation, buy food, and become all around self sufficient in a different culture. After spending some time with CLIB, I traveled alone in China with confidence in my skills but also knowing that if there happened to be a situation in which I couldn’t communicate that I could give CLIB a call and someone would help me. I would highly recommend the program to anyone who wants to learn useful Chinese and function in China.
While studying Chinese in Beijing, John enjoys a trip to Tiananmen Square as part of the Study in China package.	Name: John Brewer, MBA Occupation: HR Manager Nationality: USA Student Comment The program was very effective in improving my Chinese skills. As part of the augmentation program, I attended classes at UIR coupled with daily tutoring and excursions from East-West Connection. My tutor was exceptional in providing vocabulary and conversation practice for daily situations and showed me a number of sites in Beijing during the weekend sightseeing excursions. East-West Connection staff has invested much time in reviewing and selecting the best software and methods for learning Mandarin. The program surpassed my expectations and I highly recommend it to English speakers who want to learn Mandarin Chinese quickly and efficiently -- while experiencing Beijing. John Brewer
After learning Chinese in Beijing, Kim tests out her spoken Mandarin Chinese as she travels in China. In this picture she is seen in the highlands of Tibet.	Name: Kim Le Occupation: Senior IT Consultant Nationality: USA Other Languages Spoken: French, Vietnamese Student Comment Thanks to CLIB, I had a great experience learning Mandarin in China. Their goals and ambitions for my progress with the Chinese language exceeded what I had set out for myself. Considering that I had no knowledge of Chinese when I started, I now feel that I had built a solid foundation during my time study in Beijing. The classes also provided a keen insight into the language as well as culture. I particularly appreciated CLIB adapting the classes to fit with my training needs. The close attention paid to my pronunciation and progress gave me much needed encouragement when the learning curve seemed too steep. Additionally, the Chinese learning software, materials, and tools provided by the class were a big help in continuing my studies upon my return. Although I traveled to China and later to Tibet by myself, I never really felt alone due to the personal interest the staff had for my safety and enjoyment of my travel in China. In so many ways, CLIB made my study abroad in China very memorable. Kim Le, IT Consultant - USA

Name: Elizabeth Krist Occupation: Editor Nationality: USA What appealed to me most about One Month Mandarin was the eclectic approach, integrating the best of many different programs. I also liked the emphasis on spoken Chinese and the way they utilized technology through computer programs and the Palm. The excursions were also fun, and very useful for trying out Chinese in real-life situations. But the best aspect was the way that both Matt, who runs the program, and Kat, my teacher, customized the lessons for me, adapting to my language level and to my unpredictable schedule. They anticipated my needs and were just terrific all around. I would highly recommend the program to anyone who wants to get comfortable speaking Mandarin fast. Elizabeth Krist Editor, major American magazine ................................................................................. Other Student Pictures (coming soon)		Key Features Personal tutor for every student PalmPilot with Chinese learning software you keep Out of the classroom learning Group activities Computer-based learning for maximum results Qualified teachers Small class sizes: Guaranteed less than 6 students per class



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