Nationality: American
Occupation: Senior IT Consultant

Kim's Experience

Thanks to East-West Connection, I had a great experience learning Mandarin in China. Their goals and ambitions for my progress with the Chinese language exceeded what I had set out for myself. Considering that I had no knowledge of Chinese when I started, I now feel that I had built a solid foundation during my time study in Beijing. The classes also provided a keen insight into the language as well as culture.
    
I particularly appreciated East-West Connection adapting the classes to fit with my training needs. The close attention paid to my pronunciation and progress gave me much needed encouragement when the learning curve seemed too steep. Additionally, the Chinese learning software, materials, and tools provided by the class were a big help in continuing my studies upon my return.
    
Although I traveled to China and later to Tibet by myself, I never really felt alone due to the personal interest the staff had for my safety and enjoyment of my travel in China. In so many ways, East-West Connection made my study abroad in China very memorable.