Summer Chinese


Finally, summer break is here. How do you usually spend your summer break? Do you travel? Do you work? Whatever it is, I suggest you spend on something meaningful.

As for me, I enrolled myself in a Summer Chinese program offered by National Taiwan Normal University 國立台灣師範大學. I am going to hit it hard this time. Therefore, I am busy every day from Monday to Friday with Chinese class. 

In my opinion, this language center is quite popular among foreign students. Many of my friends spent at least 1 year studying Chinese there. This is one of the reasons for me to apply for a summer language program there. Registration starts with checking necessary documents, payment, and testing/ interview. I think the testing/ interview is very important. Through this process, study level is adjusted with future student's levels in order to match the student's interest and capability. After that, there are orientation and tour around classes and offices. 

The book that I am using for the class is shown in the picture. The highest level of this book is Level 5, so I am just one step away from it. There are other materials and books at various levels, such as a news article. Read the book information at Eslite bookstore website.

Do you know any recommended Chinese learning center? Have you taken any class there? Share your learning experience with us by leaving comments below. Thanks for reading. Share this article if you think that it is useful. If you have any opinions, please leave a comment or send me an email. And, remember to subscribe this blog to get updates.

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