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Mandarin Immersion Study and Travel Combination
 

Program Description
Study Chinese and experience its culture in multi cities during Summer holiday. After that, travel to Shanghai and Hangzhou for a week. Travel experiences allow you to immerse yourself in real life experiences that require you to utilize and develop your Mandarin communication skills. Transcripts and certificate available. Program starts in Beijing and ends in Shanghai. We will assist you with transportation from Shanghai to your departure location.

Program Schedules and Dates
Programs below are offered to learners of all level from total beginner to advanced level.

Program
Name

Duration

Program
Code

Program
Dates

Application
Deadline

Enrolment
Deadline

Mandarin
Study-Travel
Combination

9 weeks

ZWCBLBJBL
9W: Jun

25 Jun -
27 Aug

25 Apr

25 May

7 weeks

ZWCBLBJBL
7W: Jul

09 Jul –
27 Aug

09 May

09 Jun

6 weeks

ZWCBLBJBL
6W: Jul

16 Jul -
27 Aug

16 May

16 Jun

5 weeks ZWCBLBJBL
5W: Jun
25 Jun –
30 Jul

25 Apr

25 May

5 weeks

ZWCBLBJBL
5W: Jul

23 Jul -
27 Aug

23 May

23 Jun

5 weeks
intensive

ZWCBLBJBL
5WI: Jul

23 Jul -
27 Aug

23 May

23 Jun

The travel section covers the last week of the program.

Features
The Mandarin Immersion Study-Travel Combination Program consists of two parts: Language Training and Travel Excursion. Travel Excursion will take place in Shanghai and Hangzhou. Excursions, sightseeing and cultural workshops and seminars will be organized.

The University Class Training integrates all different skills of the language: phonetics, speaking, listening, writing, reading, grammar and vocabulary. The Real Life Instruction is held every two weeks exclusively to our participants. Instructions occur in real life environment with one subject in each section. Subjects include eating, transportation, theatre, shopping, job-hunting, seeing a doctor etc.

  • Total immersion in Chinese environment
  • Comprehensive language training in Beijing Language & Culture University
  • Program length of 4 to 8 weeks
  • Beginner to advanced level available
  • Free Real Life Instruction

Curriculum
Classes are divided into 3 basic levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced. A placement test will be conducted after enrolment at the university.

Curriculum are designed to meet the needs of each proficiency level and the program length to ensure you progress rapidly and able to communicate in Chinese in a more effective and efficient manner.

Program
Name

Morning

Afternoon

Total hours/week

Mandarin
Study-Travel
Combination

8am -12am
Chinese class

2pm - 4pm
Chinese class
(intensive)

20hrs/week
30hrs/week
(intensive)

Beginner Class Main Courses
Introductory Chinese, oral Chinese, listening comprehension and introductory Chinese reading
Intermediate Class Main Courses
Intermediate Intensive Chinese, Chinese Reading, Chinese Pronunciation, Fundamental Writing, Intermediate Chinese Listening Comprehension, General Contemporary Chinese Grammar
Advanced Class Main Courses
Advanced Chinese, Audio-visual Chinese and Chinese Speaking, Advanced Spoken Chinese, Applied Writing, An Introduction to Chinese Culture, Business Chinese, Chinese Movies
Electives
Chinese painting, Calligraphy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Taiji, Chinese Song Singing, Businesses Chinese etc.

  • All the classes integrate all the different skills of the language: listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, phonetics and vocabulary.
  • All levels offered: Beginner, intermediate and advanced
  • Practical, concise and up-to-date materials are used

Focuses and objectives

Level

Focuses

Objectives
6-week sample

Beginner

(+ and -)

  • Solid foundation of Phonetic knowledge
  • Chinese character structure
  • Basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
  • Simple sentences and daily conversations
  • Greetings/ introductions, money/numbers and dates
  • Social introductions, discussing weather, asking directions
  • Chinese culture
  • Able to travel in China comfortably
  • Order food, shopping and bargaining
  • Simple dialogue with locals
  • Simple words and sentence recognition

 

Intermediate

(+ and -)

  • Vocabulary building and sentence structure in expressing opinions, likes and dislikes and feelings
  • Discussions and descriptions: hobbies, interests, job, family, hometown
  • Comprehensive reading: newspaper and other materials
  • Culture understanding
  • Composition
  • Able to communicate and interact in Chinese with locals
  • Able to express himself and opinions
  • Able to talk about daily activities & feelings

 

Advanced

(+ and -)

  • Enhancing students’ overall Chinese language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing)
  • helping students contact to and understanding further and wider of Chinese culture and society.
  • Able to work in a Chinese language environment
  • Able to live by & take care of himself in a Chinese environment

 

Placement Test
Classes are divided into beginner, intermediate and advanced. An overall placement test including reading, writing, speaking and listening is carried out at the beginning of the program in order to place you in the most suitable environment. Beginners don’t need to take the test.
All levels offered:

Beginner

plus(+) and minors (-)

Intermediate

plus(+) and minors (-)

Advanced

plus(+) and minors (-)

Evaluation and Certificates
Small quizzes will be carried out now and then to test the progress. In the middle of the program, a middle exam will be conducted and a final one at the end of the Program. Participants will receive official diplomas and certificates including transcripts.

Accommodation - Beijing
Campus Budget/Standard

Single and double occupancy available. All rooms are furnished with TV, desk, chairs, air-conditioning, telephone, bed and lamp. Budget rooms share bathroom on each floor while standard rooms have private bathroom with 24 hours hot water.
Foreign Students Centre (Single/Double)
Around the studio compound, there are a handful of restaurants of different cuisine for you to choose from. Free shuttle bus provided by the Center runs frequently between the university and the Centre.
Single room: one room with private bathroom
Shared room: one room (two beds) with an attached sitting room and private bathroom
Hotel (single/double)
All rooms are furnished with modern furniture, air-conditioning and private bathroom with 24 hours hot water.
Accommodation - Shanghai & Hangzhou
3-star hotel with convenient location. Fully furnished with TV, air-conditioned and bed, each room has its private bathroom. Laundry services is provided at the hotel. Double occupancy provided only.

Airport Transfer
We provide free airport arrival-pick-up service for Program Participants. Our staff will meet you at the arrival gate after you get your luggage and take you to your accommodation. You need to provide us with correct flight information – flight number / flight date 2 weeks before your program starts. To make sure smooth transition, you will be provided with a contact number before you come to China in case of last minute changes.

What Is Included

  • Tuition
  • Textbooks
  • Certificate and transcripts
  • Accommodation
  • Real Life Chinese Instruction
  • Airport pick-up
  • Orientation package
    • Map of Beijing and China
    • Small Chinese-English and English-Chinese dictionary
    • Mobile card & pre-paid card (optional)
    • Map of campus and the surrounding area
    • Beijing metro map
    • English/Chinese menu
    • 24-hour/7-day emergency contact
    • Mailing address in both English & Chinese
    • Survival Chinese booklet
  • Orientation on campus and the surrounding area
  • Bank account setting-up
  • Mobile purchasing
  • Visa obtaining support
  • Money exchange assistance
  • Assistance with travel arrangements
  • 24-hours/7-days emergency support
  • On-site on call assistance

How to Apply
To apply, you need to meet requirements below:
1. Above 18 years old
2. Be a high school graduate
3. Be in good health

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