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Tenwest is the best way to learn Mandarin online. Study Chinese language in Kunming, Yunnan, China and gain international experience as you discover a new culture.



Tenwest Mandarin Language School

TENWEST is a private language immersion school that provides Mandarin Chinese Education for international students. Founded in 2006, TENWEST has quickly become one of the most trusted and exceptional schools of it’s kind in Yunnan Province. It is one of very few private schools in Kunming licensed to teach Chinese as a second language to international students. Through years of outstanding performance, TENWEST has earned students’ and parents’ trust and support, and also received many awards from the local government.

More About Tenwest Mandarin Language School

Flexibility
We will work closely with you to help you design a course of study, arrange a schedule, and determine a class size that will work best to suit your individual needs.

Teachers
We have a vibrant staff of experienced, personable and patient teachers dedicated to helping you achieve your language goals.

Assistance
From student visas and scholarships to airport pick-ups and housing, we will do everything possible to make your transition to life in Kunming a smooth one.

Facts About MANDARIN

With over a billion speakers, Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world today. Standard Mandarin Chinese, also called PUTONGHUA is the national language of China and widely understood, but there are scores of ethnic, regional and city dialects spoken with regularity.

Chinese is considered one of the more difficult languages to learn because of its tonal nature. The same word can have four distinct meanings based on which of 4 tones is used.There are over 80,000 Chinese characters, however, most of them are seldom used today. For basic reading and writing of Chinese, only 4,000 characters are needed.

ABOUT KUNMING
Yunnan Province in southwest China is covered by stunning mountains and forests. Situated in the middle of it all is the capital of Kunming, also known as the “Spring City” for its pleasant climate all year round.It’s a wonderful place to live and enjoy some of the most beautiful natural scenery that China has to offer.

Kunming is also the focal point of the incredibly diverse Yunnan minority history. Twenty five ethnic minorities call Yunnan home providing a unique and remarkable folk culture experience. Although the city of Kunming has become a very modern Chinese city with wide, palm lined road and modern building; it still maintains quaint pockets of ancient Chinese architecture, boasts rich Chinese history and manages to keep a unique, laid-back atmosphere.