Spending six months at XMandarin was an amazing experience

At first, everything felt a bit fast, new sounds, new characters, a different way of thinking. But very quickly, with the support of the teachers and the small group classes, I started feeling more comfortable. Every week I noticed small improvements, even if sometimes it didn’t feel like it right away.

What I liked the most was how practical the classes were. We didn’t just learn grammar; we practiced speaking, listening, and using Chinese in everyday situations. That made a real difference when living in Qingdao.

Outside of class, the school organizes cultural activities, but honestly, some of my best memories are just walking around the city, talking with local people, trying new foods, and realizing I could actually have conversations.

Six months was the perfect amount of time to build a strong foundation. It’s not easy every day, but it’s absolutely worth it. I’m really grateful for this experience.