Chinese Language Comprehensive Course + Culture Immersion in Yangshuo, China

Fui para China porque queria aprender a língua chinesa imersa no cotidiano do povo chinês. Foi a melhor coisa que fiz. Estudei por 3 meses em Yang Shuo, um lugar rodeado por montanhas e rios, onde exala cultura por todos os poros. O verão tem cheiro de brisa e orvalho da manhã. Com verde em diferentes tons, o campo, as árvores, as flores, a terra e as montanhas e nós respiramos com mais leveza. No outono temos temperatura mais amenas e um pouco de chuva. Ao som da chuva e, em sintonia com ela, movimentamo-nos pelas ruas, para a escola. Com sua melodia suave, e às vezes, com sua batida forte, aprendemos essa língua milenar e misteriosa. A 欧美大, em YangShuo, é uma ótima escola que ensina a língua chinesa para estrangeiros. Aqui podemos aprender, além da língua chinesa, um pouco de como, esse povo milenar, vive. É uma experiência mágica e única. Há uma expressão que me encanta "慢慢。。。” então posso dizer...慢慢走慢慢爱。。。

English Version:
I went to China because I wanted to learn the Chinese language by being immersed in the daily lives of Chinese people. It was the best thing I did. I studied for 3 months in Yang Shuo, a place surrounded by mountains and rivers, where culture exudes from every pore. Summer smells like a breeze and morning dew. With green in different tones, the countryside, the trees, the flowers, the land, and the mountains we breathe more lightly. In autumn we have milder temperatures and a little rain. To the sound of the rain and in tune with it, we move through the streets, toward school. With its soft melody, and sometimes, its strong beat, we learn this ancient and mysterious language. 欧美大, Yangshuo, is a great school that teaches Chinese to foreigners. Here we can learn, in addition to the Chinese language, a little about how these ancient people lived. It is a magical and unique experience. There is an expression that enchants me "slowly"... so I can say... walk slowly, love slowly...

I spent three weeks in training in Yangshuo which was an unforgettable adventure. First of all the team is truly incredible, always listening to the students and their expectations. I was in a class of three then two people which allowed everyone to participate and therefore rapid progress. Then many activities are offered outside of class. A visit to a tea plantation, a day of hiking along the Lijiang River, a gourmet meal, a visit to a minority village ... the atmosphere is really excellent and everyone can participate at their convenience. The accommodation is perfect, two minutes from the school. Before arriving I wondered about the environment but the school is in a very lively area with an incredible number of shops and restaurants. This residential area is close enough to the tourist area to be able to enjoy restaurants, bars, and other distractions in the evening. Yangshuo is ideal in my opinion. The city is large and lively enough while having retained its traditional side. It is also in the middle of a magnificent natural area where mountains and rivers offer a superb playground.

Yangshuo School Experience
My time at Yangshuo School was a memorable and enriching experience. Located in a picturesque setting surrounded by stunning karst mountains, the school offers a unique blend of education and cultural immersion.

Activities
The school hosts a variety of activities that cater to different interests. From language classes to outdoor adventures like hiking, rock climbing, and cycling, there’s something for everyone. The cultural workshops, such as cooking classes and calligraphy, provided a deeper understanding of Chinese traditions and practices.

My experience was incredibly rewarding, filled with personal growth and cultural exploration. I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking to immerse themselves in Chinese culture while making lasting connections.

I spent 3 weeks in Yangshuo taking 3 lessons a day at Omeida. I totally recommend it, from the first moment Omeida makes things super easy for you when preparing your trip. They answer any possible questions you might have coming from the other side of the world to a small town in China. The environment is amazing, surrounded by the mountains. The teachers are really kind as well as all Omeida staff so you feel at home from the beginning when you arrive. The lessons were really practical, in small groups (We were 4 to 5 people) so I improved my speaking that was one of the main reasons for going to China.

I stayed here for a month with their provided housing. Class sizes were small at the time that I went and class materials (textbooks) were all included and provided for. There are always teachers or students learning english there who can help with the content as well outside of class hours. The collaborations efforts between the chinese and the english school as well as the everyday practice exploring around are very effective in improving one's language skills.
Everyone was very friendly and one of my favourite parts were the trips that the school offers on the weekend (both the english school and the chinese school offer these so sometimes to get to pick too). Omeida's events make it very easy to make relations and so it's a good place for a solo traveller.

I had a lot of fun while also improving my chinese. The classes were just suited for me and got the chance to make a lot of friends in here! I could also learn a lot about the culture, the history and about the daily life of chinese people!
I would definitely come back to keep learning more and having also a lot of fun. Besides, the activities that the school organized were very fun and let me experience the beautiful and unique landscapes of Yangshuo, truly an amazing place to travel 😍 totally recommend to come and live the experience!

When I told a friend I was learning Mandarin, he told me about Omeida. Another friend confirmed it being a positive experience. I wanted to see China for the first time so why not. Not only were the classes really good and the progress fast, but also the two weeks I spend in Yangshuo were also my favorite part of my 4 week trip to China. The region is full of cultural sites, entertainment and astounding nature, particularly the mountains, unlike anywhere I've been to. Besides the quality of the lessons, the school provides a really friendly, helpful and positive environment. They helped me with all sorts of chores to enjoy my stay to the max. The staff is always ready to help and they organize plenty of nice activities with all the students so you never get bored. I can't recommend it enough.

If you are going to come to get a proper walk through of Chinese, then Yangshuo is definitely the best place to learn. It is filled with friendly people that are willing to communicate and a relaxed environment to enjoy your time. Personally, I wanted to practice speaking more and with the option of doing 1-on-1 class, really helped with my williness to communicate and has really motivated me to continue self-studying and pursue the language much more!

The language partner program is a really great addition to the school especially if you are motivated to practice speaking much like I was. I would do it again and perhaps stay longer!