Great experience at Keats Kunming! The city is very pleasant in summer, not too hot compared to some other cities. The fact that the dormitory is located in the same building than the school is very convenient. I had group classes in the morning, we were between 3 and 5 students depending on the week. There was a very good learning and pleasant atmosphere during the class. I liked the fact that the courses were pretty dense, we had a lot of material we could review in the afternoon. I particularly want to thank my teacher 彭璐, who was very skilled and gave us confidence in practicing Chinese. I also enjoyed the outdoor class activities we did on Fridays! I made great progress during this month. 谢谢老师 💗

Our experience in KEATS Beijing was absolutely amazing. From the moment we arrived, everything was perfectly organised, and we always felt supported and well taken care of.

We lived in the hotel nearby the school, which was super convenient. In the morning, we had the lessons that were engaging, well-structured, and perfectly tailored to our level. Our children had their own Chinese lessons and loved them so much that couldn't wait for the next lesson to begin.

In the afternoon, we visited Beijing iconic landmarks like the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City, which was truly unforgettable. We also had a wushu class that we enjoyed a lot.

Our teachers were exceptional, their enthusiasm and genuine care for us made our stay unforgettable. Thanks to them, we not only improved our language skills but also took away lasting memories. This was one of the best learning experiences I’ve had, and we would love to come back.

Keats School is very clean and well-organized, which made me feel comfortable from the first day. The environment is nice and suitable for studying, and everything is arranged in a systematic way. The meals are also good, with a good variety of food.

The staff are kind and helpful, especially Ma Lao Shi and Yurina. They supported me a lot during my trip and were always ready to help whenever I had questions. Thanks to them, I felt more relaxed and confident.

My teacher used a student-centered method and focused on active learning. She chose the most important lessons for me and explained everything clearly. She also gave me many chances to practice, so I can use what I learned in real life. Overall, I had a good experience and would recommend this school to others.

My teacher was excellent in stimulating the student in learning. She was very well prepared and organized in terms of teaching material and methods. She knows where students are lacking and where to improve in her student’s language skills. She is knowledgeable and sensible so that encourages her student develop his own thought in a suitable way to Chinese language use. I would strongly recommend her to mid or high level Chinese learners. Comments for the better teaching are to provide teaching materials in papers, not only on the screen. I really enjoyed various activities with students from many countries.

Essere stata a Pechino per otto giorni è stata un avventura. Ho conosciuto nuove persone in un ambiente totalmente diverso.Le professoresse con cui sono stata sono state molto di supporto e sono state sempre presenti. La professoressa cinese che ci insegnava era molto cordiale e divertente e ci ha aiutato tantissimo ad apprendere la lingua nella vita reale.La scuola era molto vicino a dove alloggiavamo, era molto accogliente e nuova. L'esperienza fatta mi lascerà sempre un bel ricordo di Pechino: persone, abitudini, cultura e cibo. Vivere veramente cio che continuo a studiare da ormai tre anni è stata un emozione unica. Un esperienza del genere mi ha aiutato a capire come comportami quando non ho i miei genitori accanto, a fare amicizia con altre persone e a osservare un mondo diverse dal mio. Spero di tornare presto a Pechino e in altre città.

English:
Being in Beijing for eight days was an adventure. I met new people in a completely different environment. The teachers I studied with were very supportive and always there for me. The Chinese teacher who taught us was very friendly
and fun, and she helped us a lot learn the language in real life. The school was very close to where we were staying, and it was very welcoming and new. The experience I had will always leave me with fond memories of Beijing: the people, the customs, the culture, and the food. Truly experiencing what I've been studying for three years now was a unique experience. An experience like this helped me understand how to behave when my parents are away, make friends with other people, and observe a world different from my own. I hope to return to Beijing and other cities soon.

It was my first time in the city and in the country and I cannot say less that I’m more than satisfied and happy either way with my experience. The school and the hotel were basically door to door and that allowed me to not have more stress over transportation. The services provided by the hotel were excellent and the school supported us and helped us in every way possible, providing lunch, transportation, visits.

Also, the lessons were really engraving and I found interesting their teaching being majorly in Chinese, in this way I could developed my listening. The activities were engaging, fun and relaxing. They were not just grammar lessons but also deepening into the Chinese culture through art workshops.

Frequentare la Keats a Chengdu è stata una delle esperienze più belle e formative della mia vita. Fin dal primo giorno mi sono sentito accolto in un ambiente stimolante, internazionale e allo stesso tempo familiare. L’organizzazione è impeccabile e ogni dettaglio è curato con attenzione, permettendo agli studenti di concentrarsi completamente sull’apprendimento e sulla scoperta della cultura cinese.

Uno dei punti di forza assoluti di questa esperienza è stata l’insegnante Amber. È davvero bravissima: preparata, paziente, sempre sorridente e capace di rendere ogni lezione interessante e coinvolgente. Grazie al suo metodo chiaro e dinamico, ho imparato un sacco di cose in poco tempo, migliorando non solo la mia conoscenza della lingua, ma anche la mia sicurezza nel parlare. Amber riesce a creare un ambiente positivo in classe, dove non si ha paura di sbagliare e si è sempre incoraggiati a fare del proprio meglio.

Oltre alle lezioni, la Keats offre tantissime attività culturali e opportunità per esplorare Chengdu e i suoi dintorni. Grazie a loro abbiamo visitato un sacco di posti bellissimi, dai templi tradizionali ai parchi naturali, fino ai vivaci mercati locali. Ogni escursione è stata organizzata in modo eccellente e ci ha permesso di immergerci davvero nella cultura locale. Chengdu è una città affascinante, ricca di storia ma anche moderna e dinamica, e viverla da studente della Keats è stato un vero privilegio.

La cultura cinese mi ha colpito profondamente: è affascinante, ricca di tradizioni e valori che si percepiscono in ogni aspetto della vita quotidiana. Anche le persone sono state una splendida sorpresa: sempre cordiali, disponibili e curiose di conoscere studenti stranieri. Questo ha reso l’esperienza ancora più autentica e piacevole, facendomi sentire parte di qualcosa di speciale.

Un altro aspetto che merita una menzione speciale è il cibo. Voglio fare i complimenti alla cuoca della Keats, che è davvero bravissima. Ogni pasto era delizioso, vario e preparato con grande cura. Ho avuto l’opportunità di provare piatti tipici della cucina cinese e ogni giorno era una nuova scoperta di sapori. Anche questo ha contribuito a rendere l’esperienza ancora più completa e memorabile.

In conclusione, il tempo trascorso alla Keats di Chengdu è stato semplicemente magico. Ho imparato tantissimo, ho conosciuto persone meravigliose e ho vissuto momenti che porterò sempre con me. Consiglio questa scuola a chiunque voglia studiare il cinese in modo serio ma anche vivere un’esperienza culturale unica. Spero davvero di poter tornare in futuro e rivivere, anche solo in parte, questa splendida avventura.

English:
Attending Keats in Chengdu was one of the most wonderful and formative experiences of my life. From day one, I felt welcomed into a stimulating, international, yet familiar environment. The organization is impeccable, and every detail is carefully considered, allowing students to fully focus on learning and discovering Chinese culture.
One of the absolute strengths of this experience was my teacher, Amber. She's truly excellent: knowledgeable, patient, always smiling, and capable of making every lesson interesting and engaging. Thanks to her clear and dynamic method, I learned a lot in a short time, improving not only my knowledge of the language but also my confidence in speaking. Amber creates a positive classroom environment where there's no fear of making mistakes and you're always encouraged to do your best.

In addition to lessons, Keats offers numerous cultural activities and opportunities to explore Chengdu and its surroundings. Thanks to them, we visited many beautiful places, from traditional temples to natural parks to vibrant local markets. Each excursion was excellently organized and allowed us to truly immerse ourselves in the local culture. Chengdu is a fascinating city, rich in history yet also modern and dynamic, and experiencing it as a Keats student was a true privilege.

Chinese culture deeply impressed me: it's fascinating, rich in traditions and values ​​that shine through in every aspect of daily life. The people were also a wonderful surprise: always friendly, helpful, and curious to meet international students. This made the experience even more authentic and enjoyable, making me feel part of something special.

Another aspect that deserves special mention is the food. I want to compliment the chef at Keats, who is truly excellent. Every meal was delicious, varied, and prepared with great care. I had the opportunity to try typical Chinese dishes, and every day was a new discovery of flavors. This also helped make the experience even more complete and memorable.

In conclusion, my time at Keats Chengdu was simply magical. I learned so much, met wonderful people, and experienced moments that I will cherish forever. I recommend this school to anyone who wants to study Chinese seriously but also have a unique cultural experience. I truly hope to return in the future and relive, even just a part of, this wonderful adventure.

Il viaggio studio a Chengdu è stata un’esperienza intensa, formativa e piena di momenti che porterò con me per molto tempo. Fin dai primi giorni ho capito che questa città riesce a unire tradizione e modernità in modo sorprendente, facendoti sentire continuamente tra due mondi diversi ma perfettamente armonizzati.

Durante il soggiorno abbiamo visitato luoghi molto diversi tra loro. Siamo stati anche nel centro commerciale più grande del mondo, una struttura immensa che fa capire subito quanto la città sia moderna e in continua crescita. Molto più suggestiva è stata la visita al ponte tradizionale illuminato la sera: camminarci sopra, circondati dalle luci e dall’atmosfera della città, è stato uno dei momenti più belli del viaggio. Tra gli scenari più spettacolari ricordo anche le Bamboo Towers, che di notte si trasformano in uno spettacolo di luci con l’acqua che scende lungo le facciate come una cascata luminosa: un’immagine davvero impressionante e simbolo della Chengdu contemporanea.

Un’esperienza culturale indimenticabile è stata assistere all’Opera del Sichuan. I costumi, la musica e soprattutto il famoso cambio delle maschere sono stati affascinanti e completamente diversi da qualsiasi spettacolo visto in Europa. È stato uno di quei momenti in cui ti rendi conto di quanto sia ricca e antica la cultura cinese.

Ovviamente uno dei ricordi più emozionanti resta la visita alla riserva naturale dei panda. Vederli dal vivo è stato incredibile: sono tenerissimi, goffi e irresistibili mentre mangiano bambù o si muovono lentamente tra gli alberi. È stata un’esperienza che mi ha fatto capire quanto la Cina tenga alla tutela di questo animale simbolo.

Durante il viaggio abbiamo anche partecipato a una lezione di Kung Fu. È stata un’attività divertente ma anche impegnativa, che richiede concentrazione, disciplina e controllo del corpo. Provare in prima persona questa arte marziale è stato un modo concreto per entrare in contatto con la cultura locale.

Le persone a Chengdu sono state una bellissima sorpresa: molto cordiali, gentili e disponibili. Anche quando la lingua rappresentava una barriera, bastavano sorrisi e gesti per capirsi. Mi sono sentito accolto e questo ha reso l’esperienza ancora più speciale.

Il cibo è stato uno degli aspetti più interessanti del viaggio, perché fin dall’inizio abbiamo provato piatti tipici della cucina del Sichuan, famosa per i sapori intensi e piccanti. Ho assaggiato noodles piccanti, ravioli cinesi (jiaozi), riso fritto, spiedini alla griglia e diversi piatti con pollo e verdure ricchi di spezie. Solo verso la fine del viaggio abbiamo vissuto una delle esperienze più caratteristiche: l’hotpot. Si tratta di una grande pentola bollente al centro del tavolo in cui si cuociono carne, noodles e verdure. È un momento conviviale e divertente, ma anche molto piccante, tipico della tradizione locale.

Un ruolo fondamentale in questa esperienza lo ha avuto il campus della Keats School. L’ambiente era accogliente e internazionale: studenti provenienti da tanti paesi diversi vivevano e studiavano insieme, creando un’atmosfera che sembrava quella di una grande famiglia. È stato facile stringere nuove amicizie e sentirsi parte di qualcosa di speciale. Personalmente ci tornerei mille volte, perché mi sono sentito davvero a casa.

Il corso che abbiamo seguito è stato molto interessante e utile: mi ha permesso di conoscere meglio la cultura cinese, aprire la mente e vedere il mondo da una prospettiva diversa. Questo viaggio mi ha insegnato quanto sia importante uscire dalla propria zona di comfort e confrontarsi con realtà lontane dalla propria. Chengdu resterà sempre un ricordo bellissimo e un’esperienza che mi ha fatto crescere.

English:
The study trip to Chengdu was an intense, formative experience, filled with memories I will cherish for a long time. From the first few days, I realized that this city manages to combine tradition and modernity in a surprising way, making you feel constantly between two different yet perfectly harmonious worlds.

During our stay, we visited very different places. We also visited the largest shopping mall in the world, an immense structure that immediately demonstrates how modern and constantly growing the city is. Even more impressive was the visit to the traditional bridge illuminated at night: walking across it, surrounded by the lights and the atmosphere of the city, was one of the highlights of the trip. Among the most spectacular sights, I also remember the Bamboo Towers, which at night transform into a light show with water cascading down the facades like a luminous waterfall: a truly impressive image and a symbol of contemporary Chengdu.

An unforgettable cultural experience was attending the Sichuan Opera. The costumes, music, and especially the famous mask changing were fascinating and completely unlike any show I've seen in Europe. It was one of those moments when you realize how rich and ancient Chinese culture is.

Obviously, one of my most emotional memories remains the visit to the panda reserve. Seeing them in person was incredible: they are incredibly cuddly, clumsy, and irresistible as they eat bamboo or move slowly through the trees. It was an experience that made me understand how much China cares about protecting this iconic animal.

During the trip, we also took a Kung Fu class. It was a fun but also challenging activity, requiring concentration, discipline, and body control. Trying this martial art firsthand was a tangible way to experience the local culture.

The people in Chengdu were a wonderful surprise: very friendly, kind, and helpful. Even when the language barrier was a barrier, smiles and gestures were enough to understand each other. I felt welcomed, and this made the experience even more special.

The food was one of the most interesting aspects of the trip, because right from the start, we tried typical Sichuan dishes, famous for their intense, spicy flavors. I sampled spicy noodles, Chinese dumplings (jiaozi), fried rice, grilled skewers, and various spicy chicken and vegetable dishes. Only toward the end of the trip did we experience one of the most distinctive experiences: hotpot. This is a large boiling pot in the center of the table where meat, noodles, and vegetables are cooked. It's a convivial and fun experience, but also very spicy, typical of the local tradition.

The Keats School campus played a key role in this experience. The environment was welcoming and international: students from many different countries lived and studied together, creating an atmosphere that felt like one big family. It was easy to make new friends and feel part of something special. Personally, I would go back a thousand times because I truly felt at home.

The course we took was very interesting and useful: it allowed me to learn more about Chinese culture, open my mind, and see the world from a different perspective. This trip taught me the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and engaging with realities far from your own. Chengdu will always be a wonderful memory and an experience that helped me grow.