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I think dreaming in a foreign language really shows your brain is making real permanent adaptations to accommodate the foreign language. Native speakers generally don't dream in their native language per se but I bet they did way way back when they were children learning their first language. They just don't remember anymore.
Oh my gosh!! This looks amazing!! I'll be sending my kids to this camp as soon as they meet the age requirements, whatever they may be 🤣 Brilliant video, thanks He Wei!
Something very similar to this exists for French in Canada. It's a 5 week immersion program, although you don't have as much of an opportunity to do cultural activities, you're fully immersed in french for 5 weeks. It was an amazing experience which I go to experience this summer. I would love doing it for other languages if it existed in more that I already speak!
While I find this concept intriguing and unique for Mandarin learning, the pricing seems hard to justify. I lived in China for a year and attended an intensive Mandarin program, and the total cost for 12 months was around £8,000. This included everything-travelling across China, a two-week trip to Taiwan, round-trip flights, rent, food, and visa costs. Spending over £4,000 for just two weeks in a simulated environment with other foreigners and some teachers, rather than genuine cultural immersion in China, feels excessive. I can see how this might appeal to those who can't commit to living abroad, but I believe the steep price will deter many potential learners. Thank you for sharing anyway, as I am sure for some people it would be worth the cost.
First of all it's not over £4000 because we want everyone to have the discount we are offering. Secondly, it's based in a Mansion in the UK, so it's not really fair to compare that to Chinese prices. Not everyone can take a year out to go to China. Although I agree with your point about cultural immersion, unless you're already fluent in Chinese or close to fluency you're not going to magically get better at Chinese just because you're in the country. For that you're going to need patient native speakers who are willing to have conversations with you and help you and this will most likely be more valuable than traditional language courses.
I've honestly not seen any opportunities like this. I've completed intensive Mandarin programmes in Taiwan and, honestly? I feel like this just can't be compared to standard classroom-based programmes. It's actually doing stuff and living in the language 24/7. I'd say classroom-based learning is best for preparing for academic exams whereas this is more suited to becoming actually fluent and handling yourself in everyday spoken language.
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You can find out more information about Mandarin Retreat 2025 here: www.peakmandarin.com/mandarinretreat
The discount code for 25% off is: EARLYBIRDRETREAT
I think dreaming in a foreign language really shows your brain is making real permanent adaptations to accommodate the foreign language. Native speakers generally don't dream in their native language per se but I bet they did way way back when they were children learning their first language. They just don't remember anymore.
Oh my gosh!! This looks amazing!! I'll be sending my kids to this camp as soon as they meet the age requirements, whatever they may be 🤣 Brilliant video, thanks He Wei!
Looks amazing!😯
Something very similar to this exists for French in Canada. It's a 5 week immersion program, although you don't have as much of an opportunity to do cultural activities, you're fully immersed in french for 5 weeks. It was an amazing experience which I go to experience this summer. I would love doing it for other languages if it existed in more that I already speak!
what's the name of the program?
@@ppodonged Sainte Anne University
While I find this concept intriguing and unique for Mandarin learning, the pricing seems hard to justify. I lived in China for a year and attended an intensive Mandarin program, and the total cost for 12 months was around £8,000. This included everything-travelling across China, a two-week trip to Taiwan, round-trip flights, rent, food, and visa costs.
Spending over £4,000 for just two weeks in a simulated environment with other foreigners and some teachers, rather than genuine cultural immersion in China, feels excessive. I can see how this might appeal to those who can't commit to living abroad, but I believe the steep price will deter many potential learners. Thank you for sharing anyway, as I am sure for some people it would be worth the cost.
对于更多的人来说，能够拿出一年的时间真正前往一个国家生活并沉浸式学习是非常困难的。尤其对于外国人来说，他们在中国的一切都不便利，特别当你还是一个中文初学者时。当然我并不否认这种沉浸学习，但是在自己的国家/邻居国家能够有这样一个学习与体验机会，我认为非常值得以及有价值。特别是中英物价以及各种费用的差异，我想这是需要考虑在内的。两周的时间，当作一个短暂的假期，不仅有母语者进行教学，还有同为外语学习者一起分享，在懂得它的价值的人眼中，它是非常值得的！❤
First of all it's not over £4000 because we want everyone to have the discount we are offering. Secondly, it's based in a Mansion in the UK, so it's not really fair to compare that to Chinese prices. Not everyone can take a year out to go to China. Although I agree with your point about cultural immersion, unless you're already fluent in Chinese or close to fluency you're not going to magically get better at Chinese just because you're in the country. For that you're going to need patient native speakers who are willing to have conversations with you and help you and this will most likely be more valuable than traditional language courses.
@@xfcj1454 Well, of course, unless you can understand what I’m saying in Chinese.
I've honestly not seen any opportunities like this. I've completed intensive Mandarin programmes in Taiwan and, honestly? I feel like this just can't be compared to standard classroom-based programmes. It's actually doing stuff and living in the language 24/7. I'd say classroom-based learning is best for preparing for academic exams whereas this is more suited to becoming actually fluent and handling yourself in everyday spoken language.
@@YijingYanAgree 👍 , it is a unique and exclusive trip in the UK
You really are an inspiration. If could have the just a fraction of your fluency I would be happy. Unfortunately that’s just not feasible
i would love a video on how to sound more native in mandarin!!
Could you give a rough guide on cost, where and date when held, Will?
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fly to china and attend a six week language class with housing included for about the same price.
@@MisterNightGuy It cost me nearly the price after discount for just return flights to China last summer
@@MisterNightGuy I'm going to China in December, the flight alone was £1k.
oh you went as the teacher/ expert wow
This is a standard immersion field trip that most students in official language learning programs would do.