I always look forward to my twice-a-week classes...
This is my second year studying with Qiu Laoshi, and I'm grateful to have found a teacher who's knowledgeable as well as engaging. My Chinese has improved through chengyu and unique vocabulary that are always well-explained by my teacher, breaking it down in terms of grammar and real-world application. My main issue while preparing for HSK 5 is thinking in English and making awkward translations rather than articulating the Chinese equivalent. I have plenty of opportunities to improve with input through listening and output through constant practice. This is made possible by unstructured time to converse about pretty much anything. Still, there's also structure since Qiu Laoshi has adapted the textbook curriculum to include interactive and immersive activities, which makes recall much easier too. The online platform is well-designed, convenient, and makes after-class and pre-class review very seamless. I always look forward to my twice-a-week classes.