Culture courses

More than only teaching you Chinese, the Chinese Summer School will make you discover some parts of the culture, by learning the training of Tai Chi, the art of calligraphy and the game of Chinese chess.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese martial art. It is also well known as a mental and physical exercise as the training involves physical movements, breathing techniques and mind cultivation. It is not only popular in China, but in all parts of the world. It emphasizes on gentle movements, relaxed yet disciplined. It consists of the effect of Chi Kung, and training of mind concentration through relaxation.

There are many schools of Tai Chi today but it's likely that more people are familiar with the Yang style.

Calligraphy

Chinese calligraphy which can be considered as a practice for Chinese people in their every day life, but also as an art, hard to master.

Chinese chess - Xiangqi

Forget all that you know about chess and learn how to play to this strategic game. Cross the rivers, capture the enemy's King and win the battle !

Xiangqi is the perfect way to have fun and improve your Chinese at the same time.