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"Shanghai is just that place you never would have imagined until you get here. Its HUGE in all senses! Two thumbs Up! To study Mandarin is so fascinating, it seems super difficult but my teachers make it look so easy that, when you start speaking it feels so great! Then you think: I am so smart!."

"In-Mandarin has proven to be a very good choice for me. Having small classes is very effective;students receive close follow-up from the teachers and receive support when it's needed. The teachers here are dedicated and professional. Learning mandarin is hard, but they make it fun and interesting."

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I really enjoyed this class because our teacher was very helpful and good at teaching the material. While it was a perfect speed for me, I think there were some people in the class who should have been moved to a higher or lower level. Overall this was a great experience and my Lao Shi really helped me improve my chinese skills.

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Teacher Zhang is the best chinese teacher I have ever had. Her teaching style is perfect, as she is patient, stresses review, and challenges in the class to exercise their oral chinese skills by using innovative and fun technics like storytelling and game playing. She must be commended for her superior teaching skills, as well as her friendly attitude and willingness to help her students with not only chinese, but also life in Shanghai. She is the best!

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Teacher Zhang was the best chinese teacher I have ever had! I really enjoyed her class. The pace was very good, the activities were fun, and her teaching style is outstanding. Thank you so much!

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Give an oral exam as well as the written exam to test the students' language skills. Working in class sizes of 4 people or less is an easier way to learn because the course can be tailored to the students' needs.

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Having a smaller class is much more effective than having more students. Miss Zhang is a very good teacher.

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Life in Shanghai

Q: When I come to Shanghai, what will I need to bring?

A: Convenience stores and fast food restaurants can be found anywhere in Shanghai. Fast food, drinks and things like soap, shampoo and clothing are cheap and easy to find. Cheap shoes and clothing are especially easy to come by in Shanghai. Please make sure to bring any personal prescribed medications and some of your preferred over-the-counter medications as both will be more difficult to find in China. Bringing your own towels is also a good idea.

Q: What voltage are Chinese electrical sockets? Will my electronic equipment work with it?

A: The standard voltage in China is 220v. Check your equipment. If it says anything from AC 100 - 240V you should have no problems.

Q: Does In-Mandarin have snacks and drinks available onsite?

A: The first floor of our building has a small store with snack foods. We also have drinking water at our center at all times.

Q: What should I do if I am a Vegetarian or have special dietary needs such as food allergies?

A: If you have any special dietary needs, please inform us in advance. Also, we will help you to write an explanatory note in Chinese that you can take with you to restaurants. Obviously you shouldn't have to practice your Chinese to describe a necessity of this nature.