Comments on: I am in Shijiazhuang, China http://andrewstrauss.net/posts/2005_10_26-i-am-in-shijiazhuang-china/ My Adventures in Shijiazhuang, China 2005/2006 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 04:53:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: andrewstrauss http://andrewstrauss.net/posts/2005_10_26-i-am-in-shijiazhuang-china/comment-page-1/#comment-107210 andrewstrauss Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:51:16 +0000 http://andrewstrauss.net/?p=29#comment-107210 Carl......Chinese is a language that requires time. 2 months is not a lot of time for a language this complex, especially if starting from scratch. Romantic languages are much easier, and may be better suited to such a short time frame. In 6 months, I was able to get VERY good in Italian. It took me roughly 3 years to get to the same level with Chinese, and I studied MUCH more. SJZ is very safe. Food is great. People are friendly and welcoming. Biggest downside is that there is not much nightlife / activities in the city. It is great for focusing on studying, but not great for a fun vacation. Don't know too much about home stay...sorry Carl……Chinese is a language that requires time. 2 months is not a lot of time for a language this complex, especially if starting from scratch. Romantic languages are much easier, and may be better suited to such a short time frame. In 6 months, I was able to get VERY good in Italian. It took me roughly 3 years to get to the same level with Chinese, and I studied MUCH more.

SJZ is very safe. Food is great. People are friendly and welcoming. Biggest downside is that there is not much nightlife / activities in the city. It is great for focusing on studying, but not great for a fun vacation.

Don’t know too much about home stay…sorry

]]> By: Carl http://andrewstrauss.net/posts/2005_10_26-i-am-in-shijiazhuang-china/comment-page-1/#comment-107209 Carl Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:10:29 +0000 http://andrewstrauss.net/?p=29#comment-107209 How much can you learn in 2 months in the summer. My daughter will be 16 years old next summer (2010). Any thoughts on safety, food, people, emergency help, etc... Any feedback on homestay from other students that attended> Thanks, Carl How much can you learn in 2 months in the summer. My daughter will be 16 years old next summer (2010). Any thoughts on safety, food, people, emergency help, etc…

Any feedback on homestay from other students that attended>

Thanks, Carl

]]> By: andrewstrauss http://andrewstrauss.net/posts/2005_10_26-i-am-in-shijiazhuang-china/comment-page-1/#comment-70012 andrewstrauss Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:22:44 +0000 http://andrewstrauss.net/?p=29#comment-70012 Laily......I studied at Konall, you can visit their website at: http://www.gatewaychina.net/ Laily……I studied at Konall, you can visit their website at:
http://www.gatewaychina.net/

]]> By: Laily http://andrewstrauss.net/posts/2005_10_26-i-am-in-shijiazhuang-china/comment-page-1/#comment-70003 Laily Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:28:24 +0000 http://andrewstrauss.net/?p=29#comment-70003 Andy ... where did u have ur lesson?? I'm planning to study for 3 months in shijiazhuang but can not find the place. thanks. Andy … where did u have ur lesson?? I’m planning to study for 3 months in shijiazhuang but can not find the place. thanks.

]]> By: andrewstrauss http://andrewstrauss.net/posts/2005_10_26-i-am-in-shijiazhuang-china/comment-page-1/#comment-74 andrewstrauss Sun, 30 Oct 2005 06:42:50 +0000 http://andrewstrauss.net/?p=29#comment-74 Elijah....thanks a lot....that sound great Alex........I WILL speak perfect mandarin when I get back (hope and pray) Jerome.....I intended to :) Justin.....I didn't see any Magic Sock vendors but I will keep an eye out next time ;) Elijah.....mmmmmmmmmmm Rachel.......I knew you would like that :) Elijah….thanks a lot….that sound great

Alex……..I WILL speak perfect mandarin when I get back (hope and pray)

Jerome…..I intended to :)

Justin…..I didn’t see any Magic Sock vendors but I will keep an eye out next time ;)

Elijah…..mmmmmmmmmmm

Rachel…….I knew you would like that :)

]]> By: rachel http://andrewstrauss.net/posts/2005_10_26-i-am-in-shijiazhuang-china/comment-page-1/#comment-64 rachel Fri, 28 Oct 2005 11:49:15 +0000 http://andrewstrauss.net/?p=29#comment-64 Hey! WOW! what an excursion. I like the partially masticated apple.... sounds delish. Anyway, I miss you!!! I cant wait to see you again, but until then, its nice to have your blogs. Keep up the good adventures! much love Hey!
WOW! what an excursion. I like the partially masticated apple…. sounds delish. Anyway, I miss you!!! I cant wait to see you again, but until then, its nice to have your blogs. Keep up the good adventures! much love

]]> By: Elijah http://andrewstrauss.net/posts/2005_10_26-i-am-in-shijiazhuang-china/comment-page-1/#comment-63 Elijah Fri, 28 Oct 2005 00:58:27 +0000 http://andrewstrauss.net/?p=29#comment-63 It's Dim Sum on the trains! You gotta love it! It’s Dim Sum on the trains! You gotta love it!

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