Program Description
Study Chinese and experience the unique Chinese culture during Spring season. Learn Chinese and practice the language on a daily basis in authentic real life environment. Plus the Real Life Instruction held once a week developed by Allied Gateway is specially designed to enhance your spoken language ability. Transcripts and certificate available. Electives include Chinese painting, Taiji Boxing, Chinese Knot and calligraphy.
Different mandarin level classes are available, from beginner to the intermediate(advanced level not available).
By placement tests, participants are distributed to classes matched.
Program Schedules and Dates
One term for 4 weeks in Shanghai China.
Program Name |
Program Code |
Program Dates |
Application Deadline |
Payment Deadline |
Mandarin Immersion Spring Short Term Program (4 weeks)
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ZWSH
4W:Feb |
21 Feb -
19 Mar |
25 Dec |
25 Dec |
* Classes will be offered on some of the weekends to make sure a full 4-week school days.
Program Highlights
Allied Gateway Real Life Instruction
Four electives on Chinese Culture
Huangpu River Night Cruise
Acrobatics Show
Hangzhou Weekend (extra pay)
Ancient Town of Zhouzhuang (extra pay)
Features
Allied Gateway Mandarin Immersion Program consists of three parts: University Class Training, Allied Gateway Real Life Instruction and Extra Curriculum Activities. 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 every two weeks 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. Extra
- Total immersion in Chinese environment
- Comprehensive language training in University
- Beginner level to intermediate level
- Free Allied Gateway Real Life Instruction
- Extra curriculum activates – weekend sightseeing and electives
Curriculum
Classes are divided into 2 levels: beginner and intermediate. A placement test will be conducted after enrolment.
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 Per Week |
| Mandarin Immersion Spring Short Term Program in Shanghai
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8am - 11:35am Mon - Fri Chinese class |
2pm – 3:30pm Electives |
17.5 hrs/week Excluding electives and other activities |
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.
- All the classes integrate all the different skills of the language: listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, phonetics and vocabulary.
- Beginner and intermediate levels offered
- Practical, concise and up-to-date materials are used
Electives and Activities
Electives: Chinese painting, Chinese calligraphy, Lecture on Chinese knot, Lecture on Taiji boxing
Activities: Huangpu River Night Cruise, acrobatics show, Shanghai museum, Shanghai museum of Chinese medicine.
Focuses and objectives
Level |
Focuses |
Objectives
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Beginner
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- 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
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- Able to travel in China comfortably
- Order food, shopping and bargaining
- Simple words and sentence recognition
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Intermediate
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- 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
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- Able to communicate and interact in Chinese with locals
- Able to express himself and opinions
- Able to talk about daily activities & feelings
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Placement Test
Classes are divided into 10 levels so that you will be placed in the right level that suits you the most. An overall placement test including reading, writing, speaking and listening is carried out at the beginning of the program.
Evaluation and Certificates
Small quizzes will be carried out now and then to test the progress made by students. At the end of the program, a test will be conducted. Participants will receive official certificates including transcripts at the end of the program.
Accommodation
Campus Standard (Double/Single)
All the rooms are furnished with TV, bed, telephone, desk, chair, lamp, private bathroom and air-conditioning. There are communal kitchen and laundry room on each floor. Single and shared occupancy provided. Internet connection is provided.
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.
Homestay Exchange
In addition to the conditions provided the same as homestay, you are oblidged to exchange in English with the house owner for one hour per day.
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
- Tuition
- Certificate and transcripts
- Accommodation
- Allied Gateway Real Life Chinese Instruction
- Weekend sightseeing excursions and electives
- Airport arrival-pick-up
- Orientation package
- Map of Shanghai and China
- Small Chinese-English and English-Chinese dictionary
- Mobile card & pre-paid card (optional)
- Map of campus and the surrounding area
- Shanghai metro map
- English/Chinese menu
- 24-hour/7-day Allied Gateway emergency contact card
- 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 going assistance from Allied Gateway
How to Apply
To apply, you need to meet requirements below
1. Above 16 years old
2. Be in good health
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