Description

Our two week Chinese Language Immersion summer camp in Beijing, China is a fun and activity-filled way for middle and highschool students to learn about Chinese language and culture. It might also be the best summer vacation ever!

Highlights

Language Classes
Classes focusing on listening, speaking, reading, and writing are held Monday through Friday, from 9:00 to 12:00. Everyday during the last class session, students learn about the cultural sites they will visit that afternoon. Chinese characters can also form part of the curriculum, depending the students' interests and the requests of the parents. Children learn about 360 words over the course of the two weeks. Staying with a Chinese family helps students form a vivid impression of Chinese life, and gives them a deeper understanding of Chinese language and culture. Students take a test at the end of each week, and those with outstanding performance are awarded a prize.

Cultural Classes
Cultural activities vary by instructor and availability, but may include martial arts, calligraphy, making dumplings, Chinese chess, historical stories, traditional Chinese games, famous Chinese movies, and performances of music and acrobatics.

Sightseeing
Our teachers guide children as they explore the Forbidden City, climb the Great Wall, and visit other famous sites, such as the Bird's Nest and Water Cube from the 2008 Olympics, hutongs, the Summer Palace, Qinghua and Beijing Universities, the Laoshe Tea House, the 798 Art Center, Wangfujing walking street, Antique Market, and the Hong Qiao Market and Yaxiu Markets.

Meet and Communicate with Chinese Students
Students travel to top Chinese schools and universities, and communicate with the local students at parties, meetings and social events.

Rural Outings
Students also journey to the countryside around Beijing to visit local families, talk with farmers, and learn about country life in China.

Subject Areas

• Culture
• Education
• Travel / Tourism

Cost in US$:

USD 1680 / person

Program Fees Include:

* Airport transportation on arrival and departure
* All tuition
* All study materials
* Guardian fee
* Three meals per day
* Welcome and farewell banquettes
* School accommodations
* All tours and entry tickets
* Activity expenses
* All performances
* City transportation fares
* Travel insurance
* Laundry service
* Tour guides

Experience Required

no

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

one week

SpeakChinese - Chinese Language & Culture Center's Mission Statement

SpeakChinese is a comprehensive language school located in Beijing, China. We were established in 2005 by the EduChina Development Research Center under the leadership of the Chinese Society of Education, the largest academic organization in China. Our mission is to promote Mandarin and Chinese culture abroad, and to assist students and expatriates transitioning into contemporary Chinese society. SpeakChinese provides language training and cross-cultural education to individuals, businesses, and overseas institutions. Classes are held at our Chinese Language & Culture Center in Beijing's central business district, and staffed by highly trained and certified instructors. We also offer private tutoring, online lessons, and a variety of specialized programs.

Year Founded

2005