A different way of learning Chinese
What I love about Xiaogua Chinese is that it gives you the opportunity to actually use all that vocabulary and grammar you’ve spent so much time learning! Learning Chinese from textbooks is one thing, but being able to put it into practice in real conversations is something completely different. Xiaogua gives you that opportunity, helping you become more confident and comfortable speaking Chinese in a way that’s much closer to real life. Another thing I really love is the people you meet. The classes bring together people from all over the world, so you’re not just learning about Chinese language and culture, but also about the lives, experiences and cultures of your classmates. For me, that makes it so much more interesting! We all come from different backgrounds, and although we’re different in many ways, we’re also surprisingly similar. And we all have one thing in common — we want to improve our Chinese! I’d also like to give a special mention to Mengmeng, my one-on-one teacher, whose patience, encouragement and ability to keep me motivated are really appreciated, especially on those days when I feel like my Chinese isn’t improving! And of course, a big thank-you to Yuanyuan, Sarina and Luna, who all make the classes so enjoyable and interesting. The teachers are lovely, the conversations are interesting, and you get to meet some awesome people along the way. I’d definitely recommend Xiaogua to anyone who wants to take their Chinese beyond the textbook and actually start using it!