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| English
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for Chinese People to Interact with Us |
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Explanation:
English Salon is a physical social gathering where Chinese
can practice their English with Native speakers from
any part of the World. It is often a lot of fun for
all, and a very useful learning tool
Most Chinese regulars are currently either people involved
with Export Sales, those making personal time to learn
English, or self-taught Chinese. A few also wish to
practice online-conversations ie chatting foreigners
on messenger - and we have internet enabled computers
available for them to do this in real-time. I am yet
to use my local University contacts to broaden the spectrum,
but I hope to do so soon (Written: 05.09.2008)
Our English guests are normally a mix of British, American,
and Canadian. In return for giving a couple of hours
each week, and enjoying our social setting - ie a few
beers; they also get a very pertinent Cantonese Salon
(Or Mandarin Salon by arrangement) on another evening.
This gives them the practical language tools to interact
with people on the local streets
Foshan:
I have recently created a local English Salon
with the help of a few friends. It is laid-back, informal,
and extremely popular
By nature, it is open to anyone, and we are currently
running a series of Theme Nights
I have found that by running a complimentary Cantonese
Salon, we understand the Language and Cultural issues
involved a lot better - hence both Salon's deliver the
content necessary to dramatically improve a persons
language skills; and not that dictated by more the vociferous
or ebullient members, or as delivered by a more formal
Language School
Our latest initiative is to deliver
a Gala Contest, scheduled for Christmas 2008 - to be
held at a Top local venue.
So far we have three teams from English Salon, but only
one from Cantonese Salon - so your participation is
a very welcome!
The Gala will feature theatrical and
musical performances from all teams entered - but of
course, will be performed in the other language. It
is very neat, and bound to be a lot of fun! Prizes will
be awarded
This has since taken on a life of it's own, and the
interaction created between (And without) the other
side is phenomenal. Call back later for results and
pictures |
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information is as supplied by the Chinese Embassy in
UK, as dated 20th June 2008, and/or other reliable sources.
Please check this information yourself as it may alter
without notice, and whilst we try our best to ensure
it is correct, please do not hold us responsible for
any errors - this is intended as a simple guide only |
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