Program Description
Study Chinese and experience its culture in multi cities during Summer holiday. Learn Chinese and practice the language during trips and excursions in Beijing and Xi'an. 4-week Chinese study followed by Travel Excursions in Beijing and Xi'an. Transcripts and certificate available. Program starts in Shanghai and ends in Beijing. Allied Gateway will assist you with transportation from Beijing to your departure city.

The program allows you to immerse yourself in real life experiences that require you to utilize and develop your Mandarin communication skills through authentic daily practice and activities.

Program Options

Program Highlights
4-week University Mandarin Training 3.5 hours/day
2 or 1-week travel excursions in Beijing and Xi'an
Allied Gateway Real Life Instruction
Forbidden City & Great Wall in Beijing
Peking Opera at Laoshe Tea House
Warrior Tomb in Xi’an

Features
Allied Gateway Mandarin Immersion Study-Travel Combination Program consists of two parts: Language Training and Travel Excursion. Language Training covers University Class Training and Allied Gateway Real Life Instruction. Travel Excursion will take place when university classes finish. Allied Gateway will take you to the heart of China – Beijing and Xi’an.

The University Class Training integrates all different skills of the language: phonetics, speaking, listening, writing, reading, grammar and vocabulary. Allied Gateway Real Life Instruction is held once a week exclusively to Allied Gateway Participants. Instructions occur in real life settings with one subject in each section. Subjects include eating, transportation, theatre, shopping, job hunting, seeing a doctor etc.

• Total immersion in Chinese environment
• 4-week Comprehensive language training in University
• 2 or 1-week travel excursions in Beijing and Xi'an
• 2-week Chinese tutorials in Beijing 2 hours/day (6-week Program only)
• All levels offered: Beginner to advanced
• Allied Gateway 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.

Curriculums 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.

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
Advanced Class Main Courses
Advanced Chinese, Advanced Chinese Extensive Reading, Advanced Spoken Chinese, Chinese Literature, Applied Chinese Writing, An Introduction to Chinese Culture
Electives
Chinese History, Chinese Calligraphy, Traditional Chinese Painting, Taijiquan (shadow boxing) and Chinese Wushu

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

Focuses and objectives

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

Evaluation and Certificates
Small quizzes will be carried out often to test the progress. Participants will receive official diplomas and certificates including transcripts if successfully pass the exams.

Accommodation
Shanghai
Allied Gateway offers a variety of accommodation options to program participants. All accommodations are selected carefully for security, convenience and comfort. Program Fee varies depending on the accommodation selected. Accommodation options include:
Dorm I
Both double rooms and single rooms are available. Each room has an air-conditioner, a private bath, a telephone, bed, desk, chairs and a TV set.
Dorm II
Equipped with central air-conditioning. Inside there is a cafeteria, a grocery, a beauty parlor and an ATM. Both double rooms and single rooms are available. Each room has a private bath, a telephone, a TV set, internet access, etc. There’s a communal use kitchen each floor, with a washing machine, a fridge and a microwave oven. 24 hours hot water available.
Homestay
Live with a local family. You will have your own room, with closet, bed, airconditioner and desk. Public shared facilities include kitchen, sitting room and bathroom. Breakfast & dinner is included.

Beijing & Xi'an
3-star hotel with convenient location. Fully furnished with TV, air-conditioned and bed, each room has its private bathroom. There is laundry service at the hotel. Double occupancy provided only.

Airport Transfer
Allied Gateway provides 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 / airport name 2 weeks before your program starts. To make sure smooth transition, you will be provided with Allied Gateway contact number before you come to China in case of last minute changes.

What Is Included