Location
  • China
    • Beijing
Language
Chinese
Jan 21, 2025
Jan 20, 2025
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About Program

Our one-on-one Chinese course is perfect for students who seek personalization and want to learn Chinese at their own pace and time.

This course is characterized:
- Flexibility and freedom in learning Chinese. You can study every day, or two or three times a week.
- You can choose General Chinese, HSK, HSKK, Business Chinese, or any Specific purpose Chinese learning.
- In a student’s first private lesson, they have a conversation with the teacher, and they develop a plan together.
- Whether you want intensive private language training for the whole of your time abroad, need to study outside of normal school hours, or just want a little extra help preparing for a crucial exam, Global Village School will customize your learning plan according to your interests so that you can achieve your goals with our help.

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Program Highlights

  • Flexibility and freedom in learning Chinese. You can study every day, or two or three times a week.
  • You can choose General Chinese, HSK,HSKK, Business Chinese, or any Specific purpose Chinese learning.
  • In a student’s first private lesson, they have a conversation with the teacher, and they develop a plan together.

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Program Reviews

4.86 Rating
based on 7 reviews
  • 5 rating 85.71%
  • 4 rating 14.29%
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  • Instruction 4.85
  • Support 5
  • Fun 5
  • Housing 4.85
  • Value 4.75
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Antonio
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent Learning Experience at Global Village School

I’ve been attending Chinese classes at Global Village School for a few months, and I’ve had a fantastic experience. As a beginner, I was nervous about learning a new language, but the teachers have been incredibly patient and supportive. They create a welcoming environment that makes learning enjoyable and not overwhelming.

The classes are well-structured, focusing on both speaking and listening skills, which has really helped me gain confidence in using the language. The teachers are approachable and take the time to explain difficult concepts, especially pronunciation and tones, which can be tricky. The small class sizes ensure personalised attention, and the learning materials are engaging and easy to follow.

Overall, I highly recommend Global Village School to anyone interested in learning Chinese. The combination of great teachers, flexible scheduling, and supportive atmosphere has made this a rewarding learning experience.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
If I had the chance to do it all over again, I’d probably focus more on practicing speaking from the very beginning. When I first started, I was a bit hesitant to speak up and made the mistake of prioritizing grammar and vocabulary over actual conversation. Now, I realize that real-life communication is where I’ve seen the most improvement. I’d also set aside more time for immersive experiences, like watching Chinese shows or speaking with native speakers outside of class, to get used to the flow of the language in everyday situations. Overall, though, I’m really happy with the progress I’ve made, and these small adjustments would just help me get there faster.
Pros
  • Personalised attention
  • Supportive environment
  • Engaging materials
Cons
  • Pacing
  • Limited cultural exposure
  • Pronunciation challenges
2 people found this review helpful.
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Moreblessings
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My experience

My experience at this school has been fulfilling. l had learned Chinese before and l always knew that l needed to improve my Chinese speaking skills and being at this school provided me with this opportunity. The teachers and the staff there are always available to help you with any problems you may face during the course of your learning. The classes are really interactive providing an opportunity to put into practice what you have learned. One important thing is also that they provide free tea and coffee 😊

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
I encourage them to join this program because it will make it easier for them to communicate with the locals when they visit .This would also be an opportunity for them to learn and understand the Chinese culture.
Pros
  • A chance to learn Chinese from experienced,native teachers of the language
  • This course provides every student with the chance to participate and practice Chinese and the teachers will identify your weak points and offer help.
  • The teachers can speak English,this is a plus when one do not fully understand Chinese
2 people found this review helpful.
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Kathrin
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Serious studying with fun

I started this program because I moved to China for work and I always struggle with my speaking ability. I already studied Chinese by myself for a long time, but lack of speaking. The teacher is really helpful in increasing my speaking ability, I just started this course, one on one, a few weeks ago and I can already see an increasement!! My teacher combines book teaching with natural conversations, we always include conversations about my culture or experiences or daily things, which really help me to speak more freely!

3 people found this review helpful.
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YiWen
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Good school!

From the moment I stepped into the school, I knew that this was going to be a unique and enriching journey. The first thing that struck me was the modern and well-maintained facilities. The classrooms are spacious and well-equipped. The class is engaging and interactive. Also, the school has a comfortable lounge area where students can relax, socialize, and practice speaking with peers. The teachers are highly qualified, experienced, and passionate about language education. They are always really well-prepared for the class. On my one on one class, I receive personalized attention and feedback, which is crucial for me. The teacher is always available to answer questions and provide additional support outside of class hours. The curriculum is well-structured and comprehensive. It covers all aspects of language learning, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The courses are designed to meet the needs of students at different proficiency levels, from beginners to advanced learners. Also, the school constantly holds many events to help us know and learn more Chinese culture and its history. So, I highly recommend this school to anyone looking to improve their language skills in a supportive and dynamic environment. This school really has added more meaning to my language learning journey in China!

5 people found this review helpful.
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Mario
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

School performance and commitment

The school is providing access to all kind of materials and full flexibility in terms of schedule and class format (either at school or online lesson).

Now that I am in a more advanced level, I also value the professor’s team involvement on making the class more enjoyable and entertaining, at the same time keeping a good pace in the learning process.

When I came last year I also had the opportunity to assist to their group lessons, which I also found very interesting and where I could improve my speaking skills with other students.

What was your funniest moment?
Some activities, like 蒸包子
Pros
  • Flexibility
  • Availability
Cons
  • Non
3 people found this review helpful.
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Ben
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Chinese journey at the Global Village School

I am a guy who couldn't speak Chinese at all. when I was in college in Australia, I heard that Beijing had a lot of good food and fun, I thought I needed to try it. but I can't speak Chinese, so I first found a Chinese school in Beijing, I know a few friends at Tsinghua University, and they said that the Global Village school is very good, the school may have been built more than 30 years ago. I signed up for a course here. They have a very good atmosphere of group classes, as well as a very flexible one-on-one time, which I like. I love my teacher very much, she is a very lovely person! I have been learning for less than a year, and now I can speak a lot of useful Chinese. I can go to the bar and talk to Chinese people, although I may not understand them when they speak very fast haha, but I can express my views with Chinese people in Chinese, I feel very accomplished! I really recommend Global Village School, you can really improve your Chinese here, and you can also master Chinese knowledge very easily! Oh, by the way, when I was there, they had moon cake making, which was fun, and a lot of other fun things, em, all lot that is free, it’s so nice!

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
Many of the decorations and walls in the classrooms and corridors are made of wood, you know, which is really artistic!
4 people found this review helpful.
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Lucy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Experienced teacher

The Global Village School is currently the best place to learn Chinese. They provide a lot of learning materials for you to study. Their way of teaching Chinese is very good and practical. The teacher is very professional and makes learning easy. They develop study plans for students based on their situation and help them achieve their learning goals. All the teachers are very friendly and considerate. They also have many cultural activities, very friendly, and very interesting.
I have also tried other schools, and this one is more historical and experienced. But overall, I believe that the Global Village School provides an excellent experience for learning Chinese.

What was your funniest moment?
Chinese Lacquer Fan Culture Activities
The teacher will first tell us the origin of this culture, which involves brushes, paper, inkstones, and teach us how to write calligraphy with a brush.
Pros
  • Experienced teacher
  • Enrich cultural activities
12 people found this review helpful.

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