Chinese
Chinese is a family of related languages spoken by over one billion people in the world or one-fifth of the world’s population; of which the most widely spoken by far is Mandarin. China is now the fourth biggest economy in the world and a working knowledge of Chinese will increasingly become a big advantage for European and American businesses as China becomes increasingly important on the economic stage.
Studying in China is without doubt the best way to live the language at first hand, to practice with native speakers and to get to know not only the language but also the wider culture in which the language is used.
The Mandarin Chinese courses that Linguapop offer, give you the chance to get to know other cultures and practice what you have learnt in a wide range of everyday situations. This is particularly important for Chinese as it is a relatively difficult language to learn for Europeans. Furthermore, you will get to meet people from all over the world, share experiences and make new friends.
China is one of the world’s oldest civilizations with over 4,000 years of continuous history and the Chinese language has one of the world’s oldest writing systems. Over the past 20 years the country has seen rapid economic progress which can be evidenced in its busy, vibrant and ultra-modern cities while the countryside offers a very different view of China, one of small rural villages and subsistence living.
Linguapop offers students the chance to study Mandarin Chinese in Beijing, the capital city. Beijing is a very modern city, but at the same time has kept its traditions. Traditional architecture and old temples share space with modern skyscrapers and the 2008 Olympic buildings. The city is full of life and its people are open and friendly. While in Beijing, make sure you visit the Forbidden City and Great Wall of China and make the most of the many types of new restaurants and bars that display the vibrancy of this most modern of cities.
