Discover China Student Book 2 Pdf
Eduviges Gearlds
From water purification to forest ecology, our intrepid Grade 5 students engage in nature-based activities and challenges that not only foster teamwork, but also develop a deeper connection with the environment.
Our Secondary students are able to discover the full richness of the diverse natural environments across China. From Shaolin to Beijing, Guizhou and beyond, students engage in unforgettable challenges and experiences that extend far beyond the classroom.
Our Primary School offers diverse activities, including culture, crafts, performing arts, and sports for Grades 1-5. In Secondary School, students engage in clubs, performing arts, and service to develop skills, interests, and leadership opportunities.
As Global Citizens, our students live their lives with a promise to understand others, make decisions with the awareness of its effect on the local and global communities while advocating for responsibility for sustainability.
Service is an established part of our IB school curriculum for all grade levels. We believe that involving oneself in and out of school in service activities adds to one's personal excellence and further develops NIS as an inclusive community.
Dozens of college students from the United States recently embarked on a journey to discover China, attending lectures from experts and joining cultural tours during a two-week visit to learn more about the country.
Fifteen students and teachers from Indiana University of Pennsylvania were scheduled to visit technology companies such as Xiaomi, experience Chinese culture in Beijing and Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, and attend lectures about Sino-US relations at Beijing Foreign Studies University.
While Elizabeth Ashe was busy taking photos with the green car, which was the same color as her nails, software engineering student Kamir Walton was asking questions about problems the car may have with charging.
The cheaper prices of advanced electronic products such as smartphones and laptops have drawn the students' attention, but they said they are still concerned about the ability to use Chinese products outside the country.
"Sport gives you something in common. We didn't even have to talk; just playing ping-pong and spending time together was fun," she said. "Despite many differences between China and the US, having a common interest like sports is important."
Tu Xiliang, one of the program organizers from BFSU, said the program provides college students from the two countries with opportunities for discussions and interactions, as well as practical research and exchange activities.
Since the number of US students studying in China has decreased in recent years, Tu said he hoped the program would attract more international students to pursue further education in China and discover the country themselves.
At Hutong School, every student has a one-on-one level assessment and study plan. Our teachers are not only distinguished by their academic achievements, but also by their interpersonal skills and devotion to
teaching Mandarin Chinese.
We are extremely proud of our dedicated and highly qualified team of teachers at Hutong School. All our teachers are native Chinese and have a Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language certification, plus a minimum of 1500 hrs teaching experience.
Thanks to our strict recruitment process, in-house training and internal curriculum development, we are able to guarantee you have the best teachers at hand, ensuring you learn Mandarin Chinese in the most efficient way.
The staff at Hutong School were incredibly helpful and flexible in organizing my study schedule. I took some one-on-one classes as well as the group lessons and thoroughly enjoyed all of them. My teachers were so kind and patient, but at the same time they really challenged me to work as hard as I could.
Located in the heart of the beautiful French Concession, Hutong School offered me the experience of a lifetime. The teachers, staff and students were absolutely amazing and I still keep in contact with many of them. I participated in the Intensive Chinese Program and because of my wonderful teacher I went from absolute beginner to intermediate level Chinese in just 5 months!
Excellent reception with 24h service for any issue or language problem that could arise. My Chinese teacher was very dedicated and skilled. I learned more in my five weeks in Shanghai than I had learnt two years studying at home.
Hutong School set me up with a nice flat in the centre of Beijing, taught me loads during class and led interesting cultural activities after class. The greatest thing was the flexibility to determine your own experience while also being provided the opportunity to experience as much as possible at every turn.
China is a fascinating country, it is full of opportunities and Hutong School helped me to explore them. The Chinese lessons in the morning, right before my internship, were a great help because I felt more confident when I had to talk to people. Hutong School is always there when you need them!
My stay at the Hutong School was amazing because I had super good professors and I have met a lot of different students from all around the world during my 6 months' stay. More you stay, better it is to improve faster your Chinese level and share incredible moments with locals. Moreover, there is a bunch of activities proposed by the school, so you can discover the city, etc.
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