The Decision
My son is already exceptionally gifted at learning new languages and has a particular knack for Chinese. When he told me that he wanted to be able to take AP Chinese classes, I was ecstatic. After all, passing the AP Chinese test is an advantage towards sending my son to an American university, which could open up more opportunities for him in the future. When I asked what I could do to help fulfil his goal, he told me he wanted a tutor to help him hone his skills.
At first, I was somewhat hesitant. My son isn’t struggling with his Chinese lessons, after all. I wanted to know if he genuinely needed the additional tutoring. Then, I came up with an idea: I would also take a business Chinese course in Singapore while he was preparing for his AP test with his tutoring lessons.
I decided on this idea for two reasons. Firstly, it was a chance to bond with my son and have something in common with him. Secondly, knowing Chinese in the corporate world is always an advantage. I wanted to provide the best for my children, so I took the business Chinese course in Singapore, hoping it would help me with my professional development.
The Outcome
This arrangement has benefited both my son and me in different ways. Firstly, I enrolled my son in a Chinese tutoring course that focuses on the IGCSE exams in Singapore. Since the IGCSE exams are internationally recognised, it’s a significant step for my son towards achieving his dream of attending an esteemed American university. Soon he’ll also take and hopefully pass the AP Chinese test.
On my end, I’ve started to take a business Chinese course in Singapore. The goal of the course is to understand the Chinese language enough to converse with other Chinese speakers about business-related manners, so there are some aspects of the language that the lessons skip over. Still, it’s an efficient course, and I find it much easier to understand than I expected it to be, especially at my age. I will hopefully be able to apply what I’ve learned in my professional life and see where this skill takes me.
On a more personal level, learning Chinese alongside my son has given us something to talk about and bond over. Now, we spend more time than we used to before getting a Chinese tutor in Singapore. Since I’m only taking a business Chinese course, I don’t get to learn much about other aspects of the language. My son, who is at a more advanced level of fluency than me, helps me fill in some of the gaps. It’s an excellent way of spending time with family in a way I didn’t get to before.
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