Homestay with Professional Teachers in Dalian

I recently took a Lingoinn homestay programme in Dalian thanks to my friend’s recommendation. I was there for a week in June brushing up Chinese before going to Beijing. My teacher Mr He was a great guy, supportive and fun. He made learning materials for my level and taught me the phrases that local Chinese people use. We watched a few great Chinese movies together. I could ask him any questions while watching, words, culture and people. It was a good fun and great way to learn. Most of days I t...

In the winter of 2023, I spent two weeks enjoying the well-organized cultural exchange program in Dalian that Lingoinn tailored to my specific wishes. It was my first chance to adventure beyond the southern Chinese city that I was teaching in, after the pandemic rules were eased, and it exceeded my expectations. On quite short notice, they found me two host families who were willing to include me in their family Lunar New Year celebrations. Both hosts were also happy to spend time with me as ...