Advanced Chinese Language Classroom

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Language plays a very important role in modern world. It helps us to communicate to the world and transfer our ideas to others. Right now I am an international student in University of New Hampshire, and studying English is my main propose here. I always can hear someone say that Chinese is one of the most difficult language for people to study. Today I have such an honor to observe a 631 Advanced Chinese Conversation and Composition class which is taught by Professor Yang. After I experienced this Chinese class, I noticed students’ behavior in class and Professor’s teaching strategy, also I found out there are the things I dislike and things I really like.
Unlike the lecture class in which students sit there quietly, I found a new a picture of students’ conduct in this class. they had very different age groups. I met OISS staff in this class and other campus staff in there as well. I was early for the class, I found out students all came early and they helped Professor to set up the class table. During the class, every student took their work very seriously. If they had
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This language class began really brings forth new ideas to me how we can start our English class, I knew that on their syllabus every class they will began with a student’s presentation. The presentation can be the things which the student wants to share with classmates or just a journal. Moreover, the students and teacher’s relationship also surprised me. In this class, students always try to help Professor Yang and I think they probably take Professor Yang as a good friend. Because of this atmosphere between the students and teacher, I think students can learn more and enjoy more. Last thing, Professor Yang let students to play some games during half of class to hold students’ attention, she does not want any student distracted during her Chinese

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