50 Plus Immersion in Beijing, China

  China

• Beijing: 
Beijing

Dates: Spring and Autumn ; March 9, May 4, October 19

Description: This 50 Plus Chinese language holiday program is an ideal opportunity for senior students to learn both the Chinese language and culture while visiting China. It's also a wonderful way to meet people of a similar age and with similar interests. The language holiday program consists of Chinese language classes in the morning and cultural activities and excursions in the afternoons, evenings and on the weekend.

Course & Teachers:

On the first day of school, a placement test is conducted to determine your level of Chinese. There are eight different levels, from total beginner to advanced. The Chinese language holiday course consists of 20 language classes per week. Every teacher holds a university degree and is experienced in teaching Chinese as a foreign language. The teaching methods combine all aspects and skills of language such as grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, listening, reading, conversation and writing in an interactive way that makes language learning productive and interesting.

Accommodation:

Our partner school in Beijing can arrange living accommodations to optimize your experience. You have a choice of three different types of accommodations with an average of 30 minutes transportation time to school. All accommodation types are located close to shops, banks and post offices.

* Private Studio Apartment: Private apartments in residential buildings include all furniture, bed linens, towels, washing machine, TV, air-conditioning, free broadband Internet access, telephone and free local phone calls. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, microwave, stove, pans, cutlery.

* Single Room Shared Apartment: Private rooms in residential buildings have shared bathrooms and a kitchen shared with other international students. Each room includes all furniture, bed linens, towels, washing machine, TV, air-conditioning, free broadband Internet access, telephone and free local phone calls. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, microwave, stove, pans, cutlery.

* Homestay: This accommodation offers a full immersion experience. With a fully-furnished private room and access to the family's kitchen area, you will share in daily meals, conversation and family activities. Each homestay includes a washing machine, TV, air-conditioning, free broadband Internet access, telephone and free local phone calls.

Highlights: Famous for its opulent palaces, gold temples, towering walls and ornate gates, Beijing's magnificent architecture, art treasures and universities have long made China's capital city the nexus for culture, art and learning in China. The second largest city in the country (after Shanghai) Beijing is located in northern China. Since Beijing - Jing for short - has long been the heart and soul of politics and society in China, the sheer abundance of sites to take in while discovering this city's ancient past and modern development is outstanding.

Cost in US$: from USD 2,780

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to China Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

The Learning Traveller's Mission Statement: The Learning Traveller offers the finest full-immersion language study programs in the best and safest locations worldwide. Our priority languages are French, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin), German, Italian, Japanese, and Russian. Our programs focus on summer programs and academic year courses. Depending on language level, start dates are every Sunday. Accommodation options are homestay or student residence. All schools offer rich and diverse cultural activities and excursions. We aim to provide an unparalleled counseling service before, during, and after an individual or group's language study experience.

Year Founded: 2003