The Story of KBLSS - KB Lingual Studio

The Story of KBLSS - KB Lingual Studio
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Do you know the difference between 他 and 她?

Do you know the difference between 他 and 她? They are pronounce as "tā"

In English, you will refer a male as "he" and a female as "she" but in Chinese, we just say "tā". However, the writing in Chinese is different when you look carefully. One radical known as "female" and another one known as "single radical people".

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KB Lingual Studio: What Our Student Say: Japanese for Adult

What Our Students Say
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KB Lingual Studio: What Our Student Say: Chinese Language Lesson

What Our Students Say
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KB Lingual Studio: What Our Student Say - Japanese Language Lesson for Adult

 What Our Students Say
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KB Lingual Studio: What Our Student Say - Chinese Language Lesson for Kids

What Our Students Say
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KB Lingual Studio: What Our Student Say - Mandarin for Adult

What Our Students Say
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KB Lingual Studio: What Our Student Say - Chinese Language University Help

What Our Students Say
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Our Programs Advantages

With Our programs, it gives you:

• Simple and clear explanation
• Short and effective video lesson
• Convenience and flexibility

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Grow Your Communication Skill Advantages

 Grow Your Communication Skill Advantages

● Raise your child multilingual
● Languages bring everyone together when you learn to speak their words
● Meet your friends
● Better understanding of the culture

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Bee Lingual: Teach Your Child A Second Language

The best time to teach your child a second language is the same time she's learning her first one.

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What is HSK?

The new HSK test was launched by Hanban in an effort to better serve Chinese language learners. The test is the result of coordinated efforts by domestic and foreign experts from different disciplines including Chinese language teaching, linguistics, psychology and educational measurement. The new exam combines the advantages of the original HSK while taking into consideration recent trends in Chinese language training by conducting surveys and making use of the latest findings in international language testing.

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Our Teachers

Our teachers are passionate, qualified, and highly experienced in teaching second languages. We are committed to helping you achieve your goals, meaning that you will be able to speak your chosen language at your desired level in record time.

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About KBLSS – The Best in Brisbane Asian Language Courses We love Languages!!

 

We love Languages!!
 
Our Mission: to create a language immersion environment for Australian children and adults.

Our Vision: for our students to be able to communicate confidently with native speakers in Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, and Cantonese.

Our Motto: learning a second language is an opportunity to see the world differently
KBLSS was founded in Brisbane in 2006 by a small group of language lovers who noticed that there weren’t many Asian language courses available in Brisbane.

Fun fact: Kawabe Learning Studio is now KB Lingual Studio, because it’s easier to remember and to say. In the original Japanese, Kawabe is pronounced “Ka-wa-beh”, but this is often twisted by the Australian accent into “Ka-wa-bee”.


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Mandarin Language

 

Mandarin is the most spoken Chinese language. With more than 1 billion speakers worldwide, it has more native speakers than any other language. Mandarin Chinese is the official language of China and Taiwan but there are also extensive Chinese speaking communities around the world, including other parts of Asia, North and South America, Europe and Australia. Mandarin Chinese is written with characters that represent both sounds and meanings.

Why Learn Mandarin (Chinese)

Australia has strong ties to China and visa-versa. China is Australia’s biggest trading partner with more than $120 billion of trading taking place in 2012. Australia is also a haven for Chinese immigrants with a reported 1.5% of Australia’s population born in China. Being fluent in the native language of a people so connected to our own culture will improve your job prospects and community relations.

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Cantonese Language

 Cantonese is one of the five major Chinese languages. lt has a history of over 2000 years and is spoken by about 100 million people across southern China, Hong Kong and Macao, as well as throughout South-East Asia in such places as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Why Learn Cantonese

As South-East Asian countries grow in economic importance, so does the importance of Cantonese. Business hubs, such as Singapore and Malaysia, are key connections for the import and export of trading goods. Australia has strong tourist connections with Thailand and Vietnam, opening the door for new experiences for travellers and entrepreneurs alike.

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Japanese Language

Japanese is spoken by over 120 million people, both in Japan and in Japanese communities around the world. Japanese uses a combination of three sets of characters, Katakana, Hiragana and Kanji characters, which were derived from Chinese characters.

Why Learn Japanese

Japan and Australia have been trading since the 1800′s and have a strong connection that moves beyond simply economics. The two countries share cultural, military and scientific links that have resulted in warm and mutually beneficial relations.

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How to use Ni Men (You - Plural) in Chinese Language

KB Lingual Studio - Word of the Day!

How to use Ni Men (You - Plural) in Chinese Language

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About 蹴鞠 [cù jū] Ancient Chinese Sport

蹴鞠 [cù jū] is an old Chinese sport. It is a competitive game that requires kicking a ball through an opening into a net. The ball that is used in this sport is made with a kind of leather ball stuffed with feathers, and it is not allowed to use the hands during the game. It is regarded as the first 足球 [zú qiú] (football).

The form of 蹴鞠 [cù jū] is similar to that of modern 足球 [zú qiú], but it consists of different types of playing modes and skills. The game was initially invented for military training purposes. During the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220), the popularity of 蹴鞠 [cù jū] spread from the army to the royal courts and upper classes. 蹴鞠 [cù jū] games were standardized and rules were also established during this period of time. In the Tang Dynasty (618-907), 蹴鞠 [cù jū] game significantly developed and spread to Japan and Korea in the east and Europe in the west.

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KB Lingual Studio Values

 

OUR VALUES

 
Our programs are Fast, Effective, Practical and Fun! With our program, you can speak the target language confidently in no time.

• Fast – We know that you want to speak (Chinese/ Japanese/ Cantonese) and know more about the culture in one day. However, it takes time and effort to master a language. With KBLSS program, we can assure you to speak the language within 4 – 6 weeks but it depends how much effort you’ve put it.

• Effective – A positive attitude is very important in learning a language. With our program, we are here to help you to achieve your goal but you need to have a commitment in learning the target language.

• Practical – Our teaching methodologies are very practical .With KBLSS program; you will be amazed that what you’ve learnt in class, you are actually using in the society or in a country.

• Fun – Language is Fun! You will not be sitting in a classroom full of stranger and listening to someone talking to the class, you will participate in a fun and dynamic learning environment.

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How to use Wo men (We) in Chinese Language

KB Lingual Studio - Word of the Day!

How to use Wo men (We) in Chinese Language.

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Meaning of Numbers in Chinese Culture

 Different cultures have different number associations. For example, in many countries, the number 七［qī] (7) is regarded as lucky number, whereas the number 十三［shí sān] (13) is considered to be unlucky. Likewise, in Chinese culture, people believe that certain numbers have auspicious or inauspicious meanings.

In China, people often avoid the number 四［sì] (4) because it sounds like the word “死 [sĭ]”, which means “death”. Therefore, many numbered product lines skip the number四［sì]. On the other hand, number 六[liù] (6) and number 八[bā] (8) are believed to have auspicious meanings because their names sound similar to the words that have positive meanings in Chinese.

These days, especially among young people, it is popular to express meanings by assembling different numbers in creative ways. For example, “五 二 零”[wŭ èr líng] (5 2 0) represents “我爱你”［wŏ ài nĭ] (I love you), because their sounds are quite similar.

KB Lingual Studio Locations

 
We have two studios – one in Indooroopilly, and the other in Carina. Alternatively, our language classes can be run in your own home or in another alternative environment of your choice. We offer both group learning (for registration, please see current course) and private tutoring . That way, there’s something to suit everyone!

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Word of the Day: Usage of Shi (To be/Is/Are/Am) in Chinese Language

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KB Lingual Studio Asian Language Courses in Brisbane Australia

Ni Hao! Hello! Konnichiwa! Neih Hou!
Our Asian language courses and classes are open to students of all ages and stages across the Brisbane area. It doesn’t matter whether you are a child or an adult, a complete beginner or an advanced language scholar – whatever your age or stage, we have a variety of classes for you to choose from. If you choose private language classes, we can tailor our Asian language lessons to suit your needs.

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Why Learn a Second Language

 
Grow your communication skills
- Communicate with people of a different culture
- Gain opportunities in your career
- Build a business relationship that will help your dealings and negotiations
- Relocate to another country

Meet new people
- Traveling is always better when you can communicate with natives.
- Feel a part of the country and speak like a local

Better your understanding of the Asian culture
- Gain an understanding of cultural awareness issues that may impact on relationships with Asian business partners, family or friends.

Raise your child multilingual
- Bringing up a child in a multilingual family increases intelligence, empathy and career prospects. If you and your partner speak different languages, take advantage of the opportunity to raise your child multilingual.

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Word of the Day: Usage of Nan (Boy/Male) in Chinese Language

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Current Courses

Courses are offered in 6 levels for Mandarin (Chinese) and Japanese, and 3 levels for Cantonese, all of which can be done during the day, in the early evening or a little later.

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How To Use a Chopsticks Properly: Chopsticks 筷子Etiquette

A lot of people can use Chinese 筷子[kuài zi] (chopsticks), but not necessarily they know the good manners of using筷子[kuài zi]. Today, we are going to talk about筷子[kuài zi] etiquette.

A big taboo of using筷子[kuài zi] is place 筷子[kuài zi] vertically on the bowl. Because it resembles the ritual of incense-burning to the dead. When not using your chopsticks, place them across your bowl or on the chopstick holder.

Also, do not try to use 筷子[kuài zi] to create music with your bowl. Playing with 筷子[kuài zi] is considered bad manners. Actually, it is commonly known as what beggars would do in order to grab attention from passerby.

Moreover, always pick something close to you and try not to dig into the plate and search for a particular ingredient that you like.

Another thing needs to be careful when using筷子[kuài zi] is do not stab food with 筷子[kuài zi] like a spear.

Lastly, try not to drop the chopsticks on the ground. Some elderly people say that it will bring you bad luck while there are some others say that you will be poor if you do so. However, this is a very old tradition. If it happens by accident, just apologize and ask for a replacement.

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Group Language Classes

Group Language Classes

Our group language tutoring services are just like our private language lessons – the only difference is that you will be learning an additional language with your friends, family, or co-workers in a small group of about 2 to 5 people. As with our private language tutoring, the group language syllabus can be focused and tailored to meet your personal learning objectives and needs.

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Business & Cooperate Language Training

KBLSS provides language training for a wide range of business and corporate purposes. Our corporate programs are tailored to suit your business’s individual needs; from one-on-one coaching to group sessions focusing on cultural awareness, we can build classes into your corporate schedule for maximum efficiency. Language training and skills development are an important part of providing opportunities for your employees to improve their productivity and performance.

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Private Language Tutoring

 
If our timetable or location doesn’t suit you, you don’t have to miss out. KBLSS also offers private language tutoring at your preferred time, day, and even location – at our studio, or at your place.
Our private language lessons are perfect if you prefer more individually-focused lessons, or would prefer not to learn a language with others. The individual lesson syllabus can be tailored to your specific learning objectives. These classes provide you with a highly personalized opportunity for learning.

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Word of the Day: Usage of Nu (Girl/Female) in Chinese Language

剪纸 [jĭan zhĭ] Paper Cutting

剪纸 [jĭan zhĭ] (paper cutting) is the art of cutting paper designs and it has a very long history in China. 剪纸 [jĭan zhĭ] has been emerged in China since about the sixth century A. D. and nowadays it still remains popular in China, especially during special events, such as weddings or traditional Chinese New Year Festival.

People use various patterns of剪纸 [jĭan zhĭ] to decorate windows, doors, walls, lamps, or mirrors and剪纸 [jĭan zhĭ] can also be given as presents as well. It is a way for people to express their wishes of health, luck and prosperity.

There are a lot of different patterns and normally include good meaning characters and Chinese zodiac animals. Moreover, 红色［hóng sè］ (red color) is the most commonly used color. Nowadays, 剪纸 [jĭan zhĭ] art has been evolved in many other countries to adopt to different cultural styles.

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Word of the Day: Usage of TA (She) in Chinese Language

 

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Chinese Culture: Birthday Celebration Longevity Noodle

Nowadays, it is becoming more and more popular to celebrate birthday in western style in China, which normally with wrapped birthday presents and sweet cake with candles. However, traditional Chinese birthday celebration has some distinct customs.

长寿面 (cháng shòu miàn) [Longevity noodle] is an indispensable dish in birthday celebrations. Because 面 (miàn) [noodle] is long and continuous in shape, it symbolizes longevity and good health to have noodles in birthday celebrations. While enjoying the delicious长寿面 (cháng shòu miàn), try not to break off the noodle when you are picking up, because the longer it is, the longer it suggests the life will be.

Although长寿面 (cháng shòu miàn) is served in various ways in different areas in China, particularly vary between the north and south, it is still a traditional custom to have family members and close friends to eat长寿面 (cháng shòu miàn) and to bring the best wishes of longevity to the person who celebrating his or her birthday.

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Word of the Day: Usage of TA (He) in Chinese Language

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How To Compliment in Chinese, usage of 哪里哪里 Nă lĭ, Nă lĭ

One of the cultural differences that most foreigners learn in China is the way of replying to compliments. In Australia, if someone says you are wearing a nice dress, you would most likely to say “Thank you”. However, to respond to a compliment like that in China would be considered slightly prideful, and it would make people feel more comfortable to be more modest. People think that it will be helpful for building better interpersonal relationships with others.

It is almost like there are certain rules for what is appropriate to say in certain situations. For example, you are visiting someone’ house for the first time, and you are kind of expected to say something positive about the house. Such as “it is so clean and beautiful”, but the host are never supposed to directly accept the praise. The host is more likely to say something like “oh, I didn’t get free time to do the cleaning, sorry about the mess”. Even though she might have worked hard on it all day.

There is a Chinese phrase that is basically appropriate for all this kind of conversation. That is 哪里哪里 [nă lĭ, nă lĭ]. The direct English translation is “Where, where”, simply means “no no no, I’m being flattered”. So next time, when Chinese people compliment your Chinese, use this phrase哪里哪里 [nă lĭ, nă lĭ] and they will be amazed how idiomatic your Chinese is.

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What is the meaning of red color in Chinese culture?

If you ask Chinese people what color is more likely to represent Chinese culture, most of them will probably give you the answer of 红色［hóng sè］ (red color) .

In China, 红色［hóng sè］symbolizes delight and good fortune. That is also the reason that 红色［hóng sè］can be found everywhere during Chinese New Year and some festive celebrations, such as traditional wedding ceremony. People use红色［hóng sè］to decorate the houses and to express their best wishes to the future life. Chinese people like红色［hóng sè］very much, and they prefer to wear red clothing to add in a festive mood in festival celebrations.

Because it is the symbolic color of happiness, 红色［hóng sè］is strictly forbidden at funerals. However, as the names of the dead were normally written in red, it may be considered offensive to write Chinese names in red link.

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Word of the Day: Usage of WO in Chinese Language

 

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School & University Class Help

With KB Learning Studio, we are here to boost the student’s self-esteem by achieving at school in their LOTE subject. We also help in preparing for school LOTE exams.

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