Discover Mandarin classes for beginners in Petaling Jaya

American author, Rita Mae Brown famously said, “Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where people are going.” When you are learning Mandarin, you are unlocking a rich cultural Chinese heritage. It is a mega package that will take your breath away. Here are few elements of the Chinese culture that can help you to have an immersive and enjoyable Mandarin learning experience.

More than words- The culture behind the Mandarin language
First, embrace the history behind the language. Of course, it is a tall list when it comes to learning the dynamic history of China. For Malaysians, we are certainly familiar with the story of Admiral Cheng Ho who came to Melaka and Emperor Qin, the first emperor of a unified China who also ordered the construction of the Great Wall of China through our history textbooks. Another fun way to learn about Chinese history is through watching Chinese historical dramas and movies such as The Story of Yanxi Palace and Red Cliff.

Next, improve your vocabulary and conversation skills by learning more about Chinese cuisine. Make it an engaging and proactive activity as you browse through the menu when you are ordering Chinese cuisine. For instance, you can pay attention when reading the Chinese characters and also listen to how the waiters or chefs pronounce the name of the dishes. You can kill two birds with one stone by enhancing both your reading and speaking skills.

Ever wonder why Chinese calligraphy is so popular during Chinese New Year and why the Chinese character “福” is always written on red Chinese papers? Exploring Chinese festivals is also one way to immerse yourself in Chinese culture. Thankfully in Malaysia, we have a multicultural society where both the Chinese and non- Chinese community celebrate annual festivals together. Learning about Chinese festivals is always enriching because you not only get to meet new friends, but you can also develop a better understanding and appreciation of the cultural practices behind the celebrations. Nothing beats food and fellowship with your Chinese friends as they share with you the food that is associated with the specific festivals as well as talk about the Chinese culture.

Flexible Mandarin learning around Seberang Perai
Remote learning is no longer a trend, but it is now a widely accepted new learning lifestyle. This means you can take any lessons from anyone, anytime and anywhere you want.  Superprof Malaysia is a learning platform that fully optimizes the benefits of flexible learning where both students and teachers can choose the best learning and teaching experience without geographical limitations.

One of the benefits of taking Mandarin online classes with Superprof Malaysia is the consistency of great teaching quality and the variety of teaching manpower offered no matter where you are taking your lessons from. Let’s say you are from Seberang Perai and you would like to learn from a tutor who is experienced at teaching SPM Chinese syllabus, that is not a problem! You can easily access tutors from Butterworth or Bukit Mertajam with relevant teaching experiences by looking at their taught subjects and levels.

What’s even better with this platform is that you are no longer assigned to Mandarin teachers like in a normal classroom setting, but you get to pick your own Mandarin tutor based on your preferences and needs! You can experience one-to-one Mandarin lessons from the comfort of your home, which will enable you to effectively learn at your own pace without worrying about being too slow or too fast. The focus is solely on your learning progress!

Making the best out of your Mandarin lessons
If you have decided to sign up for Mandarin lessons, congratulations! Here are some tips that you can take note of while learning the four components of Mandarin.

For speaking, start by mastering the basic Hanyupinyin as well as repeating and recording your speech when you are reading simple sentences or phrases. Don’t be shy to ask for feedback from your friends who are native speakers as well as your Mandarin tutors to improve consistently. In terms of listening, consume a variety of audio such as a Mandarin learning podcast or a Mandarin radio station to enhance your comprehension skills and also to develop a better understanding of diverse contexts used during daily conversations.  

When it comes to reading, have a strong foundation to master the basic Chinese strokes and characters before advancing into complex Chinese words or vocabularies. You can make reading fun by learning Chinese idioms, proverbs and even poetry from the likes of Li Bai and Meng Hao Ran before advancing into reading stories and newspapers. Finally, to master writing, bear in mind that it goes hand in hand with reading. Hence, you need to familiarize yourself with the right Chinese characters, the right grammar rules and also the right punctuation when forming sentences. Always be ready to approach your Mandarin tutor during your lessons whenever you have any questions or doubts.

The key to effective global communication- Mandarin mastery
Whether you are based in Penang or other parts of Malaysia, Mandarin is widely used as a medium of communication at work. It does not matter if you are meeting a business partner, a client, or a tourist from a Mandarin-speaking country, you will certainly leave a good and deep impression for your ability to communicate well in Mandarin. Furthermore, having fluency in Mandarin can enable you to earn extra side incomes or even transition into a new Mandarin-related careers such as a translator, interpreter or writer! This will come in handy if you are interested to work in a global organization such as the United Nations or an international corporation like Paypal where Mandarin is recognized as an official language.

Mastering Mandarin will certainly lead you to greater heights and adventures, so do not hesitate to book your first Mandarin lesson with Superprof Malaysia today!