What is language immersion?

Language immersion is a learning approach where individuals are surrounded by a specific language in various aspects of their daily life. In a language immersion setting, learners are consistently exposed to the target language through activities, interactions, and resources, fostering a deeper understanding and acquisition of the language's vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural nuances.

How do I create an Chinese language immersion environment at home?

Begin by incorporating Chinese graded readers , movies , music , posters , and labels in your surroundings. Engage in activities like cooking, journaling, and watching TV shows in Chinese to immerse yourself further.

Do I need to be an advanced learner to benefit from an immersive environment?

Not at all. Creating an immersion environment is ideal for learners of all levels. It's especially helpful for beginners to develop familiarity with the language's sounds and patterns. And it's okay to not understand 100% of what you're hearing!

What resources would you recommend to help me watch TV shows and movies in Chinese?

Language Reactor is one of our all-time favourite tools. It's a Google chrome extension that uses two sets of subtitles simultaneously. For advanced learners, we'd recommend that you don't rely on subtitles too heavily, but it helps to have a Chinese dictionary on hand, like Pleco , to check any unknown words.

How can I practice speaking in Chinese at home or outside of China?

Our Flexi Classes platform lets you learn and practice Chinese 24/7! You can choose classes based around your schedule and progress faster than ever before with our native speaker teachers.

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