Mandarin ChineseCultural Immersion Programme

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About the ProgrammeWith the goal of increasing foreign students' understanding of the People's Republic of China, The Sinology Institute and the International Business School of the Beijing Foreign Studies University (IBSBFSU) are offering an invaluable Mandarin learning cultural immersion programme.

This entails a programme which is specifically designed to offer Mandarin classes for students from ages 12-18, as well as a chance for these students to gain a cultural understanding of China. This will be done through both visiting famous Beijing attractions and partaking in typical cultural activities such as practising Tai Chi, making your own Chinese dumplings or learning about traditional Chinese massage.

Our aim is to inspire the students to open their minds to other cultures and recognize the importance of language learning at the same time. We want the students to end their trip by leaving with a better knowledge of China and a firm basis of the Mandarin language.

Itinerary

Day 1

After arriving at the airport and checking in at your hotel, we have a welcome lunch at the Sinology Institute. This will be followed by a walk through the old Beijing neighbourhoods, along the inner city Houhai lake and the Drum and Bell Towers. In the evening there is a welcome party at the Sinology Institute.

Day 2Classes start at 9 in the morning every day. The first day topics are greetings and other basic Chinese. In the afternoon we visit the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. In the evening, we visit the Wangfujing Night market.

Day 3After classes in the morning we visit the Temple of Heaven and the Pearl Market. Students are encouraged to use their newly gained knowledge of Chinese numbers to haggle with the local salespeople.

Day 4 Our Tai Chi master welcomes us to class at 7am. After our Chinese classes in the morning, we visit the Summer Palace in Beijing’s Northwest. Students are free after the excursion.

Day 5After classes in the morning, we make our way to Beijing Zoo to visit the Giant Panda. Afterwards, we go back to the school for an evening of making our own Chinese style dumplings.

Day 6 There are no classes in the morning as the Great Wall takes most of the day to visit. We finish the day with some instruction on how to administer a traditional Chinese massage

Day 7 The students get a whole day off to rest up or do what they would like to do.

Day 8 After Chinese classes in the morning, the group is headed to the 798 art district.

Day 9 After classes in the morning, we head to Beihai Park. In the evening, a traditional Beijing Roast Duck farewell dinner awaits us in the Beijing Hutong.

Day 10 Students check out of their hotel and head to the airport.

* A sample 10 days/9 nights itinerary

The price for the sample 10 days/9 nights itinerary is 3,000 RMB/student which covers the cost of all Chinese classes, cultural activities and entry into popular sightseeing attractions. This includes all activities, Chinese classes (daily 9am till noon except weekends) and English speaking guide. Meals (unless stated), flights, visas, accommodation, insurance and local transport are not included.

Minimum participants 15 students

Actual itineraries need to be at least 7 days/6 nights and can be as long as desired.

We suggest each student to bring about 200 RMB per day to cover basic living expenses such as food, local transport, gifts etc.

Other available activities

- Visit to the Lama Temple- Kite making- Chinese painting and calligraphy- Acrobatics show- Tea ceremony

Interactive Chinese ClassesOur classes can go from absolute beginner to advanced level depending on the previous learning history of the students. Each class will be taught interactively where the Mandarin that students have learnt will be put into practice on the spot. For example, we will take the students to the local market where they will put their Mandarin to the test and try to communicate with the locals.

About Beijing Foreign Studies University

Beijing Foreign Studies University is one of the pre-eminent universities of social sciences in the People's Republic of China. The university counts many Chinese diplomats and a Nobel laureate among its alumni.

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About the Sinology Institute

The Sinology Institute is dedicated to bringing Mandarin Chinese to the world. In its 10 year history it has taught more than 10,000 students including ambassadors, royalty and dignitaries from the Olympic Committee. The Sinology Institute und the International Business School of BFSU have a long-standing cooperation in the area of Mandarin Chinese teaching.

Sang-In Kim

International Manager

kimsangin@sinologyinstitute.comTel. +86 10 6401 1517

http://solbridge.bfsu.edu.cnhttp://www.sinologyinstitute.com

Shuangsi Hutong 8, West District 100009, Beijing, PR China

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