Mr. Jerome Parisse-Brassens from Australia (the gentleman on the right)
Mandarin Beginners to Upper Intermediate Full-day class (28/9, 2010 -10/1, 2011)
1, Why did you choose Hong Kong Language School?
— I chose to study Mandarin at Hong Kong Language School for two reasons: 1) Its location, in Wan Chai, in the heart of Hong Kong Island, made it very easy to get to; 2) The course I chose was reasonably priced.
2, How’s the school environment?
— The school environment is great: Clean, bright classrooms; I especially liked the fact that the walls were used as blackboards, very ingenuous indeed; There is a computer for everyone’s use during breaks; and there is an ample supply of biscuits, tea and coffee (and a great view of Wan Chai from the large windows).
3, How’s the class atmosphere?
— I enjoyed my class, my teachers and my fellow students who came from all walks of life, including from various countries. Classes are relaxed, but at the same time focussed; 50 minutes of class with a ten minute break seems about right.
4, How’s your teacher? Was your class effective? Did you learn what you had expected?
— I had two teachers, Carol and Mendy, who were both great to learn from. In fact, they had different styles and complemented each other really well. I was a little surprised at first to see one teacher being replaced by another, without any kind of logic, but it worked, and the transition between both of them was almost always smooth. It was also great that they came from different areas of China and had therefore a different accent and a different way of speaking, as it gave us more exposure to variety in spoken Mandarin. I definitely learned more than what I expected
5, Will you come back & take more lessons? Why?
— I have reached the advanced level now and need to get out there and practice my Mandarin skills in real life situations. I will be spending a few weeks in China soon and this will be a perfect opportunity to test my language skills outside the school environment.
6, Will you recommend Hong Kong Language School to your friends & relatives? Why?
— I would definitely recommend the school to potential and future fellow students, especially to beginners, as I believe this is where the strength of the school lies
