Chinese Language Institute (CLI)
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The Chinese Language Institute (CLI) is China’s leading language and cultural center. CLI offers programs for language learners and college credit seeking students alike. The CLI Immersion Program is the fastest track to Mandarin language proficiency and fluency. Our Immersion Program focuses on one-on-one training, constant interaction, and complete immersion—it's also custom-tailored to your lan...
The Chinese Language Institute (CLI) is China’s leading language and cultural center. CLI offers programs for language learners and college credit seeking students alike. The CLI Immersion Program is the fastest track to Mandarin language proficiency and fluency. Our Immersion Program focuses on one-on-one training, constant interaction, and complete immersion—it's also custom-tailored to your language learning goals. The Chinese Language Institute’s College Study Abroad program is designed for current college students who seek to gain rich international experience, enjoy a large variety of travel excursions, and attend Chinese language courses alongside English-taught courses on Chinese politics, economy, and humanities. CLI is the only Chinese language school to be affiliated with a univ...
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Well Supported From Arrival to Departure
July 02, 2026by: Megan DavidsonProgram: Learn Chinese Online with CLI
I was very impressed with the CLI program and felt well supported from arrival to departure. Staff were really helpful, nothing too much trouble. The interns were great to have around to chat with and to help on the weekend for newcomers without a clue about where to find things.
Ready to Return to CLI
June 27, 2026by: Timothy Motoyuki PragProgram: Learn Chinese Online with CLI
Febi is an amazing teacher. I love how she perseverenes in making sure my tones are correct. I feel I have gained many huge learnings that I can practice for the rest of my time learning Chinese. I am also looking forward to a return to CLI in the future. Writing the sentences for homework was very useful and gave me a great opportunity to practice what I learned in class. I will use this method to learn more Chinese in the future. Thank you soo much! Xie Xie ni :)
My Favorite Course at CLI
June 20, 2026by: William DunnProgram: Learn Chinese Online with CLI
This was my favorite course - very challenging and Avril is a very effective teacher. I feel like I learned a lot and have now a lot of resources to continue on my own. If I ever return to CLI (I do plan to!), I will request Avril as my general teacher.
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Bradford Fried
Interviewed in 2019
Born and raised in Northern Virginia just outside DC, Bradford earned a BA in philosophy from Lewis and Clark College, during which he spent two semes...
Bradford Fried
Interviewed in 2019
What inspired you to travel abroad?
I love sharing Chinese language and culture with the world. My brother and I founded CLI to build lifelong personal connections between China and the world.
Tania Yeromiyan
Interviewed in 2019
Tania graduated with a BA in Arabic and Chinese from the University of Leeds in 2016. She spent two years studying in Taiwan and Egypt as part of her ...
Tania Yeromiyan
Interviewed in 2019
What inspired you to travel abroad?
I always wanted to live and work abroad. I was looking for a job opportunity which valued my international outlook and language skills, as well as my desire to connect and meet with people from all over the world. I wanted something more “grassroots” with a community feel rather than something corporate, and CLI ticked all of these boxes perfectly!
Clàudia Naranjo
Participated in 2018
Claudia studied East Asian Studies at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and currently is doing a master degree in Internationalization of Small a...
Clàudia Naranjo
Participated in 2018
I studied Chinese at my hometown University (Barcelona) for four years, but I had never been before in China. This year I graduated, so I decided to spend a month in China putting into practice what I learned and also improve my language level.
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The Chinese Language Institute (CLI) is China’s leading language and cultural center. CLI offers programs for language learners and college credit seeking students alike. The CLI Immersion Program is the fastest track to Mandarin language proficiency and fluency. Our Immersion Program focuses on one-on-one training, constant interaction, and complete immersion—it's also custom-tailored to your language learning goals. The Chinese Language Institute’s College Study Abroad program is designed for current college students who seek to gain rich international experience, enjoy a large variety of travel excursions, and attend Chinese language courses alongside English-taught courses on Chinese politics, economy, and humanities. CLI is the only Chinese language school to be affiliated with a univ...
Chinese Language Institute (CLI)
Chinese Language Institute (CLI)
Ready to Learn More?
The Chinese Language Institute (CLI) is China’s leading language and cultural center. CLI offers programs for language learners and college credit seeking students alike. The CLI Immersion Program is the fastest track to Mandarin language proficiency and fluency. Our Immersion Program focuses on one-on-one training, constant interaction, and complete immersion—it's also custom-tailored to your language learning goals. The Chinese Language Institute’s College Study Abroad program is designed for current college students who seek to gain rich international experience, enjoy a large variety of travel excursions, and attend Chinese language courses alongside English-taught courses on Chinese politics, economy, and humanities. CLI is the only Chinese language school to be affiliated with a univ...
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