Winter Break in China

Chinese Study Abroad in China: Winter Break Trip To China: 2009 - 2010

  • Learn Chinese in China: 2-3 weeks during Winter Break
  • Language Program for College Students
  • Learning, Tours and Fun
  • (Dates are Tentative)

Learn Chinese in China: 2 or 3 weeks during Winter Break

  • Chinese Lessons that'll help you make most of your future.
  • Optional special lectures and content for the career minded and business students
  • Understand and see first hand the Asian economic tiger
  • Trips, excursions and lots of fun too!

Immerse yourself in the Chinese Business market while learning the Chinese language and culture. This is your chance to build East-Western bridges in China.

Chinese Lessons that'll help you make most of your future

Learn quickly what needs to be learned about the language and culture.

Learning Chinese means Staying Competitive! In just a few short years, workers fresh out of college will be hitting the work force with Chinese speaking skills. By learning Chinese now, you set yourself apart as a proactive person.

2009 - 2010 Winter Break Trip To China: Chinese Language Program for UI Students

These days the Chinese business market is all over the news. Students like you, may be wondering "Should I be learning Chinese???" The answer is a resounding "Yes." So here is a chance to come to China and learn Chinese Mandarin!

Learning Chinese now means Staying Competitive! In just a few short years, workers fresh out of college will be hitting the work force with Chinese speaking skills. By learning Chinese now, you set yourself apart as a proactive person.

So here is a chance to start working on your future while others enjoy their winter break. Come to China and learn Chinese Mandarin while familiarizing yourself with the Chinese Business market and understand the Chinese culture.

This program is especially designed for you---the serious professional. We have put together a lesson suited for the minimal time you'll be spending here in China that is both useful and efficient. Imagine, in just a short time, you will be able to speak a foreign language on a basic level! This is because, we focus on communication. We believe this will enable you to understand more about the Chinese culture and its people because you’ll be able to talk about them. We ourselves were Chinese learning students; we know what works and what doesn't. We have come up with new innovative ways to learn the language through the use of some simple but effective technological tools to help you learn quickly.

We are here to bridge the gap and help you gain the edge to put yourself in the lead.

This is your chance to build East-West bridges in China and be part of the fastest growing economy in the world!

Program Overview

Both Winter Chinese Programs Include:

  • 4 hrs a day of Intensive Chinese Lessons for beginners
  • Personal tutor four hours of personal, one-on-one tutoring per week
  • Language exchange partner matching students with the language exchange partner if they desire
  • Lectures and Seminars on China Business: Examples: Living and working in China, Global connections, Chinese government position
  • Tour Excursions to places like The Tian An Men Square, The Great Wall of China, Forbidden City and etc.
  • Accommodation; clean, hotel-dormitory type, with private washroom and heating (double occupancy).
  • Airport Pickup / Drop-off
  • Welcome / Farewell Dinner
  • Orientation and Area Tours
  • Chinese Learning Materials
  • Assistance getting a mobile phone, emergency assistance, accompaniment to doctors when sick etc.
  • Chinese Program Certificate

Included

These costs include tuition, materials, certificate, accommodation, some meals, lectures and seminars, and tours to some of the most famous tour sites in and around Beijing (for 3 week program even more) (Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace the Great Wall etc.)

Business Specific Content

Events/speakers that are tentatively planned:

  • Living and working in China
  • Chinese business etiquette
  • American multinational in China: personal experience
  • CLIB: Chinese etiquette and culture
  • CLIB: Tours, trips
  • CLIB: Class differences walk about

Package Options

Package A/ 3 Weeks

Dec. 21, '09 - Jan. 03, '10 (14 days)

  • Chinese language classes
  • Lectures
  • Tour Excursions
    • San Li Tun (Famous Bar-Street and Night-Life Center)
    • Tiananmen Square
    • BeiHai Park
    • Forbidden City
    • Hu Tong (famous traditional Chinese building structures)

Package B/ 3 Weeks Includes All of the Above + Additional Week Study + The Following Additional Features

Dec. 21, 09 - Jan. 10, '10 (20 days)

  • Chinese language classes + additional resource training
  • Additional Tour Excursions
    • Lama Temple
    • Summer Palace
    • Great Wall

Trip costs:

  • Two-week session: $1600
  • Three-week session: $1900
Deposit:

$250 by the deadline listed below

Deadlines:
  • 10 Dec, Deposit due
  • 14 December, Balance of the payment due.

Enroll Now: First Come; First Served

To sign up: Mail full name, address, and contact info to: wintertrip@1monthchinese.com

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Kim Le

Nationality: American
Occupation: Senior IT Consultant

Kim's Experience

I never really felt alone due to the personal interest the staff had for my safety and enjoyment of my travel in China. In so many ways, East-West Connection made my study abroad in China very memorable.

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Crash Course Full Program Key Features

  • Personal tutor for every student
  • Optional PalmPilot with Chinese learning software you keep
  • Out of the classroom learning
  • Group activities
  • Computer-based learning for maximum results
  • Qualified teachers
  • Small class sizes: Guaranteed less than 6 students per class

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