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Chinese Homestay Programs — Which Ones Are Best for Learning Mandarin and Culture?

Chinese Homestay Programs Which Ones Are Best for Learning Mandarin and Culture?

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by nl477078
Chinese Homestay Programs Which Ones Are Best for Learning Mandarin and Culture?

I did a homestay through Hutong School when I was in China, and it was honestly one of the best parts of my experience. You live with a vetted Chinese host family in cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, or Chengdu, and you stay with them while studying Chinese or even doing an internship.

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by nl477078
Chinese Homestay Programs Which Ones Are Best for Learning Mandarin and Culture?

I stayed with a homestay arranged by Mandarin House and it was awesome. You get a private room and are part of the family’s daily routine meals, chatter, errands, and sometimes shopping together.

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by nl477078
Chinese Homestay Programs Which Ones Are Best for Learning Mandarin and Culture?

Another great option especially if you want a smaller city vibe is LTL School’s homestay in Xi’an. They place you with a local family, and over 80% of students choose this option because it accelerates language fluency.

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