Linzhi, situated in the southeast of the Tibet Autonomous Region, is home to around 230,000 people, including many Tibetans, Han people and other ethnic minorities. 

Local authorities are looking to promote ethnic unity and preserve the Tibetan language and culture. Education plays an important role, with Linzhi Second Primary School teaching its students both Mandarin and the Tibetan language, as well as English, maths and other subjects.

The school also emphasizes the importance of environmental protection among students, and follows a "hand in hand" approach, where students return home and teach their parents the importance of looking after the planet.

While the students master Tibetan, as well as other languages, trying to learn some basic phrases for outsiders is still a tricky task, even with a knowledgeable student-turned-teacher as guide.‍ Watch how this CGTN reporter got on.