Learning Chinese in China

An increasing number of people now go to China for learning Chinese Mandarin. So we provide opportunities to learn Chinese Mandarin in Shijiazhuang, China. This will give you a chance to be fully immersed in the Chinese language and culture and while doing so gain an in-depth experience of the country that will stay with you the rest of your life. Forty million people are learning Chinese overseas according to official statistics, and this number is increasing by 20% per year. China is in transition from a centrally-planned economy to a market-orientated one, which will increase its influence on world affairs, while the Chinese economy is developing very fast, and is becoming the biggest market in the world for products and services such as cars, mobiles, IT, stocks, and all industrial products. Chinese is also one of the five UN official languages.

Enrolment Options for Learning Chinese in China

We offerv many enrolment options. you can take either a short term Chinese language course (from two weeks to three months) or commit for a long term course for a Six months or more.

Enrolment Requirements

As a language student in China you must have at least a junior high school diploma.

Course Schedule for Learning Chinese in China

Immersion Mandarin : Teaching Method of Learning Chinese in China

We offer full-time intensive Mandarin language instruction covering speaking, reading, and writing combined with a total immersion Chinese life experience. The best way to learn Chinese Mandarin language is by total immersion. With our program you receive full-time Mandarin language training while surrounded by Chinese language and culture as you experience daily life with your family, and as we guide you through the past, present, and future of China.

Why Learning in Shijiazhuang?

While Shijiazhuang might not carry a five star rating in tourist guide books, it is an ideal location for immersion Mandarin study. Although you may never have heard of Shijiazhuang, it is a large, rapidly growing, and very modern Chinese city. You will finds an infrastructure and technology level that is familiar to you. There are high-rise glitz laden shopping malls, movie theatres, concert halls, and karaoke bars, all existing intertwined with ancient temples, maze-like bazaars, open air markets and dozens of botanical parks. You will live in a level of comfort that is approximate to what you are used to at home, but you will be immersed in a uniquely Chinese environment that comes with a large provincial capitol that has a dazzling mix of the modern and the traditional, but is wholly Chinese.

Learning Chinese in Shijiazhuang has a number of advantages over learning in Beijing, Shanghai, or any other of the large cities in China. The most important point, the advantage of Shijiazhuang is a linguistic one. Standard Mandarin is spoken natively by 90% of the population of Shijiazhuang. Those familiar with the incredible plasticity of oral Chinese will recognize this as an uncommon and very special attribute. What this means for our students is that every contact hour both in and outside of the classroom will reinforce the course material.

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Program Cost

Beijing Airport pick up. (When you arrive at the Beijing airport you will be greeted by an English speaking SCEC staff member that will escort you to our Chinese School located in ShiJiaZhuang, where you will be provided with comfortable accommodation, treated to a welcome banquet and allowed to relax.)
Tuition. (Application, tuition and registration fees and class placement assistance.)
Books and Tapes. ( All textbooks and other required classroom materials. )
ONE TO ONE teaching
Room. (2 bedroom apartments with TV, DVD player, Computer, ADSL Line connection, refrigerator, telephone, hot water, heat/AC, washing machine, walking distance to our institute within 2 minutes, and maximum freedom and privacy! )
Meals. (all food and beverages for the duration of the program; and daily maid service to provide you with cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping assistance, and a great opportunity to practice your Chinese Mandarin!)
Communication. (We offer you a Mobile telephone for connecting with anyone.)
Continuing Support Service. (Keep in mind that you will have constant support and be in continual contact with SCEC staff members for the duration of your stay in China, regardless of how long that may be.)
Others Service: Bank Accounts (Assistance in setting up a bank account and other student needs), Beijing Airport Drop Off, Guided Local Sightseeing Excursions.

* Please note: A Pre-pay Fee of US $99.95 is paid to us before you start to learn chinese in China. The Pre-pay Fee will deduct from your Total Fee when you arrive the school and pay the the total fee. Pre-pay fee is not refund.

The other costs you will need to meet are:

Your airfares, travel/medical insurance and corresponding airport departure taxes.

Learning Chinese Classes Offered:

Beginning Chinese
This is a introductory course for absolute beginners to those who know just a few words of Chinese. Emphasis is placed on tone differentiation and pronunciation as well as survival language skills so that students will develop both the good habits and confidence that come from successfully completing daily tasks in a Chinese Mandarin language. Numbers, greetings, basic etiquette, customs, food names, directions, and place names are covered in the vocabulary while basic grammar is taught. By the end of this class students will be able to ask directions, navigate by taxi or mass transit, buy a wide variety of products, bargain with vendors, buy tickets for events or transportation, and hold basic but polite conversation with a person of any age. (As well as find a bathroom anywhere in China!) In addition, students will be able to read and write simplified Chinese characters, hanyu pinyin and use a Chinese dictionary. This class uses simplified characters and hanyu pinyin method of romanization. Students will study a minimum of 800 characters and should have a working vocabulary of at least 1200 words upon completion of this course.

Intermediate Chinese
This is a class for students having completed 1 to 2 years of Chinese language study outside of China. Designed to strengthen and develop communicative skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Reviews grammar and idiomatic expressions. Upon completion of this course students shall be able to retell a fairly long article in a comparatively fluent and complete way at an almost normal speed. In addition, students will be able to conduct conversations on general topics, express themselves in paragraphs, and be able to use a few comparatively complicated sentence structures. Students taking this course should have a base knowledge of 600 to 800 characters, and will study a minimum of 1000 additional characters and should have a working vocabulary of 2,000 words upon completion of this course.

Intermediate / Advanced Chinese
This is a class for students having completed 2 to 3 years of Chinese language study outside of China. Students taking these classes should be able to converse readily in Mandarin, able to express thoughts and opinions in a coherent manner, understand classes taught entirely in Chinese and be able to read and write approximately 1,300 to 1,500 Chinese characters. Upon completion of this course students shall be able to read simple novels, newspaper articles. In addition, students will be able to conduct conversations on general and advanced topics at a normal speed, express themselves in paragraphs, and be able to use comparatively complicated sentence structures and idiomatic expressions in a gramatically correct fashion. A core advanced textbook will be supplemented by newspaper readings, excerpts from novels and other materials. Students taking this course will study a minimum of 1,300 additional characters and should have a working vocabulary of 3,500 to 4,000 words, as well as having achieved fluency in the language upon completion of this course.

Advanced Chinese
This is a class for students having completed 4 years of Chinese language study outside of China. Students taking these classes should be fluent in oral and written Chinese. Upon completion of this course students shall be able to read novels, newspaper articles, and understand radio and TV programs. In addition, students will be able to conduct conversations on general and advanced topics at a normal speed, express themselves in paragraphs, and be able to use complicated sentence structures and idiomatic expressions in a gramatically correct and natural fashion. A core advanced textbook will be supplemented by newspaper readings, novels, television news and other materials. Students taking this course will study a minimum of 1,200 additional characters and should have a working vocabulary of about 5,000 words, as well as having achieved fluency in both the oral and written language upon completion of this course.

Learning Chinese Class Setup

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Application Process

All applicants will be notified by email within 48 hours once we receive your payment and will forward you to a URL to finish the application for learning chinese in China's Shijiazhuang.

(1) Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form at the special link.

(2) Contact You: our office in China will contact you to ensure everything is organized.

(3) Communication and Support: Throughout your teaching placement we will communicate with you to see how you are progressing and discuss any issues.

Testimonial

Andy - "I graduated from UCSD in June and decided to take a year off. I had learned Italian and Spanish and wanted to learn a 4th language. Chinese seemed like a good choice as it is the most spoken language in the world, and the Chinese economy is exploding. I chose SCEC because of the flexibility of their program in terms of start dates and hours of instruction. I am currently living in a nice 2 bedroom apartment in the center of the city and have 4 hours per day of 1 on 1 instruction." ....."As far as SCEC goes, I would highly recommended their school. They continually make every effort to ensure that I am comfortable and happy. The quality of instruction is high and the accommodations good, but what really comes across are their friendly personalities and responsiveness to my needs / desires."

Corinne - "SCEC provided a fantastic service for my 6 month study program. The level of Mandarin I was able to achieve in such a short time is amazing, I learned more in my six months with SCEC than in two and a half years of studying Chinese in university in Australia. My apartment was great, the SCEC staff took excellent care of me and made me feel like family. Spot on guys!"

JONATHAN - I have come to China under different circumstances than most. I came to study Taichi and Chinese. My Taichi school is on the outskirts of town and my schedule is quite busy. SCEC found me an excellent two bedroom apartment close to my school with everything I wanted and more. They also found a brilliant Chinese teacher to give me lessons nearby my apartment. Within a matter of months I had a working knowledge of Chinese.

My relationship with SCEC has never felt like business. Since my arrival 6 months ago, they have always made sure that I am comfortable. If you need or want anything, they will make sure you get it. SCEC has gone beyond all expectations. Thanks guys.

Dave - "I have no hesitation at all in recommending SCEC as a recruitment company."

"They have always promptly replied to any e-mail that I have sent them while I was living in the U.K, and answered any questions that I was unsure of. On arrival at the Beijing airport I was met by a beautiful young Chinese lady who could speak English."

Creshia - "Thank you all for a very enjoyable experience and if you need any recommendations let me know! My Chinese Teacher was great, and I've definately made friends for life, I learned a lot and I can't wait to come back next year. Lots of Love to everyone and see you all again soon."

George and Micah - " We are having a great time in China, and strongly recommend SCEC to anyone who wants to study in China, and their programs are great for couples. They are reliable and professional, and they put a lot of personal care into making sure that we are comfortable and happy."

Contact Staff for Learning Chinese in China:

If you don't see a listed program that fits your needs, please do not hesitate to contact us. At SCEC we specialize in designing custom programs to fit the individual needs of every student. Just e-mail us with an estimated arrival time, length of stay, desired accommodations, and a description of your personal goals for studying in China and we will put together a program that is right for YOU!

Schedule & Fees - Learning Chinese in China's Shijiazhuang

Shijiazhuang Chinese Education Center (SCEC)

Learn Chinese in China - Shijiazhuang

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