Study in China

Re: CEIBS-help please

Vj00 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:49:54 +0100

sorry

CEIBS

Vj00 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:48:51 +0100

hi i am going to come to china next year and i want to know is CEIBS a good university for an mba for an foriegner is it difficult to study in CEIBS like i am from ukraine and here it is very easy to study because we don't have lot homework or very difficult exams here in ukraine if i don't want to give exam i pay 20 usd and the teacher puts me 5 out 4 my question do they take in CEIBS money if i don't want to give exam? can you also advice some good universities for MBA in shangai or in shenzhen

Re: Chinese schools in rural China???

Marianocalabro — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:51:22 +0100

Hi Sole, I would like to make you some suggestions from my personal experience in China that I hope you find useful. The problem of studying in rural China or a small town, is that there is a few (or null) numbers of English speaking Chinese or westerns. This is not a problem if you speak Chinese or if you are going with a friend in order to hang out during your free time. The first thing that you should take into account is Beijing’s official accent, which is the one they teach you when you learn Chinese at an institute or a university. In my own experience and other teachers at Aston have told me the same for other small towns they taught at, they have a different accent that is harder to understand (Ning Guo in my case) and even some local dialect that they mix with mandarin and make it impossible to understand. Not even the Chinese teacher that came with me could understand some of the things they said. This could be really frustrating when you try to practice what you have learned with the locals. I also came to China looking to study Chinese outside a big metropolis. If you are interested in learning more about studying in Wuhu, you could read my post "Why you should consider learning Chinese in Wuhu, Anhui province.". I hope you found my comments useful and feel free to mail me at mariano.calabro@gmail.com if you need any further advice with this or any other aspects of your trip (visa, travel, weather, etc).

Re: Xiamen university, a good place to study Chinese

Caocao — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:52:12 +0100

yeah,xiamen university is a very good school in china .and it's a feast of eyes to visit it .it's peace and beauty.are you just studying there?

Re: Why you should consider learning Chinese in Wuhu, Anhui province.

Michaelbwx — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:22:50 +0100

if you are a playboy, that's a good place. Chickens are damn cheap there.

Why you should consider learning Chinese in Wuhu, Anhui province.

Marianocalabro — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:59:27 +0100

I would like to recommend you an affordable and excellent place to study Chinese. I am an Industrial Engineer; I arrived four months ago from Argentina to study Chinese at Aston Language Centre in Wuhu, Anhui province. They have an excellent group of teachers who have a university teaching degree with a specialization in “teaching Chinese to foreigners”. [b]After only 4 months, I have a basic understanding[/b] (listening, speaking, reading and writing) [b]of Chinese[/b] that allows me to travel and communicate easily in China which is essential if you are outside Shanghai and Beijing. [u][b][size=medium]Benefits of studying in Wuhu:[/size][/b][/u] [size=medium]• The [b]school fee is lower[/b], only 60 rmb/hour (8.5 U$D/h) for private 1-1 lessons. • The [b]cost of living is lower[/b] than in other provinces and almost one third of Shanghai and Beijing! Accommodation at Aston starts at 280 rmb/week (41.0 U$D/week) and the taxi starts at only 5 rmb (0.7 U$D) which is a fast and easy way of comparing the cost of living in different Chinese cities. Dinner at the best restaurant shouldn’t be more than 35 rmb (5 U$D); I usually eat for just 6 rmb (0.9 U$D). • [b]You will improve faster[/b], as you will need to use Chinese more often because there are fewer foreign and English speaking Chinese. • You will be overwhelmed by the [b]friendliness shown by the local people[/b], since they don’t often see foreigners. • It is [b]safer[/b] than living in a metropolis. • It is [b]close to lots of tourist attractions[/b]. The most important ones are, Shanghai (350 km), Hangzhou (280 km), Huängshan (250 km) , Jiuhuashan (100 km) , Suzhou (300 km), Nanjing (100 km) and Hefei (140 km). • You will [b]experience the real Chinese culture[/b] unlike in the westernized metropolis like Beijing or Shanghai. • [b]Wuhu’s accent is closer to Beijing’s[/b] official accent (unlike Shanghai) but with a [b]nicer weather[/b].[/size] Although it is not a big metropolis, it is still a big city with plenty of Night Clubs (the best three are “Number One”, “1880” and “Soho”), bars, restaurants and KTV. As there are many English native teachers (there are plenty of teaching positions at Aston) and international companies in Wuhu (e.g.: Siemens, SKF, Kawasaki) there are enough westerns settled here to go out with. This will help you adapt to the new culture until you have a basic understanding of the Chinese language. For the soccer fans like me, you even have the chance of joining our football team to play in the local football tournament. If you feel this could be a good opportunity to [b]study Chinese[/b], [b]teach English[/b] [b]or you just need advice[/b] about living in China, contact me at astoneduenglish@gmail.com or at my personal email mariano.calabro@gmail.com. You may also visit the institute’s web page at www.astonedu.com in order to learn more about Wuhu.

MBA-Webster University

Michaelbwx — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:21:18 +0100

Webster Univ. is offering MBA programs in Shanghai, China. Do you know if it is a good university in the Unites States? They charge around USD25K for 2 academic years. Their website in China is www.websterchina.com

Re: What about studying MBBS in China?

Michaelbwx — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:18:07 +0100

You can check out at JinHua College of Profession and Tech. www.jhc.cn

Re: Yangzhou Vocational College of Environment and Resources (Warning)

Michaelbwx — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:16:30 +0100

I guess you need to consult a medical doctor today.

Re: Chinese schools in rural China???

Carl0 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:18:32 +0100

Hey Sole- My favorite rural place in China is Yangshuo, the mountains and the river are just BEAUTIFUL! Plus you can do rock climbing and loads of biking and hiking. I studied Chinese there at a school called OMEIDA & my Chinese improved loads, it was useful for me that they were accommodating to my schedule - I was climbing too- and could arrange one-on-one lessons when needed. The school is famous in town; I'm sure when/if you are there people in the streets should be able to tell you where that is. Anyways dug their website & e-mail for you to check- info@omeida.com.cn http://www.omeida.com.cn Hope it helps-

Chinese schools in rural China???

Sole — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:01:31 +0100

Hello everyone! I thought I’d tried this site to get some info from people actually living in China. I would love to study Mandarin in China; however I’d prefer to be in a small town rather than a huge, crowded city. Maybe you have some info on Mandarin immersion programs outside the city, in rural China? May be you can recommend some? Thanks SO much!

Xiamen university, a good place to study Chinese

Xmuoec — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:16:26 +0100

Xiamen University : [url=http://www.chinese-tools.com/study/china/fujian/xiamen/xmu]http://www.chinese-tools.com/study/china/fujian/xiamen/xmu[/url] [img]http://oec.xmu.edu.cn/images/view/1/3.jpg[/img] Address: Overseas Student Office, Overseas Education College, Xiamen University, Fujian, China (post code: 361005) Tel: 0086-592-2186211/2182451 Fax: 0086-592-2093346 Website: http://oec.xmu.edu.cn Email: admission@xmu.edu.cn oec@xmu.edu.cn MSN: xmuoec@hotmail.com

Re: Yangzhou Vocational College of Environment and Resources (Warning)

Will.Provide — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:02:31 +0100

You missed my point re: false credentials. Had the FAO been honest and/or conscientious, she would have checked the teacher's credentials. It wasn't until a third party (the dean of the dept.) got involved that it was revealed that the incompetent teacher was over her head because she was not qualified to teach. English was her second language, and the level she was teaching was well beyond even her own ability. I don't care about the favoritism or the money. I care about doing my job unimpeded.

Beginner Intensive Courses Start on Nov 23

vinz_phô — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:38:40 +0100

Hello All! just a short message to remind you that our last [b]beginner intensive session[/b] of the year will start on [b]November 23[/b]. The courses will be from Mondays to Fridays, from 9.30am to 12.30pm. I'll see you there. Vincent vincent@easymandarin.cn

Re: Looking for a good chinese school in Beijing (Wangjing)

Zhangada890 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:12:43 +0100

the 2nd one seems more porfessional the transportation is very convenient, why not choose a university? like beijing language uni, or beiwai, dui wai jing mao daxue. universities offer languages training courses and the time is also very flexible good luck

Re: chinese gril looking for language exchange partner

Zhangada890 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:06:32 +0100

haha, how do u know that？:p iam fffffffff 晕

« EasyPeking.com » - Language School in Beijing

Mia516 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:05:56 +0100

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Looking for a Mandarin school in Huizhou, Guangdong

Iamsweat — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:35:47 +0100

hello please help me out a teacher or a school to learn mandarin. i am from india i live in huizhou. give the details of the address, name and the fees details regards iamsweat

Re: Safe place to live in Shanghai?

Michaelbwx — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:51:06 +0100

yeah, if you stay at a small hotel, it is very easy.

Re: Yangzhou Vocational College of Environment and Resources (Warning)

Michaelbwx — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:49:33 +0100

Will, your story is a truly surprise to me. I guess you just need to find another employer. As of payment, you accepted it when you were hired. So, what the other teacher could make was none of your business. I understand you would be frustrated though.If money is second to you, why does it matter much anyways? I am from a small city, though I am currently living in Shanghai. Perhaps you should find a job through a dealer. Google a little for Educational Service Exchange Center. It is one of the best education service broker. When I was studying at the unvisersity, our college was hiring teachers from this center. I knew most of those foreign teachers during those years. Most of them had a very happy life on campus.

Re: Learn Mandarin and/or Cantonese in Hong Kong

Hellohll — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:27:20 +0100

:)well,welcome to shenzhen.

I'd like to introduce you a good place to learn Chinese in Dalian,

Johnwangjz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:58:14 +0100

I'd like to introduce you a good place to learn Chinese in Dalian, CCI Chinese Classroom Institute located in downtown Dalian, with representatives in Kaifaqu, Lvshun, Jinzhou, Puliandian, Yingkou, Wafangdian. CCI Chinese Classroom Institute is a private education institute. Their mission is to provide the best Chinese language services to employees, English teachers and oversea students, enabling them to live and work successfully anywhere in China. CCI know the difference a great teacher can make. That is why CCI always make sure that all teachers hold expert teaching qualifications. You are welcome! CCI provide spoken Chinese and business Chinese which are based on speaking and listening adapted to individual needs. Their interactive program will give you the improvement you've been searching for. I wish you will enjoy your life in China. You could learn more about their program by visiting their website: http://www.thechineseclassroom.com Email: john@139.com

Re: I'm planning to come to China, but not sure where...

Johnwangjz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:57:36 +0100

Re: Yangzhou Vocational College of Environment and Resources (Warning)

Will.Provide — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:09:31 +0100

Michaelbwx, Thank you for the helpful advice. China is not the only place where I have taught. I hold an MFA in writing, an MA in English with heavy experience working with EFL/ESL students on the college level, A BA in English, and a BA in communications. I have fifteen years experience teaching middle school through college. This is on top of about thirteen years working in communications and corporate training. Teaching is not new to me. I've worked in the private sector as well as in the public sector. I prefer the public sector in both China and in the U.S. largely because the academics come first and the money comes second. At this point in my life I am not money-motivated, though I do expect respect and courtesy from management. I did not receive either courtesy OR respect at Yangzhou College of Environment and Resources. Public education is not the sole domain of bad management in either the U.S. or in China. Private education has its pitfalls. If I wanted to teach in large cities such as Beijing and Shanghai, I'd apply to schools there. I grew up in large cities in the U.S., so large cities have little appeal to me. Money is not a problem. I am paid well enough to not only surbvive but also to save. What is truly disheartening is having to deal with so-called professionals (such as FAOs) who regard the foreign teacher as chattel. In many schools, the FAO does his/her best to scr*w the FTs and to create havoc at every turn. I have become tolerant of mangement styles. However, when an FAO willfully breaks the law, the FT should have recourse. My recent dealings with the SAFEA indicates that the FT really has no recourse. The SAFEA is much like an old, dead and bloated fish with no teeth. It is there, and no one can deny its existence, but it is basically useless. I have recently learned that one of the foreign teachers ( a woman) had a non-traditional relationship with the FAO (also a woman). It was suggested to me that getting rid of me would help to ameliorate (if not totally hide) the fact that the FT was being paid twice the amount that she should have been paid. She was drawing a Ph.D's salary but she had a BA in drama. I found this out after i forced the FAO's hand after several weeks of unfair favoritism shown to the FT in question at the expense of the other FTs, and having to hear nonstop complaints of students who took her classes as well as mine. She was incompetent. So there's more of the story. It was not a pleasant experience at all.

Re: Safe place to live in Shanghai?

Jasuk — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:21:03 +0100

cuiteさん、上海は高いですよ、でもＰｕｄｏｎｇちょっとう安い。 You can get get 1,2 or even 3 month rental it is no problem, service apartment or just apartment. Try this site www.asia-housing.com or http://cityspace.shanghaiexpat.com/ and best check with "century21" in japan as they have office here and can find you apartment in Pu Dong. Looking at the date of your post you are already in Shanghai!!!! >:D< maybe you will come 15 November not October!!! もうPuxi、pu dong ちかいは日本人いっぱい。がんばって

Re: Safe place to live in Shanghai?

Guowei0246 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:20:46 +0100

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Re: Hi, nice to be your partner in Shanghai, ChinaT. I teach you Chinese and in return, you teach me English.

Jasuk — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:44:16 +0100

I am so glad i have such persuasion that made you register and post several post against me. It nice to meet you too. You may find this hard to believe your comments don't mean a dame...water off a ducks back. First go back and get check what the guys actual name is first...Mrs i going to world to rights, if not nag them to death....(:D

Re: Hi, nice to be your partner in Shanghai, ChinaT. I teach you Chinese and in return, you teach me English.

Xienianci — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:06:52 +0100

Dear Jasuk, I accidentally came across Chinese-tools.com earlier, read your sarcastically rude reply to Steven's posting, and was motivated to register so I can let you know how incredibly insensitive and obnoxious you are. After briefly skimming through other postings and seeing your other replies to peoples' postings, I'm even more convinced that you enjoy being a Smart*** who's not smart enough to know how disrespectfully dumb you are. I guess I'm dumb too for not being able to ignore your stupidity... Therefore, you must forgive my rudeness because you and I are just as reckless. :D:X>:D

Re: Chinese looking for French language partner

Cjk391 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:23:17 +0100

Hello, First of all, I am not a native speaker French. In fact I am, I live in Belgium (我是比利时人) and we have two official languages, 荷兰语和法语 but to be honest, French isn't my native language. Le français n'est pas ma langue maternelle. Néanmoins j'aimerais très bien vous aider à apprendre le français. And I can explain you English grammar as well. But most of all, I am very patient and I'm looking for someone to practise my Chinese.Je suis très patient et je veux pratiquer mon Mandarin... 我很喜欢练习中文。。。 So if you are interested - my English is 90%, mon français est aussi 90%, 我的汉语很坏啊 - you can send me a mail at 1247172449@qq.com or cjk391@hotmail.com Yours sincerely, Très agréablement, 再见

Re: Yangzhou Vocational College of Environment and Resources (Warning)

Michaelbwx — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:08:25 +0100

If you'd like to teach in China seriously, you get a EFL certificate, and apply for a job through a good dealer such as ESEC. Being a teacher doesn't make good money in most countries. So, don't expect too much if you become a teacher, or if you like being a teacher. You can surely enjoy more if you can beocome a top manager in big cities such as Beijing or Shanghai. The question is: Are you lucky or qualitfied?