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| Learning Chinese with the most experienced Chinese Language teacher in New York city |
| Fast Learning Chinese |
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See what satisfied students are talking about our program
I really want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for being the best teacher I ever had...All
your students and student to be are considered to be very lucky to have you as a teacher.
Why? Because you have a caring attitude, and a love of learning ... warm and
accessible..and committed to your goal... You make learning Chinese very interesting..you
explain the origin of words and have a systematic way of teaching thereby making easy
retention...because you make your student relax after the busy/hectic work since you have a
unique way..a magic as I can say, other teachers do not have..you keep us motivated with
your varied, lively approaches..thus making your students attentive and their enthusiasm is
always there in each lesson... and lastly because your methology of teaching is simplified but
very effective..you present materials in an enthusiastic manner....thus instill a hunger in your
students to learn more on their own ..You exhibit expertise in the subject.......students have that
eagerness to learn...you are really a great Lao tse..I would say that you deserve to have a
title...that is you are the "Confucius of Modern Time.. of the New Generation"...
Again my heartfelt thanks for having you as my great teacher. Still to be with you on Level 2
Regards
Joy Yang ------ HSBC BANK USA, N.A.
I find the program very helpful, since it integrates spoken conversation, pronunciation, pinyin
notation and Chinese characters in a very organic fashion. (I used some of my newfound
knowledge last night at Ollie's noodle shop and was very pleased that I was understood!) I look
forward to coming to class and to the challenges of learning Chinese in this interesting and
lively manner.
As a professor, I've studied other languages in the more traditional way and I really like Dina's
approach better.
Roberta Graziano -----Hunter College.
I would like to congratulate you for your program. It was my first approach of Chinese language
and I feel like I learned so much in only 3 months. I am impressed how fast and easy it is to
memorize so many characters. Thanks to the explanation of their origin. I have been learning
other languages and I have never took a lesson that combines so well cultural, every day life
and grammar aspects.
Also I am pleased to be able to understand, speak and write on a lot of topics. I wasn't expecting
to know how to write nice and numerous characters in only two weeks. Your method is very
effective. I couldn't have improved without a talented teacher. Thank you!
Moira Wolkonsky ----------- A student from France.
Having completed Fast Learning Chinese level 1 class, I am very pleasantly surprised by how
quickly I was able to begin to speak and start to form my very own sentences in Mandarin.
During the level 1 class I found that each of the lessons were planned out very well .
Dina has a unique teaching style that keeps you interested and wanting to learn more. Out of
the many different subjects I have had to study for I can wholeheartedly say that this was one of
the few times that I actually enjoyed going to class.
In addition to her book, I found that her CD was an essential tool and it came in handy when I
wasn't sure of the proper pronunciations and tones.
I have recommended Fast Learning Chinese to my friends and I will continue to recommend it
to anyone who is interested in learning Mandarin.
Allen Nip ------------------Morgan Stanley.
Dear Dina
After having taken 3 levels of Fast Learning Chinese (with no prior exposure to the language),
I am amazed by the level I have achieved and by how much I can say, write and understand of
the Chinese language. I know that my accomplishments are undoubtedly a result of your
undeniable talent as a language teacher.
I, myself, am a French teacher so I know a good teacher when I see one. Besides learning
Chinese, I also got many pointers on how to be an efficient language teacher by observing your
dedication to your students as well as benefiting from your extensive knowledge about the
methodology of language teaching. Your classes are prepared in a constructive and intelligent
way, not to mention taught in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
As your student, I had to work hard outside of class. Studying and practicing are an essential
part of learning a language. Yet this hard work outside of class would not have paid off as it did
if it were not for your talent. What made the overall experience a satisfying one was the fact that
you understand that language cannot be taught properly in a vacuum. For each new word
(whether it be a character or its pinyin transcription), you gave us its epistemological origin as
well as clear ways to remember it. You never made this whole learning process a tedious one.
All your classes were fun and interesting, yet challenging.
I am leaving New York soon; I will miss you and your classes. And I will continue learning
Chinese now that I have had the best Chinese teacher ever. xiè xiè!
Muriel Placet-Kouassi. ------------Drew University, NJ.
Fast Learning Chinese is FAST! No kidding. It is a great way to dive into the Chinese Mandarin
language. The lesson worksheets are a great aid and the CD that Dina made matches right to
them for easy review and tonal practice. Dina’s class is great! She is very accommodating and
loves questions. This class was my first time learning the language and she made it very easy.
Her stories about the origins of characters are fascinating. Her ability to bring vocabulary to
real life dialogue is very helpful. I would recommend this class to my friends.
– Tim Watson
I am putting a lot of time into learning Chinese, as I take time everyday to review our lesson
packets and make myself little quizzes to make sure I remember everything, but I must say that
a large part of the reason I am doing so well is because of you. I took Chinese 3 years ago at
my university, and although I don't really remember anything, I remember that I didn't learn
nearly as much as I am learning with you. Your teaching style is easy to understand and very
helpful in remembering everything. I am retaining much more information than I ever did in my
other classes, so I just have to thank you because I would not be doing as well as I am if it
wasn't for you. Everyone who wants to learn Chinese should come take your class.
Marissa Caradonna
I investigated a number of different Chinese language programs before I decided to take your's.
I am very glad I did. Rather than teaching a number of basic phrases through rote memorization,
you really teach the building blocks of the language. This allows us to gain a basic level of
proficiency which should be much more useful in the long run. I know I am much more
comfortable building sentences, dialogue, etc. On my own and do not feel restricted by a few
phrases which I may have memorized (which would have been the case in other classes).
Jim O'Neill
I have had 2 other Chinese courses before and during the first 6 lessons of your program
I already learnt more than in those courses.
The teaching style is very unique and even though it starts with teaching the basics (of course)
you also learn a lot of useful expressions and words as well as the Chinese characters of many
words. That might sound hard to learn, but as I already said the teaching style is very unique
and makes the learning easier compared to the other courses I took.
Daniel Paape
I like FastLearningChinese.
Of all the Chinese teachers I have met, Dina is by far the greatest.
My main issue when looking for Chinese teachers is how well their spoken English are because
in order for me to understand the language, being able to explain the language from Chinese
to English is a big deal for me and Dina has shown that. I like the way she teaches using her
drawings to write different characters. It's easy and fast!
Helen Yu
A very different and dynamic approach to learning a new language. Chinese was always one
language that frightened me. But it has been made so much easier to learn, thanks to Dina. A
big Xie xie! I look forward to taking Level 2 later this year.
Maxwell Farnon
Thank you for your passion in teaching. At first I thought the class would not be hard since it is
a class after work and many places kinda go easy on working people(in other words, they do
not make your money worth!). But you really put your heart into every single moment in the
class room. Very impressive. It is my turn to put my sweat into learning.
Everyone! This is a place to go if you want to learn Chinese. AND be prepared to study."
Sohui Cho
Thank you for advertising your Program in the paper! I would have never thought that
learning Chinese could be an almost stress free activity! Many times I tried to learn other
languages (Spanish, Italian...) but the regimented delivery of the lesson was not engaging
and I did not feel like I was getting anywhere leaving each class frustrated. With your program,
I leave each class with new confidence that I am headed in the right direction. Even after a FULL
day of conducting meetings, visiting construction sites and doing scaffold inspections, I find that
I am still attentive and excited to learn as you present each class in a way that engages my
mind. I especially enjoy the way you present the lessons in a concise format and the innovative
way you teach the characters for easy retention. The program is so awesome and engaging
that I find myself always looking at Chinese characters wherever I am. Learning a new language
is a great key to open the door to understanding yourself.
Since I could remember I always wanted to learn Chinese but never thought it was possible
unless I went to a university and now I have the opportunity thanks to you and your Program.
A. Ferrari
Dina is a great teacher. She made learning Chinese fun and easy. Everyday concepts were
incorporated into the lesson which helped me learn better. She also is really nice and not your
typical teacher.
Tiffany Wallace --------Johnson & Wales University
I tried hard to find a nice Mandarin school in NYC for the past couple of years and it was not
easy to find the right one. I went to NYU, had private tutors but they are incomparable to
Dina!!! You will be impressed at her bright energy and enormous passion for teaching.
I speak 5 foreign languages, and based on my previous learning experience, I thought ‘Oh well,
what does it really matter who teaches...’ But I was so wrong!!! It really DOES matters who
teaches Mandarin, especially because of 4 intonations where we don’t really have in other
languages. She teaches us very clearly, is always smiling and we learn very fast, just like the
name of the website, FastLearningChinese!
I strongly recommend Dina and I promise you’ll never regret! I sincerely appreciate Dina
for this precious learning opportunity. Tai xie xie ni le!
Yeon J. Kim --------Student, oriental medicine & acupuncture
If you are interested in learning Chinese, Fast learning Chinese is the best choice,
because she explains how characters were created. she tells also about Chinese
history, the people’s mentality that, I think, is very important for learning language efficiently.
So, if you are interested in learning Chinese, the school “Fast Learning Chinese” helps you to
achieve your goal!
Polina Makarevick
Thank you for another great lesson. You are an exceptional instructor. You have a unique way
of imparting knowledge. You are making a difficult language almost easy and you are very
patient.
You should be teaching in an University.
Ron
With her crisp, clear pronunciations and interesting explanations of the Chinese language,
Dina's teaching style and methods really have made learning Mandarin much easier than I
had ever imagined. Her class has not only been effective in allowing me to pick up Chinese
rather quickly but also, has been very enjoyable and fun! I would absolutely recommend Dina
to anyone hoping or wanting to learn Mandarin, especially those who are hesitant or nervous
that it will be impossible to speak, read, or write the language with some fluency. Dina really
does do a wonderful job at simplifying Chinese, making it easy to pick up!"
Doris Gonzalez
It gives me great pleasure to write to tell you how satisfied I am with your Fast
Learning Chinese classes. You are very thorough in your teaching technique and
really care whether your students are learning. It is obvious you have spent much time and
thought on your curriculum and the style with which you impart the material is exceptional. I have
tried other Chinese classes and dropped out after two lessons as the material was just not
presented in such a way as to penetrate.
Teachers must remember that adults have been away from studying and organized classes for
many years and it is imperative for the instructor to have a demeaner with the students that
lends itself to learning. I am not only learning Chinese but I am also having fun. You are
exceptional and your style is not duplicated by anyone.
Thank you for all you have done for me.
Cordially,
Ron Kehrli
She is readily and playful and you have a lot of information to work with after each class. She is
readily available to answer your questions either in person or through an email. And, if you work
hard, you can learn Chinese really fast. By the fourth lesson you will be able to create simple
sentences, questions and play with the language on your own. There is also time to learn
Chinese characters in class, which will lead you to writing short essays on higher levels.
Marek Kruszelnicki. ............From Brooklyn.
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