Just like any other language learning, the fastest ways to learn and speak Chinese is through a Chinese immersion program. Sign up a 3 to 6-month Chinese Intensive course in China, Taiwan or any Chinese speaking country and live there throughout the course duration. Chinese immersion program enable a person to speak and read Chinese and use them in everyday life. By the end of the Chinese intensive course, a person would be able to understand Chinese in a correct way.

 

Chinese Intensive Alternatives

 

An immersion program with 6-month Chinese intensive can be very costly, considering the outlay on course fee, accommodation, travel expenses and other related spending. Other economical Chinese intensive alternatives are less effective than immersion as are dependent on learner’s determination to want to learn and speak Chinese in a non-Chinese speaking environment. The more a learner exercise self discipline, the more he or she gains maximum benefit from the Chinese intensive.

There are several popular alternatives of Chinese intensive: one is to attend a local Chinese class. Another is to engage a private Chinese tutor. The most economical alternative is to purchase a set of Chinese language learning kit – This can be in a form of audio visual or software.

 

Local Chinese Lesson

 

Attending a local Chinese class is Chinese intensive without immersion program as the student learns and speaks Chinese in his own country. The closest of it is to pick a Chinese class in a heart of China town. Before or after the class, make it an effort to shop around China town and practice simple conversation with the shop owners, the food sellers and even the individuals in the crowd.

Engaging a Chinese private tutor is more applicable for one with busy schedule. Private tutor offers time flexibility at a cost. The learner can change class schedule as often as he wants. This is both an advantage as well as disadvantage. Regular interruptions will make it hard for the learner to concentrate, diluting the purpose of Chinese intensive. However, if the learner demonstrate determination to give priority of Chinese learning, a dedicated private tutor can be of great effectiveness as the lessons can be customized according to learner’s progress and interest.

 

Purchase Chinese Language Leaning Kits

 

There are lots of Chinese language kits available. The audio sets allow one to play it while driving and listen to it as many times as necessary. Video sets would require one to dedicate his time and watch with a video player. Software sets offer interaction where learner can be tested on his learning progress. All Chinese language learning kits are designed for self-learning and it is therefore important for the learner to consider regular supplementary activities to enhance the effectiveness of learning.

Supplementary activities are important part of Chinese intensive. During public holidays or during free time, visit places such as museum, restaurants and cultural groups where you can mix freely with Chinese speaking people. Last but not least, go online and visit Chinese sites to read more about Chinese culture and the happenings in China and Taiwan. Take part in online forum and live chat to communicate with the Chinese in China, Taiwan and all over the world.