Program Description
Study Chinese and experience unique Chinese culture during Summer holiday. Learn Chinese and practice the language in real Chinese life environments. Transcripts and certificate available.
Program Schedules and Dates
Programs below are offered to learners of all level from total beginner to advanced level.
Program
Name |
Program
Code |
Program
Dates |
Application Deadline |
Payment Deadline |
Mandarin
Summer
Shanghai Program |
ZWSHJTU 5W:Jul |
19 Jul -
22 Aug |
15 Jun |
30 Jun |
Features
Allied Gateway Mandarin Immersion Program consists of two parts: University Class Training and Allied Gateway Real Life Instruction. 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 once a week 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.
- Total immersion in Chinese environment
- Comprehensive language training in Jiao Tong University
- Beginner to advanced level with 2 sub-levels under each level
- Free Allied Gateway Real Life Instruction
Curriculum
Classes are divided into 3 basic levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced. A placement test will be conducted after enrolment at the university.
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/week |
Mandarin
Summer
Shanghai
Program |
8:30am -11:50am
Mon to Fri
Chinese class |
1:10pm – 2:40pm
Every Tue and Thu
Electives |
17.5 hrs/week
excluding electives
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Electives including Calligraphy and Chinese Painting are held once a week.
Main Courses
Beginner: Phonetic training, frequently-used vocabulary and sentence patterns, and the most essential and frequently-used communication skills in daily communication activities.
Intermediate: Essential Chinese Grammar, Vocabulary, Special Sentence Patterns used in oral expression, Oral Chinese in relatively-complicated environments and settings
Advanced: Advanced Chinese, Audio-visual Chinese and Chinese Speaking, Advanced Chinese Extensive Reading, Advanced Spoken Chinese, Chinese Movies
- All the classes integrate all the different skills of the language: listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, phonetics and vocabulary.
- All levels offered: Beginner, intermediate and advanced
- Practical, concise and up-to-date materials are used
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 simple opinions
- Able to talk about daily activities & feelings
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Advanced
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- Enhancing students’ overall Chinese language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing)
- helping students contact to and understanding further and wider of Chinese culture and society.
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- Able to work in a Chinese language environment
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Placement Test
Classes are divided into beginner, intermediate and advanced three levels. An overall placement test including reading, writing, speaking and listening are carried out at the beginning of the program in order to place you in the most suitable environment. Beginners don’t need to take the test.
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 diplomas and certificates including transcripts at the end of the Program.
Accommodation
All accommodations are selected carefully for security, convenience and comfort. Program Fee varies depending on the accommodation selected.
Budget (Single/Double)
All the rooms are furnished with TV, bed, telephone, desk, chair, lamp and air-conditioning. A public bathroom is shared on the hall on each floor. Communal kitchen and laundry room are available.
Standard (Single/Double)
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.
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.
Airport Transfer
Allied Gateway provides free airport arrival-pick-up service to 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
- 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 18 years old
2. Be a high school graduate
3. Be in good health
For more information on How to Apply, please click here.
For Application Form, please click here.
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