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Our methodology
Solid foundation
Study with highly qualified native teachers. The program design will take you from a basic level to the HSK (advanced) level, organized sequentially and cumulatively to learn and consolidate the foundations of the language.
Advance Step by Step
As the program progresses, it progressively develops the 4 skills for mastering the language: talking, listening, reading and writing. Obtaining a certificate that proves your ability to use the language.
Commitment
In a personalized way we monitor your progress and at the same time, we require the student to commit to attending the lessons and making the most of the learning.
Constant Oral Practice
The perfect complement to your learning. You will have practical oral exercises that will improve your pronunciation, since it is the basis of the language.
Homework and Exams
Constant practice is essential. Therefore, assessments and the completion of projects have a specific purpose: to improve the level of learning and understanding of the student.
Online or Face-to-Face Classes
How do you prefer to receive your classes? We offer you the possibility of selecting to receive the lessons either in person or online.
"Improve your resume"
Mandarin Programs
According to the age of the student.
Infants
Kids
Youth and Adults
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Ilien Kuo Ding 郭怡廉, MBA
Principal
Words from our principal
The idea of creating a place for the education and training of the Mandarin language in Costa Rica, arose in 2004; for the simple reason that I observed the situation of how Costa Ricans show a lot of curiosity and desire to know what is the Mandarin language and the Chinese culture.
Many see our culture with a lot of mystery, and the confusion generated by the existence of multiple and different Chinese dialects, what is the main language we use to communicate? Therefore, one of the reasons that motivated me to In 2005, starting with the journey of Mandarin education in Costa Rica until today, this has allowed us to prepare many professionals who have excelled in their work environment and has even led to personal growth in them.
Mandarin is now not just another language and in our days, it has become a language of the world, where the economy, politics, society, etc. revolve. together and hand in hand with Chinese culture, since both elements are part of our education so it is very necessary to know the language and its culture.
Here I want to suggest to all the people who start learning Mandarin, not to abandon what they start, because Mandarin is a language of constant practice and at the same time it is one of perseverance, without the above, one would have to start over from the beginning for lack of practice and study.
Without fear of being wrong, Mandarin is a different language but it is not impossible.
Words from our principal
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Ilien Kuo Ding.郭怡廉, MBA
Principal
The idea of creating a place for the education and training of the Mandarin language in Costa Rica, arose in 2004; for the simple reason that I observed the situation of how Costa Ricans show a lot of curiosity and desire to know what is the Mandarin language and the Chinese culture.
Many see our culture with a lot of mystery, and the confusion generated by the existence of multiple and different Chinese dialects, what is the main language we use to communicate? Therefore, one of the reasons that motivated me to In 2005, starting with the journey of Mandarin education in Costa Rica until today, this has allowed us to prepare many professionals who have excelled in their work environment and has even led to personal growth in them.
Mandarin is now not just another language and in our days, it has become a language of the world, where the economy, politics, society, etc. revolve. together and hand in hand with Chinese culture, since both elements are part of our education so it is very necessary to know the language and its culture.
Here I want to suggest to all the people who start learning Mandarin, not to abandon what they start, because Mandarin is a language of constant practice and at the same time it is one of perseverance, without the above, one would have to start over from the beginning for lack of practice and study.
Without fear of being wrong, Mandarin is a different language but it is not impossible.
Our trajectory
2004 - 2005
The idea of creating a Mandarin teaching institute came up, and classes began.
2006 - 2007
The institute headquarters was founded and inaugurated and the KT Oriental Confucius Institute trademark was patented.
2008
Participation in various cultural events begins invited by the Ministry of Culture and Youth.
2009
The books and the program were updated to improve the teaching of Mandarin to our students.
2010 - 2012
Invited by the Ministry of Culture and Youth, to participate in the Festival of Light, street passes and International Festival of Arts (FIA).
We celebrate 5th Anniversary of the institute.
2013
We participate in China-LAC, our students were translators where 800 companies participated.
Channel 7 He invited us to a live Christmas performance.
2014
Following our passion to improve livesWe start donation campaigns annually, with the support of many.
2015
At the National Theater, we made a cultural presentation for the declaration of Costa Rica as a Pluricultural State
2016
We start oriental culinary course together with the Mama Ding brand.
"Po" from Kung Fu Panda, visited our students at our headquarters, straight from Hollywood.
2017
"Dragon Boat Festival"It is an important date in China, in the Peace Park, we celebrate for the first time with our students and friends.
We celebrate our 10th anniversary with 600 special guests, under the theme of Chinese Valentine's Day.
2018
From Taiwan a TV program visited us, where a special was made about our institute.
Cultural participation with the Fire Department from Costa Rica in the annual race.
2019
We had a remarkable growth, where it reflects the interest of the Costa Rican to learn Mandarin.
We annually celebrate the Day of Cultures, where students learn other customs.
2020
We start a new era in teaching Mandarin with the implementation of the online class system.
2021 - 2022
We innovate our Website and Image, We improve our methodology, entering a new era.
Our teachers
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Simon Retana Fan
范文浩
"Teaching Mandarin to my students and seeing them expand their knowledge is a great reason to keep teaching"
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Sofia lu yen
呂欣 知
"Learning a language is opening the door to the mind of other cultures"
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Li Se Chien
李 老师
"Learning different languages opens up different job opportunities and cultural knowledge"
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Trang Phan
潘秋 庄
"Languages are the first great step to understand the world"
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Ting Yi Wang
Olivia / 王婷 驛
"In the process of teaching, I can see the students grow and share the beauty of Mandarin"
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Mei chun kuo
郭玫君
“Seeing the enthusiasm of the students has inspired me to improve my teaching skills”
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Mandy sung
宋 曼蒂
A good teacher will always surprise students! And recognize their effort with a gift! ☺
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Sing Wei Fan
Angela / 范 幸 薇
"It motivates me to teach Mandarin and to know that my students are learning new things every day"
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Xiao Qi Chen Liang
Kiki / 陈晓琪
"The reason I teach Chinese is so that more people know more about Chinese culture and like it"
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Leo Ou Zhang
欧老师
«Felices, aprendamos mandarín juntos!»
What do our students say?
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![Judith García](https://www.aprendamandarin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/test-3.jpg)
![Willy Chen](https://www.aprendamandarin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/test-2.jpg)
![Lucía García](https://www.aprendamandarin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/test-4.jpg)