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Scott's Experience

I have now studied Chinese at two different colleges and with East-West Connection, and East-West Connection was by far the best. After forgetting most of my Mandarin from a college course in 2001, I attended East-West Connection in 2007. The instructor’s attention to detail and hands on approach made sure that my pronunciation was accurate and gave me an excellent foundation to continue learning in the United States where I am now studying Chinese at another university. I really wanted to experience China by myself without the filter of a tour guide, and I expected that East-West Connection would get me somewhat proficient. While in Beijing the staff at East-West Connection helped me use public transportation, buy food, and become all around self sufficient in a different culture. After spending some time with East-West Connection, I traveled alone in China with confidence in my skills but also knowing that if there happened to be a situation in which I couldn’t communicate that I could give East-West Connection a call and someone would help me.

I would highly recommend the program to anyone who wants to learn useful Chinese and function in China.