Chinese in Beihai, China
I spent two weeks studying Chinese in Beihai, China. Both the organiser of the school and my teacher made me feel very welcome. I had one-to-one sessions. I learned a lot; my teacher was very patient and corrected my mispronunciations repeatedly. Apart from study time, the organiser of the school repeatedly offered fun events, which helped me meet more students and local people. The school's location is very convenient. The main station is within walking distance and there is a nice beach nearby. My host (in Beihai, accommodation is solely private) introduced me to new and delicious food every day. She also made me feel very welcome, even though I was there during Chinese New Year, which meant she had to make extra effort to take me to her hometown and introduce me to her family.